Energy
DNR HERO Program recognized for top performance in U.S.
The Louisiana Home Energy Rebate Option (HERO) program has been recognized as one of the top “Best Practices” programs in the U.S. by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). This month, ACEEE cited 18 programs with awards for exceptional state-led energy efficiency programs of which Louisiana received an honorable mention. There were five top awards, 10 honorable mentions, and three emerging program winners announced on September 15th, by the Council.
Be an Energy HERO
The state Department of Natural Resources has launched an advertising blitz this month to reach more home owners and businesses about its HERO program and cash back rebates.
DNR higher education energy efficiency program nears implementation
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that DNR is preparing to implement the $25.7 million “Lead By Example” program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and dedicated by DNR to energy efficiency retrofits of state higher education buildings.
Louisiana energy exploration setting pace for the nation
Louisiana’s energy industry has been setting the pace for the nation as the overall domestic energy industry recovers from the economic challenges of the past 18 months– evidenced by energy companies investing their money and moving their drilling rigs into Louisiana at an ever-increasing rate.
Angelle says cutting incentives is wrong way to go
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle said today that the push by the White House to end long-standing tax incentives as part of the 2011 federal budget is a push toward higher energy prices, greater dependence on foreign sources of energy and fewer jobs in the state and nation.
DNR awarded $4.2 million for Energy Star Rebate Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that Louisiana’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been awarded $4.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and alternative energy efforts in Louisiana homes through the Energy Star Rebate program.
La. Solar House Competes Nationally
A select group of design students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has found its way to Washington D.C. this week, along with its beautifully-built solar house that is being showcased in the 2009 Solar Decathlon worldwide competition.
DNR hosting workshops to assist local governments in use of stimulus funds
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be continuing its series of regional workshops to help local governments make use of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program funded through the U.S. Department of Energy and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
DNR working with non-profit to provide energy rater training
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources is working with a non-profit group to boost the number of people trained to do energy ratings on homes.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle directs funding to aid university energy efficiency
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that $25.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding will be directed to fund energy efficiency retrofits of state university buildings.