Drought, low Mississippi River increased cost of electricity for Louisiana power customers
2/5/2024 12:57:09 PM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Energy
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Acadia Parish, LA
Avoyelles Parish, LA
Cameron Parish, LA
Evangeline Parish, LA
Iberia Parish, LA
Lafayette Parish, LA
Saint Landry Parish, LA
Saint Martin Parish, LA
Vermilion Parish, LA
Start Date: 2/5/2024
- End Date: 2/28/2025
SLEMCO electric customers were notified that there will be a temporary increase on the fuel portion of their bills due to drought in Louisiana. The electricity is generated from coal that was transported down the Mississippi River to a power plant in New Roads, Louisiana. The unusually low water levels significantly increased transportation costs for the past several months. The additional fuel costs will be levied over the next twelve months.
KADN-TV (Lafayette, La.), Feb 5, 2024
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