Act 555 Adopted to Prevent Orphan Solar Farms

Act 555 Adopted to Prevent Orphan Solar Farms

On June 17, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed Act No. 555 (HB 655), which is the newest law regulating Louisiana’s burgeoning solar industry. This comes on the heels of last year’s law, Act 301, which called for the Louisiana Department of Natural...
Developing a Brighter Future for Louisiana

Developing a Brighter Future for Louisiana

On January 20, 2022, the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) announced its partnership with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) to develop a model solar ordinance for Louisiana communities. Over the next nine months, CPEX and the LDNR aim to develop...