Abita Springs becomes first Louisiana town to commit to 100 percent renewable energy

ABITA SPRINGS, La. – The Abita Springs Town Council today approved a resolution establishing a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2030. Abita Springs represents the first city or town in Louisiana to commit to 100 percent renewable energy and the 24th city across the United States to make such a commitment.

In January, Abita Springs Mayor Greg Lemons signed a proclamation endorsing a goal of 100 percent renewable energy in Abita Springs. The resolution, which builds off of the mayor’s proclamation, affirms the goal of “deriving 100% of the Town’s electricity from renewable energy sources by December 31, 2030.”

In response to Tuesday’s vote, Abita Springs Mayor Greg Lemons issued the following statement:

“As the mayor of a small town, I take seriously my responsibility to set the direction for our community.
 

Transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy is a practical decision we’re making for our environment, our economy, and for what our constituents want in Abita Springs. Politics has nothing to do with it for me. Clean energy just makes good economic sense.

By establishing a 100 percent renewable energy goal, we have an opportunity to use solar power that we can control in our community, for our community. Clean energy is a way that we can save money for Abita Springs both today and in the future.”

LeAnn Pinniger Magee, Chair of Abita Committee for Energy Sustainability, also issued the following

"In a state dominated by oil interests, Abita Springs is a unique community that can be a leader on the path to renewable energy. Our town already boasts the solar-powered Abita Brewery and we can see first-hand how clean energy benefits our businesses and our entire community. By transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy, we will save money on our utility bills, and protect our legendary water and clean air in the process."

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