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Louisiana: two utilities pay up to $3,500 for a heat pump, and the federal rebates have not arrived.
Louisiana’s home rebates come from the utilities, and they differ widely: Cleco and SWEPCO take up to $3,500 off a heat pump, Entergy New Orleans pays a few hundred dollars, and Entergy Louisiana offers free visits instead. The federal HER and HEAR rebates have not launched. Here is each program, read off its own pages.
Updated . The state’s programs, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, Cleco, SWEPCO, Atmos Energy and weatherization, with a co-op in a table; see “Not covered yet” for the rest.
The short version
Cleco and SWEPCO: up to $3,500
Cleco and SWEPCO take up to $3,500 off a high-efficiency heat pump or AC through approved contractors. Cleco requires dual fuel where a gas furnace stays.
source · verified 13 October 2026
Entergy Louisiana: no heat pump rebate
Entergy Solutions installs a free thermostat and discounted insulation and sealing; stores take $400 off a heat pump water heater.
source · verified 13 October 2026
HER and HEAR: dates have passed
The federal rebates were expected by early 2026; nothing has launched.
source · verified 13 October 2026
Your electric utility
Each utility sets its own offer. Check whose name is on your electric bill.
| Utility | Heat pump | Heat pump water heater | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco | Up to $3,500 off, through the contractor | $400 | Free weatherization; extensive upgrades below 200% of poverty |
| SWEPCO | Up to $3,500 off, through the contractor | $1,650 | Windows $2.50 a sq ft; weatherization |
| Entergy New Orleans (Energy Smart) | $200 to $250; mini-split $250 or $500 | Free assessment and products | |
| Entergy Louisiana (Entergy Solutions) | None listed | $400 in stores | Free thermostat; discounted insulation and sealing |
| Claiborne Electric Cooperative | $100 a ton up to $500 converting from gas or new homes; $50 a ton up to $250 replacing electric heat | Per unit; more than one unit allowed | |
| Other co-ops and city utilities | Their own programs | Not covered yet |
Claiborne Electric’s amounts are from its heat pump program page, read 13 October 2026.
source · verified 13 October 2026
Cleco
up to $3,500
Heat pumps, water heaters and free weatherization.
The rules →
SWEPCO
up to $3,500
Heat pumps, water heaters, windows and weatherization.
The rates →
Energy Smart (New Orleans)
$200 to $500
Heat pumps, tune-ups and a free assessment.
The rates →
Entergy Louisiana
$400
Free and discounted visits; water heater discount.
What it covers →
Gas
Atmos Energy pays for efficient gas equipment.
Which income line applies
Utility equipment rebates here have no income test. Figures are for a household of four.
| Program | Income test | Family of four | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherization (LHC) | LHC’s table, labeled 2025 | $64,300 | Open |
| LIHEAP | 60% of state median income | $58,882 | Local intake |
| Entergy Louisiana Income-Qualified | LIHEAP eligibility, or head of household 65 or older | $58,882 | Open |
| Cleco income-qualified weatherization | Below 200% of the federal poverty level | By the federal guidelines | Open |
| HEAR | Below 150% of area median income | By parish | Not launched |
source · verified 13 October 2026
What closed, and what you will still be told to apply for
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) — ended for improvements after 31 December 2025. What it paid.
- Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) — ended for solar, batteries and geothermal placed in service after 31 December 2025. What it paid.
Not covered yet
Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, Cleco, SWEPCO, Atmos Energy, weatherization and the federal rebates are here. Still missing:
- CenterPoint Energy’s Louisiana gas rebates.
- Lafayette Utilities System and the co-ops other than Claiborne Electric (DEMCO, SLEMCO, Washington-St. Tammany, Beauregard and others).
- Cleco’s and SWEPCO’s per-system HVAC amounts; their pages give “up to $3,500”.
- Louisiana’s wind and solar tax credit rules and the state’s Solar for Y’all program.
Questions people in Louisiana actually ask
How much is the heat pump rebate in Louisiana in 2026?
It depends on your utility. Cleco and SWEPCO take up to $3,500 off a high-efficiency heat pump or air conditioner through approved contractors. Energy Smart in New Orleans pays $200 to $250, or $500 for a mini-split replacing electric strip heat. Entergy Louisiana has no heat pump rebate on its pages. The federal tax credit ended with 2025.
Are the HOMES and HEAR rebates available in Louisiana?
No. Louisiana calls them HER and HEAR, and neither has launched. The state’s archived FAQ still says some rebates were expected in late 2025 and all by early 2026.
Does Entergy Louisiana pay for a new heat pump?
Its residential pages offer no heat pump or central air rebate. Entergy Solutions trade allies install a free smart thermostat and offer discounted or free insulation, air sealing and duct sealing, and stores take $400 off a heat pump water heater.
Who qualifies for free weatherization in Louisiana?
Low-income households, through the local agency for their parish. The Louisiana Housing Corporation still shows its 2025 table, $64,300 a year for a family of four. Cleco, SWEPCO and Entergy also offer free weatherization to income-qualified customers.
Does Atmos Energy give rebates in Louisiana?
Yes. Atmos pays its Louisiana gas customers $400 or $500 for an efficient gas furnace, $250 or $350 for a tankless water heater, $100 for a storage water heater or gas dryer, and $75 for a smart thermostat.