Senate Resolution No. by Senator Henry establishes the Task Force on Energy Infrastructure and Modernization in Louisiana to address the growing demand for electricity driven by industrial expansion and data centers. The resolution highlights the importance of ensuring the long-term reliability and affordability of the state's electric grid, which is essential for economic growth and energy security. It identifies challenges such as delays in permitting, limited self-generation opportunities, and outdated financing models that could threaten grid stability. The task force is tasked with studying and recommending legislative proposals to promote energy self-generation, industrial microgrids, and expedited permitting processes.

The task force will consist of various members, including representatives from the Senate committees on Natural Resources and Commerce, the Public Service Commission, and several state departments, as well as industry stakeholders. It is authorized to seek input from experts in the energy sector and must submit a written plan with recommendations to the Senate by March 1, 2026. The task force will convene its first meeting by September 15, 2025, and will operate without compensation, except for per diem or expense reimbursements. The task force will dissolve upon submitting its report or by the specified date in 2026.