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- 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·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 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