1. Fossil Fuels Vs. Traditional Resources
Energy Resources
Fossil Fuels Vs. Traditional Resources

2. The Electrical System: Three Parts
Generation
Transmission
Distribution

3. Types of Generation Resources

4. Generation Profiles USA Louisiana
A significant % of electrical generation is based in fossil fuels

5. Traditional Generation
Benefits: Cost
Renewable Resources
Gas , coal and nuclear are cheap
Traditional Generation
The average residential electricity rate of 8.37¢/kWh in LA is 29.55% less than the national average residential rate of 11.88¢/kWh.

6. Benefits: Reliability
Demand of Electricity During the Day
Wind tends to blow in the morning and evenings and the sun not always shines – coal and gas are always ready when needed

7. Challenge: The Environment
Fossil fuels have a high environmental impact and contribute to global warming

8. What can we do? Louisiana
Technology advancements are making renewable energy cheaper every year
We should work in increasing the share of renewable energy while maintaining affordable costs and reliability

9. How can do we do this in Louisiana?
Renewable Resources
Wind, Solar and Energy Efficiency are good candidates
Traditional Generation

10. Louisiana Only Has Wind On the Coast
Wind from the mid-west is far and costly to transport
Louisiana has good off-shore wind but as of today is still an expensive and unreliable technology

11. Louisiana Has Good Solar Resources

12. Utility Scale Solar vs. Residential
Utility scale solar and community solar could be competitive resources in Louisiana
Customers and local communities should challenge utilities and local government to facilitate the implementation of this technology
Residential solar is still not competitive at this time

13. Energy Efficiency is the Cheapest Resource
Energy-Efficiency programs is the cheapest renewable resource. How a house-hold or a community participate:
Promote programs to install more efficient appliances and lights
Find ways to reduce the use of electricity

14. There is a Great Potential for Improvement in Louisiana
Residential electricity consumption in Louisiana averages 1,254 kWh/month, which ranks 1st in the U.S.
This average monthly residential electricity consumption in LA is 38.87% greater than the national average monthly consumption of 903 kWh/month.

15. Areas to work in the House

16. Main Take-Aways THANKS!
In order o have a balance between cost/reliability and environmental impact we need a mix of generation resources
Technology is making renewable resources cheaper over time
What can we do in Louisiana today?:
Promote investment in utility/community solar in the state
Promote Energy Efficiency programs and behavior (Use Less!)
THANKS!