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.
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!
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
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!