louisiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-adb9d54206c89531.pdf

A coalition of organizations urges Governor John Bel Edwards to prioritize energy efficiency as the lowest-cost method for Louisiana to reduce emissions and comply with the Clean Power Plan. The letter argues that expanding utility and non-utility efficiency programs—such as building energy codes and energy savings performance contracts—could meet 50 percent of the state's 2030 compliance goal, potentially saving residents over $1 billion and avoiding 4.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most economical demand-side resource, being less expensive than renewables or electric and gas generation, and is the only option that combines emissions reductions with sustained local job creation.
• The document identifies several non-utility administered energy efficiency opportunities for Louisiana, including residential retrofit financing, combined heat and power investments, energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), and the adoption of building energy codes with green building certification.
• Implementing specific energy efficiency policies—including updated building energy codes, an energy-savings target, and increased use of combined heat and power—could allow Louisiana to meet 50 percent of its 2030 Clean Power Plan compliance goal.
• Achieving the 50 percent compliance goal through energy efficiency could result in over $1 billion in savings for Louisiana residents and the avoidance of 4.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
• The signatories recommend that Louisiana opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). louisiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-adb9d54206c89531.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Louisiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. louisiana_cpp_letter_3.2.16-adb9d54206c89531.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Louisiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016louisianacppletter3216adb9d54206c89531pdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{louisiana\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-adb9d54206c89531.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Louisiana_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }