"Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana now offer electricity generated from environmentally-friendly renewable energy producers in the state. Power from these green providers – offered in blocks – goes into the electric system as part of the total power mix, which is shared by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana customers."

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"To restore the ecosystem around the MRGO, the corps is looking at building water-control structures like gates, weirs and sills, stopping salt water from coming inland, diverting new sediment into the area, planting marshes and restoring natural ridges.

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"According to the poll, 84 percent of southern Louisiana voters said coastal erosion and the loss of barrier islands was an extremely serious or very serious problem, and 81 percent said the loss of wetlands and marshes was an extremely serious or very serious problem."

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Environmental Waste Solutions (EWS) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced today that the company has realized rapid growth with new part-time affiliates from around the US becoming waste management consultants with the company. Read the full press release here.

An introduction to PV design and installation. Learn how to use photovoltaic technology to produce electricity from the sun. With net metering available statewide in Louisiana and a 50% refundable state tax credit for solar/wind, it's a great time to learn about solar and renewable energy. All material in this workshop is at an introductory level. It also provides an excellent background for more advanced study.