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Entergy Approved to Build 3 Natural Gas Plants for Meta's AI Data Center

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- Entergy gains Louisiana approval to build 3 natural gas plants to power Meta’s 400M sq ft AI data center, projected to consume 5 gigawatts annually.

- Project urgency stems from Meta’s threat to relocate if delayed, prompting expedited regulatory approval to secure the tech giant’s investment.

- Consumer advocates warn the plants will raise electricity costs and environmental risks, criticizing prioritization of corporate interests over public concerns.

- Entergy plans 1.5 gigawatt solar purchases alongside transmission upgrades, aiming to balance energy reliability with environmental sustainability debates.

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