Reports
Click on any of the topics below to look at related reports and guides compiled by the Alliance and other organizations
AAE Reports
AAE 2016-2017 ReportIn this issue- a note from our Executive Director, Summary of Successes, Policy Update, Partner Spotlight, Funding & Expenses, Leadership & Staff, a thank you to our donors |
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Health impact assessmentHealth Impact Assessment is a valuable tool to help guide conversations about issues that may affect public health, that might not otherwise take these issues into account. It includes unintended impacts and community engagement to ensure all stakeholders affected by an issue are given a voice. |
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Louisiana Public Health Institute and the Alliance for Affordable Energy held an HIA training session, inviting decision makers and community members to learn about the HIA process. This assessment focuses on the eventual decommissioning of Entergy New Orleans’ Michoud power plant, a natural gas plant built in the 1960s, and the siting of Michoud and any potential replacement of the power from Michoud that may have potential health effects to the communities nearby.
This will serve as a landing page for the HIA process, housing documents created to discuss the HIA. Updates will be made regularly.
For more information, view these HIA Training Session Documents
Climate Reports
Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans
July 2017, by the Mayor's Office of Resilience and Sustainability
Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined City and State officials and community stakeholders to unveil New Orleans’ climate action strategy, Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans , a strategic roadmap for the City of New Orleans to combat climate change. Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans proposes 11 strategies and 25 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2030. At the event, Mayor Landrieu signed an Executive Order to adopt Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans as guiding policy and to commit to the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement. The strategy will help New Orleans become a more equitable, adaptable and prosperous place for all of its residents as the city approaches its tricentennial in 2018.
Download the Climate Action pdf
July 2017, by the Mayor's Office of Resilience and Sustainability
Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined City and State officials and community stakeholders to unveil New Orleans’ climate action strategy, Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans , a strategic roadmap for the City of New Orleans to combat climate change. Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans proposes 11 strategies and 25 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2030. At the event, Mayor Landrieu signed an Executive Order to adopt Climate Action for a Resilient New Orleans as guiding policy and to commit to the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement. The strategy will help New Orleans become a more equitable, adaptable and prosperous place for all of its residents as the city approaches its tricentennial in 2018.
Download the Climate Action pdf
City Resilience Framework
April 2014 by ARUP, funding provided by The Rockefeller Foundation
This report outlines what resiliency is, as it applies to modern cities dealing with environmental, economic, and social issues.
The Economic Impacts of Risk, New Orleans
February 2013, by Swiss Re
This report explores the economic side of risks associated with natural disasters, focusing in New Orleans.
April 2014 by ARUP, funding provided by The Rockefeller Foundation
This report outlines what resiliency is, as it applies to modern cities dealing with environmental, economic, and social issues.
The Economic Impacts of Risk, New Orleans
February 2013, by Swiss Re
This report explores the economic side of risks associated with natural disasters, focusing in New Orleans.
Energy Efficiency Louisiana Reports
Energy Smart 2014 Annual Report
Energy Smart programs provide Entergy customers in New Orleans with a wide range of energy efficiency options. Click the link below to read or download the report.
Energy Smart Annual Report, 2014
2015 Louisiana State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (A.C.E.E.E.) published their annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
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.
Click below to see Louisiana’s scorecard.
Louisiana Energy Efficiency Scorecard, 2015
Most & Least Energy-Expensive States
WalletHub.com, an online personal finance resource, has released a study ranking the least & most energy-expensive states.
These rankings are based on the average energy consumption of each state and the average cost of four common energy types: electricity, natural gas, motor fuel and home heating oil (a refined petroleum based product).
How did Louisiana rank? Click below to find out!
2015’s Most & Least Energy-Expensive States
SWEPCO Quickstart Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
2014-2015 was the first year of the Quick Start Energy Efficiency Program for Cleco Power. Please find below the 2014-2015 Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report.
SWEPCO LA Annual Report, 2014-20
Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
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). Please find below the 2014-2015 Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report.
Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency 2014-2015 Annual Report
Energy Smart programs provide Entergy customers in New Orleans with a wide range of energy efficiency options. Click the link below to read or download the report.
