Energy Efficiency
Check out these reports, studies and guides on topics related to energy efficiency!
Power Outages in NOLA: The Problem, Implications, Solutions, and Moving Forward
By Emma King, The Alliance for Affordable Energy |
June 2019 |
This report provides a detailed understanding of how power outages hinder the New Orleans community, provides solutions that can be undertaken by individuals, businesses, and cities as a whole, places these solutions into the context of current efforts to reduce outages and improve energy efficiency in New Orleans, and suggests how we move forward from here.
Link to Downloadable Version: Power Outages in NOLA
Link to Downloadable Version: Power Outages in NOLA
Demand Side Management and Demand Response Programs
By Tyler Farrar, Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) |
May 2019 |
Demand Side Management (DSM) is any initiative or program seeking to reduce consumer demand for electricity. This report summarizes types of DSM programs and the best practices within those programs. The report takes a close look at Demand Response (DR), a type of DSM program or initiative to shift energy usage to off-peak times.
Check out the report here to find out more about DSM and DR Programs for you!
Check out the report here to find out more about DSM and DR Programs for you!
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!
SWEPCO Quickstart Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
By Southwestern Electric Power Company |
March 2016 |
This report is provided to the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) as the review of the first year of Quick Start Energy Efficiency programs for the SWEPCO Louisiana service territory. Pursuant to LPSC Docket No. R-31106, this report is filed at 30 months in the timeline for implementation of Quick Start Energy Efficiency Programs.
This report has two sections:
This report has two sections:
- A narrative report containing program descriptions; activity; savings; participation and trainings; Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) overview; staffing levels; and information provided to consumers to promote programs
- A workbook detailing program budget, costs, savings and cost-benefit analysis
2015 Louisiana State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
By The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (A.C.E.E.E.) |
2015 |
Scores are based on six key policy areas: utility-sector energy efficiency, building energy codes, transportation efficiency, state-led initiatives, combined heat and power, and appliance and equipment standards.
Unfortunately Louisiana’s ranking slipped several positions. Louisiana ranked 48th overall in Energy Efficiency for 2015.
Link to Downloadable Version: Louisiana Energy Efficiency Scorecard, 2015
Unfortunately Louisiana’s ranking slipped several positions. Louisiana ranked 48th overall in Energy Efficiency for 2015.
Link to Downloadable Version: Louisiana Energy Efficiency Scorecard, 2015
Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
Prepared by CLEAResult |
November 2014 - October 2015 |
2014-2015 was the first year of the Quick Start Energy Efficiency Program for Entergy Gulf States LA, LLC (EGSL) and Entergy LA, LLC (ELL).
Pursuant to LPSC General Order No. R‐31106 (EE General Order), Entergy Louisiana (ELL) is providing this report for the first program year of Quick Start Energy Efficiency programs implemented in the legacy Entergy Gulf States Louisiana (EGSL) service area between November 1, 2014, and October 31, 2015 (PY1). The report includes a narrative overview containing program descriptions, activity, kWh savings, participation, and trainings.
Link to Downloadable Version: Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency 2014-2015 Annual Report
Pursuant to LPSC General Order No. R‐31106 (EE General Order), Entergy Louisiana (ELL) is providing this report for the first program year of Quick Start Energy Efficiency programs implemented in the legacy Entergy Gulf States Louisiana (EGSL) service area between November 1, 2014, and October 31, 2015 (PY1). The report includes a narrative overview containing program descriptions, activity, kWh savings, participation, and trainings.
Link to Downloadable Version: Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency 2014-2015 Annual Report
Energy Smart 2014 Annual Report
By Entergy New Orleans |
April 2014 - March 2015 |
Energy Smart programs provide Entergy customers in New Orleans with a wide range of energy efficiency options.
Link to downloadable version: Energy Smart 2014 Annual Report
Link to downloadable version: Energy Smart 2014 Annual Report
FERC Assessment of Demand Response & Advanced Metering
Staff Report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission |
November 2011 |
This is the 6th annual report as required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The report assesses electricity demand response resources and advanced metering with an emphasis on results, activities, and regulatory actions taken over the last year.
The report found:
Read here to find out more!
The report found:
- The penetration of advanced meters is up from 8.7 percent in 2009 to 13.4 percent;
- Demand response potential in organized markets operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) increased by more than 16 percent since 2009;
- Demand responded to peak load emergency conditions in ERCOT and the RTO and ISO organized markets; and
- Federal and state regulators and others continue to focus on demand response, taking actions to remove barriers to wholesale demand response and develop policies to address smart grid.
Read here to find out more!
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