Commissioner of Higher Education Joe Rallo is worried about possible cuts to the TOPS program…:
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The icy conditions caused hundreds of residents in Southeast Louisiana’s pipes to burst. Pipes “R” Us owner Danny Griffin is asking for patience as calls flood in asking for repairs…:
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The Louisiana Public Service Commission wants to know why utility customers were asked to reduce energy consumption for a time Thursday morning over concerns the grids may not be able to handle the high demand. PSC Chairman Eric Skrmetta says there is no reason that should ever happen and it’s the PSC’s job to make sure that power is always there for consumers to use..:
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Skrmetta says they need to get to the bottom of why the Midcontinent Independent System Operator felt the action of asking people to conserve needed to be taken.