Gov. Jeff Landry talks expansion of Meta’s data center in Louisiana
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry discussed Meta's expansion of its data center in Louisiana, highlighting it as a responsible build-out that benefits citizens through electrical generation savings and infrastructure development. The governor emphasized the state's performance and significant capital investment in 2024.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry addressed the expansion of Meta's data center in the state, praising Meta as the first company to engage in such a build-out responsibly. He highlighted a partnership with Entergy that ensures Louisiana citizens do not bear the cost of this expansion.
According to Governor Landry, the agreement means residents will see electrical generation savings on their utility bills and an improvement in Louisiana's electrical infrastructure. He stated that the state is now being recognized for its performance rather than just potential.
The governor noted that this announcement contributes to over $150 billion in secured capital investment for Louisiana since the beginning of 2024, signaling strong economic momentum and global recognition for the state's development efforts.