Louisiana Passes 300 kW Bill With The Help Of South Coast Solar
New Orleans based solar company successfully lobbies for increase in commercial solar system size restriction for net metered systems in Louisiana. Louisiana Senator Nick Gautreaux introduces and passes Senate Bill 359 during recent State Legislative Session
Executives with New Orleans-based South Coast Solar, Louisiana’s leading provider of solar electric panels, solar hot water heaters, and solar pool heating products, announced that the Company, in cooperation with Louisiana Senator Nick Gautreaux, introduced and lobbied for legislation that increases the size of allowable net-metered commercial solar systems
“We are excited that the State of Louisiana has approved this important renewable energy legislation. On, January 1st, 2008, the State of Louisiana initiated one of the most forward-thinking renewable energy tax incentive programs in the country, providing a 50% tax credit for each renewable energy system for homeowners and multi-family apartments. As lifelong residents of the city, South Coast Solar is committed to rebuilding New Orleans greener and more energy-efficient than before Hurricane Katrina. The utilization of solar power for homes to large businesses will enable residents and business owners to live, work and play in more environmentally responsible buildings that use less energy, which for the owners will translate into significantly lower energy bills,” says Troy Von Otnott, President of South Coast Solar.
We are proud to have Louisiana Legislators that clearly understands both the economic and environmental impact our solar energy systems create for their owners. Louisiana has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a leader in the renewable energy and “clean-tech” industries and South Coast Solar is proud to lead the way. Through our affiliations and partnerships with organizations like LA Cleantech and Global Green
New Orleans, SCS is helping to educate citizens of Louisiana about the multitude of benefits from utilizing clean energy from the sun.
About South Coast Solar:
South Coast Solar, headquartered in New Orleans, LA, is Louisiana’s leading solar energy company specializing in both renewable energy systems and energy efficiency products and services. The company provides design and installation of solar energy systems for residences, multi-family apartments, hotels, restaurants and commercial businesses.
SCS provides solar electric panels, solar hot water heater systems and solar pool heating products. The company represents the top solar product manufacturers in the world including SunPower, Schuco, AET, Enerworks and Heliocol. SCS is the only authorized dealer of SunPower in Louisiana. SunPower designs, manufactures and delivers the highest-efficiency solar electric technology worldwide. SunPower’s high-efficiency solar cells generate up to 50 percent more power than conventional cells.
About Louisiana Senator Nick Gautreaux (District 26):
Born in Abbeville, Nick Gautreaux is a lifelong resident of Acadiana having lived in Vermilion parish for over 30 years. Mr. Gautreaux is a small business owner with experience in retail, real estate, finance and oil and gas. Nick Gautreaux is a graduate of Meaux Elementary, North Vermilion High School and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. He is an active member of his community. Since graduating from high school, Nick has been a youth sports coach for underprivileged and at-risk children with LEYSA where he served as President of the Board of LEYSA. Nick has also taught religion classes and has previously served as a religious retreat counselor.
In addition to Senate Committees, Nick is serving on the NCSL Communications Committee, Technology and Interstate Commerce Committee, Health Committee, and Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Nick is married to Lynne Mouton Gautreaux and they have four children. Senator Gautreaux sponsored the original renewable energy tax credit legislation in 2007.
District Senate Office
209 E. St. Victor Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 740-NICK (6425)
1-866-740-NICK (6425)
Very interesting. I’ve long been an advocate for solar power, and am pleased to finally see advances in the technology, enough to begin to make it affordable. I own a condo on Austerlitz St., off of Magazine St. in New Orleans. It is one of three apartments in the two storey double shotgun building which has its own roof area. It’s occupied by my daughter as tenant while she has been a student at Tulane and may continue living there for a while yet. As a rental property owner, what can I expect as tax incentives and benefits for retrofitting it and using it for supply of electricity? Appreciate your prompt reply.
Eric Derrickson
Dear Eric,
Unfortunately, condos can be a little difficult, as generally speaking all of the units are sharing one roof…but you said that this condo has it’s own roof. So, I don’t know if we are going to be able to help you out or not without having expressed written consent from the other owners, or condo assn. Call me whenever you have a chance, and we can discuss this in a little greater detail.
Sincerely,
Butler Ives
504.343.4956