The bill, HB 1095, establishes a rebate program for nursing facilities that install alternative electrical power sources, specifically solar energy systems, to enhance emergency preparedness and energy resilience. It amends existing law to clarify that nursing facilities must have either fuel or an alternative power generation source stored onsite. The program is administered by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and allows eligible nursing facilities to receive rebates for costs associated with the acquisition and installation of these solar systems, with a cap of $2 million per facility per fiscal year and a total limit of $4 million in rebates issued annually and $8 million in total.

To qualify for the rebate, nursing facilities must be licensed by the LDH and have been eligible for federal energy resilience grant funding prior to the program's cancellation. Facilities seeking rebates must submit documentation to demonstrate compliance with emergency power requirements, including an itemized list of costs and contractor certifications. The bill specifies that eligible costs must be incurred by June 30, 2028, and rebate applications must be submitted by December 31, 2028. The provisions of the rebate program will take effect on January 1, 2027, while other amendments will become effective on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB1095 Original: 40:24(C)(1)
HB1095 Engrossed: 40:24(C)(1)
HB1095 Enrolled: 40:24(C)(1)
HB1095 Act 971: 40:24(C)(1)