§ 51:3061 — Legislative findings

§3061. Legislative findings
The legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Net energy metering encourages the use of renewable energy resources and
renewable energy technologies. Increasing the consumption of renewable energy resources
promotes the wise use of Louisiana's natural energy resources to meet a growing energy
demand, increases Louisiana's use of indigenous energy fuels and fosters investment in
emerging renewable technologies to stimulate economic development and job creation in the
state.
(2) Louisiana should actively encourage the manufacture of new technologies
through promotion of emerging energy technologies. Net energy metering could help to
further attract energy technology manufacturers, providing a foothold for these technologies
in the Louisiana economy, and easier customer access to these technologies.
(3) Energy produced from forest products' manufacturing bioenergy feedstocks shall
be considered renewable and carbon neutral. When paired with carbon capture technologies,
known as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, it may be considered carbon negative.
(4) Energy produced from agricultural harvesting, including bagasse produced from
sugarcane processing, shall be considered renewable and carbon neutral. When paired with
carbon capture technologies, known as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, it may be
considered carbon negative.

Legislative History

Acts 2003, No. 653, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2022, No. 275, §1.