Landry to Regulators: Protect the Ratepayers in Entergy’s Proposed Power Plant Deal

Gov. Jeff Landry plans executive order amid concerns over Entergy proposal for power plant

Some elected leaders, including Republicans, are raising questions about Entergy Louisiana’s plans to buy a power plant in Texas called Cottonwood, a decision that would cost the average customer about $8 a month. A consultant for Louisiana’s Public Service Commission, which has to approve the acquisition, said in a recent report that the plant is primarily needed because of Meta’s north Louisiana data center.

Landry to regulators: Protect the ratepayers in Entergy’s proposed power plant deal

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is calling on state utility regulators to closely examine a proposed power plant acquisition by Entergy and make sure Louisiana residents are not left paying unnecessary costs, Louisiana Illuminator reports. The governor is urging the Louisiana Public Service Commission to thoroughly scrutinize the transaction, which involves Entergy buying a Texas power plant to help power Meta’s Hyperion data center, before approving…

Gov. Landry weighs in on Entergy’s proposed power plant purchase

Meta is building what would be the world's largest data center in north Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana plans to spend $3.2 billion on a power plant to run the center, plus additional money on a related gas plant in south Louisiana and transmission lines. (Meta)Gov. Jeff Landry has called on state regulators to not let utility companies “take advantage” of ratepayers after reports surfaced last week that Entergy Louisiana customers could see higher…