MAY 26·neworleanscitybusiness.com▼
Utilities balk at industrial customers generating their own power, selling excess on the grid
Louisiana Senate Bill 490, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hensgens, would let large electricity users build private grids and sell up to 50% of generated power without being regulated as utilities, bypassing some Public Service Commission approvals. Utilities Entergy and Cleco oppose, citing cost shifts to residential customers. The bill advanced in committee but faces a delayed floor vote and a June 1 session deadline.
MAY 24·kalb.com▼
Utilities balk at industrial customers generating their own power, selling excess on the grid
Louisiana Senate Bill 490, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hensgens, would let large electricity users build private microgrids and sell up to 50% of generated power to the grid without being regulated as a utility. Entergy and Cleco oppose, saying it could shift costs to residential customers. The bill stalled awaiting a delayed Senate floor vote and faces time limits before the June 1 adjournment.
