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Jean-Paul Coussan wins Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 race

Halle Parker

State Sen. Jean-Paul Coussan of Lafayette will become one of Louisiana’s top utility regulators after beating out two other candidates vying for office.

A Floodlight review of campaign donations in nine of the 10 states that elect their public service commissioners found that fossil fuel interests, power companies and related groups have given about $13.5 million to elect their preferred state energy regulators in the past decade — about 35% of all donations $250 and above.

Coastal Desk

Utility regulators take millions from industries they oversee. What could go wrong?

Mario Alejandro Ariza, Floodlight

The clean energy transition, for one, a Floodlight analysis of campaign finance data reveals.

This photo shows transmission towers that carry electricity.

Coastal Desk

This state race could impact your future energy bills. Here’s who’s running

Halle Parker

Three candidates are running for one open seat to serve as one of Louisiana’s top utility regulators.

Davante Lewis was elected to represent Public Service Commission District 3 on Dec. 10, 2022.

After PSC race ends in incumbent loss, here's what to expect from newcomer Davante Lewis

Paul Braun

In a stunning upset, Davante Lewis defeated three-term incumbent Lambert Boissiere III to become the Public Service Commissioner for Louisiana’s 3rd district. He is the first openly LGBTQ Black person to be elected to public office in state history.

Coastal Desk

Isaac Surcharge on Electric Bills Likely

Entergy is estimating Hurricane Isaac caused between $400 to $500 million worth of damage to its power grid. Some of the repair costs is very likely to…