Our ally in the fight for clean energy, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has released a “pre-blog” on the upcoming EPA emissions standard proposal, read it here, or read below! – by Angela Garrone, Esq. In less than a week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will unveil its first ever carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired […]
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 […]
Global Warming and Grid Security Pt. 1
A guest post byNathan Lott, energy policy expert. Last week the White House released the latest National Climate Assessment (NCA). Following on the heels of a UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report, the NCA begins with the premise that climate change is already underway and effecting the lives of millions […]
QER and Curious-er
We are pleased to announce that you are invited to participate in the next formal public meeting on President Obama’s Quadrennial Energy Review (QER). The public meeting will be at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA @ 9 am on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. This QER Stakeholder Meeting is to solicit public comment on Transmission, […]
4 Words to Confuse the Enviro Crowd: “Great Report Sen. Murkowski!”
We are as shocked as you, but it’s true. Senator Murkowski, formally considered anti-science, has released an excellent report called “The Energy-Water Nexus, Interlinked Resources that Are Vital for Economic Growth and Sustainability“. The report begins “In many ways, energy and water resources go hand in hand. Water supports life while energy is the foundation […]
Streetlight Hubbub
New Orleans’ streetlight problem is as complex as any of the city’s infrastructure troubles. Intuitively, fixing a streetlight sounds easy. Just put in a new bulb, right? Not so fast! Katrina damaged many poles and wires so replacing a dark bulb may not bring the light back on. The bulb could be fine it’s the […]
GiveNOLA Day – One Day to Give As One
Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, GiveNOLA Day is the community’s first one-day, online giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a stronger and thriving community for all. On May 6, 2014, from midnight to midnight, The Alliance is participating in GiveNOLA Day. On that day, […]
New Study Outlines Plan for 26% CO2 Reduction from U.S. Power Sector with No Net Cost to the Economy
For Immediate Release Media Contact Patrick Kiker 202.507.4043 pkiker@aceee.org New Study Outlines Plan for 26% CO2 Reduction from U.S. Power Sector with No Net Cost to the Economy Energy Efficiency Would Allow EPA to Set More Aggressive CO2 Reduction Targets, Increasing GDP by $17.2 Billion and Creating 611,000 New Jobs, While Providing States More […]
ALEC likely Behind Anti-Greenhouse Gas Bills
ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is a corporate bill mill. Global corporations and state politicians create “model bills” behind closed doors and then they work to get these bills filed in state legislatures across the country. In ALEC’s own words, corporations have “a VOICE and a VOTE” on specific changes to laws that are […]
Latest on Solar Net-Metering Policy at the LA PSC
The stalemate over solar power and net-energy metering continues at the Louisiana Public Service Commission. For nearly a year, commissioners have delayed discussion of a proposal by District 3 Commissioner Lambert Boissiere, D-New Orleans, to require electric utilities to receive certification from the PSC that they have reached a PSC-imposed limit of .5 percent of […]
Bike to Work Day Aims to Make City More Bike Friendly
Put it on your calendar! Bike to work day is next week! For more information about this event, please click on the following link below…. http://www.wwltv.com/news/Bike-to-Work-Day-aims-to-make-city-more-bike-friendly-253407991.html
Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Meeting Agenda 4/2/2014
Louisiana Public Service Commission Meeting Proposed Agenda: 4/2/2014 Docket Number X-33192: Louisiana Public Service Commission, ex parte. In re: Examination of the Comprehensive Costs and Benefits of Net Metering in Louisiana. (This docket is currently being published for informational purposes only. Notices of intervention will not be accepted at this time.) Louisiana Public Service Commission Supplemental […]
Jason Williams, candidate for City-Council-at-Large answers Energy Questions
The Alliance submitted a questionnaire to candidates in the run-off for New Orleans City council, which will take place this Saturday, March 15. Jason Williams responded to the questions below. Q. New Orleans is the only city with independent regulatory authority over an investor owned utility, with the rest of the state regulated by the […]
Cynthia Hedge-Morrell on Energy Issues
At the debate held by the Alliance for Affordable Energy for City Council candidates, Cynthia Hedge-Morrell offered her thoughts on the role of a city council member on utility issues. As Hedge-Morrell has served as the chair of the utility committee she has a unique perspective on the issues.[wpvideo FhxmroQA]
Texas Beat Us to the Wind, Now They Are Beating Us to the Sun
Reprinted here from Renewable Energy World.Com . . . Texas is known for going big. In a state with so much land and so much sun it’s no wonder that the state is starting to warm to solar. And while much of the news surrounding the giant solar farms (100 megawatts or more) in the […]
