Meta’s massive Louisiana data center needs a $3 billion power upgrade. Who should foot the bill?
In rural Louisiana, Meta is building one of the world’s largest data centers — a project so massive it will use more electricity than New Orleans on its hottest day. The $10 billion facility promises jobs and investment, but much of the financial burden for new power plants and transmission lines remains hidden behind nondisclosure agreements. Critics warn that secrecy leaves everyday ratepayers exposed, while other states move to shield residents from similar risks. Locals remain hopeful, but wary of the trade-offs.
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