Solar Guide for SWEPCO Louisiana Customers
13.1¢/kWh · Full Retail Rate · Est. $1,561/yr savings with 8kW solar
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Going Solar with SWEPCO Louisiana
If you're a SWEPCO Louisiana customer considering solar energy, you're making a smart financial decision. With residential electricity rates averaging 13.1 cents per kWh, solar panels can dramatically reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill. The typical SWEPCO Louisiana customer spends approximately $105 per month on electricity — money that could be working for you instead of going to the utility.
Northwest Louisiana
SWEPCO Louisiana has a full retail rate net metering policy. This is one of the best net metering structures available — you receive full retail rate credits of 13.1¢/kWh for every excess kilowatt-hour your solar system sends to the grid. This means your solar panels generate maximum value, as surplus energy produced during sunny afternoons offsets your evening and nighttime consumption at the same rate.
An 8kW solar system for a SWEPCO Louisiana customer costs approximately $22,160 before the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit. After the ITC, your net cost drops to about $15,512. This system produces enough clean energy to save you approximately $1,561 per year, resulting in a payback period of roughly 8.8 years.
After your system pays for itself, you'll enjoy 13+ years of dramatically reduced electricity costs. Over a 25-year period, total savings for SWEPCO Louisiana customers are estimated at $39,025 — and that's without accounting for the likely 2-3% annual increase in electricity rates that would make your savings even greater.
SWEPCO Louisiana Solar FAQ
Does SWEPCO Louisiana offer net metering for solar?▼
SWEPCO Louisiana has a full retail rate net metering policy. Customers with solar panels receive credits at the full retail rate of 13.1¢/kWh for excess energy sent to the grid. This makes solar particularly attractive for SWEPCO Louisiana customers.
What is SWEPCO Louisiana's electricity rate?▼
SWEPCO Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 13.1¢ per kWh. This is near the national average of approximately 16¢/kWh. Solar can still provide meaningful savings at this rate.
How much can SWEPCO Louisiana customers save with solar?▼
A typical SWEPCO Louisiana customer with an 8kW solar system can save approximately $1,561 per year on electricity. Over 25 years, total savings are estimated at $39,025. The exact amount depends on your electricity usage, system size, and roof orientation.
What size solar system do SWEPCO Louisiana customers need?▼
Most SWEPCO Louisiana customers need a 6-10kW solar system to offset their electricity usage. An 8kW system produces enough energy to cover the average household's needs. We recommend sizing your system based on your actual electricity consumption — check your SWEPCO Louisiana bill for your annual kWh usage.
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SWEPCO Louisiana Quick Facts
- 💡 Rate: 13.1¢/kWh
- 📊 Net Metering: Full Retail Rate
- 💵 Buyback Rate: 9.17¢/kWh
- 💰 Annual Savings (8kW): $1,561
- 📍 State: Louisiana