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. There are 454,727.59 megawatt hours generated by the company from the burning of coal. This makes them the 5th highest generator in the state out of 34 electricity providers. By customer count, Lafayette Utilities System is the 9th largest company out of 34 providers in the state. With 1,127,522.17 megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources, the supplier is the 11th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels in Louisiana out of 34 companies.
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
The supplier is ranked 249th in the United States for electricity generation, generating 1,127,522.17 megawatt hours.
Lafayette Utilities System produces 492,996.81 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas and ranks 12th out of 34 suppliers in Louisiana for total natural gas production.
Energy Loss
Lafayette Utilities System's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
43,893MWh
131 National Rank
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 |
Lafayette Utilities System Fuel Makeup
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Lafayette Utilities System FAQ:
What percentage of Lafayette Utilities System's electricity is produced from renewable fuels?
Lafayette Utilities System produces 0% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What is the phone number for Lafayette Utilities System?
The Lafayette Utilities System phone number is (337) 291-8280.
Who is the CEO of Lafayette Utilities System?
Lafayette Utilities System's current CEO is Josh Guillory.
What percentage of Lafayette Utilities System's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuels?
Lafayette Utilities System produces 100.00% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuels.
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 Louisiana bundled rate of 11.35 cents and the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Lafayette Utilities System?
Lafayette Utilities System is associated with or owns one power plant.
What 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.
