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The Watchdog

A blog on energy matters in Louisiana!

A Renewable Grid Must Be a Reliable Grid by By Andy Kowalcyzk

4/12/2021

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Article by Andy Kowalcyzk
Originally Published on 
Sustainable Energy Economy Solutions
April 7, 2021

With its Renewable Integration Impact Assessment (RIIA) report, the Midcontinent Independent Service Operator (MISO) has begun the work of how to address the challenges of a high renewable energy grid.

On Wednesday March 3rd, MISO held a workshop to present the findings from the report, as well as field a range of questions from members of a 300+ audience who attended the remote Webex(TM) presentation. Originally planned for two hours, questions extended the presentation roughly a half hour beyond the scheduled time. For a 217 page report about the future of renewables from the largest Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) in the U.S., it was likely expected that the presentation would go into overtime.
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For a more nimble power grid and the most affordable power, support action by MISO

3/29/2021

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By Stephen Wright, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association
When two million people suffer power outages like we saw across our region last month, no stone should be left unturned in assessing what happened--and what needs to change.  ​​
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A Forum on Climate & Action - This Saturday, March 20th

3/18/2021

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Join BFHS Falcon Robotics FRC Team 4087's Zoom Climate Forum this Saturday, March 20th to learn more about not just the science of the climate crisis but the social, economic, and health impacts.

Hear from experts in the field on a variety of topics! If you are interested in how climate change effects different groups, what a just transition to green energy looks like, what affordability for green energy looks like, and how environmental laws and policies are made, this event is for you.

Learn how you can get involved and take action! Event for students, educators, professionals, everyone!
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Cleaning up Abandoned Wells = Employing Abandoned Workers

3/9/2021

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Righting the wrongs of Louisiana's energy past requires some serious clean-up that will require workers who are experienced in the oil fields. This effort could be a first step toward a just transition.

​Listen to our People’s Power Hour interview with Megan Miliken Biven, who has developed a proposal to put thousands of Americans who have been abandoned by the oil and gas industry back to work to identify and cap millions of abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells, many of which are emitting methane at an alarming rate.  

​You can also read the 
proposal for a federal plan to train and employ Americans to do this work here and Megan’s article from Current Affairs that delves into the history of the problem and solution. 
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CIEL Supports the UN's Statement Denouncing Environmental Racism in Cancer Alley, and Calling for an End to Petrochemical Expansion

3/4/2021

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Originally published on Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council released a statement raising “serious concerns” about further industrialization of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, saying that the “development of petrochemical complexes is a form of environmental racism.” The statement comes after years of campaigning by Louisiana residents and the submission of a letter led by Loyola law students to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance late last year. 

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Louisiana needs a People Powered Climate Plan

2/24/2021

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As we've reported in the past, in 2020 Louisiana's Governor kicked off a Climate Initiatives Task Force along with clear goals for reducing emissions to "net zero" across Louisiana over the coming three decades. The 23 full Task Force members represent the decision-making body; their work is divided across 6 Committees and 4 Advisory Groups, each composed of both task force members and additional relevant expertise. A full list of all Task Force Committee, and Advisory group members can be found here.

Much of the Task Force represents the interests of the "incumbent" power: oil and gas trade groups, manufacturing and business interests, and utilities, while a smaller portion of members represent environmental justice advocates, clean energy experts, and equity-focused allies.  In order to ensure the work of this Task Force and climate efforts to come  are informed by real Louisianans, we are working with organizations across the state to support public input and engagement. We know that climate action must be equitable, otherwise we will only double down on Louisiana's social and environmental injustices.

The Alliance is part of the region-wide people-powered effort called "Gulf South for A Green New Deal", which is a collaborative of grassroots organizations across the five states across the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana's efforts are focusing on the Climate Task Force, and also improving fair housing and the development of renewable energy across the state.

Over the next year, we are meeting regularly with anyone who is interested in building a people-centered set of recommendations to the task force and various agencies. Join us won't you!?

Let us know if you want in.


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Distributed Energy Resources are Poised to Revolutionize the Power System by Duncan Campbell

2/18/2021

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Article by Duncan Campbell
Originally published on Scale Microgrid Solutions
​February 17, 2021
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Our infrastructure was not designed for the new world we face.
In six months we’ve seen two black swan weather events cause an energy crisis. As we reckon with the systems engineering impact of extreme weather, energy resilience will undoubtedly emerge as an essential underpinning of our future grid. 

