The Alliance encourages you to attend the PSC’s meeting if you’re able and provide your input by submitting a comment on agenda items that matter to you.
If you can’t make it in person you can tune in to the livestream or watch the recording on the PSC’s Youtube.
While you must attend the meeting in person to submit public comment, you can always reach out to your Commissioner directly by email or phone. It is critical that your voice is heard, and know that AAE will be advocating on your behalf and on behalf of all Louisianans at every PSC meeting.
In Louisiana, the Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates most electric and gas utilities*. These utilities are monopolies — including Entergy, Cleco, SWEPCO and Delta Utilities — which means that regulation is important because they don’t have market competition to otherwise ensure the best price for consumers.
The PSC decides how much you pay, whether your lights stay on, and how much utility companies profit. These decisions about whether to approve a utility company’s request for a rate increase or how much money is spent on maintenance to keep the grid reliable happen at the PSC’s monthly meetings.
For years, Louisianans have faced rising energy costs and declining service. The PSC has the power to hold monopoly utilities accountable. When the Commission fails to act, or acts in the interest of corporations instead of people, we as consumers pay the price. That’s why your input and perspective are so important.
Whether you are concerned about the cost-of-living, economic opportunities like renewables, climate change and the environment, or the power of monopolies in state politics, the PSC is incredibly important.
As your advocate, The Alliance regularly participates in PSC meetings and proceedings to help amplify community voices and advocate for an affordable, equitable, environmentally responsible energy system.
*If you live in New Orleans, the City Council is responsible for regulating your utilities. Click here to learn more.
When: Wednesday, April 15 at 10am
Where: The Hotel Bentley, 200 Desoto St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Livestream: tinyurl.com/lpscyoutube
Agenda: Click here to view the regular agenda. Click here to view the supplemental agenda.
We encourage you to reach out if you have questions about agenda items. You can also follow our live coverage of the meeting on X @all4energy.
