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What utility powers AI data centers in Baton Rouge Metro and what's the load picture?

Electric service in Baton Rouge Metro is provided primarily by the incumbent utility (Entergy Louisiana, SWEPCO, Cleco, or a regional cooperative depending on territory). AI data center loads in Louisiana are typically interconnected at transmission voltage (138 kV or 230 kV) and require new substation buildouts. Tracked projects with active load requests in this jurisdiction: Hut 8 River Bend AI Data Center Campus. See each project page for confirmed serving utility and interconnection status.

Baton Rouge Metro at a glance
Parishes
8
Tracked projects
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What utility powers AI data centers in Baton Rouge Metro and what's the load picture?

Electric service in Baton Rouge Metro is provided primarily by the incumbent utility (Entergy Louisiana, SWEPCO, Cleco, or a regional cooperative depending on territory). AI data center loads in Louisiana are typically interconnected at transmission voltage (138 kV or 230 kV) and require new substation buildouts. Tracked projects with active load requests in this jurisdiction: Hut 8 River Bend AI Data Center Campus. See each project page for confirmed serving utility and interconnection status.

Which parishes make up the Baton Rouge Metro?

The Baton Rouge Metro comprises 8 parishes. See louisianai.com/metros/baton-rouge-metro for the full parish list and per-parish detail.

How many AI data center projects are tracked across the Baton Rouge Metro?

1 project tracked in the Baton Rouge Metro: Hut 8 River Bend AI Data Center Campus.

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