Energy
DNR helps in promoting energy-efficient historic homes
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Office has teamed up with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in sponsoring workshops to promote energy-efficient products and materials as well as hands-on training in the proper insulation techniques in the rebuilding of historic homes in the New Orleans area.
STATE AUTHORIZES ALTERNATIVE FUEL PRODUCTION
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has recently announced the department’s approval for the extraction of an alternative fossil fuel, known as “coal seam natural gas” at three sites in Caldwell parish.
U.S. DOE Energy Official to Visit LSU Building Showhouse and Energy-Efficient Habitat Home
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Douglas L. Faulkner, will kick off a series of seminars throughout the Gulf Coast region to promote energy efficiency in post-hurricane rebuilding efforts Thursday, December 15, 2005. The “Rebuilding and Restoring Homes for the Gulf Coast Region” seminar will bring together building industry professionals, including architects, general contractors, residential inspectors, realtors, home builders and owners on the campus of Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.
DOE grant with state energy office to enhance rebuilding efforts
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Technology Assessment Division has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable design practices into Louisiana’s rebuilding efforts. National experts with many years of experience will be available to share building design concepts at scheduled forums to be held in the hurricane affected regions of the state.
DNR presents awards for energy conservation
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Technology Assessment Division officials recently recognized several public entities and private businesses for their leadership in energy conservation in the state.
2004 Energy Facts Annual now available from Natural Resources
The new Louisiana Energy Facts Annual is now available from the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is currently being mailed to subscribers and others throughout the state.
DNR to host energy technology conference in New Orleans
Department of Natural Resources’ Technology Assessment Division (TAD) and Texas A&M University’s Energy Systems Laboratory will host
Land Loss in 2004 Hurricane Season Could Heighten Risks to Coastal Residents and National Energy Supply
This season's hurricanes could further diminish the land along Louisiana's coast that serves as a natural protection for both human and wildlife inhabitants, and also for pipelines that deliver 25 percent of the oil and gas that powers the United States. This coastal area, the seventh largest delta in the world, is already disappearing at the equivalent rate of a football field every 30 minutes, and when a hurricane or tropical storm strikes the coast, the land loss accelerates, putting people, the fragile ecosystem and the nation's energy supply at greater risk.
Energy officials host Clean Cities conference in Baton Rouge
The Clean Cities Statewide Conference met in late January in Baton Rouge to discuss the use of alternative-fuels for public transportation vehicles in the state. Over 60 representatives including the U.S. Department of Energy/Clean Cities program officials, transportation industry officials and members of the Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport Clean Cities program met to share perspectives on the benefits of using alternative-fuels and hybrid vehicles.
Energy Expo has broad impact
The 2003 Business Energy Solutions Expo will be presented at the New Orleans’ Ernest Morial Convention Center this week, on December 11th and 12th for industry leaders, consultants and professionals. The exposition and program will address proven energy strategies that can increase power reliability. Hot topics include best practices for energy management, the need to secure reliable power, and how new devices help conserve energy.