Electricity Laws and Incentives in Louisiana
The list below contains summaries of all Louisiana laws and incentives related to electricity.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Access Policies for Local Governments
Local governments may not adopt an ordinance, rule, or law that limits consumer access to alternative transportation fuels, including biofuel, compressed natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, propane, and renewable diesel.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:3043)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Promotion
The State must support the development of a statewide EV charging network by:
- Improving the quality, quantity, and variety of EV charging station infrastructure;
- Improving consumer experience at EV charging stations across the State;
- Encouraging the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to establish an EV charging station rate structure for public direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations that increases price transparency and stabilizes electricity costs; and,
- Encouraging the LPSC to deregulate EV charging stations.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1622 and 45:1623)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Regulation
The Louisiana Commission of Weights and Measures (Commission) is authorized to regulate the use of commercial metering and measuring devices, including those used to determine the amount of electricity supplied from EV charging stations. The Commission may conduct investigations and hold hearings related to the use of these devices.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4602 and 3:4604 and House Bill 60, 2023)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee
In addition to standard vehicle registration fees, EV owners must pay an annual fee of $110 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $60.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:461)
Utility / Private Incentives
Electric Equipment and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentive - Entergy
Entergy offers commercial customers rebates for the purchase of select EVs and Level 2 EV charging stations. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
| Technology | Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|
| Electric Forklifts | Up to $500 |
| Electric Drayage Trucks | $1,500 |
| Electric Truck Refrigeration | $1,000 |
| Electric Cranes | Up to $25,000 |
| Electric Scissor and Boom Lift | $100 |
| Light-Duty Electric Burden Carrier | $100 |
| Electric Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber | $100 |
| Electric Riding Floor Scrubber | $150 |
| Electric Golf Cart | $150 |
| Level 2 EV Charging Station | $250 |
| Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station | Up to $1,500 |
Other technologies may be eligible for this incentive on a case-by-case basis. For more information, including eligible technologies, see the Entergy eTech website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
SWEPCO offers residential customers a $250 rebate for the installation of an ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 EV charging station. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply and funding availability, see the SWEPCO Level 2 Home EV Charging Station Rebate Program website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support
Louisiana utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Time-of-Use (TOU) Rebate - Entergy
Entergy offers residential customers in New Orleans a $7 monthly rebate to charge EVs during off-peak hours. Additional conditions apply. For more information, see the Entergy Energy Smart Bring Your Own Charger website.
State Incentives
Louisiana's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation (La DOTD) to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plans must be established according to NEVI guidance.
For more information about Louisiana’s NEVI planning process, see the La DOTD Electric Vehicle Infrastructure website. To review Louisiana’s NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.
Provision for Green Jobs Tax Credit
Pending available funding, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development will offer a corporate or income tax credit for qualified capital infrastructure projects in Louisiana that are directly related to industries including, but not limited to, the advanced drivetrain vehicle and biofuels industries. The tax credit is for 7% to 18% of the project costs, calculated based on the investment costs, up to $1,000,000 per state-certified green project. The portion of the base investment expended on payroll for Louisiana residents employed in connection with the construction of the project may be eligible for an additional 7.2% tax credit on the payroll. Annual credits caps apply and credits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible recipients. Restrictions may apply.
(Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:6037)
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