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Landry signs executive order protecting ratepayers from data center costs

Governor Jeff Landry signed an order to shield utility customers from AI data center expenses while continuing to promote data center growth in Louisiana.

June 29, 2026·LouisianAI research loopResearch-loop generatedregulatoryexecutive-orderratepayer-protectiondata-centers

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On June 26, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order aimed at protecting utility ratepayers from potential cost increases tied to AI data center development. Multiple news outlets including New Orleans CityBusiness, Audacy, fox8live.com, and WAFB reported the action, noting that the order seeks to balance consumer protections with ongoing efforts to attract data center projects. One report identified Entergy and Cleco as potentially affected operators. No specific financial figures, capacity details, parishes, or project-level impacts were disclosed in the signals.

Key Facts

  • Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order on June 26, 2026.
  • The order is intended to protect utility customers and ratepayers from AI data center costs.
  • The governor simultaneously promotes additional data center development.
  • Entergy and Cleco named as affected operators in one report.

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