The meeting notes for October 1, 2012 are now available

Posted by on Oct 12, 2012 in Meetings | 0 comments Click here to view the meeting notes for October 1, 2o12.  Discussion topics included: The LPSC proposed changes to net metering ($50 per month fee) The LDR proposed changes to solar tax credits (One $25k system only) The Louisiana Tax Credit Commission review of solar tax credits The LSES petition fighting these...
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LSES Meeting is Monday, October 1st!

Posted by on Sep 28, 2012 in Meetings | 0 comments      Louisiana solar could be in trouble!  The LPSC is proposing changes to net metering, and the LDR is proposing changes to solar tax credits.  Read the LSES response to the changes to net metering here.   This LSES meeting will focus on these two important issues, and we need your input and support.  LSES requests that our Solar Pros, especially, voice their opinions at this...
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Read about the recent LDR hearing on changes to solar tax credits!

Posted by on Sep 28, 2012 in Meetings | 0 comments LDR Changes to Tax Credits On 9/27/2012 the Louisiana Department of Revenue held a hearing on the proposed changes to wind and solar tax credits.  This hearing was to  to receive public comment on the department’s amendments to LAC 61:I. 1907. Read the proposed changes to the tax credit here. Several of our LSES Solar Pros voiced their concern at this meeting, and all were strongly...
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We need your comments on the LPSC proposed changes to net metering

Posted by on Sep 28, 2012 in Meetings | 0 comments WE NEED YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS ISSUE! On 9/18/2012 the Louisiana Public Service Commission requested comments on their proposed changes to net metering which include a monthly connection fee. The proposed $50/month fee probably came from smaller co-op utilities that feel “cheated” by solar net metered customers. Due to mostly misinformation they have pushed the LPSC to look into assessing a...
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LSES article concerning the proposed $50 meter fee

Posted by on Aug 27, 2012 in Meetings | 2 comments   LSES has released an article concerning the $50 net-metering fee proposed by the PSC.  Solar proponents need to be informed about this factually inaccurate proposal in order to fight this fee!  Here is a very concise summary of the article:  1. Public Service Commission proposed a $50 per month fee for every net-metered solar customer. 2. This fee is unreasonable because it removes...
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