Programs
Commissioner of Conservation Reminds South Caddo of Groundwater Emergency
Office of Conservation, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Set Structure to Coordinate Efforts
Office of Conservation Applauds Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Proposal
Conservation Unveils “Water-Wise in BR” Website for Groundwater Awareness Week
Ground Water Survey to Jumpstart Awareness Effort in BR
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.
Ground Water Program reaches out to companies to volunteer
The Louisiana Office of Conservation’s Ground Water Resources Program, within the Department of Natural Resources, is using its ongoing discussions with north Louisiana’s Flakeboard America company on ground water conservation as the springboard for creation of alliance of industry in the area.