Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association

Powering the
Gulf South Forward

Companies Leading in the Renewable Energy Production and Storage Supply Chain

The voice for leadership, advocacy, and a thriving renewable energy industry across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

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Passage & implementation of the New Orleans Community Solar Docket, with 16 projects in queue totaling roughly 75 MW Passage & implementation of the New Orleans DER/VPP docket, a $30M investment over 3 years Passage & implementation of the Louisiana Statewide study on the export value of electrons for community solar, DER, C&I programs Settlement of LPSC DER Docket Inclusion of Renewable Industry Representation on State Grid Modernization Task Force Passage & implementation of the Mississippi Fee in Lieu of Tax (FILOT) program to include BESS Passage & implementation of the Mississippi tax valuation to fix improper taxation of utility scale renewables projects Successful defeat of Alabama Solar Moratorium jeopardizing 2000MW of solar projects statewide

GSREIA 2026 Renewables Summit photo: Jeff Cantin at the podium

Jazzfest Brunch: Grid Modernization photo

Who We Are

Built for the Industry

GSREIA is the preeminent trade association advancing renewable energy across the Gulf South. We unite solar, wind, storage, and clean energy companies to drive policy, grow jobs, and accelerate the region's clean energy transition.

"A stronger industry voice means a stronger energy future for every Gulf State."

Diversified Energy is the Future of the Gulf States

Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have long been leaders in our nation’s energy production. As diverse energy sources continue to expand, we’re here to ensure a thriving renewable energy industry by working for our members every step of the way. Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association is the effective voice for leadership and advocacy for our industry and expanding workforce.

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Sector Committees

Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA) Members looking for the most direct and effective way to influence legislation and regulation should consider joining one of the sector-specific committees, such as Distributed Generation, Utility Scale Renewables, and Emerging Solutions (energy sources in development stages of offtake).

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Industry Events

The GSREIA calendar includes a range of networking events and conferences designed to foster connections, growth, and innovation within the renewable industry in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and beyond.

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Policy Initiatives

Whether GSREIA is writing and sponsoring legislation, attending Public Service Commission hearings, or taking a legal stance on behalf of the renewable energy industry, working with members to develop sound policy and advocate on behalf of our members is at the very heart of our mission.

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2026 Successes To Date

Passage & implementation of the New Orleans Community Solar Docket, with 16 projects in queue totaling roughly 75 MW.

Passage & implementation of the New Orleans DER/VPP docket, a $30M investment over 3 years.

Passage & implementation of the Louisiana Statewide study on the export value of electrons for community solar, DER, C&I programs.

Settlement of LPSC DER Docket

Inclusion of Renewable Industry Representation on State Grid Modernization Task Force

Passage & implementation of the Mississippi Fee in Lieu of Tax (FILOT) program to include BESS.

Passage & implementation of the Mississippi tax valuation to fix improper taxation of utility scale renewables projects.

Successful defeat of Alabama Solar Moratorium jeopardizing 2000MW of solar projects statewide.

The Gulf States Deserve
Clean Energy Leadership

One voice for renewable energy across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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Recent EventGSREIA 2026 Renewables Summit

Recent EventJazzfest Brunch: Grid Modernization

Recent EventLouisiana Legislative Day

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