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Since hurricane Katrina in 2005,  New Orleanians have advocated for a more equitable city.  Thousands of families have invested in energy efficiency and solar to reduce our energy bills and take action on climate, but we still suffer with the second worst energy burdens in the country.  

We deserve better than the plan Entergy has put forward, which includes an expensive new gas plant that would continue to pollute our city with over 700 million lbs of greenhouse gases every single year.

 
For years, the Energy Future New Orleans Coalition has fought this new gas plant. While the fight continues, the coalition has moved forward with a proposal to make New Orleans a 100% renewable city by 2040. 

In 2018, we asked the New Orleans City Council to open a Renewable Portfolio Standard rulemaking to respond to the realities of climate change. In spring 2019 we got our docket.  This June we hosted a Symposium for learning and listening, opening the collaboration to anyone in the New Orleans community, including the participants in the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Climate Action Equity Project.  

We took the input and priorities of community members from that Symposium and crafted an innovative Energy Future vision to submit to the City Council. You can read the Resilient Renewable Portfolio Standard here.

In the coming months, the Council will decide how to chart the best path forward for a more equitable and renewable city. You can get more info here as the plan unfolds and reach out to your Council members to ask for  100% by 2040!
Read the Letter filed ​on May 11th
Sign the Petition
Add your name to the petition and urge the city of New Orleans to take bold action.

Follow the filings
Follow the filings on the Alliance's resources page. 

​We'll keep this page updated as the RPS develops!
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Energy & You Community Meeting March 4th

Join the March 4th community meeting to discuss high Entergy bills, 100% renewable energy, what's on the agenda for the March 4th Utility Committee Meeting and to formulate a community action plan calling for the Council to act.
Concerned about changes in your energy bill? Tell us what’s happening: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QMHN3ZZ
Register For the Meeting Here!
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read about EFNO's Renewable New Orleans Vision

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The next Energy & You webinar series will be open for registration soon!

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Feel free to watch the August 19th recorded session below:
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​​News

​Our Latest Blog Entries

Distributed Energy Resources are Poised to Revolutionize the Power System by Duncan Campbell

​Our infrastructure was not designed for the new world we face
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In six months we’ve seen two black swan weather events cause an energy crisis. As we reckon with the systems engineering impact of extreme weather, energy resilience will undoubtedly emerge as an essential underpinning of our future grid. 
The first of these events was in August of 2020. A multi-state heat wave led to blackouts in California when the power system operator couldn’t secure adequate generation to meet immense air conditioning loads. The second event is happening as we speak. A massive winter storm is delivering crushingly low temperatures across much of the US. Texas, most of which currently does not have power, is being hit the hardest, not necessarily in absolute temperature, but relative to their typical winters. ​
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We pay high Entergy bills when the City Council fails to pay attention.

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On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the New Orleans City Council will hold a      virtual public meeting on the recent spike in Entergy bills. This spike may have been avoided with careful attention to cost factors. Energy Future New Orleans calls on Councilmembers to take five important steps to cut Entergy bills.

  1. Extend the moratorium on electric & gas service shut-offs.
    In this COVID-19 pandemic, New Orleans residents and businesses are facing tough financial times, which is now tougher as a result of the recent spike in Entergy bills across the city. Councilmembers should set a moratorium that prevents Entergy from shutting off electric and gas service in this pandemic.
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What’s up with New Orleans Climate Action and Renewable Portfolio Standard?

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Months ago the New Orleans City Council unanimously approved a resolution committing the City to 100% Net-Zero emissions by 2040, followed by actual zero emissions by 2050. Then the Council sent stakeholders back to the table to work out the details.

​Now the Council is expected to take up a final renewable resolution in January 2021. So, what does the rule on the Council’s desks look like, and does it meet those top four goals laid out by the Council earlier this year? Here is the breakdown.​


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Letters: New Orleans should take lead in historic transition to renewables

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ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD
By Brent Newman, The Advocate

These are challenging times for New Orleans. COVID-19 has many of our neighbors out of work, struggling to pay rent, utilities, and other bills. As a people who traditionally combat the hard times by congregating, with a live band and a cold beverage, we now maintain our sense of community through Zoom calls, supporting first responders and donating to local relief efforts when we can. We respond to adversity through creativity and innovation, as the city of New Orleans has for over 300 years.
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What’s up with New Orleans Climate Action and Renewable Portfolio Standard?

