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The Louisiana Public Service Commission regulates electricity rates and utility operations, affecting power supply agreements that Texas datacenters may negotiate with providers serving the Louisiana-Texas border region.
July 13, 2026
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The Permit Was Never the Hard Part. The Neighbors Are.
The power plan runs ahead of its approval: seven combined-cycle gas plants totaling 5,278 MW, three battery sites, and 240 miles of 500-kV transmission remain under Louisiana Public Service Commission review in docket U-37882, with no decision expected until December 16, 2026.
April 16, 2026
Engage Early or Inherit Someone Else's MoratoriumIn Louisiana, the Public Service Commission voted 4-1 to fast-track Entergy's application for seven additional gas-fired plants totaling 7,400 MW to serve Meta's $27 billion Richland Parish facility alone, more than half Entergy's current statewide output.