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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Lafayette Parish ranks as the 156th highest pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation, releasing 2,002,971,978.99 kilograms of CO2 gases.
Lafayette Parish is home to 247,866 people and its power generating plants produce 180,219 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 0.73 megawatt hours per capita.
With total generation of 180,219 megawatt hours, Lafayette Parish is the 22nd largest producer of electricity in Louisiana out of 64 counties.
The largest provider in Lafayette Parish by customer count is Lafayette Utilities System.
Citizens of Lafayette Parish use enough electricity to release 8,080.87 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, compared to the nationwide average of 4,162.25.
Lafayette Parish experienced a 1.74% decline in CO2 emissions per capita in the most recent year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,204,863 MWh
Consumption per Capita
21 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
180,219 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
180,219 MWh
Production per Capita
0.73 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,002,971,979 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
8,080.87 kg
Recent Energy News in Lafayette
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank increased by 6,403 positions to 15,670th, from last year's value of 22,073rd
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 2,061 positions to 11,397th, from last year's value of 13,458th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 870 positions to 15,670th, from last month's value of 14,800th
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill national rank increased by 328 positions to 11,397th, from last month's value of 11,725th
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 175 positions to 477th, from last year's value of 302nd
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 74 positions to 477th, from last month's value of 403rd
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 23 positions to 327th, from last year's value of 304th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 12.25% to $137.15, from last year's value of $156.29
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill decreased by 16.67% to $119.55, from last month's value of $143.46
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 327th, from last month's value of 330th
- In Lafayette, the residential electricity bill decreased by 3.39% to $119.55, from last year's value of $123.75
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill decreased by 0.25% to $137.15, from last month's value of $137.5
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 7,133 positions to 3,978th, from last year's value of 11,111th
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 5,688 positions to 5,854th, from last year's value of 11,542nd
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 2,957 positions to 5,854th, from last month's value of 2,897th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 47 positions to 3,978th, from last month's value of 4,025th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 19.3% to 9.53 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.81 ¢ / kWh
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate increased by 27.38% to 10.37 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 8.14 ¢ / kWh
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate decreased by 12.57% to 10.37 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 11.87 ¢ / kWh
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 3 positions to 297th, from last year's value of 300th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate decreased by 1.29% to 9.53 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 9.66 ¢ / kWh
- In Lafayette, the commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 2 positions to 297th, from last month's value of 299th
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 1,009 positions to 15,223rd, from last year's value of 16,232nd
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 430 positions to 15,223rd, from last month's value of 14,793rd
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank increased by 126 positions to 14,715th, from last year's value of 14,841st
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 22.96% to $12,941.19, from last year's value of $16,797.07
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill national rank dropped by 24 positions to 14,715th, from last month's value of 14,691st
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 23.35% to $13,123.33, from last year's value of $17,121.29
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 23 positions to 378th, from last month's value of 401st
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 3 positions to 374th, from last year's value of 377th
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill decreased by 6.44% to $13,123.33, from last month's value of $14,026.71
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity bill decreased by 2.51% to $12,941.19, from last month's value of $13,274.36
- In Lafayette, the industrial electricity bill state rank increased by 1 position to 378th, from last year's value of 379th
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 791 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 270th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 13,264.03 MWhs
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 14 positions to 23rd, from last year's value of 9th
- In Lafayette, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,055th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 2,239 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 464th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 13,264.03 MWhs
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 12 positions to 23rd, from last year's value of 11th
- In Lafayette, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Lafayette, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 816 positions to 1,066th, from last year's value of 250th
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7762265.764615385 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank dropped by 14 positions to 23rd, from last year's value of 9th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 2,318 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 381st
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 7762265.764615385 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Lafayette, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 12 positions to 24th, from last year's value of 12th
Lafayette Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.91¢ per kWh
- 1.6% higher than last month
- 13.13% lower than February last year
- 3.48% lower than the Louisiana average
- 33.02% lower than the US average
- 299th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 3,858th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 177 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,195 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate
10.89¢ per kWh
- 1.25% lower than last month
- 15.06% lower than February last year
- 3.04% lower than the Louisiana average
- 35.72% lower than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 1,519th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 561 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,223 since February last year
Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$119.55 per month
- 16.67% lower than last month
- 3.39% lower than February last year
- 2.16% higher than the Louisiana average
- 4.64% lower than the US average
- 477th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 175 since February last year
- 11,397th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has increased by 328 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,061 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill
$137.15 per month
- 0.25% lower than last month
- 12.25% lower than February last year
- 1.93% lower than the Louisiana average
- 3.48% higher than the US average
- 327th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since February last year
- 15,670th in the US out of 26,964 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 870 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,403 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
10.37¢ per kWh
- 27.38% higher than last month
- 12.57% lower than February last year
- 4.14% lower than the Louisiana average
- 23.81% lower than the US average
- 297th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
- 5,854th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,957 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,688 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate
9.53¢ per kWh
- 1.29% lower than last month
- 19.3% lower than February last year
- 3.83% lower than the Louisiana average
