Entergy New Orleans - Small and Large Commercial and Industrial Incentives Program in Louisiana - EnergyBot

Entergy New Orleans - Small and Large Commercial and Industrial Incentives Program

August 12, 2025

Summary

Energy Smart NOLA offers incentives for new construction projects that meet the advanced IECC 2021 energy code, with potential funding of up to $200,000. Applications must be submitted during the design phase, along with a new construction workbook and supporting documents. The program, developed by the New Orleans City Council and administered by Entergy New Orleans, provides resources such as an overview, workbook, and equipment incentive list to help participants achieve energy efficiency and cost savings.


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Louisiana
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.energysmartnola.info/custom-and-prescriptive-incentives/
Administrator: Energy Smart
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Lighting
  • Chillers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount:
  • Lighting
    • Interior lighting – $1 per watt below code
  • HVAC
    • High efficiency A/C unit – $45/ton
    • High efficiency heat pump unit – $65/ton (Small Commercial), $55/ton (Large Commercial & Industrial)
    • High efficiency packaged terminal A/C (PTAC) unit – $65/ton
    • High efficiency packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP) unit – $85/ton
    • Guestroom energy management controls – $55/unit
    • High efficiency air-cooled chiller – $40/ton
    • High efficiency positive displacement water-cooled chiller – $25/ton
    • High efficiency centrifugal water-cooled chiller – $45/ton
  • Refrigeration
    • ECM motor for freezer or cooler – $125/unit
    • Evaporator fan controller for freezer or cooler – $78/motor
    • Anti-sweat heater controls for freezer or cooler – $35/linear ft.
    • ENERGY STAR® solid door refrigerator – $121/unit
    • ENERGY STAR® solid door freezer – $220/unit
  • Commercial Kitchen
    • ENERGY STAR® commercial electric fryer – $288/unit
    • ENERGY STAR® commercial electric steam cooker – $2,490/unit
    • ENERGY STAR® electric convection oven – $50/unit
    • ENERGY STAR® electric griddle – $60/linear ft.
    • ENERGY STAR® commercial dishwasher – $738/unit
    • Food service kitchen exhaust controls – $751/exhaust
  • Water Fixtures
    • Low-flow sink aerators – $8/aerator
    • Low-flow showerheads – $8/showerhead
    • Pre-rinse spray valves – $46/valve
Equipment Requirements:
  • Lighting
    • Lighting power density savings must exceed 10% of code allowance and apply to both interior and exterior lighting.
  • HVAC
    • A/C units must meet minimum EER/SEER ratings by size and be AHRI certified.
    • Heat pump units must meet minimum EER/SEER/HSPF ratings by size and be AHRI certified.
    • PTAC units must meet minimum EER ratings by size; “standard” units have dimensions of 42″ wide × 16″ high × 13 3/4″ deep, all others are non-standard; must be AHRI certified.
    • PTHP units must meet minimum EER and COP ratings by size; “standard” units have dimensions of 42″ wide × 16″ high × 13 3/4″ deep, all others are non-standard; must be AHRI certified.
    • Guestroom energy management controls must use occupancy sensors to control HVAC and allow at least a 5°F thermostat setback.
    • Air-cooled chillers must meet minimum full-load and IPLV EER by size.
    • Positive displacement water-cooled chillers must meet minimum full-load and IPLV kW/ton by size.
    • Centrifugal water-cooled chillers must meet minimum full-load and IPLV kW/ton by size.
  • Refrigeration
    • ECM motors apply only to refrigerated cooler and freezer fans.
    • Evaporator fan controllers must operate fans only when the compressor is running.
    • Anti-sweat heater controls must sense dew point and vary heater power; retrofit only, not for new equipment with integrated controls.
    • Solid door refrigerators and freezers must be ENERGY STAR® certified.
  • Commercial Kitchen
    • Commercial electric fryers must be electrically heated and ENERGY STAR® certified.
    • Commercial electric steam cookers, convection ovens, griddles, and dishwashers must be ENERGY STAR® certified.
    • Food service kitchen exhaust controls must use variable speed fans that adjust exhaust ventilation automatically.
  • Water Fixtures
    • Low-flow sink aerators must have a maximum flow rate of 1.0 GPM and be supplied with electrically heated water.
    • Low-flow showerheads must have a maximum flow rate of 1.75 GPM and be supplied with electrically heated water.
    • Pre-rinse spray valves must have a maximum flow rate of 1.0 GPM and be supplied with electrically heated water.
Installation Requirements: Submit project application

Incentives

This program has 7 incentives
Technologies: Lighting
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 1.00 $/W
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 45.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 65.00 $/ton
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 55.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 85.00 $/ton
Technologies: Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 55.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Chillers
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 25.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 45.00 $/ton
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 121.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 220.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 50.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 2490.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Energy Smart Customer Service
Address:
Phone: (504) 229-6868
Email: info@energysmartnola.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.