Solar Incentives in Louisiana (2026)
The 30% federal tax credit for purchased home solar ended Dec 31, 2025. Here's exactly what solar incentives are left in Louisiana in 2026 — and how much they're worth.
| State tax credit | None (state credit expired) |
|---|---|
| SREC market | No |
| Net metering | Avoided-cost export credit — see Louisiana net metering → |
| Other incentives | Louisiana's generous solar tax credit ended in 2018; no current statewide credit or rebate, and exports earn only avoided cost. |
Incentive details reflect programs active in 2026. Programs change and often have caps or waitlists — always confirm current status on DSIRE and with your installer.
Federal credit status (2026): the 30% residential clean-energy credit (Section 25D) was repealed for systems purchased and placed in service after Dec 31, 2025 — cash and financed buyers can no longer claim it. A leased or PPA system can still access the commercial credit (Section 48E), which its owner can claim through 2027 and may pass on as a lower price. That makes Louisiana's state and utility incentives, not the federal credit, the main lever on your 2026 payback.
How much can you actually save in Louisiana?
A typical 8 kW install in Louisiana costs about $20,800 before incentives. Louisiana has no state income-tax credit, so your savings come from avoided-cost export credit, and the specifics below: Louisiana's generous solar tax credit ended in 2018; no current statewide credit or rebate, and exports earn only avoided cost. With the 30% federal credit gone for purchases, these state and utility programs — plus your avoided electricity cost at ~14¢/kWh — are what now determine payback.
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Solar panel cost in Louisiana →Louisiana solar incentives FAQ
Does Louisiana have a solar tax credit?
No. Louisiana has no state solar income-tax credit in 2026. Louisiana's generous solar tax credit ended in 2018; no current statewide credit or rebate, and exports earn only avoided cost.
Does Louisiana have an SREC market?
No. Louisiana does not have an active SREC market, so there are no tradable solar certificates to sell here. Your return comes from avoided-cost export credit, any state or utility incentives, and avoided electricity costs.
Can I still get the 30% federal solar tax credit in Louisiana?
Not if you buy the system. The federal residential (25D) credit was repealed for purchases placed in service after Dec 31, 2025. A leased or PPA system can still tap the commercial (48E) credit its owner claims through 2027, which may show up as a lower rate — but you won't file for 30% yourself on a cash or financed purchase.
What incentives are left in Louisiana in 2026?
avoided-cost export credit, and: Louisiana's generous solar tax credit ended in 2018; no current statewide credit or rebate, and exports earn only avoided cost. Always confirm current program status on DSIRE before signing.