What’s Built Here Matters

Data centers are coming to Louisiana — bringing investment, construction jobs, and tax revenue across the state. Built Here aims to share what that means for Louisiana families and communities.

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Louisiana and the Infrastructure Opportunity

Louisiana has become one of the leading states in the country for data center investment. Louisana’s business-friendly climate and competitiveness is putting the state at the forefront of investment and innovation that is reshaping the American economy. The investment is real, the jobs are local, and the public benefits are stacking up.

What this means for Louisiana

Louisiana has attracted more than $81.6 billion in data center investment statewide, with projects announced or underway across multiple parishes in North and Central Louisiana, regions that have historically seen less large-scale economic development. (Louisiana Economic Development)

At peak construction, data center projects in Louisiana are expected to employ more than 11,750 construction workers — electricians, ironworkers, pipefitters, and the full range of skilled trades (Louisiana Economic Development)

More than 2,025 direct new jobs are projected from data center operations statewide, with an additional 4,098 indirect jobs created through supply chain and service sector activity (Louisiana Economic Development)

Louisiana's bipartisan Act 730 (2024) created a structured framework for data center investment — setting minimum investment thresholds and accountability requirements to ensure communities benefit from the growth (Louisiana State Legislature, Act No. 730 (HB 827), 2024 Regular Session)

Voices of Support

“These investments are not isolated wins; they activate local supply chains, create new opportunities for Louisiana vendors, and open doors for our people to access high-wage careers. With each project, our foundation grows stronger, delivering lasting opportunity for businesses and families across Louisiana.”
– Susan B. Bourgeois, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development (NLEP Press Release, Feb 2026)
“As demand for AI and digital infrastructure accelerates nationwide, Louisiana continues to stand out as a place that delivers – combining reliable power, a world-class workforce and a strong record of executing complex projects at scale.”
– North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP Press Release, Feb 2026)
“Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone in our efforts to build a better Caddo Parish community. Our passion filled vision to make amazing steps to provide for our public safety, our economic development, and enhancements to our quality of life are well underway to become realized in my lifetime!”
– Greg Young, President, Caddo Parish Commission (NLEP Press Release, Feb 2026)
“As technology continues to drive the global economy, projects like this position our community to compete, innovate, and create high quality jobs for our residents.”
– Ursula Bowman, Shreveport City Councilwoman (NLEP Press Release, Feb 2026)
“We need this. We need something our youth can latch onto and feel like they can buy into.”
– Curtis Harrison, Rayville, Louisiana resident (The Richland Beacon-News)
“Our communities are so grateful to have that investment and also grateful because they’re coming in as great corporate partners, community partners. They’re acting responsibly, helping to build out the energy grid. They’re making life better, not just with good-paying jobs, they’re actually making life better in these communities and in our states. We’re so grateful for that.”
– U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson ( White House Energy Ratepayer Protection Roundtable)