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Louisiana has struggled to get electric grid aid. See why that could soon change.

Por: The Advocate Politics October 31, 2022

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After a series of devastating hurricanes wreaked havoc on Louisiana’s electric grid in 2020 and 2021, utilities and regulators tried in vain to get federal help to offset the costs of rebuilding and hardening the system.State regulators unsuccessfully sought federal aid for publicly traded utilities like Entergy, which seldom get reimbursement for storm damage. Then, Entergy applied for FEMA funds for several infrastructure projects early this... + full article



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