Federal Solar ITC + Louisiana Solar Energy Tax Credit
IRS / Louisiana Department of Revenue
About This Program
Note: The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
Louisiana's Solar Energy System Tax Credit is 50% of cost up to $12,500 (check current availability as Louisiana has periodically paused this program). Entergy Louisiana net metering also allows excess generation credits. The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
Up to $12,500 Louisiana state credit (verify current availability with LA DOR). The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-08-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Baton Rouge, LA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- BROCD Single-Family Home Repair Program Up to $35,000
- Habitat for Humanity Greater Baton Rouge, Critical Home Repair Varies by project scope
- Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge, Free Home Repair Varies by project
- Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Average ~$6,500 per home in road-system areas
Key Details
- The former federal Section 25D credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025.
- Louisiana Solar Energy System Credit: 50% of cost, up to $12,500
- Entergy Louisiana net metering for excess solar generation
- Verify Louisiana state credit availability, has been paused previously
- Call Louisiana Dept of Revenue: 855-307-3893
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Deadline: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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