Lafayette Utilities System
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About Lafayette Utilities System
Lafayette Utilities System is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana and they serve the citizens living in the city. The average residential electricity rate for Lafayette Utilities System is about 10.65 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.18% below Louisiana's average price of 11.35 cents. This makes the provider 16th lowest for average electricity rate out of 40 suppliers in Louisiana. Lafayette Utilities System had total sales and disposition of 4,098,215 megawatt hours in 2022, of which 48.36% were from sales to end users. During the same timeframe, the company generated 1,099,107 megawatt hours and obtained 2,999,108 megawatt hours by way of the wholesale market. The total revenue for Lafayette Utilities System in 2022 from electricity sales was $359,675,000, with $134,582,000 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $222,443,000 from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Lafayette Utilities System is $128.02. Patrons of the company pay 5.41% less compared to the rest of the US. The supplier produces a total of 454,727.59 megawatt hours from coal use. This makes them the 5th highest generator in the state out of 34 electricity providers Lafayette Utilities System is the 10th largest provider out of 34 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. The company's customers experience an average of 0.71 power outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 22.87 minutes, while the US average is 1.45 outages per customer and 171.11 minutes an outage.
Net metering is available to consumers of Lafayette Utilities System. This is a positive for any consumer potentially installing solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their excess electricity back to the grid.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Lafayette Utilities System currently averages a loss of approximately 1.39% of the electricity they produce. The state of Louisiana has an energy loss average of 2.98% and the US average is 2.87%, resulting in Lafayette Utilities System receiving a rank of 2nd best out of 34 companies reporting energy loss in Louisiana.
Lafayette Utilities System Rate & Electric Bills
Lafayette Utilities System residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Lafayette Utilities System Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:1314 Walker Road
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Josh Guillory
Lafayette Utilities System Contact
- Website:www.lus.org
- Customer Service Phone:(337) 291-8280
- Contact Page:www.lus.org
- Social Media:
Lafayette Utilities System Service
- Rates & Plans:www.lus.org
- Outage Map:www.lus.org
- Outage Phone:(337) 291-9200
- States Served:
- Louisiana
- Counties Served:
- Lafayette Parish
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Lafayette Utilities System
Lafayette Utilities System has the 252nd highest total electricity generation in the country, producing 1,039,784.17 megawatt hours.
Lafayette Utilities System generates 100.00% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity generated from non-renewable sources is 1,039,784.17 megawatt hours, which is 224th highest out of 3526 companies in the US.
Lafayette Utilities System produces 405,258.81 megawatt hours using natural gas and ranks 13th in Louisiana out of 34 suppliers for this category.
Energy Loss
Lafayette Utilities System's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
43,893MWh
131 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Lafayette Utilities System's Power Outages
22.87 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.71 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Lafayette Utilities System Energy Makeup
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Lafayette Utilities System Coverage Map
Lafayette Utilities System State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 70,799 | 193,099,523.23 | 9 | 100% |
Lafayette Utilities System County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | 247,866 | 3 | 10.30 | $136.90/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Lafayette Utilities System
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Parish | LA | Coal | 4,321,225.04 | 3,985,210,806.82 | 922.24 | |||
T J Labbe Electric GeneratingLafayette Utilities System (100.00%) | Lafayette | LA | Natural Gas | 46,525 | 28,123,285.68 | 604.48 | ||
Hargis-Hebert Electric GeneratingLafayette Utilities System (100.00%) | Lafayette | LA | Natural Gas | 45,956 | 27,590,881.64 | 600.38 |
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Lafayette Utilities System FAQ:
What is the phone number for Lafayette Utilities System?
The Lafayette Utilities System phone number is (337) 291-8280.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Lafayette Utilities System customers?
Lafayette Utilities System's current average bundled electricity rate is 10.65 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 11.35 cents and the average United States rate of 15.76 cents.
How much is the average bundled bill for Lafayette Utilities System customers each month?
Customers of Lafayette Utilities System pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $128.02.
What percentage of Lafayette Utilities System's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Lafayette Utilities System generate 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel sources.
Who is the CEO of Lafayette Utilities System?
Lafayette Utilities System's CEO is Josh Guillory.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Lafayette Utilities System?
Lafayette Utilities System is associated with or owns 3 power plants.
What percentage of Lafayette Utilities System's electricity is generated from renewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Lafayette Utilities System produce 0% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
When will Lafayette Utilities System power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Lafayette Utilities System's customers is 22.866 minutes.
