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• Even with solar panels, electric bill still through the roof Play Video

  January 18, 2023 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One woman who has recently invested a lot into her home to make it more energy-efficient, says her electric bill is the highest it's ever been. Dayne Narretta says she's had her home tested for drafts, recently got new ductwork, new windows, and three years ago... more »

• Proposed $7.5 billion plant could bring hundreds of new jobs to Ascension Parish

  October 31, 2022 4:51 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A proposal to build a $7.5 billion energy facility in Donaldsonville could bring hundreds of new jobs to the region, according to the companies behind the effort. Clean Hydrogen Works comprises Ascension Clean Energy, Denbury Carbon Solutions and Hafnia, the corporate components of the project, which... more »

• As Colonial Pipeline remains offline, 'spotted' fuel outages possible at La. gas pumps Play Video

  May 10, 2021 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - By the afternoon commute Monday, 'No Gas' signs or bagged fuel pumps appeared sporadically at gas stations across the capital area, four days after a ransomware attack has shut down the Colonial Pipeline . "We're starting to see spotted outages, and that's going to continue to... more »

• Ice storm keeps St. Franscisville businesses closed for two days Play Video

  February 16, 2021 10:20 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - Children in a St. Francisville neighborhood spent the day playing in a rare icy snowfall on the coldest Fat Tuesday in history, while the ice storm kept the town in its grip. "They woke up saying it's snowing y'all! It's snowing wake up, wake up very... more »

• Despite stricter regulations, WBR residents wary of new solar plant Play Video

  January 21, 2021 9:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A proposed solar power plant planned for West Baton Rouge Parish is back on track after a moratorium on solar farms is lifted. Power plants will now be required to secure a special use permit to make sure they follow any special guidelines for the project.... more »

• Energy-saving program can save customers money too Play Video

  June 22, 2018 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A program offered to Entergy users is saving some customers a large chunk of change. The program, Entergy Solutions, is offered to Entergy customers at no additional charge. Pat Thomas lives off Millerville Road and participated in the program in 2016. Since she says she's saved... more »

• Home owner burned on solar panel investment Play Video

  May 22, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A promise of big savings on his electric bill convinced a man to make an investment into solar power, only to be burned when tax rebates never materialized. Frank Masanz purchased solar panels for his home in 2015 when a salesman with Global Efficient Energy knocked... more »

• Gov. Edwards to lead bipartisan energy, coastal restoration trip

  October 26, 2016 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards is set to lead a bipartisan coastal restoration trip across Louisiana’s coast later this week. According to statement released by Edward’s office Wednesday, the governor and the delegation will do a flyover and meet with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Thursday. The... more »

• Entergy New Orleans looks to break away from parent company

  July 26, 2016 1:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Entergy New Orleans is looking to break away from its parent company, the Entergy Corporation. Currently, Entergy New Orleans relies on the corporation for the funding required for infrastructure along with the gas and fuel needed to run their plants. The move, which came in... more »

• Energy leaders host 2016 Oil and Gas Industry Day Play Video

  April 5, 2016 6:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Several state leaders are the 2016 Oil and Gas Industry Day Tuesday to discuss one of Louisiana's most important industries and some of the problems facing it. The oil and gas industry accounts for one out of every six jobs in the state. Recently, the industry has been... more »