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The Louisiana Public Service Commission plans to vote next month on a revised rule that requires intervening parties, including corporations and environmental groups, to disclose all out-of-state funding. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta originally proposed the rule, citing concerns about potential foreign interference in energy regulation. However, opponents worry the measure could curb participation in critical regulatory debates after pushing for the proposal to be significantly reworked.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to allow Meta to keep detailed records for its $50 billion data center project secret, overturning a judge's order for public disclosure. The ruling pertains to the calculation of job projections and electricity needs for Meta’s Hyperion campus in Richland Parish. This decision was reached despite opposition from groups like the Sierra Club, who had requested the figures from the commission.

The Sierra Club challenges Louisiana's approval of Meta's Hyperion data center permits, arguing emissions from emergency diesel generators were excluded, potentially classifying the facility as a major pollution source. Meta claims compliance with regulations, stating generators are for emergency use only.

The Sierra Club claims Louisiana officials underestimated emissions from Meta’s Richland Parish data center by approving a minor source pollution permit instead of a major source permit. The permit excludes emissions from Entergy Corp.’s natural gas turbines and undercounts diesel generator emissions, according to the group.

Approximately 79 Entergy customers in Brusly will experience a scheduled power outage on Tuesday night due to infrastructure maintenance. The outage is part of planned maintenance efforts.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is urging state regulators to scrutinize Entergy's proposed acquisition of a Texas power plant to ensure ratepayers are not burdened with unnecessary costs. The deal, tied to powering Meta’s Hyperion data center, has sparked debates over financial risks for consumers if the plants underperform or major customers leave.

Entergy and DEMCO crews are preparing to respond to heavy rain in Louisiana caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Energy company personnel are positioned to address potential impacts from the storm.

Entergy crews will perform maintenance and upgrades to the electrical system in Gonzales on June 17, causing a planned power outage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outage will affect approximately 209 customers in the area.

Entergy CEO states that the majority of the company's growth is being driven by data centers. The announcement highlights a strategic focus on this sector for future expansion.

A Louisiana Senate bill (SB 490) allowing industrial facilities to build private power plants and sell up to 50% of generated electricity faces opposition from major utilities like Entergy and Cleco. Sponsored by Sen. Bob Hensgens (R-Abbeville), the stalled legislation aims to bypass traditional utility approval processes, drawing support from some energy advocacy groups after amendments.