Tag Archive for: Electric grid

First phase of Entergy New Orleans’ resilience plan granted City Council approval

Entergy New Orleans ‘Accelerated Resilience Plan’ to harden the grid across the City received approval today in a full vote of the New Orleans City Council.

Entergy New Orleans pioneers a greener future

For decades, Entergy has been at the forefront of addressing climate issues and has positioned itself as one of the cleanest large-scale generation fleets in the United States.

Electric vehicle ownership: Tips for weighing EV options

Entergy Mississippi has been celebrating its 100th anniversary during the last year and we’ve had a lot of fun looking back at our history. In the early days of our company, few customers had electric appliances in their homes. Today, we take our electric appliances—from dishwashers and washer/dryers to crock pots and stand mixers—for granted.

During Hurricane Francine, our plants underscore the resiliency and strength of nuclear power

Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power.

Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years

By replacing older power plants with more advanced and efficient technology, Entergy Mississippi is producing more electricity from the same amount of fuel while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

How our grid teams reclaimed materials, lowered costs

Engineers are key players in our business. Along with operations coordinators and supervisors, they turn data into design, making grid improvements more resilient and reliable. When it came to a recent substation rebuild in Winona, Mississippi, these grid teams took their duties a step further and in turn saved our customers $390,000.

We’re taking steps to advance reliability across our region

In the ever-evolving energy sector, the latest advancements in technology are critical for enhancing service reliability for customers. Entergy is leading the charge by implementing a groundbreaking artificial intelligence procedure to significantly reduce the frequency and duration of power outages associated with maintenance outages. This innovative technology uses smart meter infrastructure to predict power outages and ensure more reliable power delivery to homes and businesses.

Brandon becomes home to Entergy’s second utility-owned EV fast chargers

Located in downtown Brandon near I-20, the company’s $350,000 fast charging station will serve both residents and EV drivers passing through on I-20 and nearby I-55.

Entergy New Orleans’ steadfast commitment to reliable service

A reliable power grid is not just a convenience—it's a necessity. Recognizing this, Entergy New Orleans has spent years making significant improvements to our power delivery infrastructure, an effort that has demanded considerable investment and strategic foresight.

New substation on Bolivar Peninsula will improve service reliability

The Palms substation is expected to be in service in June and will support the growing electrical demand on the peninsula.