Louisiana Not Missing The Green Revolution
An article in New Orleans’ City Business Magazine this week reports that “green” jobs in Louisiana have grown in the past decade.
The data – taken from a report that analyzed the growth of clean energy jobs across the nation – demonstrated that Louisiana’s growth in the green sector has been average. The City Business story noted that “Louisiana had the 24th most clean-energy businesses an the 22nd most green jobs.”
Remember that previously on the Louisiana Green Law blog, we asked whether the Green Building Boom was finally arriving in Louisiana. It’s no secret that since Hurricane Katrina, rebuilding the Big Easy “green” has been all the buzz.
As the City Business blog notes, even the New York Times recognizes that Louisiana is in the hunt for money in the green economy, although missing venture capital funding and a lot of the deep pockets that exist in California and along the West Coast.
However…as with all my discussions about green opportunities, it’s important for capitalizing businesses to be cautious of the risks [see blog category: Green Building Risks].
Is your business’ green advertising really greenwashing?
If your product or service doesn’t increase energy performance, or doesn’t qualify for the anticipated LEED credit or other green credit, will your company be exposed to litigation and damages?
Unfortunately these days, there are more questions than answers. It’s prudent to consult with an attorney if your company is experimenting in the green industry. It’s a huge sector with lots of opportunity, but it’s worth analyzing the risks, and protecting your investments.
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