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Back to Work Coalition Established to Address Federal Permitting Issues
Today, the newly established Back to Work Coalition met in New Orleans to develop and discuss aggressive strategies to address the recent federal regulatory and policy issues affecting the oil and gas industry’s efforts to resume operations in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
December mineral lease sale brings approximately $2.3 million
The state Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
HERO Rebate Program at DNR Nationally Ranked
DNR energy efficiency rebate program is in Top 10 of exciting American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funded projects in America.
Gov. Jindal Praises Scott Angelle's Service as Lt. Gov.
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal praised Scott Angelle for his work as Lt. Governor over the past six months and announced that he will continue to be the state’s point person on federal oil and gas permitting issues.
November mineral lease sale brings approximately $6.5 million
The state Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
DNR HERO Program recognized for top performance in U.S.
The Louisiana Home Energy Rebate Option (HERO) program has been recognized as one of the top “Best Practices” programs in the U.S. by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). This month, ACEEE cited 18 programs with awards for exceptional state-led energy efficiency programs of which Louisiana received an honorable mention. There were five top awards, 10 honorable mentions, and three emerging program winners announced on September 15th, by the Council.
Montelaro named Assistant Secretary Office of Mineral Resources
Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed Jody Montelaro as Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Assistant Secretary Office of Mineral Resources and Secretary of the state Mineral and Energy Board.
September mineral lease sale results in $1.1 million for state
The Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
ULL graduate completes thesis with help from Secretary Harper
Louisiana coastal restoration efforts and media exposure –does it influence policy-making and funding efforts? While that sounds like a mouthful - it was not at all intimidating for a young, scholarly, and motivated University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate student, Michael Spears, pursuing a Master of Science degree.