Energy

Baton Rouge experiences its hottest June on record

Louisianans have some extra latitude to curse the weather this summer. For some parts of the state, this time of year has never been hotter.

Lower prices show Louisiana electricity regulation working, Entergy argues

While elected regulators and outside observers are calling for Louisiana to rethink how it oversees consumer electricity providers, Entergy Louisiana officials say relatively low prices in the state indicate the current system is working.

Louisiana has the highest percentage of jobs at risk from hurricane flooding

Louisiana has the largest share of employment located in hurricane flood zones, according to an analysis by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

US oil refiners expand capacity following a dip during pandemic 

U.S. crude oil refining capacity has reversed two years of declines and climbed by more than 100,000 barrels per day, to 18.1 million, according to a government report released last week, reports Reuters.

Mosquitoes don’t like the scorching temperatures, either

If there is any benefit to the scorching temperatures that are currently blanketing south Louisiana, it's that the mosquitoes don't like it either.

Louisiana electricity costs have climbed more than 7% this year

Electricity costs in Louisiana are up more than 7% in 2023, illustrating what some...
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Federal government drops ‘Cancer Alley’ investigation  

The Biden administration has dropped an investigation into whether Louisiana officials put Black residents living in an industrial stretch of the state at increased cancer risk, according to a federal court filing Tuesday.

Roundup: LSU baseball / Natural gas prices / Flight delays  

ICYMI: The LSU baseball team will commemorate its 2023 National Championship win with a...

Carbon capture portrayed as a lynchpin to Louisiana’s economic future at EPA hearings

Allowing the state of Louisiana to regulate the injection of carbon dioxide underground would...

Bernhard Capital acquires Seattle-based HVAC optimization software company

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners announced its acquisition of Optimum Energy. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.