There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Louisiana has some work to do to instill strength in the state residential solar market. State lawmakers let net metering expire, which makes it impossible for homeowners to get credits for the solar energy they can’t use onsite.
Just a few short years ago, solar was an amazing deal in Louisiana. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another massive hurricane to improve those prospects again. Regardless, solar power can still make a lot of sense here, because the state has abundant natural sunshine to take advantage of.
Learn what solar incentives are available to Louisiana homeowners
See what Louisiana solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Louisiana solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Louisiana
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
While Louisiana does not have a dedicated state rebate for solar panel installation, some manufacturers like LG offer their own solar rebates. These programs are usually time sensitive. For example, LG offers a $600 solar rebate on their equipment, which your installer can help you redeem over the next year.
Louisiana offers a solar property tax exemption to help make solar power more attractive. You are 100% exempt from all property taxes associated with the increase in home value caused by installing a solar power system. And there is a significant increase. That’s going to save you a pretty nice chunk of change every year.
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Prices based on a 11.2kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
16 solar companies in Louisiana provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.36 38 Reviews
funkfoot, 1 week ago
I am very pleased with my SunPower system, which includes a Tesla Powerwall, installed by South Coast Solar. The sales representative, Rebeka Olinde, was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. My only complaint is the long wait time to get the system after signing the contract, but that was due to "supply chain issues" beyond the control of South Coast Solar.
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funkfoot, 1 week ago
I am very pleased with my SunPower system, which includes a Tesla Powerwall, installed by South Coast Solar. The sales representative, Rebeka Olinde, was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. My only complaint is the long wait time to get the system after signing the contract, but that was due to "supply chain issues" beyond the control of South Coast Solar.
4.30 12 Reviews
Vincent Patterson, over 1 month
Love the system and real happy I invested in the panels. Light bill last month was only $ 12.00 We are very pleased.<br />
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Vincent Patterson, over 1 month
Love the system and real happy I invested in the panels. Light bill last month was only $ 12.00 We are very pleased.<br />
4.27 15 Reviews
Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
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Pastor Frank. Brown , over 1 month
When you need straight forward answers, to question my rep Ellie, is the Best. What I need was a person who would answer my question without trying to bait a swich, me into buying something that I did not need. This Company has great reviews and That is what motived me to check them out.
3.97 27 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Our installation was done about five years ago. When it was done we paid the full price and it took Gulf South Solar about 6 more months to finish installing the ducts to our heating system that had been moved as part of the istallation. The result was that we had carbon monoxide going into our attic the every time we used the heat and we did not know it. Our heating company told us about it. <br /><br />We have been without our solar power since Thanksgiving, almost four months now. First, one board in one of the inverters quit and then the second board quit. The repair person is very nice and competent. But it takes forever to get things repaired and they typically do not return my emails.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Our installation was done about five years ago. When it was done we paid the full price and it took Gulf South Solar about 6 more months to finish installing the ducts to our heating system that had been moved as part of the istallation. The result was that we had carbon monoxide going into our attic the every time we used the heat and we did not know it. Our heating company told us about it. <br /><br />We have been without our solar power since Thanksgiving, almost four months now. First, one board in one of the inverters quit and then the second board quit. The repair person is very nice and competent. But it takes forever to get things repaired and they typically do not return my emails.
3.93 2 Reviews
Bill Fontenot, over 1 month
Eddie Haynes and crew KNOW solar energy. I had all sorts of issues regarding the age of my solar power system. Eddie took the time to research all available options and costs associated with getting me back up to speed. My wife and I are far more pleased with JEH than we’ve ever been with the outfit that did our initial installation. If you’re considering going solar, save yourself a lot of headaches and unnecessary costs. Give Eddie a call!
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Bill Fontenot, over 1 month
Eddie Haynes and crew KNOW solar energy. I had all sorts of issues regarding the age of my solar power system. Eddie took the time to research all available options and costs associated with getting me back up to speed. My wife and I are far more pleased with JEH than we’ve ever been with the outfit that did our initial installation. If you’re considering going solar, save yourself a lot of headaches and unnecessary costs. Give Eddie a call!
3.93 2 Reviews
Carlos Mladenoff, over 1 month
Solar Energy Services provides great service with a friendly and professional staff. I dealt with the same people every time I contacted the company, with no run-around or loopholes. I am very satisfied with my pool heater and look forward to dealing with Mr. Hebert and Solar Energy Services in the future.<br />
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Carlos Mladenoff, over 1 month
Solar Energy Services provides great service with a friendly and professional staff. I dealt with the same people every time I contacted the company, with no run-around or loopholes. I am very satisfied with my pool heater and look forward to dealing with Mr. Hebert and Solar Energy Services in the future.<br />
3.91 8 Reviews
john, over 1 month
We purchased our solar system in 2015 right before the state tax credits where due to expire. When we submitted the paperwork to the state we where rejected because the paperwork provided by the installer was incomplete. When we contacted the installer they said they no longer did solar and come to find out a lot of companies did the same after the tax credit expiration. Luckily for us a friend recommended Raji Mugrabi with Bayou Solar and he walked us through getting our tax credit money back and since then on several occasions has helped with minor maintenance since then. Its sad that the tax credit expiration shut down nearly 200 installers in Louisiana but thank god a few of them stayed around to help people out like Bayou Solar has.
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john, over 1 month
We purchased our solar system in 2015 right before the state tax credits where due to expire. When we submitted the paperwork to the state we where rejected because the paperwork provided by the installer was incomplete. When we contacted the installer they said they no longer did solar and come to find out a lot of companies did the same after the tax credit expiration. Luckily for us a friend recommended Raji Mugrabi with Bayou Solar and he walked us through getting our tax credit money back and since then on several occasions has helped with minor maintenance since then. Its sad that the tax credit expiration shut down nearly 200 installers in Louisiana but thank god a few of them stayed around to help people out like Bayou Solar has.
3.87 12 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
These people are not professionals!!! They don't stand behind their product. After having the panels installed, I have been unable to get in contact with them and it has been over a year!!!! THEIR PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK!!!
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Anonymous, over 1 month
These people are not professionals!!! They don't stand behind their product. After having the panels installed, I have been unable to get in contact with them and it has been over a year!!!! THEIR PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK!!!
3.75 1 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Optimize solar installed my solar panels and did everything they promised. It was a pleasant experience. The customer service was outstanding.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Optimize solar installed my solar panels and did everything they promised. It was a pleasant experience. The customer service was outstanding.
3.66 12 Reviews
Curtis, over 1 month
My contract with Joule guarantees a certain number of kWh per year. Each year the system has under performed requiring Joule to reimburse me for the difference. In 2019, however, they simply don't respond to phone calls or letters requesting their required reimbursement. I see that BBB has revoked their accreditation. I'm considering legal action.
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Curtis, over 1 month
My contract with Joule guarantees a certain number of kWh per year. Each year the system has under performed requiring Joule to reimburse me for the difference. In 2019, however, they simply don't respond to phone calls or letters requesting their required reimbursement. I see that BBB has revoked their accreditation. I'm considering legal action.