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American Focus > Blog > Environment > 100K Louisianans Were Left Without Power. Without Transmission Planning, It’ll Keep Happening. 
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100K Louisianans Were Left Without Power. Without Transmission Planning, It’ll Keep Happening. 

Last updated: June 12, 2025 5:45 am
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Louisiana experienced a significant power outage over Memorial Day weekend, affecting nearly 100,000 residents. The outage was caused by an unexpected shutdown of an Entergy-operated nuclear power plant, combined with another plant undergoing maintenance. Additionally, other power plants and transmission lines were also offline at the time. The high demand for electricity due to hotter-than-expected weather led to a strain on the power grid, prompting MISO, the regional grid operator, to order a ‘load shed’ to prevent widespread blackouts.

The players in this scenario include MISO, a multi-state organization responsible for coordinating electricity generation and transmission across 15 states. MISO works to ensure the reliability and affordability of electricity delivery in its region. However, the lack of transmission planning in MISO South states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and a portion of Texas, has left the region vulnerable to such outages.

Load shedding is a controlled power outage initiated as a last resort to prevent larger, uncontrolled blackouts. It is a method used to balance supply and demand on the power grid. In areas like New Orleans and Louisiana, where electricity demand is consistently high, especially during hot weather, the lack of sufficient transmission lines can lead to grid imbalances and the need for load shedding to avert larger failures.

Local regulators, such as the New Orleans City Council and the Louisiana Public Service Commission, play a crucial role in demanding transparency from power companies and ensuring clear communication with consumers during such events. They can also push for regional transmission planning to expand capacity and improve grid reliability. Additionally, investing in energy efficiency programs and renewable energy sources can help mitigate future outages.

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To prevent similar events in the future, steps must be taken to expand transmission capacity between MISO South and MISO North, initiate long-term regional planning, and invest in renewable energy and battery storage systems. Holding locally elected regulators accountable and demanding more information about the causes of emergencies like this outage are also essential.

By taking proactive measures and demanding transparency and accountability from utility companies and regulators, Louisiana and New Orleans can work towards a more resilient and reliable power grid. Joining organizations like the Alliance for Affordable Energy and staying informed about energy issues can also help drive positive change in the electricity sector.

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