Louisiana solar incentives (2026)

Here's what can lower the cost of solar in Louisiana now that the 30% federal purchase credit has ended. Statewide: Net metering at avoided-cost rates.

State incentive (est.)
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Federal credit (purchase)
Ended 2025
Via lease/PPA
~$8,807

Incentives that apply in Louisiana

Federal (2026 update)

The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. If you buy with cash or a loan in 2026, there's no federal credit. A lease or PPA can still capture a 30% commercial credit — worth roughly $8,807 on a typical Louisiana system — which the provider passes on through lower payments. More in our federal tax credit guide.

State & local

In Louisiana: Net metering at avoided-cost rates.

Net metering

How your utility credits exported solar is effectively an incentive too — and often worth more over time than a one-off rebate. See Louisiana net metering.

How to find everything you qualify for

  • Search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code.
  • Ask your utility about rebates and export rates.
  • Have installers itemize every incentive in their quote.

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Louisiana solar incentives: FAQ

What solar incentives does Louisiana offer in 2026?
Net metering at avoided-cost rates. The 30% federal tax credit ended for purchases on Dec 31, 2025, though a lease or PPA can still pass a 30% credit through.
Can I still get the federal tax credit in Louisiana?
Not on a cash or loan purchase — that ended nationwide after 2025. A lease or PPA in Louisiana can still capture a 30% commercial credit (worth about $8,807 on a typical system) that the provider passes on through lower payments.
How do I find every solar incentive in Louisiana?
Start here, then search the DSIRE database by your ZIP code, ask your utility about rebates and export rates, and have any installer itemize each incentive in their quote so you can verify it.
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