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- Oct 29MORATORIUM·Richland Parish, LATwo Louisiana residents near Meta's Hyperion data center told a New Orleans TV station they received no $10,000 checks, contradicting Trump's claim that community members were paid that amount. Louisiana's economic development agency confirmed no such payments exist, though $50,000 teacher bonuses resulted from data center-related tax revenue increases.AOL.com · Richland Parish, LA · also at Yahoo
- Oct 28MORATORIUM·LouisianaPresident Trump claimed residents near a Louisiana data center received $10,000 checks, but a New Orleans TV station found no evidence of such payments. Louisiana's economic development agency and local residents were unaware of any checks, though the state did provide $50,000 teacher bonuses funded by construction-related sales tax revenue.The Daily Beast · Louisiana
- Oct 28UTILITIES·Caddo Parish, LATwo Shreveport officials—City Council member James Green and Caddo Parish Commissioner John Atkins—are competing in a Nov. 3 election for the Louisiana Public Service Commission's 5th District seat, which oversees utility regulation across 24 parishes and serves as home to major data center developments including Meta's $50 billion facility and Amazon's $16 billion investment.
- Oct 28MORATORIUM·LouisianaPresident Trump claimed Louisiana residents near a data center each received $10,000 checks, but Louisiana Economic Development and residents told WWL-TV in New Orleans no such payments were made. Wagner noted bonuses of up to $50,000 were paid to local teachers from sales tax revenue, not residents.Raw Story · Louisiana
- Oct 28VOTE·LouisianaPublic service commissions in Louisiana and Georgia will hold midterm elections for seats that could determine data center development policy. Democrats winning control of these commissions for the first time in decades could impose stricter oversight of data center projects and their energy infrastructure requirements.The American Prospect · Louisiana
- Oct 27LAWSUIT·Orleans Parish, LANondisclosure agreements used in Louisiana economic development negotiations have become a campaign issue ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, with Democrat Jamie Davis opposing them in his U.S. Senate race against Republican Julia Letlow, who signed an NDA with Meta before purchasing the company's stock.WWNO · Orleans Parish, LA
- Oct 27VOTE·LouisianaThe Reveille, LSU's student newspaper · Louisiana
- Oct 27NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyKTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source · Richland Parish, LA · also at KTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source, KTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source
- Oct 26LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAMeta's decision to build a major data center in rural Richland Parish has dramatically increased land prices and sparked lawsuits from sellers who allege they were underinformed about the project. Land previously worth thousands of dollars per acre now commands $40,000 or more, prompting some sellers to invoke Louisiana's unique "lesion beyond moiety" law to rescind their sales.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Richland Parish, LA · also at NOLA.com
- Oct 22NEWS·Richland Parish, LAAn economic report shows Meta's data center project has generated significant economic growth across northeast Louisiana, with 10 parishes seeing sales tax increases of 5% or more since 2024, while analysts project Monroe will add approximately 4,200 jobs over the next two years.KNOE · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 21UTILITIES·Orleans Parish, LAState Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, a Republican candidate for Louisiana's Public Service Commission District 1 seat, has received over $137,000 in campaign contributions from people and groups connected to utilities the commission regulates, including $28,000 from Entergy. While not illegal, the donations have drawn scrutiny as the commission oversees major utility decisions including AI data center power infrastructure projects.Louisiana Illuminator · Orleans Parish, LA
- Oct 19LAWSUIT·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LATwo advocacy groups filed a court appeal asking Louisiana regulators to reinstate a subpoena requiring Meta to produce records on electricity demand and economic benefits for its expanding data center in Richland Parish, which Entergy Louisiana says requires over $14 billion in power infrastructure. The groups contend regulators failed to explain their decision to overturn a judge's order requiring Meta's document production.American Press · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA
- Oct 19NEWS·LouisianaA video podcast titled "Louisiana's Next Energy Frontiers" will air Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., featuring energy executives and economic development leaders discussing how artificial intelligence data centers, SpaceX operations, advanced nuclear power and lithium production are reshaping Louisiana's industrial landscape and energy infrastructure needs.10/12 Industry Report · Louisiana
- Oct 18UTILITIES·Caddo Parish, LACaddo Parish Commissioner John Adkins and Shreveport City Councilman Rev. James Green debated data center expansion, nuclear energy, and utility rates during a televised Louisiana Public Service Commission District 5 forum. Green called for pausing new data center projects in North Louisiana, while Adkins supported them with careful management to protect ratepayers.klax-tv.com · Caddo Parish, LA · also at KTBS 3, cnhinews.com
- Oct 18NEWS·Ouachita Parish, LALouisiana Delta Community College offers a four-week Data Center Technician program preparing students for jobs at Meta's new data center in Richland Parish. The inaugural class of 11 students all received job offers, with the program now producing about 24 graduates monthly, with entry-level positions starting around $24-$28 per hour.Business Insider · Ouachita Parish, LA
- Oct 16NEWS·LouisianaA live map from Data Center Index shows several massive data center projects under construction across the United States, with the largest being an 8-gigawatt facility in Ohio, followed by projects in Texas, Louisiana and Utah. The scale of these AI-focused developments far exceeds typical pre-AI data centers, which previously topped out around 100 megawatts.Newsweek · Louisiana
- Oct 15NEWS·Richland Parish, LACongressional lawmakers are questioning whether Meta's reported $6.6 billion in federal research tax credits from 2023-2025 appropriately covers expenses for constructing and operating AI data centers. Meta argues AI-optimized data centers require extensive testing and experimentation that qualifies for the credits, but senators contend such construction subsidies exceed the credits' intended purpose.Engineering News-Record · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 15LAWSUIT·LouisianaEarthjustice filed an appeal challenging a Louisiana regulatory agency's decision to allow Meta to withhold information about its North Louisiana data center project, seeking disclosure of investment, job creation, and electricity demand data that an administrative judge had ruled must be provided.The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists · Louisiana
- Oct 14NEWS·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May disclosed that Meta's planned Richland Parish data center will require 4,500 megawatts of nearly constant electricity—nearly four times New Orleans' peak demand—with Meta's agreement requiring the company to cover infrastructure costs.10/12 Industry Report · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 13MORATORIUM·Richland Parish, LAMeta's data center under construction in Richland Parish is estimated to consume roughly four times the peak electricity usage recorded by Entergy New Orleans customers in June 2022. Opponents argue the project strains the energy grid and water supply, while Entergy states the company will pay its full share of infrastructure costs under a 20-year agreement.
