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Trump executive order threatens state’s solar gains, advocates warn

— Louisiana’s solar industry contributed more than $741 million in total economic output in 2023, according to a new study from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, highlighting the sector’s growing role in the state’s energy mix and economic development.

But advocates warn that progress is now at risk due to a recent executive order from President Donald Trump directing federal agencies to di…

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