Solar Savings Calculator for Louisiana

Louisiana homeowners pay an average of $145/month for electricity at 13¢/kWh. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$145
Avg Monthly Bill
13¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$44,917
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Louisiana

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$22,400
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,720
Net Cost
$15,680
Annual Savings
$1,740
Payback Period
9 years
25-Year Savings
$44,917
Return on Investment
286%

* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Louisiana, system cost of $2.8/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Louisiana

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

Cities in Louisiana

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

New Orleans

13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $150/mo · Entergy New Orleans

Baton Rouge

12.8¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Entergy Louisiana

Shreveport

12.5¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Southwestern Electric Power (SWEPCO)

Lafayette

13¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · Lafayette Utilities System

Lake Charles

12.8¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Entergy Louisiana

Kenner

13.5¢/kWh · 4.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Entergy Louisiana

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