- Oct 12LAWSUIT·Orleans Parish, LAThe Entergy Louisiana CEO unintentionally disclosed that a Meta data center in Richland Parish requires 4,500 megawatts of peak power—approximately four times New Orleans' peak demand. The utility and Meta had sought to keep the figure confidential, citing potential business harm, ahead of a Public Service Commission vote on constructing ten new gas plants.Red River Radio · Orleans Parish, LA
- Oct 12ZONING·Richland Parish, LAAn RV park owner in northeast Louisiana converted inherited land into housing for construction workers on Meta's $27 billion Hyperion data center project in Richland Parish. Private companies are investing heavily in data center construction, with spending reaching roughly $85 billion annually as of August, representing 73% growth year-over-year.Woodall's Campground Magazine · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 12NEWS·LouisianaMeta's Hyperion data center construction in Louisiana has spurred economic growth in Richland Parish, with local entrepreneurs launching new businesses to serve construction workers. Sales tax revenue increased from $21 million in 2024 to $39 million in 2025, with projections reaching $92 million by end of 2026.KuCoin · Louisiana
- Oct 12NEWS·LouisianaMeta's massive data center project in rural Louisiana has spurred economic growth in Richland Parish, with existing businesses expanding and new ventures opening to serve thousands of construction workers. The parish's annual sales tax revenue jumped from $21 million in 2024 to $39 million in 2025, with projections to reach $92 million by the end of 2026.Business Insider · Louisiana
- Oct 9ZONING·Richland Parish, LAData center construction is driving a significant share of U.S. economic growth, with private companies building data centers at a pace of roughly $85 billion annually in August, 73% more than a year earlier. However, this spending depends on companies continuing to increase AI investments annually, and a slowdown would leave construction workers without jobs, burden households with unused power infrastructure, and saddle banks with losses on data center financing.Quartz · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 8NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta is investing $50 billion to expand its Richland Parish facility to nearly 10 million square feet with 5 gigawatts of IT capacity, making it the largest in Meta's global fleet and among the largest digital factories ever built. The facility will house Hyperion, Meta's largest AI training cluster.Louisiana Economic Development - LED (.gov) · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 8LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana and Meta's opponents disputed plans for seven new gas-fired power plants and related infrastructure to support a massive data center expansion at a Public Service Commission hearing. The utility disclosed Meta would consume 4,500 megawatts of power, while critics warned ratepayers could face costs if Meta leaves after its 20-year contract.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA · also at NOLA.com
- Oct 7NEWS·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May disclosed Tuesday that Meta's Richland Parish data center is projected to draw 4,500 megawatts of electricity, a figure previously kept confidential. Meta's payments for infrastructure are structured to ensure other ratepayers won't bear costs if expenses rise, May testified.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 7NEWS·Caddo Parish, LALouisiana is forecast to add 55,000 jobs over the next two years, driven primarily by data center expansion in north and central Louisiana and LNG export facilities in Lake Charles, according to an annual economic forecast.louisianaradionetwork.com · Caddo Parish, LA
- Oct 7NEWS·LouisianaMeta's $27.3 billion project-finance bond for its Hyperion AI data center in Louisiana has declined to approximately 91 cents on the dollar since its late-2025 issuance, reflecting macroeconomic pressures on long-dated debt and structural duration mismatches between the 24-year bond and Meta's initial four-year lease agreement.TradingView · Louisiana
- Oct 6NEWS·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LALouisiana is forecast to add 55,000 jobs over the next two years through industrial construction projects including data centers, liquefied natural gas plants and SpaceX's launch facility, representing a 2.7% job increase statewide between 2027 and 2028, according to an economic forecast released Tuesday.NOLA.com · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA · also at The Advocate
- Oct 5VOTE·Richland Parish, LAAbout 100 landowners gathered to oppose Entergy's proposed 500kV transmission line crossing five parishes to power Meta's $50 billion Richland Parish data center, with construction set to begin in 2028. The Louisiana Public Service Commission will vote on the project in December.New Orleans CityBusiness · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 5VOTE·Richland Parish, LALouisiana regulators will hold a three-day evidentiary hearing beginning Oct. 7 to review Entergy Louisiana's $12.9 billion proposal to build generation, battery storage and transmission infrastructure to support Meta's expanding Hyperion data center in Richland Parish. The project includes seven natural gas generating units, three battery facilities and over 250 miles of transmission lines.Construction Review · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 5UTILITIES·LouisianaIn Louisiana's congressional races, Democratic candidates express concern about data center water and electricity consumption, while most Republicans trust industry promises and oppose extensive regulation. The debate extends to transparency, with candidates divided on whether nondisclosure agreements should restrict information about major development projects.Louisiana Illuminator · Louisiana · also at News From The States
- Oct 5LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LANOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 3MORATORIUM·LouisianaDemocratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis is calling for a moratorium on new data center construction in Louisiana, citing concerns about water consumption from cooling systems that he says draw from drinking water aquifers. Davis is running against Republican Julia Letlow in the November general election.Livingston Parish News · Louisiana
- Oct 3UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LA
- Oct 2UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAAbout 100 people gathered at a public meeting to oppose Entergy's proposed transmission line through five parishes to power Meta's data center in Richland Parish. The Louisiana Landowners Coalition has petitioned the Public Service Commission to require the company to use existing utility corridors instead of condemning residential properties and family farms.San Luis Obispo Tribune · Richland Parish, LA · also at Merced Sun-Star
- Oct 1MORATORIUM·LouisianaDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis is calling for a moratorium on new data center construction in Louisiana until policymakers better understand their water consumption and environmental impacts, citing concerns about aquifer depletion. Meta says its expanded Richland Parish facility will use non-potable water and a closed-loop cooling system requiring minimal water, though Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy says state law does not require companies to disclose water-use projections.
