Louisiana public service commission voted adopt new energy efficiency standards

The Louisiana public service commission voted to adopt new energy efficiency standards but it didn't come without a few heated debates and a lot of public comments. Part of the policy would prioritize low income customers and renters. The policy would also hire an outside administrator who would be in charge of deciding how funding for energy efficient projects will be handed out. Utility companies like Cleco agree to not hiring a third party. Citing they have their own energy efficiency programs that are working for a lot of their customers. The commission ultimately approved the proposal. The commission will now look to hire a third-party administrator to design, implement and oversee a new energy efficiency program that all utility providers will be required to participate in. When can customers see some relief from this program? According to the PSC, least another year or so.