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The following news clips highlight Louisiana involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
October 19, 2011
City of New Orleans Launches Home Energy Efficiency Program
New Orleans has launched a home energy efficiency program, one of DOE's Better Buildings Neighborhood projects. The $1.7 million project is backed by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. More
October 19, 2011
City of New Orleans Launches Home Energy Efficiency Program
New Orleans has launched a home energy efficiency program, one of DOE's Better Buildings Neighborhood projects. The $1.7 million project is backed by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. More
August 19, 2011
Energy Efficiency Funds Headed towards Louisiana State Prisons
Money provided via federal economic stimulus financing to provide new boilers, chillers and other energy-saving equipment at prisons across the state. More
August 19, 2011
Energy Efficiency Funds Headed towards Louisiana State Prisons
Money provided via federal economic stimulus financing to provide new boilers, chillers and other energy-saving equipment at prisons across the state. More
February 9, 2011
DOE Offers Loan Guarantee to Boost Advanced Biofuels
DOE has announced a conditional commitment to Diamond Green Diesel, LLC, for a $241 million loan guarantee. The guarantee will support the proposed joint venture to build a 137-million gallon per year renewable diesel facility in Louisiana. More
February 9, 2011
DOE Offers Loan Guarantee to Boost Advanced Biofuels
DOE has announced a conditional commitment to Diamond Green Diesel, LLC, for a $241 million loan guarantee. The guarantee will support the proposed joint venture to build a 137-million gallon per year renewable diesel facility in Louisiana. More
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
January 7, 2009
DOE Helps Build Four New Energy-Saving Homes in New Orleans
Four newly constructed homes in New Orleans, Louisiana, are the first in that city to meet the strict energy performance goal of DOE's Builders Challenge, a voluntary initiative for energy-efficient homes. To help meet the goal, DOE provided technical assistance to the builder, Project Home Again. More
January 7, 2009
DOE Helps Build Four New Energy-Saving Homes in New Orleans
Four newly constructed homes in New Orleans, Louisiana, are the first in that city to meet the strict energy performance goal of DOE's Builders Challenge, a voluntary initiative for energy-efficient homes. To help meet the goal, DOE provided technical assistance to the builder, Project Home Again. More

