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Providing insights, commentary and research in support of critical electrical grid upgrades in New Orleans to best ensure the Crescent City remains a vital place to live and work.

A Fresh Start for a Stronger Grid: Congratulations to Our New City Council Energy ResponsibilityPower Grids

A Fresh Start for a Stronger Grid: Congratulations to Our New City Council

Congratulations to Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and to all our newly elected leaders — JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Freddie King Jr., and Eugene Green on the City Council; Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork; and Assessor Erroll G. Williams. New Orleans faces big challenges and even bigger opportunities, and your leadership will shape how we balance clean energy, affordability, and resilience in the years ahead. When Good Intentions Meet Shifting Ground As Chris Homberg,…
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October 17, 2025
A Solar Crossroads for New Orleans Energy ResponsibilityPower Grids

A Solar Crossroads for New Orleans

New Orleans is at a crossroads. On one hand, the Council is considering new proposals in the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) docket, rules that will shape how rooftop solar, batteries, and other resources support our grid. On the other hand, PosiGen, the company that dominated the local solar market, has collapsed. With an estimated 80% market share and approximately 9,500…
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September 26, 2025
Guest Column: Electric Deregulation was a Bad Idea in Other Places. And it’s Bad for New Orleans DeregulationEnergy ResponsibilityPower Grids

Guest Column: Electric Deregulation was a Bad Idea in Other Places. And it’s Bad for New Orleans

Resilience New Orleans' Executive Director Casey DeMoss in The Times-Picayune  on why electric deregulation is bad for New Orleans. "New Orleans has long attracted attention be it good, bad and occasionally glitter-covered. From beignets to brass bands, people can’t seem to stay away from our fair city. Lately, some of the attention we’re getting isn’t so charming: national groups are…
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August 5, 2025
Before the Storm: How Utilities Prepare for Hurricane Season Energy VulnerabilityPower Grids

Before the Storm: How Utilities Prepare for Hurricane Season

In New Orleans, hurricane season isn't a surprise. The names change. The paths shift. But every year, storms come. We track forecasts like sports scores, know where our flashlights are (at least in theory), and keep a running list of which gas stations have backup power. Utilities don’t have the luxury of waiting until the forecast turns serious. For them,…
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July 25, 2025