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To install a qualifying distributed generation facility or to increase/change the size of an existing system connected to Entergy Louisiana's distribution grid, the customer must comply with Entergy’s Safety and Interconnection Standard and submit the following information for Entergy’s review and approval:
- Submit your application online or complete an interconnection agreement/application.
- Completed One Line Diagram outlining the proposed generating facility. View an example here.
Apply online through our new application portal
For any questions related to these forms, contact 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) or email Entergy Louisiana Customer Relations.
In addition to submitting the above information, the following requirements must be met:
- Pay for the reasonable costs of connecting, switching, metering, transmission, distribution, safety provisions and administrative costs that are directly related to the interconnection and in excess of the corresponding costs if interconnection did not occur including, but not limited to:
- A one-time charge of $100.
- Cost to upgrade Entergy’s distribution facilities to accommodate the customer’s new distributed generation facilities.
- Other charges under the rates and riders applicable to the customer.
- Have a visibly open, lockable, manual disconnect that is clearly labeled (information on labeling requirements) and approved by the utility (available to Entergy 24 hours a day with no notice).
- Be able to synchronize with the utility and stay synchronized.
- Have safety measures that prevent the generator from feeding electricity to the utility when the line is non-energized, or in an abnormal voltage or frequency situation or cause a degradation of the safety or quality of power on the electrical grid (i.e. UL1741 listed inverter).
- Obtain all permits required by local authorities before a new meter can be installed, where applicable.
- For commercial customers with distributed generation facilities in excess of 300 kilowatts, a signed final Order from the Louisiana Public Service Commission approving the project must be submitted.
- Not be in the Downtown Underground Network.
- Meet performance standards including local and state laws ordinances and codes, as well as national electric codes such as the National Electric Code (NEC); National Electric Safety Code (NESC); Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).; and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).