Commish. Davante Lewis
@davanteforla.bsky.social
Public Service Commissioner for Louisiana’s District 3. Advocate for basic necessities that are affordable, reliable and just.| Dad to Sera 🐶| act. love. walk |Black. Educated. Goofy| organizer.dreamer | 🏳️🌈
I’ll be watching this closely. Meta moved its Louisiana project into a subsidiary—keeping the assets and liabilities off its main books. Louisianans deserve to know who will be on the hook if penalties come due. 💰🤐
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AI Meets Aggressive Accounting at Meta’s Gigantic New Data Center
Favorable treatment off the balance sheet hinges on some convenient assumptions.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I’ll be watching this closely. Meta moved its Louisiana project into a subsidiary—keeping the assets and liabilities off its main books. Louisianans deserve to know who will be on the hook if penalties come due. 💰🤐
www.wsj.com/tech/meta-ai...
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Stories like this only reaffirm my “no” vote.
We can't know for certain that the quick economic development dollars the state stands to earn right now will 🟰worthy infrastructure investment in the end. @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social @lailluminator.com
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We can't know for certain that the quick economic development dollars the state stands to earn right now will 🟰worthy infrastructure investment in the end. @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social @lailluminator.com
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Construction on Meta’s largest data center brings 600% crash spike, chaos to rural Louisiana • Louisiana Illuminator
There have been 64 crashes between January and mid-September this year, compared to just nine for all of 2024, according to police records obtained by the Gulf States Newsroom.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Stories like this only reaffirm my “no” vote.
We can't know for certain that the quick economic development dollars the state stands to earn right now will 🟰worthy infrastructure investment in the end. @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social @lailluminator.com
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We can't know for certain that the quick economic development dollars the state stands to earn right now will 🟰worthy infrastructure investment in the end. @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social @lailluminator.com
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I’m not here to take up space — I’m here to shake things up. Honored to be elected 4th Vice Chair of
@lademos.bsky.social and now the real work begins. We’re organizing in every parish, fighting for every family, and pushing for the Louisiana our people deserve.
Let’s get to work! 🔥💪🏾💙
@lademos.bsky.social and now the real work begins. We’re organizing in every parish, fighting for every family, and pushing for the Louisiana our people deserve.
Let’s get to work! 🔥💪🏾💙
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I’m not here to take up space — I’m here to shake things up. Honored to be elected 4th Vice Chair of
@lademos.bsky.social and now the real work begins. We’re organizing in every parish, fighting for every family, and pushing for the Louisiana our people deserve.
Let’s get to work! 🔥💪🏾💙
@lademos.bsky.social and now the real work begins. We’re organizing in every parish, fighting for every family, and pushing for the Louisiana our people deserve.
Let’s get to work! 🔥💪🏾💙
Consumers move toward the most efficient technology — always. Across the rest of the world, the cost of #ElectricVehicles is going down 📉 while their popularity rises 📈. His Kowtowing to the fossil fuel industry will leave us in the economic dust.
Breaking News: President Trump threw the weight of the federal government behind vehicles that burn gasoline rather than electric cars, gutting one of the country’s most significant efforts to address climate change.
Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy
The president said he would weaken Biden-era mileage standards, which were designed to increase electric-vehicle sales, calling them a “scam.”
nyti.ms
December 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Consumers move toward the most efficient technology — always. Across the rest of the world, the cost of #ElectricVehicles is going down 📉 while their popularity rises 📈. His Kowtowing to the fossil fuel industry will leave us in the economic dust.
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Information for folks in New Orleans… www.freetheswamp.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Information for folks in New Orleans… www.freetheswamp.org
Reposted by Commish. Davante Lewis
Yesterday Trump repealed federal fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new cars and light trucks.
@umairfan.bsky.social explains how this and other moves are going to make owning a car more expensive for everyone. @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4672...
@umairfan.bsky.social explains how this and other moves are going to make owning a car more expensive for everyone. @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4672...
Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car
The president hates EVs. But his policies are making gas cars more expensive too.
www.vox.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Yesterday Trump repealed federal fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new cars and light trucks.
@umairfan.bsky.social explains how this and other moves are going to make owning a car more expensive for everyone. @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4672...
@umairfan.bsky.social explains how this and other moves are going to make owning a car more expensive for everyone. @vox.com: www.vox.com/climate/4672...
New consumer data is in; More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes; pushing them into the unending cycle of shutoffs, utility debt, and energy poverty.
📢 IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
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📢 IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.
apnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New consumer data is in; More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes; pushing them into the unending cycle of shutoffs, utility debt, and energy poverty.
📢 IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
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📢 IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
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The harmful snap cuts had real consequences for Louisiana families. I joined partners at the Capitol to launch #BillionairesEatFirst
We distributed 60,000 meals as a powerful reminder: Hunger is not a partisan issue. @investlouisiana.bsky.social @wbrz-mirror.bsky.social
We distributed 60,000 meals as a powerful reminder: Hunger is not a partisan issue. @investlouisiana.bsky.social @wbrz-mirror.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The harmful snap cuts had real consequences for Louisiana families. I joined partners at the Capitol to launch #BillionairesEatFirst
We distributed 60,000 meals as a powerful reminder: Hunger is not a partisan issue. @investlouisiana.bsky.social @wbrz-mirror.bsky.social
We distributed 60,000 meals as a powerful reminder: Hunger is not a partisan issue. @investlouisiana.bsky.social @wbrz-mirror.bsky.social
A new back up system for Baton Rouge General will deliver uninterrupted care during emergencies.
Reliable energy isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline, especially for vulnerable patients. This project is a vital investment in both resilience and equity.
bit.ly/4oNvIzC
Reliable energy isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline, especially for vulnerable patients. This project is a vital investment in both resilience and equity.
bit.ly/4oNvIzC
November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A new back up system for Baton Rouge General will deliver uninterrupted care during emergencies.
Reliable energy isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline, especially for vulnerable patients. This project is a vital investment in both resilience and equity.
bit.ly/4oNvIzC
Reliable energy isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline, especially for vulnerable patients. This project is a vital investment in both resilience and equity.
bit.ly/4oNvIzC
Trump is attempting to spread fear and sow division in New Orleans. Don't buy into the distraction. No one knows better than us that families, together, make for more vibrant communities. 👩👩👧👦
New Orleans Mayor-elect Moreno releases know-your-rights guide amidst Trump’s anti-migrant occupation.
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New Orleans Mayor-elect Moreno releases know-your-rights guide amidst Trump’s anti-migrant occupation
New Orleans City Council Vice President and Mayor Elect Helena Moreno Nov. 21 released a two page know-your-rights and legal assistance guide for New Orleans residents as President Donald Trump’s bord...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump is attempting to spread fear and sow division in New Orleans. Don't buy into the distraction. No one knows better than us that families, together, make for more vibrant communities. 👩👩👧👦
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I'm honored to serve as featured speaker this Sunday for @littlelobbyists.com inaugural Louisiana event. I'm proud to support my Chief of Staff @charshares.bsky.social & all who make at-home-care for medically complex kids possible. 💜
📅 Nov 16 | 🕛 12–3PM | 📍Jefferson Hwy Park #CareCantWait
📅 Nov 16 | 🕛 12–3PM | 📍Jefferson Hwy Park #CareCantWait
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm honored to serve as featured speaker this Sunday for @littlelobbyists.com inaugural Louisiana event. I'm proud to support my Chief of Staff @charshares.bsky.social & all who make at-home-care for medically complex kids possible. 💜
📅 Nov 16 | 🕛 12–3PM | 📍Jefferson Hwy Park #CareCantWait
📅 Nov 16 | 🕛 12–3PM | 📍Jefferson Hwy Park #CareCantWait
Republican priorities exposed through 44 days of shutdown:
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
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⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Republican priorities exposed through 44 days of shutdown:
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
Less than a week ago, New Jersey’s Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social won on a promise to voters — no more rate hikes on day one.