Energy Smart Annual Report, 2014
2015 Louisiana State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (A.C.E.E.E.) published their annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
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.
Click below to see Louisiana’s scorecard.
Louisiana Energy Efficiency Scorecard, 2015
Most & Least Energy-Expensive States
WalletHub.com, an online personal finance resource, has released a study ranking the least & most energy-expensive states.
These rankings are based on the average energy consumption of each state and the average cost of four common energy types: electricity, natural gas, motor fuel and home heating oil (a refined petroleum based product).
How did Louisiana rank? Click below to find out!
2015’s Most & Least Energy-Expensive States
SWEPCO Quickstart Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
2014-2015 was the first year of the Quick Start Energy Efficiency Program for Cleco Power. Please find below the 2014-2015 Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report.
SWEPCO LA Annual Report, 2014-20
Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report 2014-2015
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). Please find below the 2014-2015 Quick Start Energy Efficiency Annual Report.
Entergy Quick Start Energy Efficiency 2014-2015 Annual Report
Good Governance
Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies
Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies_Final_May 26, 2015
Baton Rouge, LA – May 26, 2015 : The Alliance for Affordable Energy has released a report that studies the relationship between Louisiana’s monopoly utility companies and the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the elected government agency that is charged with regulating these monopolies. The paper found a problematic relationship and “regulatory capture” of the governmental body as a result of campaign finance, among other procedural issues.
The Alliance offers recommendations following the research conducted, including:
-Adoption of prohibitions that limit campaign contributions from regulated utilities to regulated candidates.
-Greater transparency by expanding Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law.-The adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order by the LPSC in order to ensure proper procedures.
-More regular and enforced audits by the state’s Legislative Auditor.
Money, Politics, and the Business of Monopolies_Final_May 26, 2015
Baton Rouge, LA – May 26, 2015 : The Alliance for Affordable Energy has released a report that studies the relationship between Louisiana’s monopoly utility companies and the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the elected government agency that is charged with regulating these monopolies. The paper found a problematic relationship and “regulatory capture” of the governmental body as a result of campaign finance, among other procedural issues.
The Alliance offers recommendations following the research conducted, including:
-Adoption of prohibitions that limit campaign contributions from regulated utilities to regulated candidates.
-Greater transparency by expanding Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law.-The adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order by the LPSC in order to ensure proper procedures.
-More regular and enforced audits by the state’s Legislative Auditor.
Housing Reports
HousingNOLA and GNOHA
HousingNOLA was facilitated, and then later incubated by the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance. Since 2015, HousingNOLA has grown into a platform to link community members and neighbors with policymakers, developers, and others who are shaping the face of New Orleans. As a result of this effort, HousingNOLA crafted the city’s first-ever 10-Year Strategy and Implementation Plan (Released Thursday, December 10th 2015).
With the implementation plan now in place, HousingNOLA continues to facilitate oppertunites for:
2016 ANNUAL REPORT CARD
Evaluation of Progress towards a more equitable New Orleans
Released Thursday, September 29th 2016
HousingNOLA was facilitated, and then later incubated by the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance. Since 2015, HousingNOLA has grown into a platform to link community members and neighbors with policymakers, developers, and others who are shaping the face of New Orleans. As a result of this effort, HousingNOLA crafted the city’s first-ever 10-Year Strategy and Implementation Plan (Released Thursday, December 10th 2015).
With the implementation plan now in place, HousingNOLA continues to facilitate oppertunites for:
- local leaders to listen to community;
- community to inform and educate policy makers on their housing needs; and
- bringing diverse groups of people together to address the changes and challenges to affordable housing thoughout New Orleans
2016 ANNUAL REPORT CARD
Evaluation of Progress towards a more equitable New Orleans
Released Thursday, September 29th 2016
Renewable Energy Pilot Program
REPORTS ON LOUISIANA SOLAR LEASING AND VIABILITY OF SOLAR ENERGY
Louisiana Solar Leasing Report
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is a strong supporter of solar leasing when it is done effectively.
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
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is a strong supporter of solar leasing when it is done effectively.
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
Gabel Analysis of Acadian Consulting Solar Report
Read this analysis of Acadian Consulting's "Cost and Benefit of Solar" report.
Gabel Analysis