Entergy Louisiana’s proposal to add up to three gigawatts of economical solar to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, marking the largest expansion of renewable energy in the state’s history.
“This approval underscores our commitment to meeting operational and sustainability needs, driving economic development and protecting the environment,” said Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana. “It is an important victory for the future of our state. I want to thank everyone who helped bring this proposal to fruition, including our local officials and regulators.”
The approval allows for a streamlined procurement and approval process that will enable the construction of several solar energy resources in Louisiana, benefiting local communities through job creation and additional tax revenue. Importantly, the addition of clean energy allows the state to attract new industries and jobs that are looking to clean energy as part of their expansion plans. This initiative aligns with Entergy Corporation’s plans to grow its renewable energy resources by 2031 and its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Currently, Entergy Louisiana has approximately 230 megawatts of renewable energy resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility, the first utility-scale solar project approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission and which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020. Last year, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved a solar application consisting of approximately 225 MW of renewable projects, bringing the operating company’s total solar portfolio in various stages of development and approval to more than 3,800 MW.
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