Paula M. Ridgeway

Manager, Energy Section of the Technology Assessment Division

 

Paula is a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, Louisiana and attended Louisiana Tech University.

 

As Manager of the Energy Section of the Technology Assessment Division, she is responsible for the budget, planning, and personnel in the Energy Section.   Paula coordinates the preparation and implementation of DNR's U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Plan for Louisiana and oversees implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects from Petroleum Violation Escrow (PVE) oil overcharge funds.

 

Paula is an active member on several committees dealing with energy and environmental problems including the Greater Baton Rouge Clean Air Coalition, National Association of State Energy Officials, Clean City Coalitions in Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, and serves on the Louisiana Recovery Authority’s Environmental Task Force.

 

Paula regularly communicates with agency heads, members of various organizations, utilities, universities, local community leaders, and the Legislature on energy efficiency renewable energy, and environmental issues facing the state.