Louisiana Incentives and Laws for Climate Change / Energy Initiatives
The list below contains summaries of all Louisiana incentives and laws related to Climate Change / Energy Initiatives.
Laws and Regulations
Natural Gas Support
The Louisiana Legislature urges the governor to develop proposals and take action to leverage natural gas as a primary transportation fuel for Louisiana residents and businesses. Because natural gas is less expensive than gasoline, it would allow the state to increase the fuel tax to fund necessary transportation infrastructure projects while still resulting in significant cost savings for customers. (Reference House Concurrent Resolution 115, 2010)
National Support for Natural Gas and Natural Gas Vehicles
The Louisiana Legislature supports legislation the U.S. Congress is considering, which would expand the use of domestic natural gas reserves to reduce dependence on imported oil. In addition, the legislature urges federal agencies to purchase, when possible, vehicles that can be converted to run on compressed natural gas, when it is available. (Reference Senate Concurrent Resolution 8, 2010)
Authorization for Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Loans
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (Department) will administer the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Revolving Load Fund to provide loan assistance to local government entities, including cities, parishes, school boards, and local municipal subdivisions for the cost of converting conventional vehicles to operate on alternative fuels, or the incremental cost of purchasing new AFVs. Eligible alternative fuels must meet or exceed federal emissions standards and include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas (propane), biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, and electricity. The Department must promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the loan program. As of September 2011, funding has not been appropriated. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:1419.1-33:1419.6)