About Us

Powering Louisiana is a project of the Southern Renewable Energy Association, an organization representing renewable energy stakeholders across the Southeastern United States. SREA brings together policymakers, local residents, and developers to advocate for practical, inclusive power solutions.

Mission Statement:

As large industrial power users continue helping to grow the economy of our state - and to position Louisiana to take the lead in the economy of the future - we must modernize our aging grid to keep up with the increased power demands from all of Louisiana electricity users, both residential and business. Strengthening transmission, expanding storage, and embracing diverse energy sources will help ensure reliability while managing environmental impacts on our diverse coastal ecosystems.

Powering Louisiana serves people from all walks of life by advocating for affordable power and a more resilient grid. We believe reliable electricity is foundational to families’ well-being and to local economies. We work to strengthen the grid so outages are shorter and less frequent. Our goal is to empower every neighborhood and every parish with access to dependable power, reduce energy burdens, and build grid resilience against rising energy costs and extreme weather.

Why we do it: Energy is a backbone of everyday life - homes, schools, healthcare, and small businesses rely on it. When energy is affordable and reliable, families have less financial stress, and communities attract investment and opportunity.
What we stand for: Open, inclusive dialogue; policies grounded in data; and practical solutions that prioritize people over profits.
Our impact: A stronger, more resilient grid; predictable energy costs; better emergency readiness; and a strong economic future for Louisiana.

Jeff Arnold

Jeff Arnold, Louisiana Director

Jeff currently serves as the Louisiana Director for the Southern Renewable Energy Association and Powering Louisiana. Louisiana isn't just where Jeff works. He's proud of his Louisiana roots, and it shows in everything he does. He is a 14-year veteran of the Louisiana House of Representatives, the former CEO of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC), and a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Jeff has also proudly served as a local government executive in his community. Jeff and his wife, Christy, have two children, and they reside in Metairie. Go Tigers!

Powering Louisiana

Powering Louisiana is a nonpartisan coalition of Louisianans united to identify, engage, and empower voices across the state who support utility-scale renewable energy developments. Our mission is simple: accelerate energy growth in The Pelican State by finding and connecting landowners, farmers, business leaders, and community stakeholders who understand that a modern, reliable grid requires local, scalable solutions.

If you agree that we need to move every available electron we can get onto the grid to build a future for Louisiana where energy is homegrown, reliable, and abundant, Powering Louisiana invites you to join us. This is about real progress, real collaboration, and real results—together, we will drive the energy future Louisiana deserves.

Challenge Misinformation

Powering Louisiana partners with communities across the state to counter misinformation about renewable energy and to support community leaders in crafting clear, practical language for advocating when wind or solar projects come to their areas.

Coalition Building

Powering Louisiana believes lasting change comes from uniting communities, policymakers, and industry partners to advocate for transparent, evidence-based renewable energy policies. By forming broad coalitions across the state, we advance practical, affordable power solutions that protect everyday Louisianans.

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Powering Louisiana champions policies that grow renewable energy and shield the industry from harmful legislation. We work to ensure practical siting guidelines, reliable bonding standards, and clear decommissioning processes so projects can thrive in communities across the state.