Our purpose

We power life today and for future generations. That means we do more than provide electric and natural gas service. It means we're listening so we can continue to better serve, better support and better build the future, together. Day in and day out, we’re working to improve lives, build businesses and create prosperity across our diverse communities.

Who we are

Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

What we do

We exist to grow a world-class energy business that creates sustainable value for our four stakeholders — our customers, employees, communities and owners. This has been our mission for many years. We understood early on that in order to create real, sustainable value, the decisions we make and the strategies we pursue must benefit all stakeholders.

Quick facts about Entergy

100+
years of service
3 million
electric customers
204,000
natural gas customers
Fortune 500
company
11,700
employees
24,000 megawatts
of power generation capacity
121,900 circuit miles
distribution and transmission lines
ETR
traded on NYSE
$100+ million
in value delivered to our communities each year
22 years
Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America

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Our business

Utility operations

We are growing our utility business by providing customers with clean, reliable energy at a reasonable cost, superior service, a commitment to safety, operational excellence and an engaged workforce.

Our electric utilities generate, transmit, distribute and sell electric power in a four-state service area that includes portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. We also operate natural gas distribution businesses in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Entergy owns or operates more than 24,000 megawatts of generating capacity and owns approximately 16,100 circuit miles of interconnected high-voltage transmission lines. We also operate and maintain equipment along more than 105,800 circuit miles of distribution lines across our 91,000 square-mile service area.

Map of Entergy's service area

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Nuclear operations

We own and operate a fleet of nuclear reactors in four locations in the United States. Our fleet generates approximately 5,000 megawatts of clean, carbon-free nuclear power, which is critical in meeting our climate commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Our nuclear fleet headquarters is located in Jackson, Mississippi.

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The impact we make

We are committed to strong shared values and supporting the communities where we live and work, all while celebrating the differences that make each one of us unique. We’re working to help build a better future for everyone, everywhere we live and work.

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Our websites

Corporate website
Corporate
Entergy Arkansas website
Arkansas
Entergy Louisiana website
Louisiana
Entergy Mississippi website
Mississippi
Entergy New Orleans website
New Orleans
Entergy Texas website
Texas
Entergy Nuclear website
Nuclear

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