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flag Louisiana fast-tracks data center grid approvals, sparking debate over costs and reliability.

flag The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved a fast-track rule allowing large data center projects to bypass decades-old cost-review requirements, cutting grid connection approval to eight months. flag Backed by Republican Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan and Gov. flag Jeff Landry’s “Lightning Speed Initiative,” the move aims to attract major tech investments like Meta’s planned data center. flag Critics, including Democrat Commissioner Davante Lewis and consumer advocates, warn it risks higher utility bills, weaker grid reliability, and unchecked utility spending, arguing the decision lacks clear definitions and undermines consumer protections. flag Lewis’s proposed safeguards were deferred, and the vote was marked by tension over transparency and accountability.

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