Entries by Matthew Bennett

Entergy New Orleans continues to modernize gas infrastructure downtown

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Entergy gas construction crews are continuing to make progress in modernizing the gas system in Orleans Parish. This month, crews have been installing steel pipe in the Central Business District. The new piping operates at a higher pressure, will be more reliable and add enhanced safety features. The modern piping also offers customers the ability to install equipment that the previous piping may not have been able to support, such as emergency generators. An Excess Flow Valve is added during the installation of the newer pipe material, which helps to minimize gas flow if the line is severed.

Helping on a moment’s notice

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The sight of emergency services arriving on the scene of an accident on July 10 brought great relief to bystanders, as Aaron Morehead finished tying off the end of a 100-foot hand line to his service truck. On other end of the rope, which would normally be used while the Entergy New Orleans lineman is working high in the air on a utility pole, was instead providing a lifeline for a truck driver whose vehicle had crashed into Lake Pontchartrain.

Q&A with Entergy New Orleans’ new Director of Business and Economic Development Taurus Wright

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After nearly 25 years working in economic development, including working for the state of Mississippi as a senior project manager and Entergy Mississippi as a business development manager, Taurus Wright joined Entergy New Orleans as Director of Business and Economic Development in April of 2022. In this role, Taurus has already begun leading his department, […]

Louisiana Appleseed honors “Good Apples” for pro bono efforts

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A driver’s license is more than a qualification to operate a vehicle on the road. It is a lifeline. It allows many to get to and from work, bring their children to school, buy groceries, get healthcare and more. According to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, there are more than 252,000 suspended drivers’ licenses on record, and nearly 80% of those suspensions were related to non-moving violations in 2019.