Louisiana

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Louisiana State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: Governor Bobby Jindal signed Executive Order BJ 2008-8 on January 30, 2008, which requires the Division of Administration to set energy efficiency goals for state facilities, office buildings, and complexes for fiscal years 2009, 2010, and 2011 by July 30, 2008. Senate Bill 240, signed on July 6, 2007, requires construction or renovation of major state-funded facilities to be designed and built to exceed state energy codes by at least 30%.

Links:

• Executive Order BJ 2008-8
• Senate Bill 240

Summary: Executive Order BJ 2008-8 directs the Division of Administration to review its purchasing practices to ensure 100% compliance with existing state requirements related to energy conservation; to adopt best energy purchasing practices; and to develop or increase standards for such products as appliances, light bulbs, smart chargers, and computers, using ENERGY STAR as a minimum standard.

Links:

• Executive Order BJ 2008-8

Summary: Executive Order BJ 2008-8 directs the Division of Administration to develop average fuel economy goals for the state automobile fleet and take necessary measures to assure that those goals are met by 2010.

Links:

• Executive Order BJ 2008-8

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Louisiana ESPC Legislation
• Energy Savings Coalition: Louisiana Energy Office Performance Contracting Activities

Last Updated 07/14/2009

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