Recent news about the 2017/2018 price for energy should make Entergy rethink their plans to build gas plants in New Orleans East and Lake Charles. Two weeks ago, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which manages the transmission of electricity in a region comprising 15 states, including Louisiana, and the Manitoba Province of Canada, held […]
Entergy Hits Pause on Gas Plant…
What does Entergy know that we don’t? After Entergy hits pause on gas plant idea in New Orleans East, neighbors are demanding research be made public (New Orleans, LA) February 17, 2016 – This Tuesday Entergy filed a motion to temporarily suspend the City Council’s proceeding on its application for a proposed $216 million […]
New Orleans is an Energy Policy Leader, Energy Health Impact Assessment
New Orleans Becomes Energy Policy Leader by Conducting First Health Impact Assessment on Energy Production in the Gulf South Health Impact Assessment for proposed Michoud power plant released by the Louisiana Public Health Institute and the Alliance for Affordable Energy New Orleans, La. – Oct. 5, 2016 – The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and the Alliance for […]
Entergy New Orleans Slammed by City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA: Today, the New Orleans City Council and their legal and technical advisors began a “Show Cause” proceeding to address a long list of failures by Entergy New Orleans. A “Show Cause” is a regulatory tool used to force the Utility to prove that their decisions and expenditures were prudently spent. Among the list […]
A New Natural Gas Plant in New Orleans East?
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entergy New Orleans’ IRP Entergy New Orleans has filed a draft of their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). So what’s an IRP? An IRP is a process that brings utilities, regulators, and stakeholders together to forecast future energy needs and for Entergy to develop a roadmap for meeting those needs […]
Oil and Gas: Louisiana’s Bread and Butter?
The oil and gas industry in Louisiana has long been heralded as the bread and butter of the state’s economy. With more than 80 percent of waterborne U.S. oil rigs located in Louisiana, and the state ranking No. 2 in both crude oil and natural gas production in the nation, when offshore production is included[1], it’s […]
GiveNOLA Day – 24 hours to love your city
The Alliance will be participating in GiveNOLA day, this coming Tuesday, May 5. Perhaps you’ve seen the signs around New Orleans, and are wondering what all the fuss is about? Well here are some details! -On Tuesday May 5, 2015, from 12:00 AM-11:59 PM you can go HERE to lend your support to the Alliance. -When you […]
Guide to Louisiana’s Views on Net-Metering
Net-Metering policy in Louisiana is pretty simple. We have retail net-metering, with unlimited roll-over, and compensation for excess credits when the account is terminated at avoided cost. This isn’t the most generous net-metering policy but it’s not bad either. Unfortunately, this policy is only available to about 10,000 customers in Louisiana. We have a “hard cap” […]
Warm and Bright with the Alliance!
Thursday, December 4, the Alliance invites you to join us for a holiday social. From 6:30-8:30 at the Canal Street Inn, we will be celebrating our successes of 2014 and looking toward 2015, our 30th year fighting for a more sustainable Louisiana. Help us continue to keep your energy policy fair, affordable, and environmentally responsible. […]
Gulf Coast Electricity Transmission Summit
The Alliance invites you to join us at the Gulf Coast Electricity Transmission Summit organized by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid on October 16 for keynotes and panel discussions about clean energy grid development in the Gulf and its benefits for energy consumers. Guest speakers and panel members include Alliance CEO Casey DeMoss, counsel to U.S. […]
Clean Energy for New Orleans
Entergy New Orleans announced yesterday that they will be holding a public meting on September 22nd to discuss the incorporation of utility-scale renewable projects in the Integrated Resource Plan. This is huge news. Currently, Entergy New Orleans generates all of its electricity with dirty fossil fuel burning and nuclear plants. This meeting means large amounts […]
Party on the Rooftop!
We are getting very excited about our rooftop event coming up on Thursday September 18th! Every year, the Alliance brings our membership together to discuss our year’s successes and the challenges and goals on the horizon. The doors are open to anyone who wants to be a part of Louisiana’s clean energy future. Like any good […]
Have You Heard About Our Energy Education Program?
Hard to believe that another school year is getting ready to begin! During this time of the year, there seems to be a buzz in the air as kids get ready for another exciting year of learning, can you feel it? As teachers are preparing their classrooms, the Alliance would like to take this time […]
Shop for a Smile
Do you shop at Amazon? Now you can support the Alliance by shopping through AmazonSmile, a simple and automatic way for you to support us every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate […]
Don’t Kill Solar-Sign the Petition!
Please tell the Louisiana Public Service Commission “Don’t Kill Solar!” On July 1st, 2014, local and national solar and renewable organizations filed a formal complaint with the Louisiana Public Service Commission over the Commission’s publicly funded contract with Acadian Consulting Group to preform a study on the costs and benefits of solar energy net metering. […]
Global Warming and Grid Security Pt 2: Adaptation & Resiliency
A guest post by Nathan Lott, energy policy expert. The United States’ electrical grid is at risk from climatic disruptions. As scientists have predicted, the U.S. is now experiencing more intense droughts and wildfires, higher seas and stronger storms stemming from climate change. Recently released reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the […]
