Entergy named among the top 50 most community-minded companies in the US
For the seventh consecutive year, Entergy has been named one of the top 50 most-community minded companies in the country.
Entries by Maleiya Porter-Jones
Thirty-three high school students awarded $5,000 scholarship for first year of college
This fall, 33 high school graduates will attend college or vocational-technical schools with some help from the Entergy Community Power Scholarship.
Celebrating employees for their dedication to our communities
Volunteering and giving are at the heart of our mission to power life, and our employees embody this commitment every day. In honor of National Volunteer Month – a monthlong celebration recognizing volunteers and encouraging continued volunteerism in April – we are shining a light on the selfless spirit of six employees who dedicate their time to give back in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans and Texas.
Supporting bright futures from the cradle to careers
Entergy sponsors Early Education month in LouisiananSixty percent of Louisiana children begin kindergarten behind their peers, and children who begin behind generally remain behind. Investing in early childhood care and education will help ensure more children enter school prepared.
The Circle of Giving Back: Mother-Daughter Duo Volunteer in Hometown
Looking around her childhood neighborhood, Shanta Mack, human resources associate with Entergy couldn’t help but share, “as a teenager, I never saw neighbors or local organizations come to my community to volunteer, but when the request was put out to revitalize the same streets that I grew up on, I had to jump at the opportunity.”
Safety. Trust. Accountability. Teamwork: Entergy New Orleans Welcomes New Lineworker Helpers
Delgado Graduates Join the Metro Team “I loved every part of it,” said Gustavo Machigua, Entergy New Orleans lineworker helper as he reminisced on his experience at Delgado Community College’s Certified Lineworker Training program. “It was not just the program itself, it was the relationships, trust and accountability I was able to build with the […]
Entergy New Orleans, Energy Smart Help Train the Workforce of the Future
Careers in energy come in many forms. There are fearless lineworkers who manage Entergy New Orleans’ electrical facilities, gas workers who make sure customers have access to safe and reliable gas service, innovative tech geniuses who create tools to help keep customers informed and look to develop the next generation of sustainable products, caring customer service representatives who go above and beyond to help customers with their billing concerns, and the list goes on. But there is one thing they all have in common: they all are energy experts.
Entergy New Orleans Celebrates National STEM Day with STEM Global Action
Did you know students as young as two years old use STEM on a daily basis? From building blocks, hands-on learning, to interactive activities on tablets and iPads, the wonders of science, technology, engineering and math have played a role in students’ learning development. STEM Global Action, a longtime Entergy community partner, also has played […]
A Resilient System: Entergy Gas Stands Strong After Hurricane Ida
Entergy prepares for severe weather all year-round. When a storm strikes, the company’s storm teams work together to restore power and to keep the gas safely flowing.
Entergy Mobilizes Customer Information Centers in Areas Hard Hit by Hurricane Ida
Since Hurricane Ida passed through southeast Louisiana, thousands have been on the front lines helping restore power, but they have not experienced this journey alone. Several Entergy employees from across our four-state service territory have traveled to join their coworkers in serving Louisiana customers’ needs, in-person, at Customer Information Centers until power is restored to the area.
Crews Relocate Poles, Lines from Wetlands for Shorter, More Safe Restoration Process
Crews and contractors have traveled to the tip of eastern New Orleans to repair and rebuild our infrastructure in the Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine and Irish Bayou area after Ida’s winds damaged crossarms and knocked poles down into the marsh. Now, instead of replacing the remote facilities in the wetland, crews are building an accessible 81-pole power line spanning 2.1 miles on dry land.
Entergy Provides Generators to NORD for Cooling Centers
One of the most challenging things about Hurricane season is that it is brings high temperatures and humidity. At Entergy, safety is a core value for our employees and our customers, which is why we have partnered with New Orleans Recreational Development to provide generators to its facilities for residents to cool off, hydrate and charge their phones, while our crews continue to restore power in the greater New Orleans area.
To Intern and Beyond: Entergy New Orleans Prepares Interns for Bright Future
The anticipation of summer fun may be the homerun of the school year, but for many students scoring an internship is the grand slam.
Power vs. Wild: Keeping Animals Out of Our Electrical Facilities
Keeping your power on every time you walk in the door, clap or flip the switch is our priority, but did you know that there are creatures who lurk among us that can disrupt your power?
IT Employees Makes it 100 and Then Some
While employees volunteer tens of thousands of hours year-round, National Volunteer Month is one of the most recognized times employees enjoy giving back to the community. Entergy’s information technology team contributed more than 400 hours of community service, exceeding their #IT100HourChallenge in April.