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Investor-owned utilityEntergy Louisiana interconnection application
Entergy Louisiana is an investor-owned utility serving 961,871 residential customers in Louisiana (EIA-861, 2025). Applications: Own online portal (Entergy Interconnection Portal). Gridpol files Entergy Louisiana interconnection applications for licensed installers – solar, storage and EV chargers – with single-line diagram and site plan, unlimited for $500 a month.
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Process verified from Entergy Louisiana’s official sources (see below). Portal, documents and steps confirmed from Entergy Louisiana pages, Rider DG and Entergy portal manual. Verify on first project: review timelines (not published), any LOA requirement for installer-submitted applications, storage-specific rules.
Entergy Louisiana at a glance
Entergy Louisiana LLC (Entergy Corporation)
TypeInvestor-owned utility
EIA utility ID11241
Residential customers961,871 (EIA-861, 2025)
Net-metered residential customers15,186 (EIA-861, 2025)
Service territory60 counties in Louisiana
How to applyOwn online portal – Entergy Interconnection Portal · official link
Who submitsCustomer is the applicant; installers/developers may register portal accounts and companies (company admin approved by Entergy) and prepare applications. The portal-generated application/agreement PDF must be signed and dated as specified on the form (corrected forms signed by preparer and customer) and uploaded. Contact: NetMeteringla@entergy.com.
Export compensationNet billing – Rider Schedule DG (Optional Residential/Commercial Distributed Generation Rider, LPSC General Order 9-19-2019, Docket R-33929)
Two-channel billing: imports at retail rate, exports credited at Avoided Cost Rate $0.0386407/kWh (Attachment A eff. 4/1/2026, updated annually each April); credits carry forward; final bill check at avoided cost. Systems installed by 12/31/2019 grandfathered on Rider NM until 12/31/2034.
Not stated on Entergy Louisiana pages or Rider DG; portal statuses (Ready For Review = completeness review; Requires Correction) with email notifications.
Documents Entergy Louisiana asks for
- Interconnection application formOnline application at entergy-interconnection.com (Operating Company: Entergy Louisiana, program NEM or Non-NEM); portal generates the Standard Interconnection Agreement/application PDF Gridpol prepares this.
- Customer signatureDownload portal-generated application/agreement, sign and date as specified, upload back to portal
- Single-line diagram (one-line)Completed one-line diagram of the proposed facility (example linked on Entergy Louisiana process page) Gridpol prepares this.
- UL 1741 / IEEE 1547 certificationInverter-based resources: upload manufacturer documentation showing UL 1741 and/or IEEE 1547 compliance
- Inverter spec sheetInverter manufacturer/model and kW AC entered in portal Equipment section
- PV module spec sheetPV module manufacturer/model and kW DC entered as Power Module
- Battery spec sheet (when applicable)PV+battery: second Power Module with battery manufacturer/model and rating
- Final inspection sign-off (when applicable)Permits from local authorities where applicable, before new meter is installed
- Other utility-specific document (when applicable)Commercial systems >300 kW: signed final LPSC Order approving the project
How the Entergy Louisiana process runs
- Register (Sign Up) on entergy-interconnection.com; installers may register/join a company.
- Start New Application, select Entergy Louisiana and program type (NEM / Non-NEM); enter customer account, equipment (inverter AC, PV/battery Power Modules) and upload UL 1741/IEEE 1547 documentation and one-line diagram.
- Download the portal-generated application/agreement, sign and date, upload it; Entergy performs completeness review (Ready For Review).
- If Requires Correction: fix flagged fields, re-download, re-sign (preparer and customer), re-upload; next steps are sent by email.
- Install per Entergy Safety and Interconnection Standard (UL 1741 inverter, visible lockable labeled manual disconnect accessible 24/7).
- Provide local permits/inspection where applicable; Entergy installs the two-channel DG meter ($100) and interconnection begins.
Fees
| Fee | Applies to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | Initial single DG meter installation (all DG interconnections) | One-time charge per Rider Schedule DG Sec. IV; plus directly related interconnection costs, distribution upgrades and charges for additional work |
Utility fees are paid by the installer or customer; they are not part of the Gridpol plan.
Size levels and limits
| Level | Up to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Residential DG | 25 kW | Net generating capacity per location (Rider DG / LPSC DG Rule) |
| Commercial DG | 300 kW | >300 kW only with LPSC approval (DG Rule Sec. 4.5) |
| Net metering cap | 300 kW |
Facility must be on customer premises and designed to offset up to 100% of consumption. Not in Downtown Underground Network.
Storage, EV and stamps
Battery storage
Battery is entered as a separate Power Module (DC) under the system inverter in the portal (PV+battery = two Power Modules); utility page and Rider DG do not state further storage rules.
Common issues the utility lists
- Required portal fields blank or outside parameters (flagged red)
- Application returned as 'Requires Correction' after Entergy review; corrected form must be re-signed and re-uploaded
- Location in Downtown Underground Network not eligible
Gridpol’s pre-submission check covers these before we file.
Sources
- Entergy Louisiana - Interconnection process and requirements: https://www.entergylouisiana.com/net-metering/process (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- Entergy Louisiana - Net Metering (Rider NM / Rider DG): https://www.entergylouisiana.com/net-metering (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- Entergy Louisiana Rider Schedule DG (eff. 1/1/2020, Attachment A eff. 4/1/2026): https://www.entergylouisiana.com/wp-content/uploads/ell_elec_dg.pdf (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- Entergy Interconnection Portal Guide for External Users Rev 2.0 (covers all Entergy operating companies): https://www.entergymississippi.com/wp-content/uploads/Entergy-Interconnection-Portal-Manual-for-External-Users-Rev2.0.pdf (retrieved 2026-11-13)
$500 / month
Unlimited interconnection applications. 12-month agreement, signed online. The agreement starts the day you sign; first invoice right away, then monthly.
- Unlimited interconnection applications
- Single-line diagram and site plan for every application
- Pre-submission check against the utility’s requirements
- Homeowner e-signature link for the authorization
- Filing in your utility portal accounts or by the utility’s method
- Utility questions, corrections and resubmissions
- Follow-up through approval, inspection and PTO
- Customer list, exports, API and webhooks
Applications are typically submitted within 2 business days after complete documents. Utility review times are set by each utility.