Renewable Energy Resources
Check out these reports, studies and guides on topics related to renewable energy resources!
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Resilient Solar and Battery Storage for Cooling Centers
By Marriele Mango of Clean Energy Group with Geoff Oxnam, Nate Mills, & Connor Sheehan of American Microgrid Solutions |
October 2022 |
Clean Energy Group (CEG), in partnership with American Microgrid Solutions, has released a new report examining the opportunity for resilient solar+storage (solar PV paired with battery storage) to provide backup power for cooling centers during power outages resulting from extreme heat. The report specifically focuses on how solar+storage can be adopted in underserved communities. Included in the report are results from 7 case studies which investigate the feasibility of implementing solar+storage in critical community facilities across the country.
Although the assessment outcomes varied across the different facilities, there were clear trends identified in the study:
Download the report here.
Although the assessment outcomes varied across the different facilities, there were clear trends identified in the study:
- Solar+storage solutions significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
- Cooling center solar+storage performance is determined more by specific building characteristics than by the geographic location of the building, thus making the systems feasible in any region of the country.
- Successful implementation and operation of solar+storage systems is dependent on the accuracy of the facility’s backup load profile.
- Systems are designed for either long-duration endurance (e.g., longer than 72 hours) or short-duration endurance. Battery size and capacity drives short-duration endurance, while solar performance drives long-duration endurance.
- Adopting state policies that incentivize battery storage and making changes to the Federal Investment Tax Credit can help reduce the economic obstacles of battery storage by greatly reducing costs.
Download the report here.
AAE 2018-2019 Annual Report
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2018-2019 |
In this issue - a year's overview, last year's numbers & statistics, and a shoutout to our allies.
A Look at What We've Been Up To:
Read more about what we've been up to here!
A Look at What We've Been Up To:
- Secured increased funding for the state's Weatherization Assistance Program
- Engaged in a total of 26 formal proceedings at the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the New Orleans City Council
- Successfully advocated for the New Orleans City Council to open a Renewable Portfolio Standard rulemaking docket
- Protected LA's solar customers from a radical change in net energy metering policy that would devalue their clean energy
Read more about what we've been up to here!
Report on Lousiana's Energy Market
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2018 |
This report summarizes the state of Louisiana's regulated energy market, the utility business model, and how Louisiana ranks in terms of energy policy. Louisiana is an Energy State. Yet unfortunately, Louisiana consistently ranks near the bottom when it comes to energy policy.
Fortunately, AAE also highlights areas for energy policy improvements. The report focuses on the importance of energy efficiency, residential solar, and net metering.
View the report here to learn more!
Fortunately, AAE also highlights areas for energy policy improvements. The report focuses on the importance of energy efficiency, residential solar, and net metering.
View the report here to learn more!
Preliminary Health Impact Assessment
By Olivia Brown, The Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
August 2017 |
This document is intended to consolidate ideas and provide a preliminary literature review for the team that will ultimately conduct the full HIA on the potential health risks and benefits of installing solar panels and energy efficiency measures on homes and businesses in New Orleans. Its aim is to guide city leaders into making the best energy choices for their constituents based on the most favorable outcome economically, environmentally, and to the people’s collective health.
Read about the findings of Olivia's Preliminary HIA here!
Read about the findings of Olivia's Preliminary HIA here!
Why Utilities are Embracing Community Solar
By Tanuj Deora, Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) |
2015 |
SEPA is a 501(c)3 research and education organization with over 900 members from across the solar industry with a mission to help utilities integrate solar into their portfolios.
This report focuses on "Helping Utilities Make Smart Solar Decisions". Find out more about what utility community solar is and the benefits to customers here!
The report looks at:
This report focuses on "Helping Utilities Make Smart Solar Decisions". Find out more about what utility community solar is and the benefits to customers here!
The report looks at:
- The changing landscape for the modern utility
- The changing public expectations of utilities
- Solar market growth
- Market segements
- The impact of rate design
Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure in Coastal LA
By The New Orleans Geological Society |
November 2015 |
The New Orleans Geological Society proposes the oil and gas industry assess its costal infrastructure in southeast Louisiana. This is a proposal to assess the impacts of relative sea level rise due to subsidence using industry knowledge base, data, and technology.
