Solar Permitting (Act 279)

The Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) is providing general guidance on the implementation of Act 279 of 2025, which establishes permitting requirements for large-scale solar facilities in Louisiana.

For facilities with a footprint of 75 acres or greater that are in operation, under construction, or being constructed on or before January 1, 2026:

Please review the Guidance Memorandum, Act 279 Immediate Solar Permits for detailed information. 

• Application submissions for an Immediate Solar Permit must include:

• Solar Facility Owner/Operator Registration Form
• Application for Immediate Solar Permit 
  • Facility Design and/or Parish Permit (See application for details)

• Submit completed applications to DCE-Renewables@la.gov.

For facilities with a footprint of 75 acres or greater that begin constructed after January 1, 2026:

Please review the Guidance Memorandum, Act 279 Solar Siting Permits for detailed information.

• Application submissions for a Solar Siting Permit must include:

• Solar Facility Owner/Operator Registration Form
• Application for Solar Siting Permit 
  • Facility Design and/or Parish Permit (See application for details)
  • Landscape Plan or Parish Resolution (See application for details)

• Submit applications to DCE-Renewables@la.gov.

Please direct all questions, comments, and requests for additional information to DCE-Renewables@la.gov.

Please visit our webpage for information on Solar Facility Rulemaking.