Data centers, pricey power await candidates for Public Service Commission

By: Wesley Muller, Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,515

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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This year’s elections for two replacements on the state Public Service Commission unfold as utility regulation in Louisiana approaches a crossroads. The rapid development of artificial intelligence data centers and their high demand for electricity have put a spotlight on the regulatory board.

The current commissioners attempted to strike a balance between granting utilities approval to meet the immense power needs of AI infrastructure while ensuring the cost of building new power plants isn’t eventually …

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