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Entergy Texas named a top utility in economic development for 15 years

Company recognized for investing over $13 billion and creating nearly 7,000 jobs

Planning today for your power tomorrow

At Entergy Mississippi we think a lot about the future. Why? Because we are not only tasked by the State of Mississippi with providing you power today, but also with having plans in place to ensure you have safe, reliable and affordable power years from now.

Entergy named a top utility in economic development for 15 years

For the 15th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has honored Entergy Corporation, the parent company of Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans, as being among the top electric utilities in economic development for job creation and capital investments.

Entergy named top utility in economic development for 15 years in a row

For 15 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a major player for economic growth in the communities we serve, including some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2021, Entergy helped secure $13.4 billion in capital investments and supported the creation of 6,747 new jobs within Entergy’s four-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Entergy Mississippi opens new $16.6M service center

Entergy Mississippi has opened a $16.6-million facility to serve as its hub for customer service, distribution operations and storm response in DeSoto County.

Entergy Arkansas announces 250-MW solar facility near Osceola

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250-megawatt AC (or 312 MW DC) renewable energy plant developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola in Mississippi County. Driver Solar will be the utility’s largest solar facility, capable of generating enough energy to power more than 40,000 homes.

Entergy Mississippi awards Excellerator grants

Eight communities win matching grants to further economic development goals

Sempra Infrastructure and Entergy Texas to Advance Renewable Energy and Supply Resiliency

Companies sign MOU to develop options designed to accelerate the deployment of new renewable energy generation resources and to increase the resiliency of power supply in Entergy Texas’s Southeast Texas service area, where Sempra Infrastructure’s facilities are under development.

Entergy Mississippi bets big on small town of Flora

Entergy Mississippi has purchased the former Primos facility and 10 acres, and some 25 adjacent acres in the Flora Industrial Park, and will relocate 44 employees to the site once the property is in service next year.

Entergy Mississippi to bring Sunflower Solar Station online

State’s largest utility-owned solar project will provide clean, renewable energy and an economic advantage