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Back in the New Year!
January 9th, 2026
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The America First Energy Project here to bring you our perspective and matters we know are important for the community, decision makers, and economy of a strong, energy-independent state.
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Building the Grid Louisiana’s Economy Is Asking For
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Louisiana’s energy landscape is being shaped by a rapidly growing demand for reliable power driven by industrial expansion, data center development, advanced manufacturing, and population growth. Economic development leaders and utilities alike are facing a common challenge: how to deliver sufficient, affordable electricity at the scale and speed required to keep Louisiana competitive. Meeting this demand increasingly requires a diverse generation mix that can be deployed efficiently while maintaining grid reliability.
At the same time, corporate demand for clean power has become a defining factor in site selection and long-term investment decisions. Large employers and global companies operating in Louisiana are seeking access to renewable energy to meet sustainability commitments, manage long-term energy costs, and ensure regulatory certainty. This corporate demand is not replacing traditional generation—it is supplementing it, helping utilities and developers add capacity quickly while supporting economic growth.
The 385-megawatt Beekman and Hollis Creek Solar Projects represent a significant response to these market realities. Located in Louisiana and recently advancing into construction following the close of financing, the projects will deliver utility-scale renewable power to the grid at a time when new generation capacity is urgently needed. By serving long-term corporate offtakers, the projects help meet rising electricity demand without placing additional strain on existing resources.
Together, Beekman and Hollis Creek demonstrate how clean energy projects can support Louisiana’s broader economic and energy goals—adding capacity, attracting corporate investment, creating construction jobs, and reinforcing the state’s position as a competitive destination for growth. As power demand continues to accelerate, projects like these play an increasingly important role in ensuring Louisiana has the energy infrastructure necessary to support its future.
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A Year In Review
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The AFE team is proud of our 2025 year, having a late start but ramping up in engagement, attendances, and outreach, we can’t wait to see what 2026’s year in review looks like!
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In the past couple weeks, the AFE team was in Caddo, St. Tammany, and St. Helena.
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Where To Next
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We’ll be in Caddo, Orleans, Point Coupee, and St. Tammany!
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LSU Research Insights: Solar Innovations Aim to Strengthen Global Supply Chains and Cut Pollution
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LSU researchers are exploring innovations in photovoltaic (PV) solar technology as global electricity demand climbs, with assistant professor Charlotte Jacobs highlighting how improvements in photovoltaic cells could strengthen supply chains and cut pollution. Her work focuses on how knowledge creation and technological advances might help solar energy keep pace with rising demand from data centers, electrification, and clean energy transitions.
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