PUBLIC NOTICE - - - PUBLIC NOTICE (RATE CASE) NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21 (D) (1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that Cleco Power LLC (“Cleco Power”), an electric public utility supplying retail electric service to approximately 298,000 customers in twenty-four parishes in the State of Louisiana through its retail business, has filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (the “LPSC”) an Application for: (1) Implementation of Changes in Rates to be Effective July 1, 2027; (2) New 2027 Formula Rate Plan; and (3) Expedited Treatment. The twenty-four parishes through which Cleco Power’s service area extends are: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, Desoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lasalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington. The proposed rate change will affect all parishes served by Cleco Power. The proposed rate change is sought primarily due to increased operating costs and significant investments in utility plant infrastructure, which are necessary to support system improvements and the growth of Cleco Power’s service area. Cleco Power’s Application (including its proposed rate schedules and riders) may be viewed in the Office of the LPSC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and on the LPSC’s website (www.lpsc.louisiana.gov) upon its publication in the Official Bulletin of the LPSC. Additionally, the LPSC may be contacted regarding questions or comments at (800) 256-2397. 192389-JUN 27-1T $219.38