Louisiana Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Louisiana homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $30,556 system, that's a $9,167 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$12,500
Louisiana State Incentive
Louisiana offers a 50% state tax credit up to $12,500.
Net Metering in Louisiana
Louisiana has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Entergy Louisiana, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.090/kWh
Top Utility
Entergy Louisiana
Utility Net Metering Policies in Louisiana
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana | $0.090 | Full Retail | 25 kW limit |
| Cleco Power | $0.090 | Full Retail | 25 kW limit |
| Southwestern Electric Power | $0.090 | Full Retail | 25 kW limit |
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