Technology Assessment Division
Financial Resources and Incentives
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.
State Incentives
Federal Incentives
Combined List of State And Federal Incentives
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DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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
- Energy, Extenders, AMT and Disaster Tax Provisions in the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" October 1, 2008
- 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 - Incentives for the Use of Renewable Energy
- Energy-Efficiency Home and Vehicle Tax Credits
- IRS Guidance Helps Consumers Benefit from New Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency Home Improvements (February 23, 2006)
- 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 - Residential and Renewable Incentives
- Federal Solar Incentives
Purchases of some renewable energy systems for your home may qualify for a federal tax credits. - 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
Rural Clean Energy Business Assistance
Technological Research and Development Authority ( TRDA) offers state-of-the-art technical assistance and capital formation support at no cost to rural clean energy businesses in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
USDA Grants for Energy Audits at Farms, Ranches, and Rural Small Businesses
Applications for grants must be completed and submitted on paper or electronically no later than June 9, 2009.
Solicitations
- Current Energy-related Solicitations that Apply to Louisiana
- Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Funding (DERA)
- USDA -- Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Solicitations & Business Opportunities
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Solicitations / Funding Opportunity Announcements
Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
Homeowners can get reduced interest home improvement loans to make energy-related improvements to their existing homes.
Home Energy Rebate Option (HERO)
The Original HERO programs concluded June 11, 2013.