Alliance for Affordable Energy
Advocating for fair, affordable and environmentally responsible energy policies for Louisiana.
On December 21,2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission met in New Orleans. One agenda item discused will impact all Entergy Louisiana customers. Due to a nuclear power plant mistake at the Waterford 3 facility customers will receive a credit on their January 2017 bill to help compensate for the costs associated with correcting the costly […]
On December 12th the City Council Utility Regulatory Office (CURO) hosted a public hearing for community members to voice their thoughts about Entergy’s proposed natural gas power plant. Over 100 people attended the hearing. The vast majority of speakers urged city council not to approve the construction of the 226 MW Combustion Turbine natural gas […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy has hosted a series of town hall meetings throughout Louisiana. These town hall meetings are intended to discuss energy policy in Louisiana. Alliance for Affordable Energy C.E.O. Casey DeMoss spoke in Monroe about energy policy in Louisiana. For the full story click on the link below.
The Alliance’s Logan Atkinson Burke discusses the Alliance’s work here in New Orleans and in Louisiana.
Entergy New Orleans’ solar and battery storage pilot program is up and running. The Alliance is thrilled to see utility scale solar in New Orleans. For the full story click on the link below.
New Orleans East residents, specifically those living near the now shuttered Michoud power plant, face accelerated rates of subsidence. The impacts of this subsidence are easily visible. The Alliance for Affordable Energy is concerned about the impacts the proposed natural gas power plant will have on areas of New Orleans East that have already seen […]
On July 22nd, 2016 Entergy New Orleans’ filed a request to restructure the New Orleans utility company. For more details on the proposed restructuring please click on the link below.
Entergy New Orleans will now be forced to provide hard data behind the proposal to build a Natural Gas Combustion Turbine power plant. The Alliance for Affordable Energy has been paying close attention to the Integrated Resource Plan and Entergy’s application to build a new Natural Gas Combustion Turbine power plant in New Orleans East. […]
On June 15th the City Council Utility Committee held a public hearing for stakeholders and community members to voice their thoughts surrounding Entergy New Orleans Inc’s proposed Natural Gas power plant in the Michoud area of New Orleans East. Only one council member attended the meeting for no more than ten minutes. The meeting was […]
On April 28th, 2016 several local (including the Alliance for Affordable Energy) and national groups met to discuss a Louisiana Clean Power Plan. For more details about this meeting click on the link below.
The transfer of ownership of Cleco Power to a group of private investors could be complete by the end of the month, despite opponents of the deal having filed a request to rehear. The Alliance for Affordable Energy continues to speak out against the Macquarie/Cleco LBO. Click on the link below to read The Town […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is urging credit ratings agencies to review the details of the sale and is urging the Public Service Commission to revisit its approval of the deal (the approval made on 03/28). For the full story follow the link listed below.
During a Special Session held on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously denied sale of Cleco Power to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets. Please read the letter to the editor listed below. The Alliance for Affordable Energy and Chariman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission Clyde Holloway are not the […]
At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story click on the link listed below.
At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story and to read the statement made by CEO of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, Casey DeMoss, click on the link listed below.
At a special session on March 28th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the previously rejected Cleco/Macquarie sale. For the full story and to read the statement made by CEO of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, Casey DeMoss, click on the link listed below.
On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public’s best interest. For Law360.com’s coverage of the Cleco sale rejection click on the link listed below.
On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the proposed Cleco sale was not in the public’s best interest. For KADN‘s coverage of the 02/24 LPSC meeting click on the link listed below.
On February 24th, 2016 the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public’s best interest. For the full Utility Dive insight about the denial of the Cleco sale click on the link listed below.
On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public’s best interest. For The Town Talk’s full story click on the link listed below.
On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco sale was not in the public’s best interest. For KALB TV’s full story click on the link listed below.
On February 24th, 2016 Louisiana Public Service Commissioners ruled that the sale of Cleco Power to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets is not in the public’s best interest. For The Advocate’s full coverage of the 02/24 Louisiana Public Service Commission meeting click on the link listed below.
Forbes gives analysis of Cleco stock prices the day the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the Cleco/Macquarie sale was not in the public’s best interest (02/24). For the full analysis click on the link listed below.
New Orleans Sun Times discusses the upcoming vote by the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner to approve or not approve the proposed Cleco sale. For the full story click on the link listed below.
The Chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission Clyde Holloway has stated publicly that he does not support the proposed Cleco sale. KALB TV reports on Chairman Holloway’s statement about the proposed Cleco sale. For the full story click on the link below
KTBS TV reports on growing opposition to proposed Cleco sale. For the full story click on the link listed below.
The Franklin Independent of Franklin, Louisiana discusses Cleco Power stock. For the full story click on the link listed below.
