Plug-In Solar in Louisiana — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 11.4¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $150/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 3¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Traditional rooftop solar available. Entergy Louisiana offers net metering.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Net metering available through Entergy Louisiana. No active state solar tax credit or rebate in Louisiana. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Louisiana Solar Incentives — Full list of Louisiana state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 4,573,749 |
| Total Households | 1,770,074 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,107,440 |
| Renter-Occupied | 662,634 |
| Single-Family Homes | 1,189,867 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 177,906 |
| Median Household Income | $65,662 |
| Median Home Value | $197,300 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.31 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1173 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | March–August |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana Inc | ~1,100,000 customers | Yes |
| Cleco Power LLC | ~298,000 customers | Yes |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | ~556,100 customers | Yes |