Financial Resources

There are a number state, local, utility, and federal incentives designed to encourage the exploration, production, conservation and efficient use of energy and natural resources.

Some involve public-private cooperative endeavors other provide public funds, and many involve tax or other investment benefits.
Below are a few that directly affect the state of Louisiana.

Solicitations

The Western Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Energy compiled the following funding opportunity newsletters:

Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

Homeowners can get reduced interest home improvement loans to make energy-related improvements to their existing homes.

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Home Energy Rebate Option (HERO)

Incentives to Louisiana residents who build new homes to high levels of energy efficiency or make energy improvements to existing homes:

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Incentives

Louisiana Wind Energy System or Solar Energy System Tax Credit
La. Revenue Information Bulletin No. 07-025 September 13, 2007
Emergency Rule Concerning Administration of the Wind/Solar Tax Credit
Wind or Solar Energy Systems Tax Credits (LAC 61:I.1907)(pdf)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives and Laws
Cogeneration
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
Energy Policy Act of 2005
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems (Heat Pumps) Incentives
EPAct2005: Tax Credit Opportunities for Solar and Energy Efficiency
Tax Credits Reward Energy Savers
IRS Gives Breaks for Hybrid Cars, Home Remodels That Save Fuel or Electricity
Energy-Efficiency Home and Vehicle Tax Credits
IRS Guidance Helps Consumers Benefit from New Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency Home Improvements
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/
U.S. Department of Energy
  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
     Alternative Fuels Data Center
       State & Federal Incentives
United States (Federal) Incentives and Laws
Federal Solar Incentives
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Epact 2005) provides a 30% tax credit incentive of up to $2,000 for solar electric, fuel cell, and solar water heating systems.
Federal Solar Tax Credit Legislation
Federal Solar Tax Credit Summary
State Solar Incentives
Louisiana provides a 50% tax credit of up to $12,500 for the purchase of solar electric, and solar water heating systems as well as wind energy systems installed on residential property.
Act 371 Legislation
Act 371 Summary
Act 371 Emergency Rules

Louisiana provides a tax exemption for solar electric as well as solar water heating systems installed on residential property.
Solar Property Tax Exemption Legislation
Solar Property Tax Exemption Summary