The first of these events was in August of 2020. A multi-state heat wave led to blackouts in California when the power system operator couldn’t secure adequate generation to meet immense air conditioning loads.

The second event is happening as we speak. A massive winter storm is delivering crushingly low temperatures across much of the US. Texas, most of which currently does not have power, is being hit the hardest, not necessarily in absolute temperature, but relative to their typical winters. ​

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US conservatives falsely blame renewables for Texas storm outages by Martin Farrer

2/17/2021

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Article by Martin Farrer and agencies 
Originally published on The Guardian
February 17, 2021

​Lawmakers and the Murdoch media target wind and solar but grid operator says fossil fuel generators suffered biggest problems
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The electricity outages suffered by millions of Texans amid frigid temperatures sweeping across the United States have been seized upon by conservative commentators presenting a false narrative that renewable power was to blame.

“We should never build another wind turbine in Texas,” read a Facebook post on Tuesday by the state’s agriculture commissioner, Sid Miller. “The experiment failed big time.”

Fox News also joined in with one of its presenters, Tucker Carlson, claiming that renewables were to blame and that Texas was “totally reliant on windfarms”. 

The Wall Street Journal said in an editorial that “the power grid is becoming less reliable due to growing reliance on wind and solar, which can’t provide power 24 hours a day, seven days a week”.
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While some wind turbines did freeze, failures in natural gas, coal and nuclear energy systems were responsible for nearly twice as many outages as renewables, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (Ercot), which operates the state’s power grid, said in a press conference on Tuesday.
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Big money, nuclear subsidies, and systemic corruption by Cassandra Jeffery & M. V. Ramana

2/17/2021

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Article by Cassandra Jeffery, M. V. Ramana
Originally published on the Bulletin
February 12, 2021
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The Davis–Besse Nuclear Power Station, northeast of Oak Harbor, Ohio
The “largest bribery, money-laundering scheme ever perpetrated against the people and the state of Ohio” came to light during an unexpected press conference in July 2020 in Columbus. 

FirstEnergy, 
now called Energy Harbour, is one of Ohio’s largest utility corporations. For years, the firm lobbied to get a subsidy to continue operating its unprofitable nuclear plants and maintain its revenue flow. When lobbying efforts failed to produce subsidies, it resorted to bribery to gain legislative support for House Bill 6, 2019 legislation that forces state consumers to pay into something called “the Ohio Clean Air Fund.” The green language is a smoke screen for the real purpose: to siphon nearly $150 million annually to FirstEnergy to keep its Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear power plants and two coal-fired power plants operating, while simultaneously gutting Ohio’s renewable energy standards.

​Also gone were the state’s energy efficiency programs, which had saved consumers and corporations millions of dollars. When citizens tried to organize a referendum to repeal the bill, FirstEnergy indulged in various dirty tactics to thwart this democratic opposition.

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A memorial tribute to one of our founders Karen Wimpelberg

2/11/2021

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Obituary from Nola.com Obituaries
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​Karen Wimpelberg, age 77, passed away on January 25, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL. She is preceded in death by life partner Gary Groesch and survived by her children Alex Wimpelberg and his wife Ashley, Avery Anna Wimpelberg, grandchildren Ella and Davis, and by her former husband, Bob Wimpelberg. Karen was raised in St. Louis Missouri where she graduated from Southwest High School, followed by George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville.

She had a passion for teaching, organizing a trip for high school students to Greece to learn about ancient Greek culture and mythology. Karen moved to New Orleans in 1980 where she quickly became part of the uptown community. She was employed for 20 years as personal assistant to native New Orleanian and philanthropist, Betty Wisdom. Karen found a kindred spirit in Betty. Their avid involvement in the community and love of travel became the backdrop of a long friendship.
Karen made notable contributions as an officer in the League of Women Voters and cofounder of the Alliance for Affordable Energy. Propelled by a strong sense of civic duty and the common good, Karen advocated for the rights of utility customers and promoted energy efficiency and progressive energy policies in New Orleans and across the country.

