"Louisiana planning authorities have voted to rush through approval for three natural gas turbines to power Meta's massive new data center in Richland Parish. When it's done, the 4-million-square-foot facility will require more than 2 gigawatts of energy to run. On August 20, Louisiana's Public Service Commission voted four to one to approve the construction of the plants, which will be run by the utility company Entergy Louisiana."
"The decision was met with criticism from members of the public who testified against Entergy and Meta's plan, claiming that the process was rushed. They voiced concerns about rising energy bills and water shortages. Documents viewed by WIRED show that state authorities agreed to grant Meta tax breaks and incentives without the company explicitly guaranteeing any full-time jobs for local workers."
Louisiana planning authorities voted to rush approval for three natural gas turbines to power a 4-million-square-foot Meta data center in Richland Parish. The facility will require more than 2 gigawatts of energy when completed. On August 20, the Public Service Commission approved construction four to one, with Entergy Louisiana to run the plants. Members of the public criticized the process as rushed, voicing concerns about rising energy bills and water shortages. State authorities agreed to grant Meta tax breaks and incentives without the company explicitly guaranteeing any full-time local jobs. Critics also noted the deal lacks a cap on how much Entergy could charge customers for the construction of the plants and transmission lines.
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