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Winter Storm Fern Resources - January 2026

Winter Storm Fern Resources - January 2026

As we're preparing for Winter Storm Fern and the potential for snow, ice and some very cold temperatures across the Southeast, we're sharing these resources to help you...
Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

In 2026, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, will begin a South Load Pocket Risk Assessment focused on Louisiana. While the study may sound technical, it is...
Tips for Staying Warmer This Winter Without Breaking Your Budget

Tips for Staying Warmer This Winter Without Breaking Your Budget

Follow these tips to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank! There are lots of ways to be energy efficient, even when celebrating. What else do you...

Entergy is Making Big Moves Toward Planning a More Resilient Grid. But Is It Enough?

In the decade since Entergy joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the local grid has seen little change. Extreme weather events like the 2018 cold snap, Winter Storm Uri, and hurricanes Laura and Ida have exposed the grid's limitations, and...

Louisiana PSC Defers Rulemaking on Large Loads During January Meeting

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) held its first meeting of the year in Baton Rouge on January 14. The LPSC elected its 2026 Chairman and Vice-Chairman, approved several procedural matters, and continued to defer discussion on opening a rulemaking docket...

University of Miami Study Finds Offshore Wind Areas in Gulf Pose Minimal Impacts to Shrimping Grounds

A study published in November in the journal Marine and Coastal Fisheries provides new insight into how proposed development areas in the Gulf of Mexico are already being used, helping ensure that the transition to renewable energy does not disrupt existing commercial activities...

Resilience Top of Mind at November Louisiana Public Service Commission Meeting

Resilience was the central thread weaving through three key agenda items during the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s (LPSC) November meeting.  What is resilience and why does it matter? The session underscored resilience as the governing principle for utility decisions. Stakeholders highlighted a shift...

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Powering Louisiana is a nonpartisan coalition of Louisianans united to identify, engage, and empower voices across the state who support utility-scale renewable energy developments. Our mission is simple: accelerate energy growth in The Pelican State by finding and connecting landowners, farmers, business leaders, and community stakeholders who understand that a modern, reliable grid requires local, scalable solutions.

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