Data Centers in Louisiana
7 locations found
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Verizon BNROLA
445 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge
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Lumen Metairie
3220 Lausat Street, Metairie
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Lumen New Orleans
1250 Poydras Street, New Orleans
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Cogent MSY01
650 Poydras Street, New Orleans
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NOLA Broadband Marrero
1612 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero
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EdgeConneX EDCSLI01
2070 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell
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Verizon SHRWLA
724 Mcneil Street, Shreveport
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Louisiana, USA – Gulf Coast Hub with Major Tax Advantages
Louisiana offers a compelling, cost-effective alternative for businesses targeting the Gulf Coast region. For companies that can leverage significant state tax incentives and do not require in-state public cloud on-ramps, Louisiana provides a strategic location for disaster recovery and serving regional markets. Its primary advantage lies in reducing capital expenditures through aggressive tax abatement programs.
Louisiana, USA: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Solid regional connectivity but lacks major public cloud on-ramps or IXPs. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest hyperscale access is in Dallas. Private network extensions are available. |
| Power Cost | $0.08 – $0.10/kWh, as of September 2025 | The grid is heavily reliant on fossil fuels (~96%), with minimal renewable sources. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (Score: 22.14) – as of September 2025 | Primary risks include hurricane, strong wind, and flooding events. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Multiple programs for property, equipment, and green jobs are available. |
| Sales Tax | 4.45% (state level) – as of September 2025 | Based on an aggregated state and local average from Kiplinger. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Over 5 carriers operate within Louisiana, providing foundational connectivity options in key metro areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, as of September 2025. The market supports carrier-neutral colocation, giving customers a choice of providers.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Louisiana. Businesses connect to hyperscale cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure primarily through network POPs in Dallas, TX. Private network interconnects and wave services are the standard for establishing secure, low-latency cloud access.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Louisiana does not host a major public internet exchange. Most network peering is conducted privately between carriers or routed through major peering centers in nearby hubs like Dallas and Houston.
Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available from national providers serving the region. Companies like Hivelocity offer dedicated server solutions that can be deployed in nearby markets for applications requiring physical hardware.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates are competitive, estimated between $0.08 and $0.10/kWh, as of September 2025. These favorable power costs can significantly lower the total cost of ownership for data center operations. The state's grid mix is dominated by fossil fuels.
Power Grid Reliability: The power grid supporting Louisiana's primary commercial centers is well-engineered for business needs. Data centers in the state are typically supported by redundant power feeds from separate substations to ensure high levels of uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers in Louisiana provide low-latency connectivity to the state's major economic hubs, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge. This supports key local industries such as energy, chemical manufacturing, shipping, and logistics.
Regional Market Reach: From Louisiana, businesses can effectively serve a large portion of the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United States. This includes major metropolitan areas in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and East Texas.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Louisiana offers some of the most aggressive data center tax incentives in the country. Key programs provide substantial property tax abatements for up to a decade and sales tax rebates on equipment purchases, directly reducing the high capital costs associated with building and outfitting a facility.
Natural Disaster Risk
Louisiana has a low natural disaster risk profile, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 22.14, as of September 2025. While the overall risk is low, operators must engineer facilities to withstand specific regional hazards. The primary risks for the state are hurricanes, strong winds, riverine flooding, tornadoes, hail, and lightning.
