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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Electricity Overview
Calcasieu Parish is home to 202,418 citizens and its power generation plants generate 11,450,973.18 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 56.57 megawatt hours per capita per year.
Over the course of the past 12 months, there has been a 15.35% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in Calcasieu Parish.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in Calcasieu Parish is Entergy Louisiana.
Calcasieu Parish produces approximately 8.79 megawatt hours of electricity using natural gas per resident living in the county. This is the 135th highest amount for a county in the United States.
Calcasieu Parish consumers experience outages that are on average 362.47 minutes per occurrence, with about 2.81 outages a year.
Calcasieu Parish produces 170.51% more than the county consumes, leading to the need to export the excess.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,233,167 MWh
Consumption per Capita
20.91 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,450,973 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
11,450,973 MWh
Production per Capita
56.57 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,913,170,176 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
9,451.58 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lake Charles
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Lake Charles Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
12.6¢ per kWh
- 0.91% lower than last month
- 10.19% higher than April last year
- 4.31% higher than the Louisiana average
- 25.51% lower than the US average
- 396th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 42 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 29 since April last year
- 5,133rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,162 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 741 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
11.76¢ per kWh
- 0.83% higher than last month
- 12.16% lower than April last year
- 3.1% higher than the Louisiana average
- 27.06% lower than the US average
- 356th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since April last year
- 3,750th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 126 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 6,145 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$104.32 per month
- 2.87% lower than last month
- 0.83% higher than April last year
- 4.82% higher than the Louisiana average
- 7.48% lower than the US average
- 414th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 33 since April last year
- 12,619th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 911 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,532 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$146.68 per month
- 0.05% higher than last month
- 11.24% lower than April last year
- 4.71% higher than the Louisiana average
- 7.79% higher than the US average
- 398th in the state out of 488 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 25 since April last year
- 20,988th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 477 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,782 since April last year
Lake Charles, LA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living in Lake Charles are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 3.10% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 94,433.35 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.4 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 9.8 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Lake Charles' electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 626,411,281.61 kilograms, which is 6th largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Lake Charles as the 202nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Charles
Lake Charles residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 | |
| Jefferson Davis Electric | BUNDLED | 12.41 | 156.95 | 132,669.57 | 16,462,287.64 |
Zips with electric coverage in Lake Charles, Louisiana include: 70605, 70601, 70607, 70611, 70615, 70647, 70669
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Sulphur, LA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living in Sulphur are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.03 cents per kilowatt hour. Luckily, this is 3.33% lower than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a resident in the city is $136.38 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Consumers in Sulphur have a 2.91% reduction compared to the rest of the United States. With an estimated 420 total residential customers, Entergy Louisiana is the largest supplier in the city.
Sulphur's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 170,171,395.87 kilograms, which is 21st largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Sulphur as the 202nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sulphur
Sulphur residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sulphur, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sulphur, Louisiana include: 70663, 70665, 70669
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Moss Bluff CDP, LA Electricity Overview
On average, residents living in Moss Bluff CDP are paying a residential electricity rate of 11.76 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 3.10% higher than the state's average rate of 11.40 cents. Entergy Louisiana sells an estimated 30,957.41 megawatt hours in the city each year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. Consumers in the city experience 1.4 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 9.8 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.
Moss Bluff CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 90,692,089.2 kilograms, which is 47th largest amount in Louisiana out of 488 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the city, which is 7,918.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Moss Bluff CDP as the 202nd highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moss Bluff CDP
Moss Bluff CDP residential electric rates are highest in July and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moss Bluff CDP, Louisiana
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | BUNDLED | 10.88 | 136.39 | 14,350,492.23 | 1,561,670,250 | |
| Jefferson Davis Electric | BUNDLED | 12.41 | 156.95 | 132,669.57 | 16,462,287.64 |
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Electricity Production in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Power Plants in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Charles PowerEntergy Louisiana (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 5,426,663 | 1,959,710,505.48 | 361.13 | ||
RS CogenEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 2,369,381.17 | 850,425,251.9 | 358.92 | ||
R S NelsonEntergy Louisiana (25.87%)Entergy Texas (18.85%)Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Authority (6.34%)East Texas Electric Cooperative (5.77%)CITGO Petroleum Corp (18.13%)SASOL North American Inc (4.91%)Conoco Inc & BP Amoco (13.22%)EAM Nelson Holding LLC (6.91%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Coal | 1,784,643.01 | 1,910,453,333.79 | 1,070.5 | ||
PPG Powerhouse CEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 1,530,106 | 340,151,052.22 | 222.31 | ||
Lake Charles PolymersEquistar Chemicals LP (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Natural Gas | 197,133 | 114,501,039.24 | 580.83 | ||
Lake Charles PlantRain CII Carbon LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Waste Heat | 123,913 | ||||
PPG RiversideEagle 2 US LLC (100.00%) | Calcasieu Parish | LA | Purchased Steam | 19,134 |
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Details
Calcasieu Parish has roughly 82.90% of its electricity produced by Natural Gas. Coal and Waste Heat make up the next highest amounts at 1,779,085.3 megawatt hours (15.54%) and 123,913 megawatt hours (1.08%), respectively. The county's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 1,913,170,175.82 kilograms, which is 7th largest emissions amount in Louisiana out of 64 counties. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the county, which amounts to 9,451.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks the county as the 4th highest polluting county in the state. Calcasieu Parish has 7 electricity generation plants, which is 34th most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Calcasieu Parish:
- DeQuincy, Louisiana:
- CLECO Power: 48.58%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 2.84%
- Entergy Louisiana: 48.58%
- Iowa, Louisiana:
- Jefferson Davis Electric: 50.00%
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Lake Charles, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 50.00%
- Jefferson Davis Electric: 50.00%
- Sulphur, Louisiana:
- Entergy Louisiana: 100.00%
- Vinton, Louisiana:
- Jefferson Davis Electric: 33.33%
- Vinton, Louisiana Electric Utility: 33.33%
- Entergy Louisiana: 33.33%
- Westlake, Louisiana:
- Jefferson Davis Electric: 2.13%
- Beauregard Electric Cooperative: 25.48%
- Entergy Louisiana: 72.39%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has 5 electricity providers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entergy Louisiana | 40,798 |
| 2 | Jefferson Davis Electric | 3,261 |
| 3 | CLECO Power | 2,711 |
| 4 | Vinton, Louisiana Electric Utility | 1,539 |
| 5 | Beauregard Electric Cooperative | 378 |
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
By total megawatt hours sold, Entergy Louisiana is the largest electricity supplier in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
How many power plants are located within Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
There are 7 power plants in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
