Energy Efficiency in Louisiana Makes a Comeback June 28, 2013 – 9:54am By R. Neal Elliott, Associate Director for Research What had looked like a dead end for energy efficiency in Louisiana now looks like an opportunity for the state to be back on track. Yesterday the Louisiana Public Service Commission reversed its February decision to abandon energy […]
Archives for June 2013
A Great Day for Energy Efficiency in Louisiana
Yesterday in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-2 to reinstate the statewide plan for energy efficiency that had been voted down in February. Following some minor revisions and further public comments, the program is set to resume in mid July at which point Louisiana as a whole can start to benefit from […]
Efficiency Works for Louisiana
Why does Louisiana need an energy efficiency plan? Efficiency Works for homes and businesses by slashing energy waste and boosting the bottom line. The national average to operate an efficient commercial building is $1.00 per sq.ft. In Louisiana, we’re at DOUBLE the standard; we’re paying between $1.50 and $2/sq ft! Louisiana families pay energy bills out of step […]
Action Needed for Energy Efficiency in Louisiana
The Louisiana Public Service Commission realized that the Energy Efficiency vote in February was not handled in the best way. Hence, the commission will be bringing the energy efficiency rules back up for a vote tomorrow but THIS TIME, the public will be allowed to speak. Last time we lost the rules but we’ve got another […]
Energy Efficiency To Be Voted On AGAIN!
On Wednesday, June 26th, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will be voting on whether or not to join 46 other states in delivering energy efficiency programs to lower bills for Louisiana families and businesses. The Commission realized that the Energy Efficiency vote in February was not handled in the best way. Hence, the commission will be bringing […]
New Round Up 6-20
Hot off the press! The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/science/earth/obama-preparing-big-effort-to-curb-climate-change.html?hp&_r=1& Treehugger.com http://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/us-states-ranked-how-solar-friendly-they-are-2013.html
News round up 6/11
Hot off the press and the latest in energy policy in Louisiana and the greater United States. The Advocate http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/6191688-123/letter-ask-psc-to-rethink Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterdetwiler/2013/06/11/2013-q1-update-u-s-solar-industry-keeps-chugging-along/ NOLA.com http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/solar_panel_green_energy_la_bi.html
