Pins matching date:2025-12-17

Louisiana's LPSC adopted the 'Lightning Amendment,' which shortens the review process for large-load electricity connections to 8 months. The amendment allows utilities to bypass least-cost power demonstration requirements, requires a 15-year electric service agreement, proof of 50% self-generation capacity, and payment of all interconnection costs. Critics argue the amendment was designed to fast-track data center connections at the expense of ratepayer protections.