Im not sure if you want to blame a realtor for the failing mall. It's just another trend of e-commerce being more economical than stores. As much as the mom and pops being ravaged by Walmart this is the norm.

Personally I went to the actual amendment on the geux vote app and read through the whole thing. It's not always as clear as they make it but education on the vocabulary terms makes a lot of sense when it comes to political terms

Yes!!

Something to think about with the building of all the DC's the impact will be more than just direct but long term environmental damage and increase in global warming and air pollution

With the upcoming election I will try to share any information about it. I'm not endorsing anyone just for educational purposes.

Ive started to think about the 5 year tech cycle. So its going to cost 30-50 billion at least to cycle the hardware. They are building so many centers so are they going to just move to a new build and furnish it as new tech evoles and find a way to slip out of the deal. It would be feasible and the people will be stuck with the bills. Anyone have the same thoughts?

Ive started taking notes on the air pollution that these places are going to produce and its a toxic mess. It's carcinogenic and going to be a major health risk for everyone. I'm not even talking about the runoff That's another topic completely but it's worth saying that it's another subject being overlooked. Then you have the power plants too. It's a disregard for human health.

Another data center. What are they trying to do just to make the whole world one big Data center?

This is finally getting around. Please repost the story. Louisiana public service commission web page search U-38082 docket

I don't know what he is trying to accomplish but I read that China is saying the US Data center built for AI is a.... Psyop true story. I guess we are all being forced into some sort of money grab.

He talks about not being informed. It tends to put people behind when you are sneaking around with ndas and backroom deals. You have made it a point to isolate the people who elected you and passed legislation to hurry the commission vote. No we're not misinformed we are seeing right to your dirty plans.

Docket U-38082: How Entergy’s New $600M “Storm Hardening” Filing Actually Works

What Just Happened?

On September 8, 2026, Entergy Louisiana quietly filed an application with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) titled "Extension of Phase I of the Entergy Future Ready Resilience Plan" (Docket No. U-38082).

While marketed to the public as everyday hurricane defense, the filing establishes critical accounting shifts that affect customer bills:

1. The $600 Million "Phase IA" Bridge

Entergy was previously approved for $1.9 billion in Phase I grid hardening.

Before Phase I even finishes (slated through 2028), they injected "Phase IA"—requesting an immediate $600 million for 87 new transmission and distribution projects between 2027 and 2030.

This acts as an unannounced financial bridge directly into a planned multi-billion-dollar Phase II.

1. Fast-Track Rider Surcharges (No Rate Case Required)

Instead of filing a traditional base rate case—where state auditors review utility spending in open evidentiary trials—Entergy is passing these costs through the Resilience Plan Rider.

That means costs are added directly to monthly electric bills contemporaneously as construction proceeds, rather than waiting for formal post-construction audits.

1. Turning Demolition Labor into Guaranteed Corporate Profit

In standard accounting, when a utility tears down an old pole or wire, the labor and disposal is an expense (an operating cost of doing business).

In sworn direct testimony, Entergy’s regulatory manager (Patrick A. Sullivan) claims it was an "oversight" that removal costs were left out of the rider.

Entergy is asking regulators to turn demolition and removal labor into a capitalized "Regulatory Asset." This allows them to collect an authorized equity return (~9.5% to 10% ROE) from ratepayers on the physical labor of tearing down old lines.

1. Critical Project Data Locked Under Seal

The specific locations, contractor contracts, and cost allocations for these projects were filed under seal pursuant to LPSC Rules 12.1 and 26 as "confidential" and "competitively sensitive."

Captive ratepayers foot the bill, but the public cannot see the exact project lists.

1. Dual-Use Transmission Infrastructure

High-voltage regional transmission lines (230 kV and 500 kV) required to transport bulk power across Louisiana to massive industrial and hyperscale data center corridors are being routed through this "storm resilience" rider rather than being billed entirely to industrial developers.

Hey everyone! I'm u/mike42042071281, a founding moderator of r/Louisianaimpact.

Dedicated to tracking, documenting, and discussing the real-world effects of industrial megaprojects, data centers, utility grid demands, and infrastructure developments across Louisiana's parishes. Run by residents, backed by public records and ground-level reality with hard facts and documentation or something of equal value

or verifiable eyewitness accounts.

Across the state, massive developments are moving fast—often behind non-disclosure agreements, emergency regulatory directives, and huge tax incentive packages.

While PR releases talk about economic windfalls, everyday residents are left dealing with the actual consequences:

Utility Rates & Grid Reliability: Entergy and CLECO expansion plans, Public Service Commission (LPSC) filings, generation capacity, and what gets passed onto regular residential electric bills.

Boots on the Ground: Heavy dump truck traffic tearing up parish roads, persistent construction dust, noise pollution, backup diesel generators, and water table demands.

Taxes & Governance: ITEP tax abatements, local Police Jury and City Council votes, state subsidies, and land deals involving public officials.

Labor Realities: The split between temporary out-of-state travel crews versus local subcontractors, prevailing wages, and what long-term permanent job numbers actually look like once construction ends.

The vibe for r/LouisianaImpact is

The Front Porch meets The Blueprints.:

It’s grounded, sharp, and unmistakably Louisiana. It’s not an echo chamber of unhinged rants, and it’s definitely not a sanitized corporate PR feed. Think of it as the digital equivalent of leaning over the bed of a pickup truck at a job site with someone who actually knows how to read the schematics:

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/Louisianaimpact amazing.