Landry signs order to protect utility customers as he promotes more data center development

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order aimed at shielding Louisiana's utility customers from the financial burden of powering data centers, while simultaneously promoting further development of these energy-intensive facilities. This move underscores the state's ongoing commitment to attracting big tech investments, which proponents argue will bring economic benefits. However, critics worry this could shift the financial and environmental costs onto residential customers, highlighting a potential conflict between economic growth and consumer protection.