- Oct 1PERMIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana has approved multiple large artificial intelligence data center projects, including Meta's expansion in Richland Parish to 5 gigawatts of capacity. The developments raise concerns about water resource management, utility regulation, and environmental oversight, with critics noting gaps in regulatory frameworks and the use of nondisclosure agreements limiting public input.Tulane Law School · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 30LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission will hold a three-day hearing beginning October 7 to evaluate Entergy's proposed power infrastructure expansion for Meta's $50 billion data center campus in Richland Parish, examining necessity, electricity requirements and customer protections.Baton Rouge Business Report · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 29VOTE·Richland Parish, LAMeta's $50 billion data center expansion in Louisiana faces two regulatory hearings before Entergy can build required power infrastructure, including seven natural gas units and 250 miles of transmission lines. The Louisiana Public Service Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing beginning October 7 to examine whether the utility's construction plan is necessary and adequately protects existing customers from bearing project costs.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA · also at New Orleans CityBusiness, American Press
- Sep 28NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlydailyenergyinsider.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 28PERMIT·Richland Parish, LAA Florida-based energy startup is pitching Ascension and Iberville parishes on natural gas plants, small nuclear reactors, battery storage and potentially solar and data center facilities, projecting up to $40 billion in capital investment and a 20% boost to Louisiana's electricity generation capacity.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 27NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta's $50 billion data center project in Richland Parish, Louisiana has sparked demand for workforce housing. Local entrepreneurs have responded by opening mobile home parks and rental properties to accommodate construction and operational workers arriving for the project.Business Insider · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 25HEARING·FloridaThe Suncoast Sierra Club released a citizen action toolkit on Aug. 13 to help Florida residents oppose large-scale AI data center proposals. The toolkit provides information on environmental impacts, talking points for politicians, and guidance on public meetings, as large data centers can consume millions of gallons of water daily.Creative Loafing Tampa Bay · Florida
- Sep 24NEWS·Orleans Parish, LAApplied Atomics is establishing a New Orleans headquarters with plans to commercialize the mPower small modular reactor design, which was abandoned in 2017 after losing financing but received over $100 million in prior federal support. The company expects to invest $8.2 million and create 41 jobs, targeting data centers and other large industrial customers requiring significant power capacity.The Center Square · Orleans Parish, LA
- Sep 23HEARING·Richland Parish, LALouisiana's community and technical college system faces workforce challenges as major industrial projects—including a Hyundai steel plant, Meta data center, and SpaceX facility—compete for skilled workers and instructors. System leaders say the colleges would need to double enrollment and increase annual funding by over $100 million to meet employer demands while retaining faculty.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 23NEWS·Orleans Parish, LACommunities nationwide are experiencing economic growth and infrastructure improvements from data center investments. Loudoun County, Virginia, home to over 200 data centers, generated $1.2 billion in property tax revenue in fiscal year 2026, representing 39% of its budget, while Montgomery County, Missouri is benefiting from Amazon and Google commitments totaling over $25 billion.Pelican Institute · Orleans Parish, LA
- Sep 23NEWS·Richland Parish, LALouisiana has secured $1.54 million in confirmed federal funding for the first year of a manufacturing technology initiative, though the state's matching contribution is still being finalized through a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 23NEWS·LouisianaMeta built Prometheus, a one-gigawatt AI data center in New Albany, Ohio, spanning thousands of acres with hundreds of thousands of GPUs across dozens of buildings. The company plans to construct Hyperion, a five-gigawatt data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, applying lessons learned from Prometheus.GamesBeat · Louisiana
- Sep 23PERMIT·Richland Parish, LAA letter writer questions whether a proposed battery energy storage facility at Southern University will effectively address grid strain from data centers or primarily serve to rebuild Entergy's reputation following backlash over Meta projects. The writer expresses concern that the partnership structure could incentivize increased energy production rather than solving grid problems.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 17NEWS·Richland Parish, LARural Louisiana parish leaders have contacted state economic development officials requesting data centers after Richland Parish teachers received $50,000 year-end checks funded by surging sales tax collections from Meta's data center construction in the area. The sales tax distributions to the school district increased dramatically as thousands of workers arrived to build the facility, with collections climbing 60-70% and peaking at roughly 260%.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA · also at The Center Square
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Walton Co., GAThe House passed legislation 417-3 requiring state utility regulators to consider standards for charging artificial intelligence data centers for power and transmission upgrades needed to serve them, aiming to protect consumers from higher utility bills.
