Tag Archive for: Economic development

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 16th consecutive year

For 16 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a top utility for economic growth in the communities we serve, which include some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2022, we helped secure $37 billion in capital investments and create nearly 23,000 new jobs within our four-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Entergy, local officials and community leaders celebrate opening of new service center in Broussard

Entergy Louisiana representatives, local officials and community leaders gathered today in Broussard to celebrate the opening of a new operations hub aimed at providing exceptional electric service to Acadiana customers.

Lester and Gurtowski join Entergy Mississippi’s economic development team

Entergy Mississippi recently welcomed two new members to its economic development team. Stacy Lester and Lauren Gurtowski have joined the team’s effort to assist Mississippi communities expand and attract new business.

‘Total Electric’ housing market paves way to modern living

There was a time when a “total electric” home sounded like science fiction. But with the growing availability of electric appliances in the 1950s—including heat pumps and water heaters—Mississippi Power & Light’s new marketing department made total electric homes the literal gold standard for customers in Mississippi.

Entergy completes Mud Lake to Big Lake transmission project in southwest Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana recently completed construction of a transmission project that adds resiliency and increases reliability to the electrical grid in southwest Louisiana. The completion of this project will also help attract new economic development projects to the region and benefit existing residential, commercial and industrial customers in the area.

PUCT votes to move Entergy Texas’ Bright Future rate proposal forward

The proposal benefits customers, supports growth in Southeast Texas and helps strengthen the state’s economy.

Entergy Arkansas industrial customer plays a significant role in the economy of South Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. This year, we are featuring some of our key industrial and commercial customers by giving a more in-depth view of their business and how we power their business. The first company we will feature is LANXESS.

Sandy Bayou Substation Project on schedule to fuel the expansion of Northeast Arkansas

Construction is well underway for a new substation that will supply power to the new United States Steel mill in Northeast Arkansas.

Resilience and the rise of crisis-ready sites

Over the last several years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of extreme weather scenarios across the country, from disastrous floods to sweeping fires and paralyzing freezes. With so much potential for disruption, it’s critical to have a plan in place to get businesses and communities up and running when disaster strikes. No one is immune to crises, but we can take the appropriate steps to respond to them.

Teamwork Mississippi promotes the promise of economic development

Economic development in Mississippi began to increase during the mid-20th century, as decades of efforts like Mississippi Power & Light’s “Helping Build Mississippi” program led to new investment in the state. And during the next quarter-century, the labor force kept growing to meet their needs.