Desiring to be closer to family, she moved to St. Augustine in 2015 and became actively involved in the lives of her grandchildren. Karen touched many lives, as evident in the vast variety of friends she made. Her bright spirit lit up every room she walked into. Karen's family will host a Zoom-assisted celebration of her life in February. Anyone who knew Karen and is interested may contact a member of the family.
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We are grateful for Karen's vision, leadership and commitment to the Alliance.
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If you would like to make a donation to Karen Wimpelberg's 
special memorial fund ​please use the button below. Karen’s mentorship was vital to so many in keeping the mission of the Alliance going. Therefore we will direct any donated funds to support our internship program to maintain that spirit.


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How many Louisianans work in the oil and gas industry, anyways?

2/9/2021

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With all of this hubbub about the potential loss of oil and gas jobs in Louisiana due to new Federal policy, it makes sense to dig a bit deeper into the actual job numbers. The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) claims 48,000 jobs will be lost, yet the most recent report by the Louisiana Workforce Commission claims only 1.5% of Louisiana’s jobs are in oil and gas. So what gives??
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First, it’s important to note that the LMOGA report is from September 2020, which is outdated considering the data from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the “Mining & Logging” sector (i.e. oil & gas) has seen cascading job losses month after month, even prior to COVID. From December 2019 - December 2020, the sector lost 8,100 jobs and has consistently lost jobs in 15 of the last 16 months. So, although September 2020 doesn’t seem too long ago, that data needs to be updated. BUT, digging deeper, it depends on how you count the oil and gas jobs, which is imperative when talking about transitioning away from our traditional extractive economy.

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UPDATE Closed - We're hiring! AAE is looking for a Climate Coordinator

2/9/2021

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The Alliance is hiring a full time Climate Coordinator to support organization-wide efforts to combat climate change through organizing, regulatory policy, and litigation.  Commitment of a minimum of 40 hours per week is required.  Due to the nature of the Alliance’s work, it is understood that additional hours may be required and that some flexibility in daily hours may be required. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

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UPDATE Position Filled - We're hiring! AAE is looking for a New Orleans Policy Manager

2/9/2021

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The Alliance is hiring a full time New Orleans Policy Manager to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and consumer protection, within the New Orleans regulatory environment.  Commitment of a minimum of 40 hours per week is required.  Due to the nature of the Alliance’s work, it is understood that additional hours may be required and that some flexibility in daily hours may be required. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. 

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Why Are Your Energy Bills Through The Roof This Month!? PLUS What You Can Do

2/8/2021

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Updated March 4, February 8, 2021
Originally Posted January 29, 2021​
People all over the state have been reaching out in disbelief at their Entergy bill, and even we got sticker shock when we opened our bills too!

Some bills have doubled, nearly tripled- is it a mistake?! Well, it might be, and you should call your energy provider if you think there has been a billing error, but we also wanted to break down a few other elements that could be to blame for the spike.

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​In New Orleans,  at least part of the bill spike is due to the Fuel Adjustment Charge more than doubling, plus the charge for the new gas plant, all on top of the higher usage from the cold and being home due to Covid. Entergy sent a letter to the City Council back on December 18th (attached), to let them know about some of these changes, as they are required to alert the Council if the fuel charge has a significant increase. 

The Fuel Adjustment Charge gives us insight into the bill impact when power plants are down and gas costs spike. This charge (also called a Fuel and Purchased Power rider on bills) is based on what was happening in energy markets two months prior and it is always on this two month lag. 

Back in November 2020 (think way back!) three things happened that all impact this one line item. 

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Sierra Club Report Exposes ‘Dirty Truth’ about Electric Utilities’ Climate Pledges: Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana Receive Worst Ratings in State

2/3/2021

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The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges
​Report by Sierra Club, John Romankiewicz, Cara Bottorff, Leah C. Stokes
January 25, 2021 ​
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NEW ORLEANS, LA -- The Sierra Club released a groundbreaking report and research tool today that grades utilities based on their plans to retire coal plants, stop building new gas plants, and invest in clean energy. The tool gives the public the power to judge each utility’s climate progress based on its stated carbon reduction goals and how that compares to what science actually demands. Sierra Club will update the scores in this analysis on a regular basis.

“Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana each received the worst possible grade because the utilities plan to invest in new fracked gas power plants while making very little investments in proven and affordable options like energy efficiency, wind, and solar power,” said Dave Stets, Delta Chapter Chair from New Orleans. “Utilities could save $1.1 billion annually if Louisiana’s remaining coal plants retire by 2030 and replaced with energy efficiency and renewable energy.”    

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Sky High Electric Bill? Here's Why! Interview with Our Executive Director Logan Burke by Jennifer Crockett

1/29/2021

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​Interview by Jennifer Crockett
Article originally published on WDSU News
​January 24, 2021


​AAE ​breaks down increases in Entergy New Orleans bills

Check out Jennifer Crockett's interview with our Executive Director Logan Burke & click "Read More" 
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AAE Consumer Protection Report

1/14/2021

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By Peter-Raymond Graffeo, Alliance for Affordable Energy
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The AAE Consumer Protection Report focuses on the best and worst practices of consumer protections provided by utility companies. These protections are essential for low income and minority households that struggle to meet the economic burden of rising utility costs. 

The report compares seven State’s consumer protections with what the National Consumer Law Center recommends for such protections, with a special focus on Louisiana. Specifically, the report focuses on seven consumer protections: weather, critical medical conditions, elderly and handicap, veterans, service disconnection restrictions, social service payment customers, and miscellaneous protections. Additionally, for convenience, all State consumer protections have been added to the end of each section in a chart.

​After analyzing each category, AAE believes that significant reform is needed to meet the National Consumer Law Center’s base-line recommendations. Ultimately, when considering the vulnerability of many Louisiana residents, stronger protections are needed to ensure families are protected from the disproportionate economic and health impacts associated with disconnections.
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The Nuclear Industry’s Really Bad Safety Analysis by George Harvey

1/2/2021

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Article by George Harvey
Originally published on Clean Technica
​December 31, 2020
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The Japanese knew about tsunamis long ago, but a few of them seem to have forgotten. The Great Wave off Kanagawa, by Katsushika Hokusai. (Printed from 1731-1734, public domain.)
Before we allow small modular reactors, mini reactors on barges, reactors for making hydrogen, reactors to be set up on the Moon, or just about any nuclear reactors to be built, we should get an explanation from the nuclear industry of why some of its calculations have been so bad. I am talking about numbers that are so bad, off by an order of magnitude, that they are functionally deceptive. And if they are not intentionally deceptive, that is not an excuse. They fool people into thinking things are true when they are not, and they are very much to the advantage of the nuclear industry.

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If You Could Power Your Entire Home With 60 Minutes Of Cycling, Would You Do It? By Alanna Ketler

12/31/2020

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Article by Alanna Ketler 
Originally published by Collective Education
February 6, 2020
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Looking for a New Year's Resolution that's good for you and the environment? Well look no further.  If you could power your entire home with 60 minutes of cycling, would you do it? 

Imagine if your morning workout could power your home for the entire day, all the way until your next morning workout. Well, you may not have to imagine, as this technology exists now. Manoj Bhargava has invented a new exercise bike that can power some homes for 24 hours after use for only sixty minutes per day.

This invention was a part of a new initiative to bring electricity to places that undergo frequent power outages or may only have access to power for a few hours during the day. In our modern age, going without electricity can really separate a person from the rest of the world. Bhargava’s mission is to bridge the gap for those who suffer from poverty and make it easier for them to access the same information as the rest of the world, potentially giving them more opportunities in life.

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Cancer Alley, climate advocates hold out hope for Rep. Richmond but 'can't be patient forever By Halle Parker

12/28/2020

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Article by Halle Parker
Originally published on Nola.com
December 27, 2020
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Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate

​With climate change high on President-elect Joe Biden's agenda, one might think local environmentalists would have high hopes for U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond’s ascent to the role of key White House adviser.

But the leaders of local environmental and citizen groups have tempered expectations, saying Richmond has been largely absent from conversations between activists and industry in his own district during his decade in Congress. Still, they're ready to give him the benefit of the doubt, for the time being, at least.

In the coming weeks, Richmond is expected to step down from his congressional seat — which includes most of New Orleans, part of Baton Rouge and some of the areas in between — to lead the Biden administration’s Office of Public Engagement.

As the lone Democrat in Louisiana's eight-member delegation, he has worked with his Republican colleagues on legislation surrounding flood insurance and coastal restoration funding. But he hasn't highlighted concerns about pollution or environmental racism, issues that matter greatly to some of his constituents.