- Sep 16NEWS·Richland Parish, LADemocratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis argues that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow's refusal to debate him stems from her inability to discuss a nondisclosure agreement she signed regarding a Meta data center project in Richland Parish. Letlow signed the NDA while subsequently purchasing stock in Meta and Nvidia, disclosures she made more than a year late, and dozens of Louisiana elected officials have signed similar NDAs tied to major industrial projects.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA
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- Sep 15NEWS·LouisianaGrow NELA launched an interactive dashboard that tracks Northeast Louisiana's economic growth through parish-by-parish sales tax collection data. Nine of 10 parishes showed increased sales tax revenue in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year, with Richland Parish experiencing dramatic growth tied to Meta's Hyperion data center construction.Technical.ly · Louisiana
- Sep 14NEWS·Richland Parish, LALouisiana has attracted major corporate projects including Meta's $50 billion data center, Hyundai's steel mill, and SpaceX's $100 billion rocket-launch complex since Governor Landry took office. National site selectors say the announcements signal Louisiana's ability to execute large, complex projects quickly across multiple sectors, though questions remain about workforce availability and whether the state can sustain reputation gains.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 14NEWS·Rapides Parish, LAProtesters with the activist group "Humans First" stopped in Boyce on September 12 as part of a 34-stop national bus tour opposing data center expansion, demanding stronger regulations, taxpayer inclusion in negotiations, and accountability from tech companies and lawmakers.KALB | News Channel 5 · Rapides Parish, LA
- Sep 13NEWS·Richland Parish, LAA northeastern Louisiana rental property owner who operates 18 homes says construction workers from Meta's new AI data center comprise most of her tenants, with fully-furnished homes near the site renting for around $3,000 monthly compared to $1,200-$1,500 before the facility's announcement.Business Insider · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 12NEWS·Richland Parish, LAAI data centers have become increasingly controversial during the 2024 election cycle, with public opinion shifting against them despite initial enthusiasm from some political leaders. A recent poll found 51% of Americans view new data center construction as bad for the country, citing concerns about rising electricity bills and declining home values, prompting governors across both parties to impose restrictions and demand tighter regulations.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 11NEWS·LouisianaMajor technology companies including Meta, Amazon, and Hut8 are developing AI data centers across Louisiana parishes, leveraging the state's natural gas resources for energy. The state is expanding broadband access through the federal BEAD program, targeting statewide high-speed internet coverage by 2028 to serve approximately 1.7 million currently unserved residents.Pelican Institute · Louisiana
- Sep 11UTILITIES·Ouachita Parish, LAEntergy is building transmission lines and a substation to supply power to Meta's data center in northern Louisiana, but some landowners, including the Perry family, are fighting the utility's use of eminent domain to acquire their property. Most affected landowners settled with Entergy, but several dozen property owners across multiple tracts are pursuing legal action to block the expropriation.NOLA.com · Ouachita Parish, LA
- Sep 10LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana agreed to ease confidentiality restrictions allowing representatives from the Alliance for Affordable Energy and Union of Concerned Scientists limited access to sensitive evidence in the utility's multibillion-dollar power expansion case related to Meta's Richland Parish data center. The agreement does not provide access to underlying Meta records the groups sought through an unsuccessful subpoena last month.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA · also at New Orleans CityBusiness
- Sep 9LAWSUIT·LouisianaThe Pelican Institute has engaged Louisiana regulators on two proceedings: a rulemaking on privately financed electrical networks to serve large industrial customers, and a proposed rule requiring disclosure of funding sources for groups intervening in Public Service Commission proceedings. Pelican argued that private electrical networks allow Louisiana to attract major investment without exposing ratepayers to risk, while urging narrower donor-disclosure requirements focused on foreign adversaries rather than all out-of-state funding.Pelican Institute · Louisiana
- Sep 7VOTE·LouisianaGoogle backstopped $3.2 billion in lease obligations for TeraWulf's AI data center campus in New York, acquiring a 14% stake while keeping the debt off its own books. The arrangement mirrors Meta's $27 billion Blue Owl-financed data center campus in Louisiana, part of a broader pattern moving over $1.6 trillion in AI infrastructure debt into financial footnotes rather than balance sheets.Startup Fortune · Louisiana
- Sep 6NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHoly Tacos, opened in Rayville, Louisiana in April 2025, attributes approximately 40% of its monthly business to Meta's nearby AI data center construction, including catering orders to man camps that range from $4,000 to $7,000. The restaurant's owners say the data center has revitalized the declining community, though construction has brought dust and noise to nearby Holly Ridge.Business Insider · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 4NEWS·Richland Parish, LALouisiana Delta Community College is training residents for entry-level data center jobs at Meta's Richland Parish facility through two four-week programs that cost $3,698 each. More than 100 students have graduated since January, with all finding employment; entry-level fiber technicians earn $18-$24 hourly.WWNO · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 2NEWS·LouisianaOne Nuclear Energy executed a binding letter of intent to develop Project Cayman, a 2.88-GW gas-fired power plant and 700-MW battery storage system alongside a data center complex in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, near the RiverPlex MegaPark industrial site.POWER Magazine · Louisiana
- Sep 2ZONING·Richland Parish, LAMeta's $50 billion data center project in Richland Parish has dramatically changed life for police jurors and local officials, who now field constant inquiries about housing, investment opportunities, and infrastructure while managing increased traffic and learning to allocate new tax revenue for parish improvements.American Press · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 2ZONING·Richland Parish, LASocial media rumors claim a data center is coming to Livingston Parish with signed nondisclosure agreements, but Parish President Randy Delatte says he hasn't signed an NDA and no project has been announced. A 691-acre commercial tract in Walker is being marketed for potential data center development, though a broker currently lacks a client.The Advocate · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 2VOTE·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LASome Louisiana Democrats who voted for a 2024 data center tax break that helped attract Meta, Amazon, and Anthropic say they regret the vote or would have scrutinized it more carefully. The law, which passed nearly unanimously, created an unlimited sales tax rebate for qualifying data centers investing at least $200 million.thecentersquare.com · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA
- Sep 2NEWS·Richland Parish, LAwashingtonpost.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 1NEWS·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LAOne Nuclear signed a binding letter of intent to develop a 2.88GW natural gas plant and 700MW battery storage system colocated with a data center in southern Louisiana near RiverPlex MegaPark between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Community outreach meetings are planned from September through December 2026.Data Center Dynamics · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA
- Aug 31NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlygovtech.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 31UTILITIES·MississippiMississippi Entergy customers are avoiding a nearly $5 monthly bill increase this month due to revenue from Amazon's data center operations, the utility announced. Under Entergy's Fair Share Plus program, large data center customers pay full grid connection costs while providing tax revenue, jobs, and community benefits to offset costs for existing customers.Daily Energy Insider · Mississippi · also at Daily Energy Insider
- Aug 31NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta announced plans for a $50 billion data center in northeast Louisiana's Richland Parish in late 2024, dramatically transforming the rural farming community and its local government leaders. The project has increased the parish's population by roughly 8,000 workers daily, doubled 2025 sales tax revenue to over $20 million, and prompted officials to hire engineers and adopt new permitting procedures.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 28NEWS·Richland Parish, LALouisiana is experiencing economic development including SpaceX's announced $100 billion commercial spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Meta's data center expansion in Richland Parish, and Applied Digital's data center project in Rapides Parish. Two microcap stocks with Louisiana exposure are Catalyst Bancorp, a regional bank, and Expion Energy, a lithium battery manufacturer that recently acquired oil and gas assets in Eastern Louisiana.TradingView · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 27LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana regulators voted to keep Meta's job creation and electricity usage figures confidential for its data center project in Richland Parish, rejecting a judge's recommendation for disclosure. The decision drew criticism from Democratic Commissioner Davante Lewis, who argued the secrecy prevents low-income and Black communities from verifying promised economic benefits.Capital B News · Richland Parish, LA · also at Yahoo, thelensnola.org
