By Andy Kowalczyk   It’s often hard to put into context just how unique this time is that we live in. The ability for homeowners to purchase the means to generate their own power via rooftop solar is much more commonplace in 2019 than it was even 10 years ago due to dramatic cost declines.

Dear friends, We want to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of our year, and of our work. If you are taking time to read through this email, you are one of our supporters– and we couldn’t do what we do without you. In 2018, your friends at 350 New Orleans:

• Incorporated and registered as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization;
• Sent several of our members to the front lines of the Bayou Bridge fight to engage in direct action via work stoppage;
• Organized mass call-in and write-in campaigns to hold the Governor accountable to the St.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Tabitha Mustafa, NOPSC, 504-430-1861, info@nolapsc.org Meg Logue, 350 New Orleans, 860-707-4056, meglogue25@gmail.com Cherri Foytlin, L’eau Est La Vie, 334-462-4484, foytlinfam@gmail.com   BLACK, PALESTINIAN AND TRANS PROTESTERS ARRESTED OUTSIDE OF ALEC ANNUAL MEETING NEW ORLEANS—Four protesters were arrested by the New Orleans Police Department for trying to enter the Hilton Riverside hotel to call on Governor John Bel Edwards and all Louisiana lawmakers to end all association with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Dear climate warriors, How was your 2017? Did it leave you outraged, determined, invigorated? Are you ready to join us in 2018 as we work toward our collective vision of a livable climate for all? If so, come join us at our first monthly community meeting of 2018 on Thursday 1/4, 6:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church (2903 Jefferson Ave).

Renate Heurich’s Letter to the Editor: Seek Options Besides New Power Plant. Originally published in The Advocate, minus one key paragraph (in bold below).   A recent opinion piece favored building a new gas power plant in New Orleans East. Gulf Coast residents are reeling from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, fueled by waters 1.8