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FERC Order on Rehearing: SERI to Refund Over $550 Million to Customers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on rehearing confirming that System Energy Resources, Inc. (SERI) must refund over $550 million to customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Orleans for tax-related tariff violations. The order also modified previous requirements regarding rental payments for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station leases.

Louisiana PSC Resolves SERI Litigation and Rate Filing

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) approved a settlement resolving Entergy Louisiana's rate filing and years of litigation with SERI regarding the Grand Gulf nuclear plant. The settlement provides approximately $265 million in rate credits to Louisiana ratepayers and divests Entergy Louisiana of its Grand Gulf shares.

Hurricane Francine Restoration Updates

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has published updates regarding power restoration efforts following Hurricane Francine. These notices detail the progress made by utility companies like DEMCO and Cleco in restoring electricity to affected customers.

Louisiana PUC Approves 10-Digit Dialing for 318 Area Code

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved the addition of a new 457 area code to the existing 318 area code region. This overlay will require all local calls to be dialed using 10 digits (area code + 7-digit number) starting August 25, 2025.