- Aug 27MORATORIUM·Richland Parish, LAWhile politicians nationwide increasingly oppose data centers, Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry actively courts them, rejecting a moratorium approach and offering tax breaks and fast-tracked approvals. Political scientists warn that Louisiana officials may reverse course if national backlash reaches the state, with signs of emerging voter unease beginning to appear at town halls and regulatory meetings.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 26NEWS·LouisianaData centers, essential to cloud computing and digital services for decades, are now facing increased scrutiny due to artificial intelligence's extraordinary computing demands. States and communities are responding differently, with some recruiting projects for economic growth while others impose moratoriums, citing concerns about electricity consumption, water usage and local infrastructure impacts.Area Development · Louisiana
- Aug 26UTILITIES·LouisianaA March 2026 Gallup poll found 71% of Americans oppose constructing AI data centers in their areas, citing concerns about land use, electricity consumption, and water requirements. Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused new data center construction, while Louisiana has few regulations and offers substantial tax incentives to corporations.Teche Today · Louisiana
- Aug 25VOTE·Orleans Parish, LAThe New Orleans City Planning Commission delayed its vote on data center regulations to October following public opposition, with a neighborhood group arguing insufficient community input occurred. The commission's draft recommendations would allow small and medium data centers in certain areas while requiring reviews by utility companies and maintaining distance from residential properties.NOLA.com · Orleans Parish, LA · also at NOLA.com
- Aug 25NEWS·LouisianaLouisiana has attracted $160 billion in new capital investment over the past two and a half years, with over $81.6 billion from four major AI data centers including Meta's $50 billion Richland Parish project. However, data centers face opposition across the political spectrum due to concerns about elevated electricity bills, water depletion, pollution, and community changes, along with questions about the secrecy surrounding tax incentives worth potentially billions.American Press · Louisiana
- Aug 22NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta is constructing a $50 billion data center called Hyperion in Louisiana's Richland Parish that will span over 3,000 acres. The project has generated mixed reactions from Loyola students and faculty, with some welcoming promised job opportunities and community investments, while others express environmental concerns about water consumption and pollution despite Meta's proposed closed-circuit cooling system.loyolamaroon.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 21NEWS·LouisianaMeta's Louisiana data center expansion requires an estimated 8 million miles of optical fiber to support its 5-gigawatt capacity, as industry shifts from copper to fiber due to copper's speed limitations. Fiber suppliers including Corning, which secured a $6 billion deal with Meta, are experiencing revenue growth from the surge in demand for AI infrastructure components.Pluang · Louisiana
- Aug 21NEWS·Richland Parish, LANOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 20NEWS·LouisianaMajor technology companies including Meta, Amazon, and others are investing over $100 billion in Louisiana data centers. These facilities power services used statewide by hospitals, banks, businesses, and individual consumers relying on cloud computing infrastructure.Pelican Institute · Louisiana
- Aug 20LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Public Service Commission voted along party lines to block a judge's order requiring Meta to disclose details about its planned Richland Parish data center, including investment levels, job creation numbers, and electricity usage, after local advocacy groups sought the information.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 19LAWSUIT·LouisianaLouisiana's Public Service Commission is overseeing infrastructure projects including 10 new gas plants to power Meta's data centers in Richland Parish. An investigation found an Entergy executive ghostwrote motions filed by commissioners supporting the projects. Louisiana's surgeon general, Dr. Evelyn Griffin, is aligning with the Make America Healthy Again movement and has questioned vaccine safety while advocating for wellness and disease prevention.WRKF · Louisiana · also at WRKF
- Aug 18NEWS·Caddo Parish, LAAmazon announced an expansion of its Northwest Louisiana data center project, increasing total investment from $12 billion to $18 billion with a third facility in Shreveport's Resilient Tech Park. The expansion is expected to add 210 permanent jobs to the 540 previously announced and increase construction jobs from 1,500 to 2,250.Louisiana Illuminator · Caddo Parish, LA
- Aug 18NEWS·Richland Parish, LATurner is continuing construction on Meta's expanded Richland Parish data center in Louisiana, which will deliver 5 gigawatts of IT capacity across nearly 10 million square feet. The $50 billion project expects a peak workforce of 7,500 construction workers and will create over 1,000 permanent operations jobs.Associated Construction Publications · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 18LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 on Aug. 12 to not require Meta to publicly disclose under oath details about jobs its data center project will create, including how many will be remote or overseas. Commissioners said the requirement was unnecessary, citing news reports and press releases as adequate information sources for the public.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 17NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta's Richland Parish data center will fund Entergy grid improvements and generate construction and service jobs across Louisiana. Entergy is building ten new power plants to support the facility, with the company projecting $2.6 billion in customer savings over twenty years.louisianaradionetwork.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 15LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to prevent Meta from disclosing records about its Richland Parish data center's power consumption and job creation, overruling a judge's order that followed requests from advocacy groups seeking the information.American Press · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 14NEWS·LouisianaMeta's $50 billion confirmed Hyperion data center investment in Louisiana will create 1,000 permanent jobs when fully built out around 2036, alongside 7,500 temporary construction jobs and approximately 1,900 indirect regional jobs. Meta will cover all infrastructure costs for Entergy Louisiana, projecting $2 billion or more in customer savings.24/7 Wall St. · Louisiana · also at AOL.com
- Aug 14NEWS·Richland Parish, LAData centers represent industrial investment opportunities for Louisiana, with companies like Meta pledging to fund their own power infrastructure, create jobs, and upgrade local infrastructure while addressing concerns about power grid strain, water consumption, and rural development needs.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA · also at nola.com
- Aug 13VOTE·Richland Parish, LAU.S. Senate candidate Julia Letlow purchased Meta stock after signing a non-disclosure agreement related to the company's planned data center in Richland Parish, according to a report. Letlow's representative says she had no role in directing her trades and was unaware the transactions occurred.louisianaradionetwork.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 against requiring Meta to disclose exact job numbers and energy usage for its planned Richland Parish data center, rejecting a judge's recommendation. Republican members cited existing media coverage of expected jobs, while the lone Democratic commissioner supported transparency requirements.louisianaradionetwork.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·LouisianaLouisiana's Public Service Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to block a requirement that Meta disclose projected energy use and expected jobs for its planned $50 billion data center, reversing an earlier administrative judge's ruling demanding the information.E&E News by POLITICO · Louisiana
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to block an order requiring Meta to disclose records about its job creation and electricity demand projections for a Richland Parish data center expansion, reversing a prior ruling and handing the tech company a procedural victory in the case.Rapides Parish Journal · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·LouisianaThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to reverse an administrative judge's order requiring Meta to publicly disclose documents detailing how it calculated job projections and electricity needs for its planned $50 billion Hyperion artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish.
