LOUISIANA STATE INCENTIVES
Louisiana EV Charging Incentives for Multifamily Properties
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Entergy New Orleans Inc., through their eTech Program offers customers incentives for purchasing and installing EV charging infrastructure. Customers may receive a utility line extension credit of up to $200 per circuit along with a rebate of $2,500 per Level 2 charging port. Customers installing DC fast charging may receive up to $12,500 per port. Customers may apply after installation has been completed and expect to receive their cash incentive in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
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Entergy Louisiana Inc., through their eTech Program offers customers incentives for purchasing and installing EV charging infrastructure. Customers may receive up to $250 per Level 2 charging port and up to $1,500 per DC fast charging port. Customers may apply after installation has been completed and expect to receive their cash incentive in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
Louisiana Lighting Upgrade Incentives for Multifamily Properties
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Cleco offers the Power Wise Commercial Programs, which provide financial incentives for upgrading lighting, HVAC equipment, and commercial kitchen equipment. For lighting upgrades, incentives are based on $0.16 per kWh reduced, with the potential to cover up to 100% of the project cost, up to a maximum of $25,000. To participate, property owners can complete the online interest form or contact Cleco at 833-373-6842. For more information, visit the Cleco Power Wise Commercial Programs page.
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Energy Smart is a comprehensive energy efficiency program developed by the New Orleans City Council and administered by Entergy New Orleans. The program offers free energy assessments, cash incentives, and expert guidance to help New Orleans residents and businesses save energy and money. Multifamily property owners can receive incentives for energy-efficient upgrades such as LED lighting, HVAC systems, and insulation. To get started, property owners can visit the Energy Smart New Orleans website or call 504-229-6868.
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Entergy Louisiana provides the Multifamily Solutions Program, offering free energy-saving upgrades for multifamily properties with five or more units. Eligible upgrades include LED lighting, kitchen and bathroom aerators, water-saving showerheads, pipe insulation, and programmable thermostats. Property owners can also receive assistance in identifying energy-saving opportunities for their entire building. To participate, property owners can visit the Entergy Louisiana Energy Efficiency Program page or contact Entergy at 844-829-1300
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Green Light New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that works to reduce carbon emissions through the replacement of traditional, non-environmentally friendly bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). The organization provides free installation of energy-efficient bulbs to homeowners and renters in New Orleans. While primarily focused on residential properties, multifamily property owners may inquire about potential opportunities for collaboration. For more information, visit the Green Light New Orleans website.
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Under the federal Inflation Reduction Act, Louisiana is developing two rebate programs to assist with energy efficiency upgrades:
Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebate Program (HERO): Provides rebates ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 for individual households and up to $400,000 for multifamily buildings based on energy savings achieved through retrofits.
High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEAR): Offers prescriptive rebates on a percentage of the cost for efficiency projects, with a rebate cap of $14,000, based on household income.
These programs are expected to roll out by mid-2025. Property owners interested in receiving program and application information as it becomes available can sign up through the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources