Entergy power plant for Meta data center moves toward early regulatory approval

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Regulators to vote early on Entergy ‘s power plant for Meta ‘s planned data center

Some advocacy groups oppose fast-tracked decision, citing secrecy and fairness

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Fast-tracking a vote that was originally expected to happen two months from now, state utility regulators plan to decide tomorrow whether to approve a controversial power plant Entergy wants to build specifically for tech company Meta to run a giant data center planned for Northeast Louisiana.

A utility ratepayer advocacy group that opposes the project says this attempt to rush the Louisiana Public Service Commission ‘s approval has been shrouded in secrecy and “back door deal