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana's Public Service Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to allow Meta to keep confidential details about its planned Richland Parish data center, overruling a judge's subpoena for information about job creation and energy use as Entergy seeks approval for $13 billion in new power plants to support the facility.fox8live.com · Richland Parish, LA · also at fox8live.com
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·Orleans Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to reject an independent judge's recommendation requiring Meta to disclose key information about its data centers in Richland Parish and its partnership with Entergy to build new gas power plants. Environmental and consumer advocacy groups had sought the information to evaluate the project's economic impact and job creation claims.WWNO · Orleans Parish, LA
- Aug 13LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to keep records related to a Meta data center project in Richland Parish confidential, overruling a judge's order requiring the company to turn over documents related to Entergy power generator requests.WBRZ · Richland Parish, LA · also at WBRZ
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana regulators voted to keep Meta's data center records confidential, rejecting transparency despite a judge's earlier ruling requiring disclosure. Critics warned that ratepayers could bear infrastructure costs if the facility uses less electricity than anticipated.WAFB · Richland Parish, LA · also at WAFB
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·LouisianaLouisiana's Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to allow Meta to withhold energy use and job creation data for its $50 billion data center, overturning a judge's subpoena. Consumer advocacy groups argue the lack of transparency prevents proper review of Entergy Louisiana's plan for seven new gas power plants to serve the facility.Straight Arrow · Louisiana
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana utility regulators on Wednesday blocked the release of Meta's data center expansion records, overturning a judge's order sought by consumer advocates challenging Entergy Louisiana's plans to build power infrastructure supporting the massive Richland Parish facility. The groups opposing the project will now scrutinize Meta's projections without access to underlying documentation Meta claimed contained confidential business information.Baton Rouge Business Report · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·LouisianaHeadline onlyNOLA.com · Louisiana
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana utility regulators on Wednesday blocked a subpoena that would have required Meta to disclose how it calculated job creation and electricity demand projections for its Richland Parish data center expansion, reversing an administrative law judge's earlier order. The decision prevents consumer advocacy groups challenging the project from accessing documents supporting Meta's figures, which Entergy Louisiana is using to justify billions in infrastructure spending.The Center Square · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission is expected to decide this week whether to release public information about costs, jobs, and electricity needs associated with Meta's artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish.hannapub.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 12PERMIT·Richland Parish, LARumors have circulated about a potential data center in Moss Bluff, but state Rep. Brett Geymann said there is insufficient information and no active engagement from economic development agencies on the project as of early August. No permits or proposals have been submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.The Advocate · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 11LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAThe Louisiana Public Service Commission will decide Wednesday whether Meta can shield records about its Richland Parish artificial intelligence data center from public disclosure. Environmental groups have subpoenaed Meta for information backing its claims on local investment, job creation and electricity needs, concerned that ratepayers could bear costs if Meta abandons its agreements.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 11LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LALouisiana's Public Service Commission will vote Wednesday on whether to require Meta to release records supporting its projections for investment, job creation and electricity demand for a $50 billion artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish. The decision will set a precedent on transparency for the project, which advocacy groups say could raise household electric bills by up to $40 monthly.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 11NEWSMeta announced a $1 billion fund to support communities hosting its data centers, including Montgomery, with investments directed toward schools, infrastructure and local services. The commitment accompanies Meta's expanded Montgomery data center project, now valued at over $1.5 billion and expected to create more than 100 permanent jobs upon completion.Alabama Political Reporter
- Aug 11VOTE·LouisianaAn Entergy Louisiana executive authored motions supporting Meta and Hyundai industrial projects that Louisiana Public Service Commission commissioners later adopted as their own, according to records obtained by the Gulf States Newsroom. The utility company's VP of regulatory and public affairs also made strategic word changes in at least one motion before commissioners voted on the projects.WWNO · Louisiana
- Aug 11NEWS·Caddo Parish, LALouisiana officials are debating how to fund infrastructure improvements for Meta's proposed Hyperion data center without raising residential electricity bills. Policymakers are considering options including special rate structures and project-specific contracts to ensure household customers don't bear the costs of grid upgrades needed for the large industrial project.The Cool Down · Caddo Parish, LA · also at Yahoo
- Aug 10VOTE·LouisianaU.S. Rep. Julia Letlow signed a nondisclosure agreement with Meta's shell company in June 2024 after gaining access to confidential information about a planned $50 billion data center, then purchased Meta and Nvidia stock within months without disclosing the trades until more than a year later, well past the 45-day deadline required by the STOCK Act.WWNO · Louisiana
- Aug 10LAWSUIT·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LAAn administrative law judge rejected Meta's motion to cancel a subpoena requiring the company to substantiate claims about job creation and power plant requirements for its Louisiana data center expansion. Louisiana regulators are scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether Meta must answer questions about the project.The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA · also at thelensnola.org
- Aug 9NEWS·LouisianaHeadline onlyRTO Insider · Louisiana
- Aug 7NEWS·LouisianaWilliams Companies is acquiring Houston-based Momentum Midstream for $5.5 billion to expand its pipeline network in the Haynesville Shale, driven by growing natural gas demand from data centers. The purchase will add 4,000 miles of pipeline and position Williams to serve utilities converting power plants to natural gas to fuel large data center operations.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Louisiana