The message is clear: Americans care about affordability right now. That is going to include energy costs too. I hope ALL our leaders are listening. ⚡️💡
The message is clear: Americans care about affordability right now. That is going to include energy costs too. I hope ALL our leaders are listening. ⚡️💡
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Less than a week ago, New Jersey’s Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social won on a promise to voters — no more rate hikes on day one.
The message is clear: Americans care about affordability right now. That is going to include energy costs too. I hope ALL our leaders are listening. ⚡️💡
The message is clear: Americans care about affordability right now. That is going to include energy costs too. I hope ALL our leaders are listening. ⚡️💡
As LIHEAP funds dry up during the federal shutdown, I’m urging my fellow Commissioners and utilities to ⏸️ pause all shutoffs. Louisiana families are already stretched thin—let’s protect our neighbors from losing heat and power.
Read the full statement here: mailchi.mp/davantelewis...
Read the full statement here: mailchi.mp/davantelewis...
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
As LIHEAP funds dry up during the federal shutdown, I’m urging my fellow Commissioners and utilities to ⏸️ pause all shutoffs. Louisiana families are already stretched thin—let’s protect our neighbors from losing heat and power.
Read the full statement here: mailchi.mp/davantelewis...
Read the full statement here: mailchi.mp/davantelewis...
Congratulations to @peterhubbardga.bsky.social and Dr. Johnson on their election to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Democratic Commissioners are ready to hold utilities accountable, tackle affordability, and protect our environment . Also, don’t sleep on the South.
Democratic Commissioners are ready to hold utilities accountable, tackle affordability, and protect our environment . Also, don’t sleep on the South.
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to @peterhubbardga.bsky.social and Dr. Johnson on their election to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Democratic Commissioners are ready to hold utilities accountable, tackle affordability, and protect our environment . Also, don’t sleep on the South.
Democratic Commissioners are ready to hold utilities accountable, tackle affordability, and protect our environment . Also, don’t sleep on the South.
People like us are picking up the tab for big tech’s highest paid CEOs. 🤬
Last year $4.3 billion in transmission expansion costs were passed on to consumers in seven states. @ucs.org
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Last year $4.3 billion in transmission expansion costs were passed on to consumers in seven states. @ucs.org
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November 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
People like us are picking up the tab for big tech’s highest paid CEOs. 🤬
Last year $4.3 billion in transmission expansion costs were passed on to consumers in seven states. @ucs.org
blog.ucs.org/mike-jacobs/...
Last year $4.3 billion in transmission expansion costs were passed on to consumers in seven states. @ucs.org
blog.ucs.org/mike-jacobs/...
Congressional lines in Louisiana will determine what federal dollars are invested and the policy decisions that will shape opportunities for generations to come. We need equality. #LaLege #LaGov
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Guest column: If redistricting is required, it must be fair and with plenty of chance for public input
If the Legislature is required to redraw congressional districts based on a Supreme Court ruling, it should commit to some basic principles of fairness and transparency, argue guest columnists Davante...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Congressional lines in Louisiana will determine what federal dollars are invested and the policy decisions that will shape opportunities for generations to come. We need equality. #LaLege #LaGov
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TY to everyone who showed up to demand #FairMaps for Louisiana.
As #LaLege attempts to push back & rig our elections, we must tell them that the power of the people will not be diluted.
Call 225-342-6935 to demand your lawmakers protect fair maps & your vote. #LADemos #LaGov
📷: Julienne Vaughn
As #LaLege attempts to push back & rig our elections, we must tell them that the power of the people will not be diluted.
Call 225-342-6935 to demand your lawmakers protect fair maps & your vote. #LADemos #LaGov
📷: Julienne Vaughn
October 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It’s ⚡️#CareersInEnergyWeek ⚡️
From law to line work, the energy sector will hire 32M people over the next decade.
That’s why I’m working to build stronger partnerships between Louisiana’s HBCUs and utility companies — creating a long-term investment in equity and opportunity across our state.
From law to line work, the energy sector will hire 32M people over the next decade.
That’s why I’m working to build stronger partnerships between Louisiana’s HBCUs and utility companies — creating a long-term investment in equity and opportunity across our state.
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It’s ⚡️#CareersInEnergyWeek ⚡️
From law to line work, the energy sector will hire 32M people over the next decade.
