NABCEP Solar Installer Training in July

Solar Training Classes in New Orleans on July 9, 10 ,11 and 14, 15, 16

We have had a great responce to the Times Picayune article about Solar Training so we have planned a new classes that will start on July 9.

NABCEP approved Solar Electric System Installer training classes are now being offered by Louisiana CleanTech Network (LCTN) in conjunction with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. LCTN instructors will be teaching the NABCEP Photovoltaics Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge program...read more

Founding members honored by Echoing Green

CleanTech members wins Louisiana Technology awards

Technology Leader of the Year
Bruce F. Hoffman, Engineering & Environmental Solutions Inc.

Rising Star of the Year
FutureProof, LLC

Jan 30, 2008 - Governor Jindal Issues “Green Government” Executive Order

Jindal said, “....this executive order works to ensure that we take simple and common-sense measures to ensure the operations of our government are environmentally friendly.” .....read more

E-mail Governor Jindal and let him know that we support his Green Government efforts !

Will Louisiana will be a home for Clean Technology Businesses ?

Bobby Jindal said in his inaugural speech - "......In the knowledge-based economy of this century, investment and opportunity flow to places where the workforce is prepared, the business climate welcoming. In short, the opportunities flow to places focused on the future and driven to do something about it. "

"......A business climate second to none, that rewards risk-takers,welcomes entrepreneurs..... Our New Louisiana will be a magnet for the dreamers…the risk-takers…the adventurers…the leaders of America's new economy. "

" When we succeed….the world will take note.
They will take note in the laboratories of Silicon Valley.
They will take note in the board rooms of Wall Street. " .....read more

Why is CleanTech important for Louisiana ?

Many states and countries are aggressively pursuing CleanTech investors and entrepreneurs through a variety of programs that Louisiana could emulate.....Technology research and development should be at the heart of Louisiana's efforts to establish a CleanTech cluster. .....read more

Why is CleanTech good for the Environment ?

All CleanTech industry sectors share a common thread: They use new, innovative technology to create products and services that compete favorably on price and performance, while reducing mankind's impact on the environment. .....read more

What is the Growth Potential for CleanTech ?

Venture capital interest in CleanTech has surged....the costs of environmentally sensitive technologies are lower..(and) ..worldwide efforts to address environmental problems..are on the rise. This confluence of forces - the simultaneous maturity of both environmental technology and impetus - makes CleanTech a promising sector for future growth. .....read more

What is CleanTech ?

CleanTech was founded as a viable investment category in 2002 and since has experienced an annual growth rate in excess of 50%. CleanTech is driven by market economics therefore offering greater financial upside and sustainability. The concept of CleanTech embraces a diverse range of products, services, and processes across eleven industry segments that are inherently designed to :

Provide superior performance at lower costs
Greatly reduce or eliminate negative ecological impact
Improve the productive and responsible use of natural resources .....read more

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New Orleans is named as a DOE Solar American City. La CleanTech spearheads the effort to build the New Orleans Solar City team with The NO office of Recovery Management, FutureProof, Green Coast Enterprises, Alliance for Affordable Energy, and Global Green..read more

La Clean Tech is offering Solar Energy Installation training classes around the state, and is working with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to assist the LTC in starting a state wide Continuing Education Solar Training program....read more

LA Senator Nick Gautreaux was presented with an award for his dedication to passing the Louisiana Tax Credit. La Clean Tech Network credits Mr. Gautreaux with being the "Father of the Solar Industry" in Louisiana...read more

Southern Building Institute is formed by La CleanTech along with Louisiana based building professionals and teams up with Texas A&M to apply for DOE Build America grant.

Global Green Holy Cross Project partners with La CleanTech to begin workforce development program for Solar Installers during installation of 5kW solar electric system in the ninth ward...read more .

Louisiana Economic Development office and La CleanTech are working towards getting Solar PV manufacturere to locate a 175MW a year manufacturing plant in New Orleans to produce state of the art solar systems.