Solar Permitting (Act 279)
The Department of Energy & Natural Resources is providing general guidance on the implementation of Act 279 of 2025 related to solar facility permitting. Please review the Guidance Memorandum on Act 279 of 2025 Solar Permits for detailed information.
Please direct all questions, comments, and requests for additional information to dnrsolarreg@la.gov.
An application for an immediate permit covering the construction, installation, or operation of a solar power generation facility on or before January 1, 2026 will be posted on this site as soon as it becomes available.
Please visit our webpage for information on Solar Facility Rulemaking.
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