This episode unpacks Louisiana’s energy reform challenges, including Entergy Louisiana’s price hikes and the push for industrial renewable options. We spotlight Ann Arbor’s community-led Sustainable Energy Utility and its renewable energy model. Additionally, we explore advancements in renewable natural gas by SoCalGas and EnviTec Biogas, showcasing scalable solutions for decarbonization and energy resilience.

Sources:

• https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/03/31/usda-delivers-rural-energy-commitments-strengthens-us-energy-security-and-increases-american-grown
• https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/31/electricity-louisiana/
• https://www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/sustainability-me/ann-arbors-sustainable-energy-utility-seu/
• https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/envitec-biogas-commissions-south-dakota-rng-project
• https://www.3blmedia.com/news/socalgas-announces-first-renewable-natural-gas-contract-approved-under-california-program
• https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/methane-emissions