The Louisiana Public Service Commission, or LPSC, has approved a landmark agreement that paves the way for Entergy Louisiana to move forward with major infrastructure investments tied to Meta's new data center in Richland Parish.

Meta’s data center will need about three times the amount of electricity that New Orleans uses in a year and increase Entergy's electric needs in the state by around 30%. Both advocacy and industrial groups disputed the plan.

This approval facilitates enhancements to the state’s electric grid, benefiting customers and preparing for future energy demands.