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Lafayette Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Lafayette

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Lafayette, LA is 7.53¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Lafayette

^ The average residential electricity rate in Lafayette, LA is 7.96¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Lafayette

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Lafayette, LA is 4.58¢/kWh.[1]

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Lafayette, LA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Lafayette


  • Commercial Electricity in Lafayette
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Lafayette is 7.53¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Lafayette is 2.84% less than the Louisiana average rate of 7.75¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Lafayette is 25.37% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Lafayette


  • Residential Electricity in Lafayette
    • The average residential electricity rate in Lafayette is 7.96¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Lafayette is 4.9% less than the Louisiana average rate of 8.37¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Lafayette is 33% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Lafayette


  • Industrial Electricity in Lafayette
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Lafayette is 4.58¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Lafayette is 3.78% less than the Louisiana average rate of 4.76¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Lafayette is 31.33% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Louisiana Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Louisiana


  • Commercial electricity rates in LA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Louisiana is 7.75¢/kWh, which ranks 47th in the nation and is 23.19% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 7,226 kWh/month, which ranks 7th in the nation and is 15.84% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Louisiana is $560, which ranks 22nd in the nation and is 10.97% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Louisiana


  • Residential electricity rates in Louisiana [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Louisiana is 8.37¢/kWh, which ranks 51st in the nation and is 29.55% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 1,254 kWh/month, which ranks 1st in the nation and is 38.87% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Louisiana is $105, which ranks 26th in the nation and is 1.87% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Louisiana


  • Industrial electricity rates in Louisiana [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Louisiana is 4.76¢/kWh, which ranks 50th in the nation and is 28.64% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in LA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 139,856 kWh/month, which ranks 24th in the nation and is 24.7% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in LA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Louisiana is $6,655, which ranks 29th in the nation and is 11.07% less than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Lafayette, LA


    • Household income: The city of Lafayette has a median household income of $27,531, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Lafayette is approximately 56 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 28.2 percent of Lafayette households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Louisiana is about $105/month, ranking 26th in the U.S. and 1.87% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Lafayette vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Lafayette

About Lafayette

Lafayette is a city located in Lafayette County in the state of Louisiana, and has a population of approximately 120,623.[6]

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More about Lafayette utilities

For more information about Lafayette electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Benjamin Franklin researched electricity extensively in the 18th century. The lightning rod was among his inventions.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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