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LA HB692
Bill
Status
6/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Landry
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AI Summary
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Creates Chapter 17 "Energy Grid" in Louisiana law, establishing definitions for "affordable," "dispatchable," "reliable," and "foreign adversary nation" as applied to energy sources
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Directs the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, Public Service Commission, and Department of Economic Development to prioritize domestic fuel sources and minimize reliance on foreign nations for critical materials and manufacturing
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Requires energy sources to be affordable, reliable, dispatchable, and include hydrocarbon-generated energy, with cost comparisons excluding government subsidies over the past five years (exempting advanced nuclear)
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Defines "green energy" and "clean energy" to include nuclear power and natural gas when combustion meets EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards under the Clean Air Act
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Applies this expanded green/clean energy definition to all state programs funding green or clean energy initiatives
Legislative Description
Establishes state policy regarding affordable, reliable energy and grid resilience (EN +$119,859 GF EX See Note)
ENERGY
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/24/2025