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Who We Are

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The Alliance for Affordable Energy safeguards Louisiana’s future by protecting consumers’ right to an equitable, affordable and environmentally responsible energy system.

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​A future where energy works for everyone.

About Us

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​Founded in 1985, the Alliance for Affordable Energy promotes equitable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy. From the start, we have advanced a philosophy that there is no conflict between lower energy costs and lower pollution, between good jobs and regulation, or between serving the public interest and making a reasonable profit. Because we are both a consumer advocate and public health advocacy organization, our policy work meets at the crossroads of social justice, sustainable economic development, and environmental protection.
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The Alliance is the only dedicated consumer advocate in Louisiana for utility customers. We fight for consumers through Education, Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency. We monitor, educate, and participate in state and city utility regulation to ensure the public's best interests. Our recent accomplishments demonstrate the important synergies between our technical policy work and community organizing. The Alliance for Affordable Energy is committed to promoting a new vision for energy policy in Louisiana, from an “energy state” to a “clean energy” leader in the South.

AAE adheres to the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and The Principles of Environmental Justice (EJ)

"We, at the Alliance, believe we have a responsibility to be actively anti-racist, to call out unjust actions, and to fight for a world that does not threaten the lives of our friends, our neighbors, and those whose names we don’t yet know. "
​- Excerpt from​ We Cannot Be Silent: A letter to all allies against White Supremacy
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About AAE: What We Do

A Short History of AAE

​Our Team

Call or Email our Staff 
​1-504-208-9761

Logan Burke

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Executive Director
Logan@all4energy.org

(504) 229-5458

Sophi Zaken​

Jesse George

Jessica Cunningham​

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Deputy Director​Sophie@all4energy.org
​(504) 517-3091‬

New Orleans Policy Director
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Jesse@all4energy.org
​(504) 229-4161

State Policy Director
JessicaC@all4energy.org

(225) 339-9394


Emma Meyerkopf

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Communications Coordinator
​Emma@all4energy.org

(504) 229-4643

Yvonne Cappel-Vickery

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Clean Energy Grid Organizer​Yvonne@all4energy.org
(504) 229-5332

Letha Ratliff

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Operations Manager​Letha@all4energy.org
(985) 299-2144

Jackson Voss

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Climate Policy Coordinator
​Jackson@all4energy.org

985-789-2574


Interns & Volunteers

If you're an intern then you're a integral part of our team.

The Alliance looks for interns year-round to help us accomplish our goal of making Louisiana more energy progressive. Our interns are considered to be a vital part of the Alliance, and play a critical role in helping us accomplish our mission. Our Executive Director Logan Burke started out as an intern herself. Interns support our work in a variety of ways through research, data compilation and analysis, report writing, attending regulatory meetings and outreach events, and much more!

The Alliance's internship program supports the work of motivated young people with new ideas and fresh approaches. Learn more about internship and volunteer opportunities on our Intern & Volunteer Page!
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Want to Get Involved? Become a Member!

​Invest in an affordable and clean energy future, become a member!

​Looking to get more involved and have your voice heard? Sign up to become an AAE member! A suggested donation as low as $35 grants you access to private working groups and coalitions where you can have a direct impact on policies in New Orleans and Louisiana.
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Thank you from all of us at the Alliance for Affordable Energy, your energy advocate!
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As a member you are automatically subscribed to our Newsletter where you will receive regular updates and breaking energy news. Join the conversation. Stay up to date on community meetings, get invitations to events, and find out about volunteer opportunities. 

Memberships are renewed on an annual basis. For more information, visit our Support Page​.

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Board of Directors

The Alliance for Affordable Energy has a wonderful group of dedicated members and supporters that serve as our Board of Directors.

​​Interested injoining our Board? Fill out our Board Member Interest Form.
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Samuel Wilcher
Board President
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Rachel Heiligman
Treasurer
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Alexandra Miller
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Timothy David Ray​
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Max Ciolino​
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Damian Tatum
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Laura ​Settlemyer
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The Founders

​From the start our Founders advanced a philosophy that there is no conflict between lower energy costs and lower pollution, between good jobs and regulation, or between serving the public interest and making a reasonable profit.
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Gary Groesch
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Gayle Gagliano
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Tom Lowenberg
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Karen Wimpelberg
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Betty Wisdom
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If you want to be a frontline soldier on environmental protection, social justice, or environmental racism, come to Louisiana” –Gary Groesch, Founder of AAE
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View our events calendar ​for important upcoming community events and public meetings!
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Alliance for Affordable Energy
Phone: (504) 208-9761
4505 S Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA 70175

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  • Home
  • Who
  • What
    • Consumer Protection and Education >
      • Regulate Our Pipelines
      • Health Impact Assessment
    • Clean Energy >
      • Renewable & Clean Portfolio Standard
      • Transmission
    • Energy Efficiency >
      • EEFA
    • GS4GND
    • Past Work
  • How
    • New Orleans City Council >
      • Council Actions
    • New Orleans Dockets >
      • UD-22-05 Hurricane Ida Costs
      • UD-22-04 Demand Solutions
      • UD-22-03 Battery Storage
      • UD-22-02 100% Renewable
      • UD-22-01 Storm Reserve
      • UD-21-03 Resilience
      • UD-21-02 Zeta Cost Recovery
      • UD-21-01 Winter Storm Uri
      • UD-20-02 IRP (2021)
      • UD-19-01 RPS
      • UD-18-07 ENO Rate Case
      • UD-18-02 EV Charging
      • UD-18-01 Smart Cities
      • UD-17-04 Reliability
      • UD-17-03 IRP (2018)
    • LA Public Service Commission >
      • LPSC 2022 Election
      • Engage with the LPSC
    • Lawsuits & Appeals
    • Climate Initiative Task Force
  • News
    • The Watchdog
    • People's Power Hour
    • MISO Soup
    • Hurricane Ida
    • Events Calendar >
      • AAE House Party
  • Learn
    • Glossary
    • Timeline
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  • Get Involved
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    • Intern and Volunteer >
      • Wimpelberg Intern Fellowship
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