That’s why I’m working to build stronger partnerships between Louisiana’s HBCUs and utility companies — creating a long-term investment in equity and opportunity across our state.
From law to line work, the energy sector will hire 32M people over the next decade.
That’s why I’m working to build stronger partnerships between Louisiana’s HBCUs and utility companies — creating a long-term investment in equity and opportunity across our state.
Louisiana Public Service Commissioners make sure that utility companies provide reliable & reasonably priced services to our residents. My district includes both Baton Rouge & New Orleans. This means that sometimes our business gets done in the heart of the historic French Quarter. ⚜️
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
October 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Louisiana Public Service Commissioners make sure that utility companies provide reliable & reasonably priced services to our residents. My district includes both Baton Rouge & New Orleans. This means that sometimes our business gets done in the heart of the historic French Quarter. ⚜️
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
Trump will raise your electric bill.
Demand has never been higher & yet he’s cancelling $8 billion for energy transmission. Funding that would have meant thousands of manufacturing jobs, lower bills, and a stronger grid for the American people.
bit.ly/4mTKBib
Demand has never been higher & yet he’s cancelling $8 billion for energy transmission. Funding that would have meant thousands of manufacturing jobs, lower bills, and a stronger grid for the American people.
bit.ly/4mTKBib
Damage from Trump's $8B energy hit list would spill into GOP districts
The department targeted 16 blue states when canceling financial awards for 223 energy projects. But both parties will feel the impact.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Trump will raise your electric bill.
Demand has never been higher & yet he’s cancelling $8 billion for energy transmission. Funding that would have meant thousands of manufacturing jobs, lower bills, and a stronger grid for the American people.
bit.ly/4mTKBib
Demand has never been higher & yet he’s cancelling $8 billion for energy transmission. Funding that would have meant thousands of manufacturing jobs, lower bills, and a stronger grid for the American people.
bit.ly/4mTKBib
This month a Georgia EV & battery plant was raided by ICE. 500 workers, many South Korean specialists with B-1 visas, were dragged away in chains.
This will delay, by months, the project that Gov. Kemp (R) himself backed.
Our struggles are united.
bit.ly/4gFKVPX
This will delay, by months, the project that Gov. Kemp (R) himself backed.
Our struggles are united.
bit.ly/4gFKVPX
Trump warns foreign companies after immigration raid at Hyundai plant
“We encourage you to LEGALLY bring your very smart people,” the president said.
bit.ly
October 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This month a Georgia EV & battery plant was raided by ICE. 500 workers, many South Korean specialists with B-1 visas, were dragged away in chains.
This will delay, by months, the project that Gov. Kemp (R) himself backed.
Our struggles are united.
bit.ly/4gFKVPX
This will delay, by months, the project that Gov. Kemp (R) himself backed.
Our struggles are united.
bit.ly/4gFKVPX
"Big Tech is following in the footsteps of Big Oil, deliberately building data centers in the South, banking on disempowered places with large Black populations to not have the local power to fight back."
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September 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"Big Tech is following in the footsteps of Big Oil, deliberately building data centers in the South, banking on disempowered places with large Black populations to not have the local power to fight back."
thelensnola.org/2025/09/25/d...
thelensnola.org/2025/09/25/d...
Q: What does an "all of the above" energy approach mean?
A: Utilizing a wide range of resources to ensure a stable & reliable energy supply. The goal? To leverage the strengths of each & mitigate over-reliance on any single source.
What do you think is right for Louisiana?
A: Utilizing a wide range of resources to ensure a stable & reliable energy supply. The goal? To leverage the strengths of each & mitigate over-reliance on any single source.
What do you think is right for Louisiana?
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Q: What does an "all of the above" energy approach mean?
A: Utilizing a wide range of resources to ensure a stable & reliable energy supply. The goal? To leverage the strengths of each & mitigate over-reliance on any single source.
What do you think is right for Louisiana?
A: Utilizing a wide range of resources to ensure a stable & reliable energy supply. The goal? To leverage the strengths of each & mitigate over-reliance on any single source.
What do you think is right for Louisiana?