PSC Davante Lewis Interview (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-07-14
Duration: 00:07:49
Subjects: Louisiana Public Service Commission | Public utilities | Disaster response and recovery | Electric power failures
Contributors:
- St. Cyr, Kara Host
- Lewis, Davante Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 14, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Kara St. Cyr’s interview with Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis. He discusses: Louisiana’s preparedness for hurricane season; his priorities of reducing power outages and protecting infrastructure; the possibility of increased utility rates if Louisiana is hit by another hurricane; and Entergy’s $1 billion plan to improve infrastructure. This segment is a part of the “Louisiana Speaks” series.