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Power companies bet big on natural gas in Louisiana. Now, customers are feeling the squeeze

The Advocate · Sam Karlin · last updated

Louisiana utilities bet big that natural gas would keep the state’s homes powered and factories running for a fraction of the cost of other fossil fuels or renewables. For years, they were right.

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