- Aug 7UTILITIES·LouisianaPolitical leaders in Louisiana disagree on how best to protect residential ratepayers from costs associated with Meta's Hyperion data center project. Some argue current protections are sufficient, while others advocate for stricter contracts, new state laws, or rate caps to ensure households don't subsidize the facility's power needs.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Louisiana · also at NOLA.com
- Aug 5UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAConsumer and environmental advocacy groups submitted testimony to Louisiana's Public Service Commission challenging transparency and cost-sharing claims related to Meta's expanding Hyperion data center in Northeast Louisiana and Entergy's plans to power it with additional natural gas turbines. The groups questioned whether ratepayers would be protected from increased costs and criticized Meta's lack of disclosure regarding job creation details.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 5VOTE·LouisianaEntergy Louisiana abandoned its $1.8 billion plan to purchase a Texas gas-fired power plant after regulators and consumer advocates raised concerns about the cost to ratepayers, which was projected to raise average monthly bills by $9. The utility said it may revisit the purchase with revised terms that would lessen customer impact.Straight Arrow · Louisiana
- Aug 5NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta's $50 billion data center in Louisiana attracted 6,000 construction workers, causing local rents to surge dramatically—one resident's rent jumped from $250 to $1,495 monthly—while nearby landowners saw acreage values soar from $5,000 to over $50,000 per acre. Renters on fixed Social Security incomes lack comparable financial buffers to absorb such increases, as annual cost-of-living adjustments prove insufficient.247wallst.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 4LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAMeta is refusing to disclose confidential records about projected investments, jobs and electricity consumption for its planned Richland Parish data center. Consumer advocacy groups sought the information to challenge the project's public interest claims, but Meta argues the data constitutes trade secrets protected from disclosure.The Black Chronicle · Richland Parish, LA · also at American Press, neworleanscitybusiness.com, The Center Square
- Aug 4UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAThree environmental and consumer advocacy groups are challenging Entergy Louisiana's proposal to build seven natural gas plants for Meta's AI data center in Richland Parish, arguing the expedited review process limits public participation and questioning whether ratepayers will be protected from infrastructure costs despite company pledges.louisianaradionetwork.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 4HEARING·Richland Parish, LAThe Sierra Club challenged Louisiana's approval of air permits for Meta's Hyperion data center, arguing the facility should be classified as a major pollution source rather than a minor source. The group contends the permit underestimates emissions by excluding emergency diesel generators that, combined with the site's natural gas boilers, would exceed pollution thresholds.Baton Rouge Business Report · Richland Parish, LA · also at Baton Rouge Business Report
- Aug 4VOTE·Richland Parish, LAEric Skrmetta, who chairs Louisiana's Public Service Commission, also serves as principal deputy under secretary at the Department of Energy and plans to hold both positions until December. The PSC will soon vote on whether a utility can build natural gas plants for Meta's data center, prompting concerns from advocacy groups about potential conflicts of interest.E&E News by POLITICO · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 4VOTE·Richland Parish, LAThe Sierra Club contends Louisiana's environmental agency improperly issued a minor source permit for Meta's Richland Parish data center in June, arguing the facility's emissions exceed thresholds requiring a more stringent major source permit instead.Louisiana Illuminator · Richland Parish, LA · also at KTBS 3, Louisiana Illuminator
- Aug 3UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana says Meta will fund all power infrastructure costs for its Richland Parish data center, an agreement the utility claims will save statewide customers more than $2.65 billion over 20 years through lower rates and reduced grid costs.96.5 KPEL · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 2NEWS·Richland Parish, LAGov. Jeff Landry has signed and required staff to sign nondisclosure agreements that restrict discussion of economic development deals and administration workings, while telling the New York Times that transparency is misused to "kill deals." Several state legislators have recently requested release from these NDAs, citing their obligation to share information with constituents.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Richland Parish, LA
- Aug 1NEWS·Richland Parish, LANOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 30NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyWWLTV.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 29NEWS·Richland Parish, LASmall business owners in Northeast Louisiana have capitalized on opportunities created by Meta's new AI data center in Richland Parish, with local entrepreneurs expanding menus, hiring dozens of employees, and launching new ventures including a septic service company to meet demand from the project.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 29LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LASeveral Louisiana state lawmakers are withdrawing from nondisclosure agreements with the state's economic development agency, citing voter pressure and concerns about secret business negotiations. At least four legislators requested the Louisiana Economic Development agency terminate their NDAs after constituents objected to undisclosed data center deals.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 29NEWS·Richland Parish, LAGov. Jeff Landry's administration has signed nearly 300 nondisclosure agreements with companies and government officials since January 2024, keeping negotiation details confidential until project announcements. The agreements often involve state commitments of millions or billions in tax breaks, free land, and other incentives.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 29NEWS·Orleans Parish, LAThe New Orleans City Planning Commission plans to seek City Council approval for rules allowing data centers under 100,000 square feet, requiring they be 500 feet from residences and use no more than 20 megawatts of power, following a temporary ban imposed earlier this year.NOLA.com · Orleans Parish, LA
- Jul 29NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta's data center project in Richland Parish is expected to generate 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent positions while representing over $50 billion in state investment. Regional sales tax collections increased from $85 million to $126 million between early 2025 and first quarter 2026.