- 32.49% lower than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 3,978th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has increased by 47 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 7,133 since February last year
Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$655.04 per month
- 22.29% higher than last month
- 7.76% lower than February last year
- 2.42% higher than the Louisiana average
- 60.85% lower than the US average
- 409th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 108 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 34 since February last year
- 18,508th in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5,513 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,092 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill
$666.13 per month
- 0.68% lower than last month
- 18.62% lower than February last year
- 0.65% lower than the Louisiana average
- 59.44% lower than the US average
- 378th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 16,421st in the US out of 26,992 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 162 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,611 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024
5.38¢ per kWh
- 0.56% lower than last month
- 21.08% lower than February last year
- 12.69% lower than the Louisiana average
- 45.42% lower than the US average
- 300th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 4,462nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 885 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,604 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate
5.23¢ per kWh
- 2.24% lower than last month
- 28.23% lower than February last year
- 11.84% lower than the Louisiana average
- 48.74% lower than the US average
- 301st in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 999th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has increased by 141 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,976 since February last year
Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024
$13,123.33 per month
- 6.44% lower than last month
- 23.35% lower than February last year
- 3.5% lower than the Louisiana average
- 57.19% lower than the US average
- 378th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank has increased by 23 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 15,223rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 430 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,009 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill
$12,941.19 per month
- 2.51% lower than last month
- 22.96% lower than February last year
- 6.76% lower than the Louisiana average
- 62.04% lower than the US average
- 374th in the state out of 481 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
- 14,715th in the US out of 26,382 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 126 since February last year
Lafayette, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Lafayette is about 11.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.67% less than the average Louisiana rate of 11.33 cents and 29.76% lower than the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Lafayette produces 7.07% of the electricity needed in the city and must power from plants outside of their city limits or rural area power generation facilities. The city generates around 1.48 megawatt hours per customer in the city a year from its electrical generating plants, which makes it the 14th highest generator in the state out of 488 cities.
Emitting 999,838,631.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Lafayette is the 5th worst out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 7th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. There are 2 power producing plants in the city, which is the 3rd most plants in a city in the state. Lafayette's power plants most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lafayette
Lafayette residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lafayette, Louisiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.80 | 137.17 | 14,537,671.3 | 1,569,816,238 | |
Lafayette Utilities System | BUNDLED | 12.00 | 144.83 | 180,219 | 851,520 | 102,150,000 |
Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.96 | 157.55 | 1,819,805 | 199,492,700 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lafayette, Louisiana include: 70506, 70508, 70503, 70501, 70592, 70507, 70518, 70583
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Youngsville, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Youngsville is about 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.93% less than the average Louisiana rate of 11.33 cents and 32.07% lower than the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Customers in Youngsville deal with 2.05 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 153.54 minutes. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Louisiana.
Emitting 120,273,863.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Youngsville is the 32nd worst out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 12th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Youngsville, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Youngsville
Youngsville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Youngsville, Louisiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.80 | 137.17 | 14,537,671.3 | 1,569,816,238 | |
Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.96 | 157.55 | 1,819,805 | 199,492,700 |
Zips with electric coverage in Youngsville, Louisiana include: 70508, 70592, 70518
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Broussard, LA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Broussard is about 10.88 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 3.93% less than the average Louisiana rate of 11.33 cents and 32.07% lower than the nationwide average of 16.02 cents. Customers in Broussard deal with 2.05 power outages per year with outages lasting on average 153.54 minutes. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Entergy Louisiana.
Emitting 102,772,418.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Broussard is the 41st worst out of 488 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. Additionally, the city ranks 12th highest in the state in emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Within Broussard, there are no electricity generating facilities. The inhabitants must depend on electricity generated outside of the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Broussard
Broussard residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Broussard, Louisiana
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.80 | 137.17 | 14,537,671.3 | 1,569,816,238 | |
Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation | BUNDLED | 10.96 | 157.55 | 1,819,805 | 199,492,700 |
Zips with electric coverage in Broussard, Louisiana include: 70508, 70592, 70517, 70518
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Electricity Production in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T J Labbe Electric GeneratingLafayette Utilities System (100.00%) | Lafayette | LA | Natural Gas | 95,973 | 56,620,909.66 | 589.97 | ||
Hargis-Hebert Electric GeneratingLafayette Utilities System (100.00%) | Lafayette | LA | Natural Gas | 84,246 | 48,839,077 | 579.72 |
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Details
Coming in as the 156th worst ranked county in the United States, Lafayette Parish emits 2,002,971,978.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. Additionally, the county ranks 599th worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 8,080.87 kilograms of emissions per person. The county is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 1112th most power plants within a county out of the nation's 3230 counties. Lafayette Parish has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.
Providers In Each City in Lafayette Parish:
- Broussard, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Carencro, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Duson, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Lafayette, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 33.43%
- Lafayette Utilities System: 33.14%
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 33.43%
- Scott, Louisiana:
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Youngsville, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
There are 2 active electricity plants in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
By total customer count, Lafayette Utilities System is the largest electricity provider in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
What electricity companies offer service in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
---|---|---|
1 | Lafayette Utilities System | 70,864 |
2 | Entergy Louisiana | 10,054 |
3 | Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation | 7,168 |
How many electric companies offer service in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 3 electricity companies operating in the area.