NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee and the Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment Committee held a joint meeting to discuss a resolution directing Entergy New Orleans (ENO) to implement consolidated pilling as part of the community solar program. Additionally, the committees received presentations from ENO and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) regarding updates surrounding power outages in District E, power failure resulting from Tropical Storm Arthur, and water service issues in New Orleans East.

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability and Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, & Technology committees held a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Entergy New Orleans (ENO) related to Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) requirements for community solar facilities.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability and Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, & Technology Committees held a joint meeting to discuss several pieces of legislation. Additionally, Council Advisors also gave a presentation regarding the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) program.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee convened to hear presentations regarding the Community Solar standard revisions process, the status of the Direct Transfer Trip requirement, and an overview of the Louisiana Public Service Commission office's work. The Committee also discussed a resolution to consider approving direct transfer trip requirements for community solar projects.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, New Orleans City Councilmember and Chair of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Aimee McCarron approved community solar requirements designed to expand access to clean energy and help lower electricity costs. These requirements, considered under a resolution approving direct transfer trip provisions, go to the full City Council for consideration.