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About the Alliance

Founded in 1985 in New Orleans, the Alliance conducts community education campaigns on energy issues, helps citizens and businesses become more energy efficient, and promotes sustainable energy policy solutions.

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Recent Updates:
Alliance comments on EPA C02 endangerment finding

July 2 - On June 23, 2009, the Alliance filed written comments regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent endangerment finding and proposed rule for CO2 and other greenhouse gases. The proposed rule would, for the first time, regulate greenhouse gas pollutants from motor vehicles.

LPSC rule says utilities can't shut off service during heat waves

July 2 - As both temperatures and power bills rise, Louisiana residents can at least be assured that during heat waves utilities can't shut off service, thanks to a rule passed by the Louisiana Public Service Commission in 2007.  The rule, sponsored by Commissioner Foster Campbell, says utilities can not shut off customer power when the heat index reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.  The New Orleans City Council has a similar rule.

New content on the Alliance site

July 1 - Over the last few months, we've made a number of improvements to this site.  If it's been a while since you visited, be sure to check out some of our new content, including policy information, photos and videos.

Some of the new content that we are excited about:

Watch our new workforce development video
Visit our policy section, including information on Energy Smart and Renewable Portfolio Standards