Louisiana Heat Pump Rebates
Stackable incentives available to Louisiana homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump in 2026.
Rebate data is re-verified against primary sources every two months.
In plain terms
A typical Louisiana homeowner can get up to $4,650 back from 2 programs that are open right now.
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What's available in Louisiana
Louisiana's heat pump rebate landscape narrowed in 2025 when the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to halt the statewide third-party-administered energy efficiency program, and Entergy Louisiana's Entergy Solutions program went dark for most of 2026. On September 2, 2026 Entergy announced that Entergy Solutions residential programs are available again (Home Performance Solutions, Income-Qualified Solutions, Manufactured Homes Solutions, Multifamily Solutions and retail appliance rebates). As of October 1, 2026 those programs cover assessments, smart thermostats, AC tune-ups, insulation, air sealing and duct sealing, plus retail rebates such as $400 for a heat pump water heater, but Entergy Louisiana has still not published a heat pump or central HVAC replacement rebate, so we do not list one - call Entergy Solutions at 844-829-1300 before counting on one. New Orleans is served separately: Entergy New Orleans's Energy Smart program, mandated by the City Council, is active and pays $200-$250 per ducted air-source heat pump, up to $500 for a ductless mini-split replacing electric resistance heat, and $1,000 for a heat pump water heater in Orleans Parish. SWEPCO (northwest Louisiana) continues to run its Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program up to $3,500 and a $1,150 ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rebate paid as a prepaid card. Cleco Power Wise pays $350-$600 per ton for heat pumps up to a $3,500 cap through approved contractors, and $1,500 for an ENERGY STAR geothermal heat pump; a new-construction bonus is not shown on Cleco's current pages. Louisiana's IRA HEEHRA/HEAR program through LDENR is still in pre-launch - over $200M is allocated but no consumer launch date is confirmed.
HEEHRA in Louisiana
HEEHRA rebate: Point-of-sale rebate up to $8,000 for households at or below 80% of area median income. Funded by the IRA, administered by each state. Louisiana is finalizing program rules.
How heat pump rebates work in Louisiana
Louisiana's heat pump rebate landscape narrowed in 2025 when the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to halt the statewide third-party-administered energy efficiency program. Entergy Louisiana's Entergy Solutions program was on hold for most of 2026 and relaunched its residential programs on September 2, 2026, but the utility has not yet published heat pump rebate amounts, so there is still no confirmed Entergy Louisiana residential heat pump rebate figure — the largest gap in any major Louisiana metro's rebate stack. SWEPCO (northwest Louisiana) continues to run its Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program at up to $3,500 plus a $1,150 heat pump water heater rebate. Cleco Power Wise offers SEER2-tiered heat pump rebates up to $3,500. Cleco also pays $1,500 for an ENERGY STAR geothermal heat pump. Louisiana's IRA HEEHRA/HEAR program through LDENR is still in pre-launch as of October 2026 — over $200M is allocated but no consumer launch date is confirmed yet. Practical 2026 incentives are utility-only and depend sharply on which corner of the state you're in.
Louisiana rebate programs
SWEPCO Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program
$3,500Up to $3,500 for high-efficiency heat pumps or central AC installed by approved SWEPCO contractors in the Louisiana service territory (northwest Louisiana).
SWEPCO Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Louisiana)
$1,150$1,150 per ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater for SWEPCO Louisiana (and Texas) residential customers who own their home, limited to two units per household. Purchase receipts must be dated on or after January 1 of the current year and the application is due within 30 days of installation; rebates are paid as a prepaid Visa card, first-come first-served while funds last.
Cleco Power Wise Residential HVAC and Heat Pump Rebate
$3,500Instant rebates of $350-$600 per ton for AHRI-rated heat pumps (14.3 SEER2 minimum plus EER2/HSPF2 minimums) on units up to 5.4 tons, capped at $3,500 per qualifying unit; central AC-only units earn $150-$250 per ton at 15.2 SEER2 or higher. The rebate is applied on the quote by a Cleco-approved contractor, and funding is limited.
Entergy New Orleans Energy Smart Residential A/C Solutions
$500Energy Smart is Entergy New Orleans's City Council-mandated efficiency program, separate from Entergy Louisiana's Entergy Solutions. Ducted air-source heat pumps pay $200 (SEER2 15.2 / HSPF2 7.1), $225 (SEER2 16 / HSPF2 7.7) or $250 (SEER2 17 / HSPF2 7.8) per system; ductless mini-splits at SEER2 17 / HSPF2 7.7 pay $250, or $500 when replacing electric strip heat. Heat pump water heaters pay $1,000 through the appliance rebate. Orleans Parish only.
Cleco Power Wise Geothermal Heat Pump Rebate
$1,500$1,500 for each ENERGY STAR certified geothermal heat pump system for Cleco residential customers. Only newly installed, complete systems qualify (partial replacements do not), one rebate per address. Submit the form, proof of purchase with model and serial numbers, and the AHRI certificate within 60 days of purchase; funding is limited and first-come, first-served.
