Full Retail

Net Metering in Louisiana

Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Louisiana homeowners.

NEM Export Rate

$0.141

per kWh

Avg Retail Rate

$0.141

per kWh

% of Retail

100%

compensation

Policy Status

Active

since 2003-01

System Limit

Up to 300 kW

max eligible

NEM Policy Details — Louisiana

How Louisiana compensates your excess solar generation

Full RetailActive

Full retail net metering for systems up to 300 kW. LPSC mandates net metering for IOUs. Monthly netting with rollover credits.

NEM Rate$0.141/kWh
Retail Rate$0.141/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes

Source: Louisiana PSC, DSIRE · Effective: 2003-01

Calculate Your NEM Savings in Louisiana

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NEM Rate Comparison

$0.00Louisiana: $0.141$0.141 (retail)

Louisiana's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.

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Written & reviewed by

EnergyTools Research Team — Solar Energy Research Group

The EnergyTools Research Team compiles and verifies residential solar data from NREL, EPA, and state utility commissions. Methodology is reviewed quarterly.

  • Source data: NREL PVWatts V8 + Utility Rates V3 APIs
  • Source data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle efficiency data
  • Methodology reviewed quarterly

Methodology & data sources:NREL PVWatts, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, state utility commissions— updated 2026.