ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Creates a study commission to examine and recommend policies that facilitate the implementation of innovative, market-oriented energy and resilience financing solutions to empower Louisiana's economy.

SR 188 is a Senate resolution creating a study commission to examine financing tools for energy efficiency and resilience projects in Louisiana. The commission will analyze mechanisms like C-PACE (a program allowing property owners to finance upgrades through property assessments) and on-bill financing, assessing their potential to drive investment in commercial, residential, and industrial energy projects. It will evaluate economic, environmental, and social impacts, review best practices from other states, and identify barriers to implementation. The commission, composed of representatives from energy, banking, real estate, and government groups, must submit final recommendations to relevant committees by February 2026. This resolution does not enact new policy but establishes a process to inform future legislative or regulatory action.