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Solar Power in New Orleans: Take Control of Your Energy

The sunny climate in New Orleans makes it an excellent place for solar energy. As electricity costs rise, more homeowners are turning to solar energy to save money on their utility bills each month. Solar Alternatives offers professional installation services for New Orleans homeowners interested in residential solar and battery systems providing energy independence and peace of mind.

 

Electricity Rates in New Orleans

New Orleans residents face significant electricity expenses. The average household spends $217 monthly on electricity, totaling $2,604 annually. Over a 25-year period, homeowners can expect to pay around $83,400 for electricity, assuming stable rates. However, electricity prices often increase over time, pushing this long-term cost even higher.

These eye-opening figures highlight the financial burden of traditional electricity. As energy costs continue to climb, more and more residents are turning to alternatives like solar power to find relief from rising bills and and ensure consistent power supply.

 

Take Control of Your Power with a Solar Battery System

Solar Alternatives empowers New Orleans homeowners to secure their energy future. By integrating solar panels with advanced battery backup systems, residents can gain more than just clean energy–they can achieve true power independence. With an independent energy system, residents can:

  • Keep their power on during outages, ensuring comfort and safety
  • Gain independence from the utility grid
  • Enhance savings by storing excess electricity for use during peak hours
  • Feel secure with consistent, reliable power regardless of the uncertainties of modern life

Solar Alternatives provides integrated services covering panels, batteries, and EV chargers, offering the safest and most reliable outage protection. 

 

Why Go Solar?

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High energy bills, environmental worries, and power outages are common concerns for New Orleans homeowners.  The city experiences an average of 3,000 outages per year, highlighting the need for reliable energy. Solar Alternatives helps homeowners tackle these issues with custom solar systems. The company’s experts design setups that help homeowners lower electric costs, reduce emissions, and keep power on during blackouts. By combining solar panels with battery storage, homeowners can access the most reliable and safe source of power, ensuring energy security, comfort, and independence.

Since 2008, Solar Alternatives has proudly helped thousands of commercial and residential property owners across Louisiana install modern solar panel systems that strengthen a property’s energy efficiency and overall value.

Reasons to consider solar power include:

  • Savings over the lifetime of a solar system can surpass $50,000
  • Installations are eligible to receive a 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit
  • Solar can be fitted with backup battery power for additional protection and savings
  • Solar helps avoid annual utility bill increases
  • Solar can improve home resale value by up to $15,000
  • Zero-down and long-term payment options make going solar easy

 

How Solar Saves You Money

Solar panels offer significant cost-saving opportunities for New Orleans homeowners. By harnessing sunlight to generate electricity, solar systems reduce reliance on grid power, leading to lower monthly utility bills. As electricity rates continue to climb, homeowners with solar energy are protected from rising and fluctuating energy costs. Some residents may be eligible for net metering, which allows them to earn credits when unused power is sent back to the grid to lower energy costs further. In addition, homes with solar panels are often highly sought after, and many buyers are willing to pay a premium when it comes to selling. For many in New Orleans, solar isn’t just eco-friendly. It’s a smart way to save money, invest in their property, and ensure energy security.

 

Is New Orleans Good for Solar?

Solar energy thrives in New Orleans. The city sees an average of 216 sunny days each year, providing ample power for solar panels. Year-round mild temperatures ensure consistent energy production. There are also great incentives for New Orleans homeowners to go solar. The federal government offers a 30% tax credit on the cost of a solar system, allowing homeowners to recover nearly a third of their investment when they file their taxes. Louisiana also has its own incentives, including net metering and property tax benefits. These state and federal initiatives work together to dramatically cut the expenses of switching to solar.

 

Why Go Solar with Solar Alternatives?

Choosing a reputable solar company is paramount to ensure a high-quality, efficient system that meets each homeowner’s unique energy needs. Solar Alternatives has been a trusted name in New Orleans for decades. The company believes that everyone in the Big Easy and beyond should have access to reliable, renewable energy. Solar Alternatives offers a full-service solution for everything from installation to ongoing maintenance. Key company strengths include:

  • Expert engineers and certified installers who know New Orleans’s unique needs
  • Custom system designs that fit each home’s unique energy needs
  • Top-quality, certified solar products built to last
  • Responsive and ongoing maintenance services to ensure peak performance
  • Comprehensive warranties for peace of mind

Solar Alternatives is committed to powering New Orleans with sustainable energy. Their experts help homeowners learn about the benefits of solar and are there to answer any questions. Read some success stories on the testimonials page. Solar Alternatives is proud to help build a more sustainable future for New Orleans.

 

Community Initiatives

Solar Alternatives is actively helping the New Orleans community with different projects across the city. As part of the Community Lighthouse Initiative, Solar Alternatives is helping create a network of solar-powered safe havens that serve as resiliency hubs during outages and extended emergencies. The company also supports Solar for All NOLA, a program backed by Mayor Cantrell’s office to make solar energy more accessible by offering free assessments and continuing to educate New Orleans residents about the benefits of clean solar power. Solar Alternatives is also partnered with the Louisiana Green Corps (LAGC). The LAGC is helping develop a job training program in green building technologies such as solar installation.

Through these projects, Solar Alternatives demonstrates a commitment to building a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable New Orleans. Homeowners and businesses choosing solar can contribute to these community-wide efforts while enjoying the benefits of clean energy.

 

Areas Served

Solar Alternatives is focused on bringing clean, affordable energy to homeowners across New Orleans and its surrounding communities. If you’re interested in home solar and battery systems but live outside New Orleans, don’t hesitate to reach out–we serve most of Louisiana.

 

Engineering a Clean Future for New Orleans

Solar Alternatives is deeply committed to providing safe and reliable power sources for New Orleans residents. The company’s residential solar and battery systems offer homeowners true energy security, ensuring power even when the grid fails. With each independent energy system installation, Solar Alternatives is empowering homeowners and creating a stronger, more prepared community. 

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Why Solar?
  • Money-Saving Tax Credits
  • Lower Demand Costs
  • Higher Business Promotional Value
  • Higher Asset Values
  • Standby Power Potential
  • Lower Energy Costs
  • Accelerated Depreciation Tax Benefits
  • Lower Energy Rate Risks
  • Reduced Carbon Footprint
  • Equipment Grant Opportunities