A Typical 13.5 kWh Battery in Louisiana
Backup, cost, and time-of-use bill savings
Installed Cost
$13,500
State Rebate
None
Net Cost
$13,500
Backup (essentials)
15 hrs
Avg Outages
14 hrs/yr
Bill Savings/yr
$200
Bill-Savings Payback
40 yrs
15-Year Savings
-$9,788
Louisiana Battery Rebates
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Federal 25D Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covered standalone home batteries through December 31, 2025. Batteries installed in 2026 no longer qualify.
Varies
Louisiana State & Utility Programs
Louisiana has no statewide battery rebate, but the highest hurricane outage rates in the country make backup power especially valuable. View full rebate detail →
Battery Backup & Savings by City in Louisiana
| City | Bill Savings/yr | Outage Hrs/yr | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $220 | 12 hrs | 383,997 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Baton Rouge | $196 | 14 hrs | 227,470 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Shreveport | $200 | 11 hrs | 187,593 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Metairie | $224 | 17 hrs | 143,572 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lafayette | $204 | 11 hrs | 130,215 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lake Charles | $176 | 14 hrs | 75,694 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Bossier City | $200 | 17 hrs | 68,468 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Kenner | $204 | 10 hrs | 68,030 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Monroe | $184 | 15 hrs | 46,319 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Alexandria | $200 | 11 hrs | 43,050 | Cleco Power |
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Quick Facts: Louisiana
- 🔌 Avg outages: 14 hrs/yr
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.090/kWh
- 📊 Peak/off-peak gap: $0.05/kWh
- 🏭 Top utility: Entergy Louisiana