- Jul 28NEWS·Richland Parish, LALocal businesses in Richland Parish are experiencing increased sales as construction begins on a major data center project. A tire shop owner reports he has hired additional staff and can now complete vehicle service work faster than before due to higher demand.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 27VOTE·Richland Parish, LAMeta contributed $2 billion toward a $50 billion Louisiana data center project financed largely through a $27.3 billion bond offering, while securing the ability to exit the venture after four years despite longer commitments from other investors and lenders.Business Model Analyst · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 27NEWS·LouisianaMeta is constructing a $50 billion artificial intelligence data center called Hyperion in rural northeastern Louisiana, designed to provide 5 gigawatts of computing capacity. The project has drawn scrutiny over its massive scale, energy requirements, financing arrangements and the secrecy of negotiations involving Meta, state officials, local authorities and energy company Entergy.The American Bazaar · Louisiana
- Jul 27UTILITIES·LouisianaMeta has exited the RE100 renewable energy pledge and is funding approximately 10 gas-fired power plants totaling roughly 7.5 gigawatts to supply its data centers, including a major facility in Louisiana and a project in Ohio.Electrek · Louisiana
- Jul 27NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyThe Real Deal · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 27NEWS·LouisianaHeadline onlyqz.com · Louisiana
- Jul 27NEWS·LouisianaMeta signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Lightsource BP for the 150-megawatt Mowata Solar project in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, with construction expected to begin this year. The deal marks the second PPA between the companies, following a 2022 agreement for an Ohio solar project.Data Center Dynamics · Louisiana
- Jul 27ZONING·Caddo Parish, LAA Caddo Parish commissioner proposed restricting temporary worker housing camps associated with data center construction, but the parish lacks authority to impose such zoning requirements without a comprehensive master plan, which Louisiana law mandates for such restrictions in unincorporated areas.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Caddo Parish, LA
- Jul 27LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAMeta restructured its $50 billion Louisiana data center project, retaining 20% ownership while Blue Owl Capital took 80%, on the same day state regulators approved the three gas plants powering it. Consumer advocates warn Louisiana ratepayers could face stranded costs from the gas plants if Meta exits after its four-year lease term expires.Startup Fortune · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 24MORATORIUM·Richland Parish, LALouisiana welcomed a $40 billion Meta data center expansion in Richland Parish, while New York enacted a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers. Louisiana's project is expected to create jobs and boost local infrastructure investment, contrasting with New York's restrictions on such facilities.Pelican Institute · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 24LAWSUIT·Orleans Parish, LAMore than 121 employees in Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's office have signed nondisclosure agreements restricting their speech about work activities, records show. Legal experts warn the NDAs could chill constitutionally protected speech and create a culture of fear, though the governor's office characterizes them as a good governance measure.WWNO · Orleans Parish, LA · also at Louisiana Illuminator
- Jul 24UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAGov. Landry and Entergy sign pledge to shield consumers from high utility costs tied to data centersGov. Jeff Landry and Entergy signed a voluntary pledge aimed at protecting consumers from high utility bills driven by data centers, joining other governors and energy providers nationwide in the agreement.WBRZ · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 24UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAGov. Jeff Landry and Richland Parish Schools Superintendent Sheldon Jones met with President Trump at a White House roundtable on a ratepayer protection plan involving AI data centers. Over 220 utilities and other partners signed the pledge, which requires companies to build electricity generation resources to cover facility demands and pay for infrastructure upgrades.KNOE · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 24UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh announced at a White House event that the company signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge and unveiled its "Fair Share Plus" pledge, designed to deliver approximately $7 billion in customer benefits over two decades while supporting large energy projects like data centers.Entergy · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 23NEWS·Richland Parish, LAGov. Jeff Landry spoke with President Donald Trump in Washington about data centers following Meta's announcement of expanding its Richland Parish facility to a $50 billion investment, up from a $10 billion plan announced two years ago. The governor noted local teachers received additional income through tax collections, though critics worry about infrastructure demands and potential energy cost increases.WDSU · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 23UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAEntergy and more than 220 utilities and tech companies signed President Trump's "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," committing not to pass AI data center electricity costs to regular customers. The signatories represent about 80% of U.S. power delivery, with Entergy pledging to save its customers $2.65 billion over 20 years related to Meta's Richland Parish data center project.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 23UTILITIESPresident Trump announced that over 220 utilities, tech companies, and state governments have signed his Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which requires tech companies and data center operators to fund new energy infrastructure rather than passing costs to residential ratepayers, covering electricity rates for 80% of U.S. power distribution.Florida’s Voice
- Jul 23LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAState Public Service Commission Chair Eric Skrmetta stated that Meta's planned artificial intelligence data center expansion in Richland Parish would be unlikely to result in rate increases for Entergy Louisiana customers.hannapub.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 22LAWSUIT·LouisianaA Louisiana utility regulator issued a subpoena requiring Meta to disclose electricity needs and permanent job figures for its planned $50 billion data center in Richland Parish, but Meta has sought to quash the order. Environmental groups and consumer advocates cite lack of transparency concerns as the project's power needs—eventually reaching 5 gigawatts by 2032—far exceed Meta's stated requirements.Straight Arrow · Louisiana
- Jul 20LAWSUIT·LouisianaLSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center received a five-year, $5.66 million grant renewal from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases through 2031, supporting nutrition and obesity research across Louisiana. A federal judge temporarily blocked Paramount's proposed $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, with a hearing scheduled for Aug. 3 on a preliminary injunction requested by 12 states led by California. BlackRock is selling over $12 billion in bonds to finance Meta's AI data center campus in El Paso, Texas, expected to open in 2028.Baton Rouge Business Report · Louisiana
- Jul 20NEWS·Richland Parish, LATurner Construction is advancing Meta's $50 billion AI data center campus expansion in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which has grown to 5 gigawatts of capacity across nearly 10 million square feet. The project is expected to employ approximately 7,500 construction workers at peak and create over 1,000 permanent jobs once operational.Construction Owners · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 20NEWS·Richland Parish, LAMeta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts of capacity, expected to create over 1,000 permanent jobs and generate tax revenue that has enabled teacher bonuses up to $50,000 annually. The company donated $5 million to Louisiana Delta Community College for scholarships and structured the project so Meta covers energy and infrastructure costs rather than local ratepayers.NetChoice · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 20NEWS·Caddo Parish, LANorth Louisiana's ten-parish region is tracking sales tax growth through a new website following Meta's data center construction project. Richland Parish collected $38.7 million in sales taxes in the first quarter of 2026, significantly higher than previous quarters, enabling teachers to receive bonuses up to $50,000.The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Caddo Parish, LA
- Jul 19UTILITIES·Richland Parish, LAMeta is expanding its Hyperion artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, increasing its planned investment in the state to more than $50 billion. The project is expected to create over 1,000 permanent jobs and thousands of construction and indirect positions.AOL.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 19NEWS·Richland Parish, LATurner Construction continues work on Meta's Louisiana data center campus, which has been expanded to 5 gigawatts of IT capacity across nearly 10 million square feet. The project represents over $50 billion in investment and is expected to create approximately 7,500 construction jobs at peak activity plus over 1,000 permanent operations positions.Construction Owners · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 17NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyAOL.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 17NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlythelensnola.org · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 14NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyWWNO · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 13NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyData Center Dynamics · Richland Parish, LA
- Jul 13NEWS·Richland Parish, LAHeadline onlyhannapub.com · Richland Parish, LA
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