About C&E

The Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) is one of 20 departments under the executive branch of the Louisiana State Government.  Formerly known as the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR), the agency was renamed on October 1, 2025, as per Act 458 of the 2025 Regular Session.

The changes set forth in Act 458, signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 24, 2025, are the product of an ambitious reform effort that began with Executive Order JML 24-13. C&E’s new structure enables the Department to modernize natural resource governance, oversight, and strategic planning and continuously innovate at the pace of the dynamic and transformative industries that it regulates.

Learn more:

• Department Reorganization
• C&E Offices

Strategic Plan:

• C&E Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031
• DENR Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 to 2028

Mission

The Department of Conservation and Energy is committed to remaining a national model for how energy development, conservation, and natural resource management work together to deliver meaningful outcomes. Through responsible stewardship, data-driven regulation, and a commitment to transparency, balance, and practical solutions, we deliver consistent results that build a safer, stronger, and more resilient Louisiana.

Vision

The Department of Conservation and Energy envisions a prosperous and resilient Louisiana where natural and coastal resources are protected, restored, and responsibly developed to support healthy communities and a strong economy. By leading with transparency, innovation, and resource stewardship, C&E will set the standard for how energy and natural resource management can promote resilience, safeguard public health, and enhance quality of life in Louisiana and beyond.

Philosophy

The Department of Conservation and Energy is guided by a philosophy rooted in service, stewardship, and strategic foresight. We are committed to: 

• Delivering on C&E’s mission by providing superior customer service, sound resource stewardship, and fair, efficient regulatory practices.
• Engaging stakeholders with objectivity, consistency, and balance to build trust and transparency.
• Embracing adaptive management to ensure that projects are resilient, effective, and responsive to change.
• Maximizing the value of Louisiana’s natural resources through expert knowledge, responsible use, and long-term planning, while balancing economic development and environmental protection through consistent data-driven regulation.
• Taking a proactive, responsive, and sustainable approach to protecting the state’s natural and coastal environments.