Local and national entities have taken notice of the proposed Cleco sale. Equities.com reports on stock prices of Cleco Power during the month of February. February 24th is the date of the Louisiana Public Service Commission B & E meeting where Commissioners will decide if the Cleco/Macquarie sale will be approved or not. For the […]
The Reading Eagle of Reading, PA reports on the Administrative Law Judge ruling that the Cleco sale is not in the public’s best interest. To read the full story click on the link listed below. Background about proposed Cleco/Macquarie sale: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the target of a private […]
WDSU TV New Orleans reports on Administrative Law Judge Valerie Seal Meiner’s ruling that the proposed Cleco sale is not in the public’s best interest. To view the full story click on the link listed below. Background about proposed Cleco/Macquarie sale: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the target of a […]
KALB TV coverage of Administrative Law Judge Valerie Seal Meiner’s ruling that proposed Cleco sale is not in the public’s best interest. For KALB TV’s coverage of ALJ Meiner’s ruling on proposed Cleco sale click on the link below. Background: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the target of a private […]
The proposed sale of Cleco to a group of foreign investors has raised a lot of questions. Alexandria, LA’s ‘The Town Talk’ answers some frequently asked questions about the proposed Cleco/Macquarie sale. Background about proposed Cleco/Macquarie sale: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the target of a private equity takeover bid […]
WWL Radio’s ‘The Think Tank’ with Garland Robinette interviews CEO of the Alliance for Affordable Energy, Casey DeMoss and President of Cleco Power, Darren Olagues about the proposed Cleco sale. To hear the interviews click on the link below. Background about proposed Cleco/Macquarie sale: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the […]
The proposed sale of Cleco to a group of foreign investors has caught the eye of Bloomberg News columnists. For Bloomberg News coverage about the proposed Cleco sale click on the link below. Background: Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the target of a private equity takeover bid by […]
On February 18th the Alliance for Affordable Energy hosted three Town Hall meetings to inform people about the risks involved in the proposed Cleco sale. Click on the link below for The Daily Iberian’s coverage of the New Iberia Town Hall meeting. Background : Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utility companies, is the […]
Officials, like Louisiana Public Service Commissoner Clyde Holloway and Administrative Law Judge Valerie Seals Meiner have agreed that the proposed Cleco sale is not in the public interest. Many Louisiana citizens also agree that this deal is not good for the people of Louisiana. Click on the link below to read a letter to the […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy held a Town Hall meeting in New Iberia, LA. Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment group, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, based in Sydney, Australia. For more details about the proposed Cleco sale click on […]
Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment group, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, based in Sydney, Australia. The Alliance for Affordable Energy (The Alliance) has continuously spoken out against this proposed sale. The Alliance will hold three Town Hall meetings on […]
Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment group, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, based in Sydney, Australia. The Alliance for Affordable Energy (The Alliance) has continuously spoken out against this proposed sale. The Alliance will hold three Town Hall meetings on […]
Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment group, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, based in Sydney, Australia. “Administrative Law Judge Valerie Seal Meiners joined commission staff in recommending against the sale as currently structured.” The Alliance for Affordable Energy has continuously spoken […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy will hold a Town Hall meeting in New Iberia, LA. The Town Hall meetings are being held to educate the public about the risk involved in the proposed Cleco takover. Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy will hold a Town Hall meeting in New Iberia, LA. This Town Hall is being held to educate the public about the risk involved in the proposed Cleco takover. Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment […]
Cleco Power, the oldest of Louisiana’s major electric utilities, is the target of a private equity takeover by a foreign-owned investment group, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, based in Sydney, Australia. The Alliance for Affordable Energy is holding a community meaning to educate the public about the risky proposed Cleco takeover.
After a special session on Monday, March 28th, the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to approve the sale of Cleco to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets for $ 4.9 billion. The Alliance for Affordable Energy has steadfastly opposed the sale. Click here to read what Alliance for Affordable Energy’s CEO, Casey DeMoss had to say […]
On March 16th Mayor Landrieu urged the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to address both the causes and the effects of climate change, which he described as an “existential threat” to the city. Alliance for Affordable Energy’s Casey DeMoss reminded that CPRA & everyone in the audience to recognize the direct connection between carbon emissions from power […]
On February 24th the Louisiana Public Service Commission denied the sale of Cleco utility to a group of foreign investors lead by Sydney-based Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets. The sale presented many long-term risks that the LPSC deemed not in the public interest. Read here about what the Alliance for Affordable Energy’s CEO had to […]
At the Louisiana Public Service Commission B & E meeting on February 24th the LPSC voted against the sale of Cleco to a group of foreign investors. “Public Service Commission Chairman Clyde Holloway described the sale of Cleco to Macquarie as “Wall Street greed” during the panel’s meeting on Wednesday. “It’s all hedge funds,” he […]
At the February 24th meeting the Louisiana Public Service Commission ruled that the $ 5 billion sale of Cleco to foreign investors was not in the public interest. Read The Advocate’s coverage of the proposed Cleco sale.
Last Friday, Entergy New Orleans (ENO) hosted a public meeting to discuss the future of New Orleans’ energy. Check out what Alliance for Affordable Energy’s CEO Casey DeMoss had to say about the meeting by clicking here. If you would like more information about the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), please contact Community Outreach Manager, Annie, […]
Several New Orleans state legislators joined a group of environmental leaders on Thursday to warn that global warming is increasing the threat to the state’s coastal communities from sea level rise and hurricane storm surge. “By 2050, if we don’t do anything to stop it, the city of New Orleans will be surrounded by the open waters of the Gulf […]
Electricity experts in Louisiana are pretty sure about a few things. Demand from industrial users is poised to climb. Natural gas likely will remain a key source of power generation in the state for years. The entrance of a prominent regional transmission organization brings a new level of connection. What isn’t as clear is just […]
Louisiana could have its own, less stringent plan for implementing the Environmental Protection Agency’s limits on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, under a proposal that got the approval Tuesday of the state Senate Environmental Quality Committee. Senate Bill 650 by the committee’s chairman, state Sen. Mike Walsworth, would let the state Department of Environmental Quality decide […]
