BATON ROUGE, La. – The regional energy organization Conservatives for Clean Energy (CCE) announced its official launch in Louisiana on September 26, emphasizing the state’s commitment to bipartisan initiatives that create energy jobs and promote renewable energy development.
CCE already operates in five other southern states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
Founded in North Carolina, CCE focuses on educating the public and policymakers about the economic benefits of clean energy, advocating for investment in alternatives in the Southeast. In Louisiana, the organization will focus on key areas such as supply chain for offshore wind investments, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS & CCUS) and clean hydrogen initiatives.
“We are excited to establish our presence in Louisiana and champion the state’s clean energy potential,” CCE President & CEO Mark Fleming said via the company’s website. “The state’s diverse energy landscape, along with its industrial strength, makes Louisiana a prime location for sustainable energy development. Our mission is to work with conservative leaders to highlight how renewable energy investments can spur job growth and economic development.” economically for all Louisianans.
Will Hardy, a Louisiana native and lifelong conservative, will lead the CCE Louisiana chapter. With a proven track record of developing sustainable clean energy policies in other states, CCE aims to expand markets, create jobs and strengthen local economies, and reinforce the important role of bilateral cooperation in these efforts.
“I am pleased to welcome Conservatives for Clean Energy to Louisiana,” said Louisiana State Representative Joe Orgeron (R – 54th District). “Our state plays an important role in national energy security, and the commitment of experts and supporting industry in clean energy will spur job creation. Along with initiatives like the Clean Hydrogen Task Force, CCE will be an important resource for educating the public and stakeholders on the benefits of clean energy partnerships.
State Senator Bob Hensgens (R – District 26), chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, echoed these sentiments: “I support anything that helps Louisiana use its resources responsibly and achieve energy independence. CCE’s commitment to educating our state on the significant economic benefits of new energy projects is timely and important to our future.
Companies that have already launched clean energy initiatives in Louisiana include Posigen and H2TheFuture. Posigen aims to help cAll parties have access to clean and sustainable energy, while significantly reducing their energy costs.
As reported by Louisiana Illuminator, Louisiana is the second-largest producer of hydrogen in the United States, and many industry supporters believe the state could be poised to benefit. In September, partners from across South Louisiana’s H2theFuture program joined representatives from the US Economic Development Administration and energy industry leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Louisiana Future Energy Center (LFEC). The center, located on The Beach campus at UNO, aims to position Louisiana as a national leader in energy innovation, education and economic growth by establishing energy startups.
“The Economic Development Administration is proud to support the construction of the Louisiana Future Energy Center with a $10 million award from President Joe Biden’s Regional Excellence Challenge,” said Justin Tooley, director of the Administration’s America’s Recovery Initiative. of American Economic Development. , at the foundation stone laying ceremony. “This project will bring together some of the smartest and most creative people our country has to offer to meet the challenges of climate change, create well-paying jobs in key energy sectors and develop the region’s economy in a balanced and sustainable manner. “
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