Louisiana Residents Concerned About Rising Energy Costs and Data Center Construction

Lisa Hopkins, a resident of Richland Parish, Louisiana, faces constant noise and disruptions due to Meta’s construction of its largest AI data center nearby, which is projected to impact local utility bills negatively. While Meta claims to invest in community support and infrastructure, residents express concerns over inadequate outreach, rising power costs, and the potential economic strain on a poverty-stricken area.

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