Energy
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.
Federal/DNR energy officials support downtown trolley
Downtown employees and visitors--- hop on board the new downtown trolley! Ride one of the brightly-colored trolley cars to a number of locations in and around the Capitol Park Complex and do so with cleaner burning fuel in the tank, says Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Energy Manager Paula Ridgeway.
Rodemacher recently honored by energy leaders
Gus Rodemacher, secretary of the Louisiana Mineral Board, was recently given the “2003 Public Service Award” by members of the largest Gulf Coast region oil and gas networking group called GCEM. The Gulf Coast Energy Marketplace, managed by a committee of more than 20 industry leaders from Louisiana and Texas, held a conference, trade show, and power lunch in New Orleans, March 31-April 1. Special guests included New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and David Boulet, the state’s oil and gas director for the Department of Economic Development.
October Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale October 9, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation & Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2002-2003 Fiscal Year totals.
LOUISIANA SCHOOLS TO SAVE MONEY WITH ENERGY RETROFITS
A number of parish school systems across the state have recently been awarded energy and water conservation contracts aimed at sending their energy costs spiraling downward. Last month, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA) and the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received approval to finance seven energy and water conservation projects.