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Energy Efficiency 

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

 Outages | Bills & Economics | Renewables | Utility Regulation | Health | Housing | City Resilience & Climate

2020 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America 

By E4The Future 

November 2020​

From 2015 to 2019, the energy efficiency sector became one of the biggest, fastest-growing, and most beneficial sectors for both our economy and our environment. The EE workforce was projected to grow 3% in 2020. Instead, it shrank 13.5%. The Energy Efficiency sector continues to be impacted by COVID-19 and the related economic slowdown, with over 320,000 skilled and valued workers still jobless in this historically fast-growing industry. Check out the full report for details in all 50 states and DC.

Energy Efficiency Jobs in America provides an in-depth look at the industry that still employs over two million Americans and has vast potential for growth. Energy efficiency addresses the public health and economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, while tackling climate change and saving money. Efficiency & weatherization can reduce energy costs by 25%. Furthermore, Efficiency is the most cost-effective solution to reduce emissions in the power sector and can account for nearly half of emissions reductions needed. 

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a brief summary or take a deeper dive

The report provides new data for all states on:
  • COVID-19 impact on EE employment
  • Potential for industry recovery and growth
  • Demographic and wage data
  • Energy sector size comparison

How does EE compare in Louisiana? Energy efficiency is the third largest energy sector in Louisiana. However, it was heavily impacted by COVID-19. Louisiana’s energy efficiency industry lost as many as 5,335 jobs since its onset, a 22.9% decrease compared to total jobs in December 2019—wiping out the last 3 years of gains. The energy efficiency workforce has the skills and expertise to meet this moment. Historically the Louisiana EE workforce grew steadily, gaining 18.3% since 2016. As the U.S. advances our economic recovery, policy solutions must create conditions to return to work laid- off/furloughed EE workers and to create a pathway for new workers to join this vital sector.

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Energy Efficiency
Bills & Economics
City Resilience & Climate

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

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Outages
Energy Efficiency

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!

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Energy Efficiency

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

Lights Out in the Cold | Reforming Utility Shutoff Policies as a Human Rights Matter

By the NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Program

March 2017

Access to utility services should be a universal human right. No person should live in fear that utility shutoff may leave them in a dangerous or potentially disastrous situation. This report examines the shortcomings of existing state policies, highlights the disproportionate discriminatory impact utility shutoff policies have on socially vulnerable utility customers, and calls & outlines steps for concrete action toward establishing policies that protect the well-being of all utility customers and the eventual ELIMINATION OF UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS.

These policies and protections include:
  • Procedural protections (second notices, notices in various languages, eliminating disconnection & reconnection fees, restrict disconnection times so the utility has employees available to reconnect utility services, etc.)
  • Payment assistance (budget plans that distribute costs throughout the year, partial payments, minimums, etc.) ​
  • Seasonal protections 
  • Protections for the social vulnerable

There are multiple stakeholders who may have competing interests regarding disconnection policies that must be considered when endeavoring to reform the utility system to solve the problems faced by those who experience utility disconnections. Check out the NAACP's Report, Lights out in the Cold - Reforming Utility Shutoff Policies as a Human Rights Matter to learn more about the need for uninterrupted service, the complexities of regulating utility disconnection services, and policy & program opportunities for financing to reduce and eliminate disconnections.

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Utility Regulation
Energy Efficiency
Health
Bills & Economics

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

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:
  • 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
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​Link to Downloadable Version: SWEPCO LA Annual Report, 2014-2015

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Energy Efficiency
Bills & Economics

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.
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Unfortunately Louisiana’s ranking slipped several positions. Louisiana ranked 48th overall in Energy Efficiency for 2015.
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​Link to Downloadable Version: Louisiana Energy Efficiency Scorecard, 2015

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Energy Efficiency

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. 

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​Link to Downloadable Version: Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency 2014-2015 Annual Report

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Energy Efficiency
Bills & Economics

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

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Energy Efficiency
Bills & Economics

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:
  • 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!

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Energy Efficiency
Utility Regulation
Bills & Economics

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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Renewable Energy Resources
Energy Efficiency
City Resilience & Climate
Health

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