Entergy Texas officially placed its Orange County Advanced Power Station into service today, adding a new source of around-the-clock power to help meet the growing energy needs across Southeast Texas. The 1,215-megawatt facility can generate enough electricity to power more than 230,000 homes.
Entergy Texas is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding a total of $10,000 in STEM scholarships to three outstanding students in the Greater Houston and Beaumont area.
For the 19th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve continue to attract some of the nation’s most competitive and power‑intensive industries in the United States. In 2025, Entergy Texas helped secure more than $30,000 in capital investments and create more than 700 new jobs within Southeast Texas.
Entergy Texas crews have restored power to more than 90% of customers impacted by Edouard. As of 9 a.m. Friday, approximately 6,000 customers remain without power, down from a peak of approximately 80,000 customers impacted by the storm.
Resources can help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance
For many of our neighbors, summer doesn’t just bring higher temperatures, it brings higher electricity use. Extreme heat often means running air‑conditioning longer and harder, which can lead to higher energy bills.
Living in Southeast Texas means facing intense summer heat, and for many families staying comfortable while managing their home energy use is top of mind. That’s why Entergy Texas remains committed to providing affordable, reliable service and supporting the communities we serve.
Entergy Texas intensifica sus planes de contingencia ante tormentas y se declara lista para apoyar a sus clientes ante las severas condiciones meteorológicas que se espera afectarán a la región. De acuerdo con el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, el sureste de Texas podría registrar múltiples oleadas de lluvias intensas esta semana, lo que incrementa el riesgo de inundaciones repentinas en varios sectores del área de servicio de Entergy Texas.
Entergy Texas is ramping up its storm response and remains ready to support its customers through the severe weather expected to move across the region. According to the National Weather Service, Southeast Texas could see multiple rounds of heavy rainfall this week, which may lead to flash flooding in some parts of the Entergy Texas service area.
Entergy Texas recibió aproximadamente $200 millones a través del programa de subvenciones TxEF Outside ERCOT del Fondo de Energía de Texas (TxEF, por sus siglas en inglés) para ayudar a fortalecer la red eléctrica que atiende a más de 538.000 clientes en el Sureste de Texas.
Funding from the state’s Texas Energy Fund will help provide stronger service reliability at no additional cost to customers
Calling the Gulf Coast home means being ready for severe weather every day of the year. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed May 3-9, Entergy Texas is reinforcing its commitment to year-round storm readiness and encouraging customers to take steps to protect themselves, their families and their homes ahead of hurricane season.
The Orange County Advanced Power Station is one step closer to delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to support Southeast Texas’ growing needs. The plant has successfully completed its “first fire,” a major milestone toward commercial operation.
When disasters strike, coordination between utilities and emergency leaders are critical to rapid recovery. To strengthen preparedness across Southeast Texas, Entergy Texas hosted state and local emergency management leaders — including members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Texas Military Department and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) — at its Montgomery County Power Station for a day of collaboration and relationship building.
From power plants and operations centers to regulatory and project planning teams, engineers play an indispensable role in keeping the lights on for the communities we serve.