Energy

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens awarded EPA grant for trash abatement

The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Environmental Protection Agency Trash Free Waters program to kickstart an effort that will demonstrate how to create trash-free watersheds in Baton Rouge.

‘LaPolitics’: War in Ukraine reverberating in Louisiana

Even though the conflict is unfolding roughly 6,000 miles away, the Russia-Ukraine war is still capable of sending shockwaves through Louisiana politics and government.

PSC puts off decisions about grid resiliency review

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has deferred until next month Commissioner Craig Greene’s proposals to hire consultants for a comprehensive review of the power grid’s resiliency. 

PSC approves Entergy’s 15-year, $10-a-month surcharge

Louisiana's 1 million Entergy customers will pay $3.2 billion to cover the repair costs...

Louisiana’s chemical industry could benefit from Ukraine crisis

Energy shocks related to the Ukraine crisis could have an upside for Louisiana's petrochemical industry, though businesses and other consumers may pay more for gasoline and electricity, says David Dismukes, who directs the LSU Center for Energy Studies.

Bernhard continues expansion with ETC Group acquisition

Bernhard, the largest privately owned energy-as-a-service company in the nation, has completed its acquisition of ETC Group, the companies announced today.
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Venture Global secures natural gas deal for Plaquemines LNG export plant

Venture Global LNG has agreed to buy natural gas for its Plaquemines LNG export...

PSC set to vote on Entergy’s 15-year surcharge on customers to rebuild grid 

North Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is planning to vote against a 15-year surcharge on all Entergy customers

LSU professor working on ways to develop smarter power grid 

Just one year ago this month, the Southern U.S. suffered a hard freeze, leaving millions of people in Texas and Louisiana without power while also causing flooding to homes from busted pipes. 

Frackers hold back production as oil nears $100 a barrel

America’s largest frackers are reporting huge profits but plan to keep oil production in...