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Hurricane Season is Here: Resources to Help You Prepare Before the Storm

Hurricane Season is Here: Resources to Help You Prepare Before the Storm

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season. Scientists have predicted there could be eight to 14 named storms this year, with six being hurricanes – one to three...
LPSC Scrutinizes Battery Storage Project, Signals Franchise Fee Revisit

LPSC Scrutinizes Battery Storage Project, Signals Franchise Fee Revisit

“But why not natural gas instead of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?” seemed to be the question of the day during the May Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC)...
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...

Louisiana Residents Have One of the Least Reliable Electric Grids in the Country, Planners and Advocates Discuss in Monroe

Pelican State residents pay more for electricity and have one of the least reliable grids in the country, advocates and planners from the City of Monroe discussed during a meeting in May.  The City of Monroe sits at the precipice of the...

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 global energy needs grow and new technologies emerge, our state is at an...

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 large industrial and digital infrastructure customers - Public Service Commissioner JP Coussan issued...

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.