Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1977-10-28

Duration: 00:10:05

Subjects: Energy | Solar energy | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)

Contributors:

• George, Beth Host
• DeMers, John Reporter
• Bowden, Joe Interviewee
• Lambert, Louis Interviewee

This segment from the October 28, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on a conference on solar energy held at LSU, including interviews with LSU Professor Dr. Joe Bowden and Public Service Commission Chairman Louis Lambert discussing the advancements of solar panels in heating homes and the need for Louisiana to catch up to other states in solar technology. Host: Beth George