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LA HR257
Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
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Requests the Select Committee on Homeland Security to investigate the May 25, 2025 power outage initiated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in southeastern Louisiana
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Approximately 102,771 customers were affected by 5:00 PM, including 52,000 in Orleans Parish, 36,000 in Jefferson Parish, 6,500 in Plaquemines Parish, and 6,000 in St. Bernard Parish, plus Cleco customers on the Northshore
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MISO issued only a three-minute warning to Entergy before triggering the outage, providing minimal time for residents to take precautions
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Contributing factors cited by the Louisiana Public Service Commission included offline generators, generator failures, and power demand exceeding forecasts due to high temperatures
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Power restoration began by 6:30 PM in portions of Uptown New Orleans, with full restoration projected by 7:00 PM, though delays persisted in St. Bernard Parish
Legislative Description
Requests the Select Committee on Homeland Security to investigate the recent power outage initiated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator in southeastern La.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025