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Electricity in Louisiana

What power costs in Louisiana, whether plug-in solar is legal, and the rules on rebates, lawn equipment and clotheslines.

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12.9¢per kWh, August 202629% below the U.S. average of 18.2¢
1,202kWh a month, average home (2024)U.S. average: 863 kWh
$155a month at today’s price2024 actual average: $141

Plug-in solar

No bill yet Not under a dedicated law. Louisiana has no plug-in solar bill so far. The full rules for Louisiana.

A typical 800 W kit on a south-facing balcony railing would make about 852 kWh a year here, worth roughly $93 at Louisiana’s current price if you use 85% of it at home.

What everyday things cost in Louisiana

Space heater on high, one hour$0.19Heater cost calculator
Charging an EV at home, per 100 miles$4.16EV charging calculator
100 W of always-on load, per year$113Standby calculator
Swapping 15 old bulbs for LEDs, per year$108LED calculator

Home energy rebates

Louisiana wasn’t listed as taking applications for the federal Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES or HEAR) in an Oct 12, 2026 review of state program pages. Programs open and close as money runs out, so check your state energy office. The federal tax credits for efficiency upgrades and home solar ended after 2025. What’s left in 2026.

Gas lawn equipment

We don’t list any local gas leaf blower bans in Louisiana yet. All local bans.

Clotheslines

Louisiana’s solar-access law likely protects clotheslines from HOA bans, though the law doesn’t name them. Right-to-dry laws.

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