They're hopeful, though, that Richmond's new perch will allow him to provide more vocal support and fill his seat with someone who will be a better advocate in environmental battles happening in the River Parishes.

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A Cost-Saving Two-fer: Efficiency Reduces Total Electricity Needs & Peak Demand By The Electricity Markets & Policy Department at Berkeley Lab

12/25/2020

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Study by Natalie Mims Frick, Sean Murphy, Chandler Miller, Greg Leventis, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Charles A Goldman, Lisa C Schwartz
Article originally published by the Electricity Markets & Policy Department at Berkeley Lab
​December 16 2020
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Electricity systems are designed to meet peak demand — the maximum load during a specified period, typically in summer — even if that demand occurs only a few hours in a year. Yet most evaluations of electricity efficiency programs focus on reductions in annual energy use. However, these efficiency programs are also delivering peak demand savings at an affordable cost.

A new study, Peak Demand Savings From Energy Efficiency: Practices and Opportunities (link is external), by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) explores the program administrator (PA) cost – or the cost to implement an energy efficiency program to a utility or third party administrator – of saving peak demand through efficiency programs for electric utility customers.
Read more to learn about the findings on how peak demand savings vary by region and sector (low-income, residential, commercial & industrial, cross cutting)

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What’s up with New Orleans Climate Action and Renewable Portfolio Standard?

12/17/2020

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Months ago the New Orleans City Council unanimously approved a resolution committing the City to 100% Net-Zero emissions by 2040, followed by actual zero emissions by 2050. Then the Council sent stakeholders back to the table to work out the details. 

Now the Council is expected to take up a final renewable resolution in January 2021. So, what does the rule on the Council’s desks look like, and does it meet those top four goals laid out by the Council earlier this year? Here is the breakdown.​

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How Does Your Electric Bill Compare to Others in Louisiana?

12/17/2020

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As the temperature drops and we cozy in with our heaters going, those electric bills are going back up, but how does your bill in Baton Rouge compare with those in Shreveport? Where does New Orleans rank? Well, look no further than this handy-dandy spreadsheet! The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) compiles monthly bills from just about every electric utility across the state based on kWh usage. This spreadsheet is updated monthly, using the tabs at the bottom, making it easy to track changes. Whether that’s a new power plant going online, or hurricane charges rolling off, you can see how it all adds up.

We’ve posted the spreadsheets from 2019, 2020, 2021 on our Bills & Economics page, and will continue to update those as the year goes on. AND, once we get a little free time on our hands, we plan to dive into some of those bill components! Why does Entergy have so many ‘riders’? What is a ROE, and why is Cleco’s so high? Stay tuned friends, in the meantime you can read up on Why Utility Rate Design is So Hot Right Now. 
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Residential Electric Bill Comparisons for 2021
Residential Electric Bill Comparisons for 2020
Residential Electric Bill Comparisons for 2019

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Changes to Louisiana's Net Metering: Why You Should Care by Catherine Lane

12/10/2020

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Article originally published on Solar Reviews by Catherine Lane
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Residents waiting to testify at the Louisiana Public Service Commission meeting on Sept. 11, 2019. Image source: The Center Square

Net-metering is a credit that people with solar panels get from their utility company for producing clean energy and delivering it to the grid. In September of 2019 the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) voted to end net metering for Louisianans, outside of New Orleans, in favor of 2-channel billing. Changes went into effect January 1, 2020, with a 15 year grandfathering clause. Unfortunately, these policy changes will work in favor of utilities rather than Louisiana customers as they will significantly reduce "the amount of savings your solar system will provide you." 

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Learn more about what these changes mean for you, your utility bill, and the future of net metering in this interesting article by Catherine Lane, originally published on Solar Reviews! 

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Use the Force... the Climate Task Force.

12/7/2020

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On November 9, the Louisiana Climate Task Force met for the first time, to begin to address the existential crisis that threatens Louisiana’s future. But climate change is not a far-off potentiality, it is here now, lapping at our shores and changing the way we live.

This task force must work together and with the people of our state, to lean into our expertise and to look to proven policies and technologies to reduce emissions and protect our coast.  

Most importantly, the task force must center the people who make Louisiana so great.


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