5 utility-specific programs not shown here. Enter your ZIP in the calculator to filter to just your utility.
A worked example: heat pump retrofit in Shreveport
Trey owns a 1,900 sq ft home in Shreveport served by SWEPCO. His 22-year-old central AC and electric furnace are both end-of-life. He gets quotes for a 3-ton ducted air-source heat pump (Lennox EL16XP1, 16 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2) installed at $11,800. Because SWEPCO Louisiana's HVAC Incentive Program pays up to $3,500 (filed through approved SWEPCO contractors), he qualifies for the rebate at roughly $2,800 based on his tonnage and efficiency tier (the full $3,500 cap is reached at higher efficiency tiers). His household income is approximately 110% of Caddo Parish AMI — Louisiana HEAR isn't open yet, so the federal income-qualified rebate isn't available. The federal §25C credit is gone. Combined stack: $2,800 against $11,800. Net out-of-pocket: $9,000. The SWEPCO program requires an SWEPCO-approved contractor — a non-approved contractor cannot file the rebate even with qualifying equipment, so Trey confirms enrollment at the quote stage.
Choosing a contractor in Louisiana
Louisiana licenses HVAC contractors through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) for jobs over $7,500. Verify license status at lslbc.louisiana.gov. SWEPCO Louisiana requires an SWEPCO-approved contractor for rebate filing; Cleco requires a Power Wise approved contractor. Each program maintains its own roster — confirm enrollment with the specific utility before signing. Louisiana's residential HVAC contractor pool is heavily concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette; in rural areas, the approved-contractor list shrinks significantly, which can extend project timelines.
Common pitfalls for Louisiana homeowners
- Assuming Entergy Louisiana has an active heat pump rebate. Entergy Solutions Louisiana relaunched its residential programs on September 2, 2026 after being on hold for most of the year, but as of October 1, 2026 it has published no heat pump or central HVAC replacement rebate - only assessments, smart thermostats, discounted AC tune-ups, insulation, air sealing and duct sealing, income-qualified upgrades, and retail rebates such as $400 for a heat pump water heater. Several aggregator sites still cite legacy pre-2025 Entergy Louisiana rebate figures. Confirm directly with Entergy Louisiana at entergy-louisiana.com before relying on any Entergy Louisiana rebate amount in a contractor's proposal.
- Mixing up SWEPCO and Cleco service territories. SWEPCO serves northwest Louisiana (Shreveport, Bossier City, Caddo and Bossier parishes). Cleco serves central and southwest Louisiana (Pineville, Alexandria, Lake Charles area). Entergy serves most of the rest. The three programs are mutually exclusive by territory — check your monthly electric bill before assuming which rebate applies.
Estimate your net cost
Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).
- SWEPCO Louisiana HVAC Incentive Program−$3,500
- SWEPCO Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Louisiana)−$1,150
- Cleco Power Wise Residential HVAC and Heat Pump Rebateexcluded — other utility's customers only
- Entergy New Orleans Energy Smart Residential A/C Solutionsexcluded — other utility's customers only
Estimate only. Includes only programs accepting applications today — waitlisted or closed programs are excluded. Mutually exclusive programs (e.g. HEEHRA vs HOMES) and project-cost caps are applied per current program rules; confirm with your installer and utility before signing.
How to claim each rebate
- Get pre-approved (where required). Some utility programs require approval before install. Check program details before signing a contract.
- Use a participating contractor. Many programs require a licensed installer from an approved contractor list — especially HEEHRA, which routes through CEC-approved contractors who process the rebate at point of sale.
- Save documentation. AHRI certificate, model numbers, and itemized invoice are required for most utility rebates.
- Submit utility rebate within 60–90 days of install. Some programs are first-come first-served and close mid-year — funding can run out before the calendar year does.
If you can't afford a replacement in Louisiana
Rebates lower the price, but they still assume you can pay the rest. If your heating system is unsafe or has failed and a new one is out of reach, these programs repair or replace equipment at low or no cost for income-qualified households. Heat Pump Pricing Index is an independent information site — we don't fund, discount, or install equipment — so these are the doors to knock on first:
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Free energy and health-and-safety repairs — an unsafe furnace is exactly the kind of problem it fixes — for households at or near 200% of the poverty line. Apply through your local community action agency: how to apply (energy.gov).
- LIHEAP. Heating-bill help plus, in most states, a crisis component for broken or dangerous heating equipment. Same local agency; Louisiana LIHEAP contacts.
- USDA Section 504 Home Repair. For homeowners outside cities: 1% loans up to $40,000, and grants up to $10,000 for homeowners 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards. Program page and state offices (rd.usda.gov).
- Your utility and 211. Most electric and gas utilities run an income-qualified assistance fund — call the number on your bill and ask. Dialing 211 reaches a local specialist who knows which agencies in Louisiana currently have funds.
Safety first: if a technician has told you a heat exchanger is cracked, stop using the furnace and make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector before anything else.