Tag Archive for: Grid modernization

Entergy Reaches Milestone with 2M Advanced Meters Installed
2020 continues to be a milestone year for Entergy’s grid modernization efforts, as installation of advanced meters surpassed the 2 million meter mark on Dec. 14.

The Value of a Diverse Fuel Fleet
We’ve certainly seen some hot days and nights here in New Orleans. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the heat index broke records topping off at more than 115 degrees.

Entergy Investing Over $500,000 for Infrastructure Upgrades in Hardy
Entergy Arkansas customers in and near Riverbend Park in Hardy will soon experience improvements in the quality and reliability of their electric service.

Beware of Scams; Entergy Does NOT Require Payment Before Installing New Meter
Don’t be a victim of scammers. An Entergy Arkansas customer received a phone call June 26 from a number her caller ID said was Entergy. It wasn’t.

Harnessing the Power of The Sun
Construction has begun on a 20-megawatt solar plant on approximately 90 acres of flood-protected property at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East.

Eli Viamontes Named Vice President, Utility Distribution Operations
In another step toward becoming the premier utility, the company has named Eli Viamontes from NextEra Energy vice president, utility distribution operations, a new position that will provide additional executive leadership and domain expertise to the distribution operations organization. Viamontes is a veteran leader of customer-centric initiatives, including designing reliability programs, utilizing data analytics, and driving reliability improvements.

Entergy Texas Working to Minimize Outages with Installation of Reclosers
Entergy Texas is targeting areas that have experienced multiple outages and is working to improve the system by installing new devices to help keep the power flowing.

Planning for tomorrow. Powering generations to come.
Entergy Arkansas is committed to continuous improvement of its systems and services and utilizing the latest technology to build the smart grid. The first step toward modernizing and building a smarter energy future for our customers is transitioning to advanced metering infrastructure -- or AMI -- for homes and businesses we serve. It's a foundation that allows two-way communication between us and our customers.

Operating a Smarter Grid: Embracing New Ways to Go Unnoticed (Utilities Tech Outlook)
Entergy to deploy advanced metering in 2019, an initial step towards modernizing their grid

From the Frontlines: Getting to Work Isn’t Easy
What do you have to get through to get to work in the morning? Long commutes, extended school drop-off lines or congested traffic are some of the most common headaches you might experience getting to your job. But for our meter readers, their job to check your meter is different every day. Flooding, overgrown vegetation, deteriorating buildings and wary pets are just a few of the obstacles that can make their job unsafe. Check out a few photos of the field conditions readers must face to get an accurate reading of our customers’ meters.
