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
21 solar companies in Louisiana provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.76 611 Reviews
Galen Markley, 1 week ago
We decided to go with Solar when we moved into our new home last summer. After reviewing and talking with a few companies we chose Shine Solar. We are so glad we did. If you are thinking of going Solar, don't hesitate working with Shine. They have worked with us, communicated with us every step of the way and their service people were great. Thanks Shine Solar.
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Galen Markley, 1 week ago
We decided to go with Solar when we moved into our new home last summer. After reviewing and talking with a few companies we chose Shine Solar. We are so glad we did. If you are thinking of going Solar, don't hesitate working with Shine. They have worked with us, communicated with us every step of the way and their service people were great. Thanks Shine Solar.
4.60 49 Reviews
Cliff , over 1 month
I recommend South Coast Solar for anyone wanting a solar solution for their home. They installed a 14KW whole home with 4 Tesla batteries for back up. Sales person - Rebekah Olinde 100% professional, realistic and knowledgeable. She IS THE reason I chose South Coast over other companies. Technicians - Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, clean and efficient. No complaints, work was done timely and on schedule. Happy.
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Cliff , over 1 month
I recommend South Coast Solar for anyone wanting a solar solution for their home. They installed a 14KW whole home with 4 Tesla batteries for back up. Sales person - Rebekah Olinde 100% professional, realistic and knowledgeable. She IS THE reason I chose South Coast over other companies. Technicians - Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, clean and efficient. No complaints, work was done timely and on schedule. Happy.
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!!!
3.86 165 Reviews
wish I had known, 3 days ago
Ask specific questions and get specific answers. Then will know if you must have batteries in order to have power when grid is down, and other such things. Do not believe ratings or accreditation on homepage for example like BBB (Better Business Bureau) accredited. Instead go and look. When looking at BBB uncheck your location to get full search. Then put in name of company. For me it was “Green Home Systems Inc” (but whoever you are checking), if prompted to look for unaccredited also, check it. Once you find the business click on go to their home page to be sure it is the same company your checking on. For example, below is what I saw when I did at on BBB site. https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/sherman-oaks/profile/solar-energy-contractors/green-home-systems-inc-1216-1272476 Anyone you ever do business with, anyone! you need to do the same thing, don’t just go by high star rating. With GHS wound up they were not accredited and had a BBB F rating (they have since removed BBB accredited from their site). Check all accreditations and if they refer to an accreditation that is not accurate, or no longer part of homepage in their review, don’t trust it might even get hold of them on it. Before signing a contract (especially if 20 or pages or more) don't just have them read through it with you, or even read it yourself. Print it off and let a lawyer read it before signing, will be worth the money (wish I had), because what you “think” parts of it mean and what it might really mean may not be the same. Get specific start and completion date so it doesn't drag out for months. Also, make sure it is in writing that any property damage will be fixed. If told approximately of how much you will save on power bill, get that in writing too, if not don’t believe them. If things like a underground gas line to house is cut, don’t trust subcontractor to fix. Inform contractor that you want your power company to come out and repair it, at their cost(wish I had). That way no future regrets and worries about if it will last, or hassle with contractor over it. Make sure you do not leave tools or anything laying around where subcontractor works, and check before they leave to be sure they don’t “accidentally” take your stuff. Will save hassle with contractor, to get back or reimbursed. Check to be sure all power lines in breaker box are installed properly and tightened properly so will not come loose after subcontractor leaves. Remember the person doing installation is the subcontractor, the person selling the product is the contractor and (at least where I come) is responsible for correcting any problems that involve the subcontractor. Be sure that is clearly stated in contract (again get a lawyer) With solar don’t be afraid to contact who owns or monitors solar panels, for me was Enfin (a great company, who will work with you), where you got loan from, and any government office that will be processing for state and federal tax rebates, payouts or whatever. Also look up solar help sites like Solar Review, Solar Neighbors United https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ . Also in my state Illinois Solar Education Project https://illinoissolar.org/ , and anyone else you can That is the one smart thing I did, just should of done before not after. With any business or job you are contracting out follow these steps don’t be like me and wish you had
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wish I had known, 3 days ago
Ask specific questions and get specific answers. Then will know if you must have batteries in order to have power when grid is down, and other such things. Do not believe ratings or accreditation on homepage for example like BBB (Better Business Bureau) accredited. Instead go and look. When looking at BBB uncheck your location to get full search. Then put in name of company. For me it was “Green Home Systems Inc” (but whoever you are checking), if prompted to look for unaccredited also, check it. Once you find the business click on go to their home page to be sure it is the same company your checking on. For example, below is what I saw when I did at on BBB site. https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/sherman-oaks/profile/solar-energy-contractors/green-home-systems-inc-1216-1272476 Anyone you ever do business with, anyone! you need to do the same thing, don’t just go by high star rating. With GHS wound up they were not accredited and had a BBB F rating (they have since removed BBB accredited from their site). Check all accreditations and if they refer to an accreditation that is not accurate, or no longer part of homepage in their review, don’t trust it might even get hold of them on it. Before signing a contract (especially if 20 or pages or more) don't just have them read through it with you, or even read it yourself. Print it off and let a lawyer read it before signing, will be worth the money (wish I had), because what you “think” parts of it mean and what it might really mean may not be the same. Get specific start and completion date so it doesn't drag out for months. Also, make sure it is in writing that any property damage will be fixed. If told approximately of how much you will save on power bill, get that in writing too, if not don’t believe them. If things like a underground gas line to house is cut, don’t trust subcontractor to fix. Inform contractor that you want your power company to come out and repair it, at their cost(wish I had). That way no future regrets and worries about if it will last, or hassle with contractor over it. Make sure you do not leave tools or anything laying around where subcontractor works, and check before they leave to be sure they don’t “accidentally” take your stuff. Will save hassle with contractor, to get back or reimbursed. Check to be sure all power lines in breaker box are installed properly and tightened properly so will not come loose after subcontractor leaves. Remember the person doing installation is the subcontractor, the person selling the product is the contractor and (at least where I come) is responsible for correcting any problems that involve the subcontractor. Be sure that is clearly stated in contract (again get a lawyer) With solar don’t be afraid to contact who owns or monitors solar panels, for me was Enfin (a great company, who will work with you), where you got loan from, and any government office that will be processing for state and federal tax rebates, payouts or whatever. Also look up solar help sites like Solar Review, Solar Neighbors United https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ . Also in my state Illinois Solar Education Project https://illinoissolar.org/ , and anyone else you can That is the one smart thing I did, just should of done before not after. With any business or job you are contracting out follow these steps don’t be like me and wish you had