Pam Radtke Russell

New Orleans

Reporter at Floodlight

@nolaradtke on threads. New Orleans-based reporter @floodlightnews.Formerly ENR, Times-Picayune, CQ Roll Call.

Articles

Louisiana kills energy-efficiency program in eleventh hour

1 month ago | canarymedia.com | Pam Radtke Russell

Energy regulators voted along party lines to cancel the program. One official called it “a punch to the face to all Louisianians who are struggling to pay their bills.” This story was originally published by Floodlight.
Louisiana kills energy-efficiency program in eleventh hour

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Pam Radtke Russell

This story was originally published by Floodlight. In a move energy advocates say will increase electric bills for Louisiana residents and allow the state’s utilities to keep earning money for electricity they don’t provide, Louisiana’s energy regulators voted 3–2 Wednesday to scrap plans for an independently operated energy-efficiency program more than 14 years in the making.
Energy efficiency program killed; advocates say Louisianans will pay the price.

1 month ago | floodlightnews.org | Pam Radtke Russell

Published by Canary Media, Louisiana IlluminatorIn a move energy advocates say will increase electric bills for Louisiana residents and allow the state’s utilities to keep earning money for electricity they don’t provide, Louisiana’s energy regulators voted 3-2 Wednesday to scrap plans for an independently operated energy efficiency program more than 14 years in the making.
Louisiana Public Service Commission might scrap new energy efficiency program

1 month ago | kadn.com | Wesley Muller |Pam Radtke Russell

BATON ROUGE, La. -- In a surprise agenda change for Wednesday’s meeting, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider terminating a statewide energy efficiency program it just recently hired a contractor to run after spending 14 years to create it. Commissioner Mike Francis, R-Crowley, added the agenda item Monday, two days before the LPSC meets at the Cypress Bend Resort in Many.
La. Public Service Commission might scrap new energy efficiency program

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Wesley Muller |Pam Radtke Russell

From left, Louisiana Public Service Commissioners Mike Francis, Jean-Paul Coussan and Eric Skrmetta during a Feb. 19, 2025, PSC meeting. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)In a surprise agenda change for Wednesday’s meeting, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider terminating a statewide energy efficiency program it just recently hired a contractor to run after spending 14 years to create it.
La. Public Service Commission might scrap new energy efficiency program

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Wesley Muller |Pam Radtke Russell

From left, Louisiana Public Service Commissioners Mike Francis, Jean-Paul Coussan and Eric Skrmetta during a Feb. 19, 2025, PSC meeting. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)In a surprise agenda change for Wednesday’s meeting, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider terminating a statewide energy efficiency program it just recently hired a contractor to run after spending 14 years to create it.
As Congress Slashes Spending, Will Clean Energy Tax Credits Survive?

1 month ago | worth.com | Pam Radtke Russell

The promise of 10 years of tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act allowed rooftop solar company PosiGen to secure $100 million in investments for its company, increase its footprint from four to 15 states and triple its workforce to 750 people. The credits also helped Enphase Energy, which produces inverters and batteries for rooftop solar systems, move most of its manufacturing from Mexico and Asia to the United States.
As Congress slashes spending, will clean energy tax credits survive?

1 month ago | floodlightnews.org | Pam Radtke Russell |Pam was part

Inflation Reduction Act — 5 min read The promise of 10 years of tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act allowed rooftop solar company PosiGen to secure $100 million in investments for its company, increase its footprint from four to 15 states and triple its workforce to 750 people. The credits also helped Enphase Energy, which produces inverters and batteries for rooftop solar systems, move most of its manufacturing from Mexico and Asia to the United States.
US electricity prices are surging. These Louisiana companies want out.

2 months ago | krvs.org | Pam Radtke Russell

“Horrifying.” That’s what one consumer advocate calls a projected 90% increase in electricity prices for customers of electric utility, Entergy Louisiana, between 2018 and 2030. Similar spikes in the cost of electricity are happening across the United States driven by the need to run data centers and power-hungry industries, replace old power plants and repair damaged infrastructure from more frequent storms, floods and fires supercharged by climate change.
US electricity prices are surging. These Louisiana companies want out.

2 months ago | floodlightnews.org | Pam Radtke Russell |Pam was part

“Horrifying.” That’s what one consumer advocate calls a projected 90% increase in electricity prices for customers of electric utility, Entergy Louisiana, between 2018 and 2030. Similar spikes in the cost of electricity are happening across the United States driven by the need to run data centers and power-hungry industries, replace old power plants and repair damaged infrastructure from more frequent storms, floods and fires supercharged by climate change.