Louisiana Shifts Energy Focus to Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power

President Donald Trump’s energy plans to promote oil and gas production can reset the world stage, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is on board. Recently, he signed into law a bill that prioritizes production of fossil fuels and nuclear power, rather than wind and solar power, in his state.

The new law, Act 462 (formerly HB 692), sponsored by State Representative Jacob Landry (no relation to Governor Landry), requires the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources to focus on production of domestic fuel, rather than energy sources that rely on foreign countries for materials. The law extends the definition of green energy to nuclear power and natural gas.

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Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Diana Furchtgott-Roth is a distinguished fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation and a former deputy assistant secretary for research and technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She serves on the advisory board of Tern, which provides GPS backup solutions through a signal-independent navigation system.

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President Donald Trump’s energy plans to promote oil and gas production can reset the world stage, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is on board. Recently, he signed into law a bill that prioritizes production of fossil fuels and nuclear power, rather than wind and solar power, in his state.

The new law, Act 462 (formerly HB 692), sponsored by State Representative Jacob Landry (no relation to Governor Landry), requires the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources to focus on production of domestic fuel, rather than energy sources that rely on foreign countries for materials. The law extends the definition of green energy to nuclear power and natural gas.

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About the Author

Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Diana Furchtgott-Roth is a distinguished fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation and a former deputy assistant secretary for research and technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She serves on the advisory board of Tern, which provides GPS backup solutions through a signal-independent navigation system.