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​Today the New Orleans City Council issued a resolution that calls on stakeholders to develop regulations on a “100% Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard” that will mandate that Entergy New Orleans reduce their net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2040 through the use of renewable energy resources, nuclear, and gas. The Council set forth a six month timeline directing stakeholders to outline cost management policy, set mandatory deadlines for emissions reductions, and phase out renewable “credits” by 2050. 
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Economic Impact Analysis Shows R-RPS is best path forward.

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​The proposal, for an R-RPS submitted by the Energy Future New Orleans coalition, will establish a 100 percent Renewable Energy Standard by 2040 and result in more jobs, greater emissions reductions, and more local investment than alternatives...
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Majority of New Orleanians support 100% Renewable Energy

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According to an opinion poll commissioned by the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a clear majority of New Orleans residents are supportive of a transition to 100% renewable energy and away from fossil fuels. ​ [...] click to read more

The New Orleans City Council & Entergy vs. The People of New Orleans

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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal to Decide Open Meetings Law Violations, Entergy Gas Plant After Hearing Oral Arguments Today

​NEW ORLEANS, Monday, January 6, 2020 —Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Honorable Judges James McKay, Paula Brown and Dale Atkins heard oral arguments on appeals of Judge Piper Griffin’s two judgments that included a decision to void the New Orleans City Council’s approval of Entergy’s gas plant for open meetings law violations. Entergy joined the City Council in arguing against New Orleans community and public interest organizations, who were represented by attorneys from the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Earthjustice, Green Justice Legal and Loyola Law School.

Entergy sues the City Council over lower profit rate and $1 million fine

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Entergy New Orleans CEO David Ellis sits at a City Council utility committee meeting in October.

​Entergy New Orleans, the city’s electric and gas utility, filed two lawsuits on Friday over recent decisions by the New Orleans City Council, which serves as the company’s regulator. 
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by MICHAEL ISAAC STEIN
Article originally published by The Lens

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Electric Companies Like Entergy Are Using Affiliate Transactions to Block Renewable Energy, Here’s How

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​Despite the environmental, economic, and reliability benefits of switching to  a renewables future, New Orleans, Louisiana is being blocked by local utility monopoly, Entergy.
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BY: JOSEPH DANIEL, SENIOR ENERGY ANALYST 
Published by Union of Concerned Scientists
December 11, 2019, 12:38 PM EST

Groups call out Entergy CEO for gaslighting New Orleans

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​Leo Denault, Entergy CEO, under fire for "sustainability" summit used to promote expensive, hazardous nuclear energy and polluting gas plant over resident-controlled solar power. click to read more.

This Crazy Trick Could Help New Orleans Utility Customers Save Money

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Over the past year or so, a lot of states with renewable portfolio standards (RPS) have opted to double down on that policy mechanism to set a path to 100% clean electricity. However, most jurisdictions in the deep south have been reticent to pass such policies. That might change later this year, as the City of New Orleans considers passing an RPS. And that’s the crazy trick that could save customers money. Passing an RPS.  

I’m not saying that an RPS will guarantee more affordable energy; but, by passing a 100% renewable portfolio standard, the city of New Orleans has the opportunity not only to help reduce carbon emission but also make electricity more [...] click to read more
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Read the R-RPS
​The Energy Future New Orleans Coalition used the input from the Symposium to create a Resilient-Renewable Portfolio Standard. ​

RPS 101
Renewable Portfolio Standard 101: What is a renewable energy portfolio standard? How have other cities/states developed a RPS? 
​By Joe Daniel, Union of Concerned Scientists ​

Proposal Comparison
Breakdown of major differences between EFNO, Entergy, Advisor, and other proposals for New Orleans Energy Future
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The Energy Future New Orleans Coalition is:

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Nola Businesses and ORgs in support of R-RPS: Carrolton Riverbend Neighborhood Association - Frady's One Stop - Capulet - The Warehouse - Paloma Cafe - Fini Boutique - Tiffany Nails Spa - West Marine - Antiques on Jackson - Peony - Bambi DeVille Vintage - Tru Burger - Chateau Sew and Sew - Grandmother's Buttons - Jaci Blue - Goorin Brothers - Stein's Market and Deli - District Donuts  - Irpino, Avin, and Hawkins Law firm - Miette - Rhino - Mystic Blue Signs - Hell or High Water - Catalino's LLC - Swap Boutique - Maple St. Cafe - Chill Out Cafe - Chiba - Castellomi Pharmacy -  Mellow Mushroom - Yes, Yoga - Glue - Life City - Love's Music Therapy - Pepperonis Cafe - Emily Flagler Architect 


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