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The new 2.4-gigawatt SouthCoast Wind offshore wind project nailed down approval for a construction plan in a federal lease area off the coast of Massachusetts, just in time for Inauguration Day.

Louisiana Aims To Dominate US Offshore Wind Industry (Good Luck!)

The new 2.4-gigawatt SouthCoast Wind offshore wind project nailed down approval for a construction plan in a federal lease area off the coast of Massachusetts, just in time for Inauguration Day.

The beleaguered Texas power grid could get some much-needed help from the proposed Southern Spirit transmission line, except for a monkey wrench thrown into the works by state legislators in Louisiana. Image courtesy of US DOE.

Isolated & Alone, Texas Power Grid Shivved By Louisiana Lawmakers

The beleaguered Texas power grid could get some much-needed help from the proposed Southern Spirit transmission line, except for a monkey wrench thrown into the works by state legislators in Louisiana.

New Orleans, Louisiana., Image courtesy of Kyle Field | CleanTechnica

Misinformation Clouds Legislative Hearing On Solar Energy Development in Louisiana

Questionable claims from a legislative hearing are fact-checked Even in Louisiana, where fossil fuels have long been the dominant energy source, utilities and industrial power users continue to place more emphasis on tapping a renewable power supply — whether forced to do so by regulators or driven by environmental reasons. … [continued]

Louisiana Utility Regulators Pass Rule to Keep Electric Vehicle Charging Competitive

State regulators have established a policy they believe will spur more private investment in electric vehicle charging stations in Louisiana — limiting competition from utility companies. The Louisiana Public Service Commission adopted a rule Wednesday meant to encourage private investment in the electric vehicle charging market by prohibiting the state’s … [continued]

"Oiled Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle." Image from © 2013 NOAA.

The Stark Differences Between Wind & Oil Industry Accidents

Two recent accidents in the energy sector — an oil spill in Louisiana and a wind turbine failure in New England — have generated starkly different responses from the impacted communities and government agencies that regulate the industries. The distinctions, so far, are separated by geography, culture and wealth, among … [continued]