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Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Publishes Revised Solar Decommissioning Rules

Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Publishes Revised Solar Decommissioning Rules

On December 16, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E), submitted a summary report to legislative committees regarding revisions to proposed rules governing the decommissioning of solar...
Fall 2025 Updates to the Louisiana Generator Interconnection Queue

Fall 2025 Updates to the Louisiana Generator Interconnection Queue

Louisiana’s queue highlights the state’s dual role in both MISO South and SPP. The concentration of solar and hybrid resources in MISO shows merchant developer activity, while SPP...

SREA Submits Revised Comments on LDENR Proposed Rule on Regulation of Solar Power Generation Facilities

The Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) on September 23, 2025, submitted revised comments on the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR) proposed Rule on Regulation of...

LDENR Issues General Guidance on Act 279 Implementation

The Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources has issued general guidance on the implementation of Act 279 of 2025 related to solar facility permitting. Please review their Solar Permitting (Act 279) webpage and Guidance Memorandum on Act 279 of 2025...

What Happened at the August Louisiana PSC Meeting

Most people don’t spend their mornings watching Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) meetings, but maybe more people should. In Louisiana, the PSC is a five-member elected body that decides some of the most important questions about our daily lives: how much...

Wrapping up Louisiana Lobby Day 2025

On May 6, SREA - in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance - led a delegation of members to the Louisiana State Capitol for our 2025 Lobby Day. Members of our industry were fortunate to visit with both Senate President Cameron Henry (R-Metairie) and Speaker...

SREA comments on Louisiana DENR's proposed Solar Power Generation Facility Decommissioning Regulations

SREA submitted written comments on the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources' proposed rule regarding Regulation of Solar Power Generation Facilities. SREA provided comments with the goal of helping the Department meet its legislative mandate to R.S. 30:1154 to design...

Southern Renewable Energy Association

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Legislation

SREA advocates for policies that support renewable energy deployment and protect the industry from legislative threats. Our efforts ensure that renewable energy companies influence regional energy policies, focusing on growth, tax incentives, siting, and decommissioning requirements.

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Regulatory

SREA’s regulatory advocacy helps shape utility plans to integrate renewable energy, expanding clean energy access in the Southeast. By participating in state utility proceedings, SREA provides technical comments and testimony to promote clean energy adoption.

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Transmission

SREA is actively engaged in the regional planning process and collaborates with organizations across the region to push for reforms in planning, transparency and oversight with two goals in mind: strengthening the grid and integrating more renewable energy.