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NEWS: Louisiana is latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy

Natural gas is now classified as “green energy” in Louisiana, thanks to a new law that requires state agencies and utilities to “prioritize” natural gas (along with nuclear) in procurement and planning. (AP News)

  • The bill aligns with similar legislation in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee and is based on model legislation from the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative think tank with ties to the oil and gas industry’s billionaire Koch family.

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