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Changes in states like Louisiana make it harder to save money with solar
States like Louisiana are making rooftop solar less financially viable by shifting from net metering to lower-value net billing programs, reducing compensation for excess electricity sent to the grid. Federal solar tax credit expiration and state policy changes have compounded these challenges, while battery storage remains an expensive alternative.
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