Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR197: ENERGY: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage
Status: Passed both chambers, May 18, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To urge and request the Louisiana Public Service Commission to study the feasibility, benefits, and value of distributed energy generation and distributed energy storage resources in Louisiana to address rising electricity demand and to report its findings prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Louisiana Public Service Commission to study the feasibility, benefits, and value of distributed energy generation and distributed energy storage resources in Louisiana to address rising electricity demand and to report its findings prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana. WHEREAS, Louisiana is experiencing increasing electricity demand driven by economic development, industrial expansion, and the rapid growth of data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; and WHEREAS, ensuring continued reliable, resilient, and affordable electricity is critical to the economic competitiveness and energy security of the state; and WHEREAS, distributed energy resources, including battery storage systems, rooftop solar panels, and other controllable loads, can be aggregated into virtual power plants to provide flexible and dispatchable energy capacity; and WHEREAS, demand response programs have the potential to improve grid efficiency, reduce peak demand, deliver power back to the grid, and lower costs for ratepayers while creating new economic opportunities for Louisiana residents; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved demand response programs for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and large load classes of ratepayers; and WHEREAS, other states have begun implementing policies and pilot programs to integrate distributed energy resources and maximize their value. Page 1 of HLS 26RS-4125 ORIGINAL HR NO. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House …
Sponsors
- Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Fisher, Adrian (D, 16)
- Freiberg, Barbara (R, 70)
- LaFleur, Vanessa (D, 101)
- Landry Jr., Terry (D, 67)
- Sawyer, Paul (R, 69)
- Schlegel, Laurie (R, 82)
- Zeringue, Jerome (R, 52)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported with amendments (11-0).
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 197, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1209) (May 13, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR197?
- HR197 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ENERGY: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage.
- What does HR197 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To urge and request the Louisiana Public Service Commission to study the feasibility, benefits, and value of distributed energy generation and distributed energy storage resources in Louisiana to address rising electricity demand and to report its findings prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana.
- What is the status of HR197?
- Passed both chambers as of May 18, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR197?
- Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR197?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR197
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