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

Jeremy Wolfe — Senior Solar Energy Analyst

Jeremy Wolfe is a solar energy analyst specializing in residential photovoltaic economics, federal and state incentive policy, and return-on-investment modeling for homeowners. He leads EnergyTools' solar research program and methodology.

  • 10+ years analyzing residential solar economics and payback modeling
  • Lead researcher for EnergyTools' 50-state solar cost-per-watt database
  • Author of 100+ solar ROI, payback, and incentive analyses

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