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City of New Orleans – Kasey Liedtke – 2012

Goals 

Kasey Liedtke was working with the City of New Orleans’ Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs to develop energy efficiency projects.

Solutions

Liedtke’s recommendations focused on three areas: light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights, Owners Project Requirements (OPR) and energy efficiency best practices. Liedtke’s LED project, he suggested financing with low interest Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds. Liedtke’s proposed OPR could transform the process by which New Orleans purchases HVAC systems for capital projects. His recommended best practices include ENERGY STAR computer purchasing requirements, vending machine efficiency and suggestions for energy-saving behavioral change.

Potential Impact

Liedtke’s LED project could save New Orleans $10.2 million and 9 million kilowatt hours over the life of the projects.

 

At a glance
Industry: Government/Public Administration
Project types:
  • Commercial Energy Efficiency
  • Financial Evaluation and Planning
Year: 2012
Location: New Orleans, LA
About the fellow
Kasey Liedtke
Tulane University
Kasey Liedtke, a student at Tulane University, was hired as the 2012 EDF Climate Corps fellow at City of New Orleans.

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