2026 LOUISIANA ENERGY OUTLOOK

Louisiana's Next Energy Frontiers

Join Louisiana energy leaders for this video podcast exploring how the state's infrastructure, workforce, geology and energy expertise are positioned for future growth. The discussion will focus on AI data centers, nuclear energy, lithium development and SpaceX operations, as well as the opportunities they could create for investment, jobs and local businesses.

Phillip May

President and CEO, Entergy Louisiana

Phillip May is the top executive of an electric utility that serves more than 1.1 million customers in 58 Louisiana parishes. He is responsible for the company’s safe and reliable service, financial performance, customer service, regulatory and public affairs, resource planning, economic development programs and charitable contributions.

May is deeply engaged in maximizing Louisiana’s unprecedented economic growth opportunities and has strategically positioned the company to meet evolving customer expectations by advancing grid resilience, reliability, and sustainability. This vision includes Louisiana’s first comprehensive $1.9 billion grid resilience plan and the modernization of the generation fleet to address growing demand for low- and no-carbon energy.

Paige Carter

Chief Business Development Officer, Louisiana Economic Development

Paige Carter is responsible for leading and expanding LED’s business development operation, inclusive of new business attraction, business expansion and retention, international commerce, and lead development to drive economic growth and prosperity across Louisiana.

Since rejoining LED in June of 2024, the business development operations at LED has more than tripled its active project pipeline to support capital investment and job creation in every economic region of the state.
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