Energy (Rural Communities)

This bill directs Louisiana's Economic Development agency and the Governor's Office of Rural Development to study whether a new program should be created to invest in energy and education projects for rural communities. The legislation specifically asks these agencies to investigate the feasibility of such an initiative, noting that electricity prices in the state increased by seven percent between 2024 and 2025. By mandating this feasibility study, the bill aims to gather data and recommendations before any funding or program implementation occurs. The text also assigns specific oversight roles within the Governor's office to manage this review process.