Louisiana is known for its winding bayous, amazing Creole cuisine, and wild Mardi Gras parades, but did you know that it’s also a great state for home solar? Whether you’re in Shreveport or Baton Rouge, you can save thousands of dollars on your electricity costs in the Pelican State when you install a solar panel system on your home. Here are the Louisiana solar incentives and rebates that can help make that happen.
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Increase savings with Louisiana solar programs
Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources offers low-interest home improvement loans to homeowners who go solar or conduct other energy efficiency measures on their property. After getting recommendations from an energy auditor, you can receive a HELP loan with a reduced interest rate to pay for the energy work thanks to funds allocated by the Department of Natural Resources.
The federal solar tax credit
Don’t forget about federal solar incentives! With the investment tax credit (ITC), now referred to as the Residential Clean Energy Credit for residential systems, you can reduce the cost of your PV solar energy system by 30 percent. Keep in mind that the ITC applies only to those who buy their PV system outright (either with a cash purchase or a solar loan), and that you must have enough income for the tax credit to be meaningful (unless you’re a tax-exempt entity, in which case you might be eligible for a direct payment).
