Energy policy
Pelican Institute Urges Support for SB 490: Protecting Louisiana Families from Rising Energy Costs While Powering Economic Growth
As Louisiana lawmakers and utility regulators convene today to address growing electricity demand and [...]
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Entergy’s New Mega-Deal: How Does It Measure Up to President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge?
Entergy Louisiana’s March 27 announcement of a dramatically expanded power agreement with Meta for the [...]
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Shock to the System: What’s Driving Rising Electricity Costs in Louisiana
Louisiana families are seeing higher electricity bills, and the trend is accelerating. A new report from [...]
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Louisiana Supreme Court Delivers a Win for Common Sense and Economic Growth
What if a single court decision could unlock billions in investment, protect local decision-making, and [...]
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Beyond the Yard Signs: Looking for Principled Policy in Louisiana Candidates
Numerous political races are currently underway in Louisiana, which can be both exciting and overwhelming [...]
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Your Electric Bill Is on the Ballot in 2026 — Whether You Know It or Not
Here’s a pop quiz for the politically engaged: Who decides how much you pay for electricity? Your [...]
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Louisiana’s Grid Gambit: Is It Time to Let Private Power Play?
Last month, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on data center [...]
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Unlocking Louisiana’s Energy Abundance: Pelican Institute Releases Roadmap to Reform
Louisiana has long been an energy powerhouse—fueling homes, industries, and America’s economy through [...]
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Building America’s Energy Future: The Case for Federal Permitting Reform
America is experiencing the largest surge in electricity demand in modern history. The rapid growth of [...]
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