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Renewable Energy Resources

Check out these reports, studies and guides on topics related to renewable energy resources!

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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:
  • 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!

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Utility Regulation
Bills & Economics
Renewable Energy Resources

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!

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Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Resources
Utility Regulation

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!

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Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Resources
Health
Bills & Economics

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:
  • The changing landscape for the modern utility
  • The changing public expectations of utilities
  • Solar market growth 
  • Market segements
  • The impact of rate design​

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Renewable ENergy Resources
Bills & Economics

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

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Renewable Energy Resources
City RESILIENCE & Climate

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

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Renewable Energy Resources
Bills & Economics

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:
  • The passage of the energy efficiency rules
  • Integrated Resource Planning starts in New Orleans 
  • Protecting net metering

​Download our Annual Report here!

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City Resilience & CLimate
Renewable Energy Resources
Utility Regulation

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

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Renewable Energy Resources
Utility Regulation

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

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Utility Regulation
Renewable Energy Resources
City Resilience & Climate

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
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Link to online version of report

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