Estimated Savings for a Typical Louisiana Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
11.1 kW
Gross Cost
$30,556
Federal Credit
-$9,167
State Incentive
-$12,500
Net Cost
$8,889
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
6.1 yrs
25-Year Savings
$40,981
CO₂ Offset/yr
14,924 lbs
Louisiana Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$12,500
Louisiana State Incentive
Louisiana offers a 50% state tax credit up to $12,500.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
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 | $1,460 | 5.5 | 383,997 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Baton Rouge | $1,460 | 5.5 | 227,470 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Shreveport | $1,460 | 4.8 | 187,593 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Metairie | $1,460 | 4.6 | 143,572 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lafayette | $1,460 | 4.4 | 130,215 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Lake Charles | $1,460 | 7.8 | 75,694 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Bossier City | $1,460 | 5.3 | 68,468 | Southwestern Electric Power |
| Kenner | $1,460 | 7.1 | 68,030 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Monroe | $1,460 | 4.9 | 46,319 | Entergy Louisiana |
| Alexandria | $1,460 | 4.9 | 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: Full Retail