Make your energy wishes come true with Solar Genie!
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Make your energy wishes come true with Solar Genie!
Call for FREE Solar Estimates
Jefferson Parish stretches from the shores of Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico—and everything in between runs on electricity. With utility bills that keep climbing and a storm season that tests the grid every year, more property owners across Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and the West Bank are exploring solar.
Solar Genie AI delivers complete solar energy solutions for residences and businesses throughout Jefferson Parish: solar panel systems, battery storage, and solar water heaters. We understand the parish’s unique mix of suburban subdivisions, waterfront properties, and commercial corridors—and we design systems to match.
Call 504-446-6711 for a free consultation and learn what solar can do for your property.
Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight to power your home or business.
We design rooftop and ground-mounted systems based on your energy consumption, roof configuration, and goals. Most residential installations in Jefferson Parish are completed in 1–2 days.
With approximately 219 sunny days per year, Jefferson Parish receives ample sunlight for effective solar production year-round.
Battery systems store excess solar energy for use when the sun sets or the grid goes down. In a parish that has weathered Katrina, Ida, and countless summer storms, battery backup provides real energy security.
We install battery systems that keep essential circuits running during outages: refrigeration, lights, internet, medical equipment, and window units. Batteries can be paired with new solar installations or added to existing systems.
Why batteries matter in Jefferson Parish: Entergy credits excess solar energy at avoided cost, roughly 2–3 cents per kilowatt-hour, far below the retail rate you pay for electricity. A battery lets you store your solar energy and use it yourself instead of selling it back at a fraction of its value.
Water heating accounts for a significant share of household energy use. Solar water heaters reduce that load by pre-heating water before it reaches your conventional tank, cutting the energy needed to bring it to temperature. Louisiana’s warm climate and strong sunlight make this technology particularly effective.
We offer active systems with circulating pumps for larger households and passive systems for simpler installations, selecting the right configuration based on your hot water demand and roof layout.
Jefferson Parish boasts a strong solar potential, with approximately 219 sunny days annually and a climate well-suited for year-round solar production. But the local utility structure requires a smart approach.
Jefferson Parish is served by a regulated utility provider, which operates under Louisiana’s net billing rules. When your solar panels produce more electricity than you’re using, the excess flows to the grid—but you’re credited at the utility’s avoided cost rate, not the full retail rate.
As of 2025, the avoided cost rate is approximately 2–3 cents per kilowatt-hour. That means selling excess power back to the grid returns only a fraction of what you’d pay to buy it.
Louisiana electricity rates have increased steadily, and that trend shows no signs of reversing. Once your solar system is installed, a significant portion of your energy comes from your own roof—insulating you from future price hikes.
Every rate increase that hits your neighbors is money you keep in your pocket.
Buyers notice solar. Properties with owned solar systems typically command higher sale prices than similar homes without them. In a competitive real estate market, solar signals lower operating costs and modern infrastructure—advantages that translate directly into resale value.
Jefferson Parish knows storms. When hurricanes and summer squalls knock out power across the region, a solar-plus-battery system can keep your home running. Panels rated for 140 mph winds are standard, and battery backup means you don’t have to wait for the grid to come back online.
Jefferson Parish spans everything from dense Metairie subdivisions to waterfront camps in Grand Isle. We adapt our approach based on your property type and location.
Most homes in East Jefferson feature sloped roofs with good sun exposure. We evaluate roof condition, shading from neighboring trees, and electrical panel capacity to design a system that maximizes output for your specific property.
Harvey, Marrero, Gretna, and Terrytown offer a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and small commercial buildings. We work with the varied roof styles and lot configurations common on the West Bank.
Properties near the coast, including those in Lafitte, Barataria, and Grand Isle, face additional considerations: salt air, wind exposure, and flood zones. We select equipment rated for coastal conditions and positioning systems to minimize storm vulnerability.
Jefferson Parish’s commercial corridors along Veterans Boulevard, Airline Drive, and the West Bank Expressway include office buildings, retail centers, restaurants, and warehouses. Many of these properties have large, flat roofs ideal for solar installation.
Commercial Investment Tax Credit: Businesses may still qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit for solar projects that begin construction by July 4, 2026, or are placed in service by December 31, 2027. Contact us to discuss eligibility and timelines.
Step 1: Consultation
We discuss your goals, review your recent utility bills, and recommend the right combination of solar panels, battery storage, and/or water heating for your situation.
Step 2: Site Evaluation
We inspect your roof structure, electrical panel, shading, and orientation. For coastal properties, we assess environmental factors that affect equipment selection.
Step 3: System Design and Proposal
You receive a detailed proposal showing system specifications, expected output, costs, and projected savings. No hidden fees.
Step 4: Permitting
We pull permits through Jefferson Parish and submit interconnection paperwork to your utility provider. We manage the process so you don’t have to.
Step 5: Installation
Most residential solar panel systems are installed in 1–2 days. Battery and water heater installations vary based on scope.
Step 6: Inspection and Activation
After the parish inspector and your utility provider sign off, your system goes live.
Whether you’re in Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, or anywhere else in Jefferson Parish, we’re ready to evaluate your property and show you what solar can do for your home or business.
Call 504-446-6711 or fill out our online form to schedule your free consultation.
Absolutely. We partner with lenders to provide flexible payment plans, including zero-down options for qualified buyers. Many homeowners find their monthly loan payment is less than what they were spending on electricity—meaning solar pays for itself from month one.
Because your utility provider credits exported solar energy at avoided cost (around 2–3¢/kWh), you get more value by storing and using your own power. A battery lets you do exactly that and provides backup during outages.
Absolutely. Battery retrofits are one of our most requested services. If you already have panels but want backup power or want to store energy instead of exporting it at low avoided-cost rates, we can integrate a battery into your current setup.
That depends on how much electricity you use, how much roof space is available, and whether you want to offset part or all of your consumption. We analyze your past 12 months of utility data and design a system matched to your actual usage patterns—not a one-size-fits-all estimate.
They do, just at reduced output. Panels respond to light, not direct sun, so they continue generating electricity even when skies are overcast.
Almost none. There are no moving parts to wear out. Occasional rinse-offs to remove pollen, dust, or debris help maintain peak efficiency, and we suggest a yearly checkup to verify connections and output. Beyond that, panels largely take care of themselves.
Coverage varies by component. Solar panels typically carry 25-year production guarantees. Microinverters often match that with 25-year warranties, while string inverters are generally warrantied for 10–12 years. Battery warranties usually run 10–15 years. We walk you through every warranty during your proposal review so there are no surprises.
Most panels remain productive for 25–30 years, and many continue generating power well beyond that. Once the system is paid off, every kilowatt-hour it produces is essentially free electricity for the remaining life of the equipment.
Jefferson Parish is the second-most populous parish in Louisiana. The Mississippi River divides the parish into the East Bank, including Metairie and Kenner, and the West Bank, which includes Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, and Westwego. The parish stretches 60 miles from Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, commercial centers, bayous, and barrier islands.