The Future of Solar Power in Acadiana
With green energy becoming more viable what does the future of energy look like in the region?
Posted: Feb 4, 2021 5:34 PM
Updated: Feb 5, 2021 9:16 AM
Posted By: Cory Smith
Look up on most days here in Acadiana and you’ll see sunshine. You’ll also be looking at one of the most promising sources of energy here in the state.
“Most of the new electrical generation from now on will be in solar and wind.”
And there is a reason why local experts like Terrance Chambers a professor at UL Lafayette and a member of the Governor’s Climate Task Force sees solar as an important part of the state’s future.
Dozens of school systems are either closed or operating on delays Tuesday morning due to weather-related issues.
Duke Energy was reporting 148 customers are currently without power.
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Additionally, 11 schools were
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Marion County and Wabash County are under travel watches, while Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Hamilton, Jay, Monroe, Owen, Randolph and White counties are under travel advisories, according to
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Nine school districts north of Indianapolis have announced school delays for Tuesday, while one district announced it will be closed. Complete list at
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Duke Energy reported more than 15,300 customers without power where more wintry precipitation fell Monday night. Communities affected included Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, Lafayette, Middletown, New Castle, Pendleton, Russiaville, Sharpsville and Windfall.