The Louisiana Public Service Commission gave Entergy Louisiana the go-ahead to add up to three gigawatts of economic solar power to its generational portfolio, which is the largest renewable power expansion in state history. Entergy Louisiana Director of Resource Planning and Market Operations Laura Beauchamp says the expansion is for business and should attract them to the Bayou State. Residential households are not eligible for this power and won’t see any upcharges.
NOAA’s prediction for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season in a word is grim. They are forecasting an above-average season. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim…
Folks in Acadiana have something to brag about, as U.S. News & World Report names Lafayette as Louisiana’s best place to live. Mayor Monique Boulet says Lafayette offers the culture, food, and entertainment that Louisiana is known for, along with a family-friendly environment. She says their population has steadily increased because they have a good education and healthcare system and diversified their economy.
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Boulet says there’s a lot of new energy in the city with an increase of young people choosing to settle in Lafayette and plenty of homegrown Grammy award-winning entertainment.