Meta's AI Bet and Louisiana's Energy Risk | Baton Rouge News

Meta’s massive AI data center in Louisiana is sparking a fierce battle over transparency and cost — as environmental groups demand full disclosure of job and investment promises, while Entergy seeks approval to build new power plants. A judge sided with the advocates, forcing Meta to reveal trade-secret documents, but Meta’s appealing. Meanwhile, state officials, including the governor, have signed secret deals behind closed doors. The Public Service Commission faces a critical vote on whether to greenlight seven new turbines for Meta — and also weighs a controversial 20-cent monthly fee for big utility users to fund nuclear energy studies, raising alarms that everyday Louisianans could bear the brunt of rising costs while corporations dodge risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/018aa455746d7ad3