Electric vehicle drivers in the Mississippi Delta now have more options for keeping their vehicles charged and on the road. Entergy Mississippi recently installed new EV fast-charging stations in Cleveland and Greenville. The newest sites expand the company’s network of EV installations in the state that began in 2021.
Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce its Power Your Future Scholarship program is now open for applications until May 7, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated select Historically Black Colleges or Universities or minority-serving institutions within Mississippi. The program will award up to 30 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, funded by Entergy shareholders.
Entergy Mississippi has successfully completed restoring power to all customers whose homes and businesses could safety take electricity following this weekend’s severe weather. We are also monitoring the additional severe weather and preparing for the possibility that more storms could affect customers across our service area throughout this week, as soon as this evening.
Significant progress has been made in outage restoration from the severe thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain that moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory Friday night, early Saturday morning and again this morning. In total with this morning’s round of weather, approximately 33,300 outages have occurred during this weather front with approximately 93% restored.
As of 9:30 a.m., approximately 6,554 customers are without power, down from a peak of 25,478 that occurred at 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning. In total with the latest round of weather, approximately 33,300 outages have occurred during this weather front with approximately 78% restored.
Severe thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain moved through the Entergy Mississippi service territory last night and early morning resulting in widespread customer outages. As of 4:30 p.m., approximately 9,975 customers are without power, down from a peak of 25,478 that occurred at 4:00 a.m. this morning. With the widespread outages and damage, some customers will carry overnight.
This week’s announcement by Amazon that they are doubling their investment in Mississippi is good news for everyone in our state. Entergy Mississippi’s planned grid investments will support Amazon’s expansion while strengthening reliability for customers across the 45 counties we serve.
Spring is here with savings by upgrading to energy-efficient products. With Entergy Mississippi Entergy Solutions programs, you can enjoy various incentives when you replace inefficient items in your home.
Superpower Mississippi is the largest grid investment in the company’s history. The initiative will add more and better power to the grid – at a lower cost to customers – by 2030.
Enhance your home’s energy efficiency while maintaining optimal comfort by weatherizing your house. Did you know that the attic is often the prime area for significant energy-saving opportunities? Many homes in the U.S. suffer from insufficient insulation and notable air leaks. By properly sealing leaks and adding insulation, you can enjoy increased comfort and save up to 10% on your annual energy costs.