Louisiana lawmakers approve incentives for controversial wood pellet industry

By: Tristan Baurick, Verite

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A bill aimed at making Louisiana more enticing to the wood pellet industry has sailed through the state legislature.

House Bill 670 won unanimous approval in the Louisiana House and Senate. It would ease regulations for pellet manufacturers while directing state support toward workforce development, financial incentives and infrastructure improvements designed to meet the industry’s needs.

The industry has come under fire for repeatedly breaking air pollution rules in Louisiana and Mississippi …

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