Entergy Louisiana Wants Fast Approval of Gas Plants to Power Meta Data Center

Entergy Louisiana wants fast approval of gas plants to power Meta data center

Louisiana’s electric utility company wants a fast-tracked approval of three new gas-fired power plants to provide 2.3 gigawatts of power for a Meta data center. The proposed plants would add enough electricity to the grid to power New Orleans twice, and consumer advocates are raising the alarm that a rushed process could leave consumers paying higher bills.  In December 2024, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Meta, the company that owns Facebook, I…

Entergy seeks expedited approval for $10B Meta power project

(The Center Square) – Entergy Louisiana is asking state regulators to fast-track approval for a massive power supply project to support a Meta data center in Richland Parish, including three

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Fast track: Entergy Louisiana is asking state regulators to speed approval for a massive power supply project to support a Meta data center in Richland Parish, including three new gas-fired plants and significant transmission upgrades. Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to construct the generation and transmission infrastructure necessary to serve Meta’s data center. Read more from The Center Squar…

Entergy seeks expedited approval for $10B Meta power project - Regional Media News

(The Center Square) – Entergy Louisiana is asking state regulators to fast-track approval for a massive power supply project to support a Meta data center in Richland Parish, including three new gas-fired plants and significant transmission upgrades. Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to construct the generation and transmission infrastructure necessary to serve Meta’s data center. On Monday, the M…