December 22, 2015 By Ariel Drehobl, Research Analyst from Blog for ACEEE (American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy) This holiday season, New Orleans residents have cause for celebration as they receive an unexpected holiday gift: a new focus on energy efficiency savings. Cities are responsible for the majority of energy consumption, and local governments can play […]
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 […]
Be Smart Energy TIps: LED Mardi Gras Lights
The Mardi Gras season is upon us and as you go about getting ready for the parties and parades, consider using LED lights to decorate instead of their traditional counterparts. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that using LED lights for 12 hours a day for 40 days, can save 90 percent or more energy […]
