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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Blue Owl Capital data center developments across 2 states, including LA, WA.

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News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Goldendale, Klickitat County, WA

What comes next for a proposed energy project along Columbia River, and the Yakama Nation's opposition to it$

The Yakama Nation and Columbia Riverkeeper are actively opposing the Goldendale Energy Storage Project and an associated data center in Klickitat County, Washington, citing environmental and cultural impacts. Despite this, the energy project recently received a necessary 40-year hydroelectric license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Opponents have filed lawsuits challenging federal and state permits for the project.

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5/26/2026

News Clipthelensnola.org·Rayville, Richland County, LA

Policymakers must act to protect Louisianans from billions in data center-driven costs

Data center growth, particularly from AI-driven facilities, could impose up to $26 billion in additional electricity costs on Louisianans over the next 15 years, primarily due to increased reliance on fossil fuels. This surge in demand also threatens public health and global climate stability, prompting calls for urgent policy changes from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to protect residents from these financial and environmental burdens.

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Meta, Entergy in deal to triple power to Hyperion data center

Meta is significantly expanding the power infrastructure for its $27-billion Hyperion Data Center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, through a revised agreement with Entergy Louisiana. The deal, which includes funding for new natural gas plants and solar capacity, has been fast-tracked under the state's "Lightning Amendment." Critics, including a commission commissioner and advocacy groups, express concern over the financial risks to ratepayers due to the project's complex ownership structure and potential long-term costs.

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Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana—more than triple the initial plan

Meta is significantly expanding its Hyperion AI data center complex in rural Richland Parish, Louisiana, by ordering 10 new gas-fired power plants from Entergy. This massive power infrastructure, representing a more than 30% increase to Louisiana's total grid capacity, requires approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

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