Some of the most vital infrastructure of the oil and gas industry is located in the major port facilities along the southeast Louisiana coast, and it is likely to be impacted by the progression of subsidence and rising sea level in the coming decades.
Link to downloadable version: NOGS -Faulting and Subsidence in Coastal Louisiana
Some of the most vital infrastructure of the oil and gas industry is located in the major port facilities along the southeast Louisiana coast, and it is likely to be impacted by the progression of subsidence and rising sea level in the coming decades.
Link to downloadable version: NOGS -Faulting and Subsidence in Coastal Louisiana
Analysis of the Acadian Report on Net Metering
By Gabel Associates, Inc. |
September 2015 |
Gabel Associates has been retained by The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC) to provide an independent analysis of Acadian Consulting Group’s Report, “Estimating the Impact of Net Metering on LPSC Jurisdictional Ratepayers,” dated September 23, 2015.
Read this analysis of Acadian Consulting's "Cost and Benefit of Solar" report.
Link to Downloadable Version: Gabel Analysis
Read this analysis of Acadian Consulting's "Cost and Benefit of Solar" report.
Link to Downloadable Version: Gabel Analysis
AAE 2012-2013 Annual Report
By Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
2012 - 2013 |
In this issue - A letter from the CEO, meet our board and staff, learn about our programs, a policy update, and a financial breakdown of the year.
In the policy update:
Download our Annual Report here!
In the policy update:
- The passage of the energy efficiency rules
- Integrated Resource Planning starts in New Orleans
- Protecting net metering
Download our Annual Report here!
Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
July 2012 |
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is a strong supporter of equitable, effectively implemented solar leasing.
In 2012, we received complaints from ratepayers, solar installers, and local utilities about two companies that offered leasing agreements, Sader Power and Green Grants. The complaints made against the companies warranted examination. Because the Alliance’s mission is to protect ratepayers, we launched an investigation to discern the validity of the claims, in an effort to ensure that ratepayers were not being harmed.
Download and read our report: Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
In 2012, we received complaints from ratepayers, solar installers, and local utilities about two companies that offered leasing agreements, Sader Power and Green Grants. The complaints made against the companies warranted examination. Because the Alliance’s mission is to protect ratepayers, we launched an investigation to discern the validity of the claims, in an effort to ensure that ratepayers were not being harmed.
Download and read our report: Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
AAE 2008-2009 Annual Report
By The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
2008-2009 |
In this issue - A letter from the board President, an update on the Energy Smart Program, a push for a Renewable Portfolio Standard for LA, a win for the “Say No to Coal, Say Yes to Clean Energy” coalition - work suspended on the Little Gypsy Plant, the Louisiana Green Corps Workforce Training Program and a Testimony from Jordan Walters, our new website, and a shoutout to our new staff and partners.
Download and read our report: Smart Ideas
Download and read our report: Smart Ideas
Danger & Opportunity: Implications of Climate Change for Louisiana
By Legislative Study Group, HCR 74 |
May 1999 |
A report for the Louisiana State Legislature to fulfill House Concurrent Resolution 74, Regular Session, 1996. This report reviews evidence for Global Climate Change from the IPCC Report and examines five areas of risk for Louisiana - extreme weather, human health, agriculture, forestry, and coastal impacts. The report outlines and examines policy solutions and actions that could reduce or mitigate this risk. While many of these solutions take a step in the right direction towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reports released more recently have raised the bar, highlighting problems with some of these ideas and suggesting better avenues to pursue. The report's focus on promoting natural gas, nuclear, and biomass energy (without limitations) are key missteps. However, many of their other suggestions including reducing overall energy demand, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy are still viable.
A view from the 90s: Check out the report to learn about the outlook on opportunities for improvement and growth in the Energy Sector and the Study Group's conclusions and recommendations for actions to address climate related risks in Louisiana.
Downloadable PDF of report
Link to online version of report
A view from the 90s: Check out the report to learn about the outlook on opportunities for improvement and growth in the Energy Sector and the Study Group's conclusions and recommendations for actions to address climate related risks in Louisiana.
Downloadable PDF of report
Link to online version of report