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Powering the Future: Recapping the Powering Louisiana Forum

Powering the Future: Recapping the Powering Louisiana Forum

Louisiana has always been an energy leader. For generations, oil and gas have been the backbone of our economy and a core part of our culture. Today, as...
Louisiana PSC Wrestles with Private-Use Electrical Networks, Donor Disclosures, and an Accelerated Meta Process

Louisiana PSC Wrestles with Private-Use Electrical Networks, Donor Disclosures, and an Accelerated Meta Process

One day after the Louisiana Legislature advanced Senate Bill 490 - which would create a statutory pathway for private-use electrical networks, meaning on-site generation, storage and transmission for...
Public Service Commissions 101 - Introduction

Public Service Commissions 101 - Introduction

Public Service Commissions shape the prices, service quality, and reliability for the energy you rely on every day. This page puts you in the loop, showing you who...

Who Sets the Rates? Understanding and Engaging with Public Service Commissions in the Southeast

At a time when energy landscapes are evolving daily, decisions being made in rooms at the Public Service Commission level and beyond have real-world implications on affordability, reliability and economic opportunities. For ratepayers and stakeholders, staying informed about these types of...

Report: Louisiana’s Electricity Costs Are Rising Due to Structural Flaws in Regulation, Not Just Demand

Louisiana’s electricity prices are rising not primarily because demand is outpacing supply, but due to structural features in the state’s regulatory framework, according to a new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy. The study identifies several root causes, including: Heavy...

How Much Does Your Utility Profit from Your Energy Bill?

Ever wondered how much do utilities profit from your electric bill? A new calculator - backed by a report on how utility profits work and what the data shows about profit margins - will show you. Calculator link: https://energyandpolicy.org/utilityprofittracker/ Every year, residential and...

Renewable energy investments highlighted during Acadiana business lunch

A Lunch & Learn in Lafayette brought together more than 40 leaders from Acadiana’s business and energy sectors to explore renewable energy investment and Louisiana’s growing power demand. Public Service Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan underscored energy diversification as a hedge against gas-price...

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.

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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.

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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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Take Action

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.