Estimated Savings for a Typical Louisiana Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,000
State Incentive
None
Net Cost
$22,000
Annual Savings
$1,051
Payback Period
20.9 yrs
25-Year Savings
$13,907
CO₂ Offset/yr
10,746 lbs
Louisiana Solar Incentives
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Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.
Net Metering Policy: Avoided Cost
Top utility in Louisiana: Entergy Louisiana. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Louisiana
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $1,093 | 20.1 | 383,997 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Baton Rouge | $1,096 | 20.1 | 227,470 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Shreveport | $1,156 | 19 | 187,593 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Metairie | $1,166 | 18.9 | 143,572 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lafayette | $1,191 | 18.5 | 130,215 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lake Charles | $941 | 23.4 | 75,694 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Bossier City | $1,108 | 19.9 | 68,468 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Kenner | $984 | 22.4 | 68,030 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Monroe | $1,144 | 19.2 | 46,319 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Alexandria | $1,145 | 19.2 | 43,050 | Cleco Power |
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Quick Facts: Louisiana
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.090/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Entergy Louisiana
- 📋 Net metering: Avoided Cost