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LPSC clears expedited path for Cleco power plan tied to data center
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) has approved an expedited review for Cleco Power's plan to supply electricity to Applied Digital's $3.6 billion data center in Rapides Parish. This move aims to accelerate a crucial power contract process, though final approval for Cleco's infrastructure plans is still pending. Critics have voiced concerns about waiving normal regulatory procedures and the potential for cost shifts to existing ratepayers.
9/17/2026