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
Louisiana’s 2030 Energy Efficiency: Creating jobs, Lowering Bills and Saving energy
Louisiana’s energy efficiency potential remains untapped and the policies recommended in this paper could met 5% of state wide energy needs by 2020, reaching a cumulative 12% by 2030. The recommended set of efficiency policies could reduce Louisiana’s energy costs by 4.2 billion over the life of the energy saving measures. Macroeconomic assessments state that […]
News Round-Up! 5-28
Nola.com Electricity Prices on the Rise Across Region RenewableEnergyWorld.com Solar Under Assault Again In Louisiana The Advocate Commissioner Skrmetta Sets Town Hall Forums
Defend Solar Energy in Louisiana: Call Your Commissioner Today!
A major rule change proposed by Commissioner Clyde Holloway would force anyone producing solar energy to sell their power to the utility companies at a fraction of its value (approximately $0.04/kWh). The utility would then sell that same energy to other customers at full retail prices ($0.08/kWh). Under existing Louisiana law, and all across […]
News Round-Up 5/15
Hot off the Press, The Latest in New Orleans and Louisiana Energy Policy! Forest Speaks with League of Women Voters about LPSC lawsuit NOLA.com 5.13.13 Concerns by Council Utility Chair Over Algiers Rate Increase and OIG NOLA.com 5.9.13 Statewide Solar Tax Credit Phase-Out NOLA.com 5.7.13 Entergy Annual Shareholders Meeting NOLA.com 5.3.13 LPSC Commisioner Foster Campbell […]
AAE Files Lawsuit: Putting the Public Back into the Public Service Commission
On the February 27, 2013 LPSC Business and Executive meeting, Commissioner Eric Skrmetta set the tone by refusing to allow public testimony on the issue of the Energy Efficiency rules, and instead angered numerous attendees. By violating the public’s right to speak, AAE, the Sierra Club, and the Louisiana Environmental Action Network decided to take […]
City Council Meeting on the IRP, April 2013
This past Friday a wide array of citizens, businesses, non-profit organizations, and trade groups shared their views on the direction for New Orleans’ 20-year energy plan, known as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), with members of the City Council and their staff. Strong public support for implementing such a plan was coupled with specific comments about […]
News Roundup April 15-19, 2013
This week has been busy! On Wednesday the 17th, the LPSC decided to postpone their vote on net metering due to large community discontent with the Commission’s plans. Though we have been making strides, the war is not over yet! Check our blog for updates on the issue “PSC postpones solar vote” – The Advocate State regulators postponed […]
A Vision for New Orleans’ Energy Future
This is a vital moment for New Orleans. Where our energy comes from will be decided in a 20 year plan that will lay out how to manage increasing energy costs, what kinds of investments should be made to meet demand, and if we are going to consider pollution as a real cost. Entergy has […]
Solar Shines On, For Now
For everyone who made such a big push to get the word out about Net Metering at the Louisiana Public Service Commission – A HUGE THANK YOU! We are happy to say that we won the battle and Comm. Holloway was unable to muster the votes to overhaul our net metering rules. While the war […]
