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Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years

September 3, 2024

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.

Entergy Louisiana’s grid resilience program officially underway

August 14, 2024

Entergy Louisiana representatives and local officials gathered in Lake Charles today to mark the start of phase one of the company’s comprehensive grid resilience plan. The groundbreaking ceremony, set against a backdrop of bucket trucks and utility workers, heralds a new era of hardened infrastructure and accelerated, less costly recovery for communities vulnerable to major storms.

Entergy Texas applies for federal grant funding to make Port Arthur electric system more resilient

July 26, 2024

$107.5 million in requested funding would help finance proposed resiliency investments resulting in less damage, lower restoration costs, fewer interruptions, and faster recovery times after major storms.

We’re taking steps to advance reliability across our region

July 16, 2024

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

July 2, 2024

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 Texas announces resiliency plan to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid

July 1, 2024

The plan benefits communities by minimizing outages, reducing restoration costs and improving recovery times for extreme weather events while keeping rates affordable.

Entergy New Orleans’ steadfast commitment to reliable service

June 13, 2024

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.

$1.3M transmission update helps prevent future customer costs

June 11, 2024

Entergy Mississippi completes Grand Gulf to Franklin Substation projectnEntergy Mississippi recently completed a $1.3 million project to update a major transmission pathway coming from the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The completion of the project supports affordability and significantly lowers the risk of transmission interruptions between Entergy Mississippi’s single largest power resource and the Franklin Substation located in Franklin County, Mississippi.

Field with solar panels, Chicot Solar Energy Center, Arkansas

Entergy and NextEra Energy Resources agree to develop up to 4.5 GW of solar, energy storage projects

June 7, 2024

The agreement represents significant progress toward Entergy’s growing portfolio of renewable energy generation for the benefit of its customers.

The path to a more resilient US power grid (POLITICO)

June 6, 2024

Policymakers and industry leaders are looking for new, sustainable solutions to provide the reliable and affordable electricity that customers expect, and that will help ensure U.S. energy security, especially as we face more frequent and extreme weather events. POLITICO’s 2024 Energy Summit takes a closer look at how both groups are writing and revising the rules of this new energy future and investing in energy infrastructure.