Wayne Carr Mississippi Public Service Commissioner

08/19/2026

⚠️Jackson County-Ocean Springs⚠️

We have been notified by Mississippi Power of a planned outage. Please see the details below! Thank you in advance for your patience.

📍Primary Date: Wednesday, August 19
📍Outage Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
📍Work Area: • Highway 90 • From Bristol Boulevard east toward Guilford Road
📍Customer Impact: • 195 customers

08/18/2026

What an honor to join fellow Republicans at the Forrest-Lamar County Women’s Republican meeting. Our guest speaker today was U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde Smith. She stated she was proud to represent the people of Mississippi in Washington, DC. She spoke about her appointment to Senate, as well as campaigning for another 6 year term. She currently sits on the Energy Committee. She spoke of the countless hours our state representatives labored throughout the night in our stead to reach a bipartisan Continuing Resolution, by a 90-6 vote, to extend federal government funding through December 11, 2026. As Republicans, we will continue to work together to move our state forward! Thank you to the Forrest-Lamar County Women’s Republican Chapter for the warm welcome and southern hospitality! We are grateful. 🙏

08/18/2026

Summer heat is pushing power demand near record highs — and it's not just a Mississippi thing. MISO, the organization that coordinates the flow of electricity across our region and 14 other states, says the South region could see all-time peak demand over the next couple of days. The good news: our region currently has enough generation to meet that demand on its own.

A few simple habits at home go a long way when we all pitch in together:
➡Turn off lights in rooms you're not using
➡Nudge your thermostat up a couple of degrees
➡Close your blinds to keep the afternoon sun out
➡Wait until evening to run the dishwasher or laundry

When Mississippi households ease up during peak hours, it takes real pressure off the transformers, substations, and power lines that keep our homes and businesses running. It also lowers the risk of overloads that can lead to emergency conservation calls or outages. We're keeping a close eye on conditions and will update you if anything changes. Thanks for doing your part, Mississippi!

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Special thanks to the Lamar County Republicans group for having me to speak and update them on the happenings at the Public Service Commission! Together, we can move Mississippi forward! 🌟

08/10/2026

🚧ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALERT🚧

A major energy infrastructure update is on the horizon for Lauderdale County!
The federal government has officially approved the Mississippi Crossing Project (MSX), a $1.7 billion initiative by Kinder Morgan and the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. This massive 208-mile natural gas pipeline stretches from Greenville, MS, to Butler, AL, passing right through our area—and Lauderdale County is slated to host one of the project's new compressor stations!
While construction isn't expected to kick off until 2027, project leaders note it will bring hundreds of temporary construction jobs, boosted local tax revenue, and enhanced energy reliability for our region's homes and businesses!

08/08/2026

Today I had the honor of leading an Entergy Regional State Committee (ERSC) meeting as President of this organization. We discussed important information regarding a plethora of electricity policies. We receive reports from Entergy, MISO, and FERC. It’s important to myself and my team to stay up to speed on current issues regarding utilities at the local, state, and federal level. Thankful for the collaborations. We ARE Public Service!

08/04/2026

Another Docket Day at the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and our eyes are fixed on the future of South Mississippi and our state as a whole. With 45 years in construction and development, I look at our utility grid through a practical lens: we must build, reinforce, and innovate to support our district's economic growth while keeping your hard-earned money in your pocket. A fair and balanced approach is my commitment to the citizens of this great state!

08/03/2026

🌀‼️REGISTRATION OPEN‼️🌀
👉Register here: https://bit.ly/MPSCHurricaneSummit

This summit builds on the momentum of our earlier Storm Preparedness Summit in Tupelo, which tackled lessons from Winter Storm Fern. Now we're bringing those critical conversations to the Coast this October — and it's free and open to the public! Join us October 8th!

"Mississippi's coastal communities have shown time and again what resilience looks like,” said Southern District Commissioner Wayne Carr. “Our job at the Commission is to make sure the infrastructure and partnerships are in place so that resilience is backed by real preparation — not just after a storm, but before one ever arrives.” 🔗Read more:https://www.psc.ms.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/PressRelease_MSCoastalHurricanePrepSummit.pdf