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One-year rebuild of a Mississippi River crossing (T&D World Magazine)

On Aug. 29, 2021, 16 years to the day Hurricane Katrina forever changed the landscape of Greater New Orleans, Hurricane Ida followed in its devastating footsteps and, once again, challenged the resolve of the communities that call this area home. As part of the destruction wrought by the Category 4 storm that was Ida, Entergy Corp.’s Avondale-to-Harahan 230-kV river-crossing circuit was irreparably damaged. After the storm passed and damages were assessed, the utility discovered one of the existing river-crossing towers on the ground and the conductor in the Mississippi River, attached to the other still-standing tower.

Building real trust with real answers (GridX podcast)

This summer brought some of the hottest weather on record, leading…

Energía de Hidrógeno y el Sureste de Texas: ¿Por qué aquí y por qué ahora?

Las compañías de todos los sectores tratan de reducir las emisiones y los costos asociados a sus operaciones, y el sector eléctrico no es diferente. Cuando se trata de generar energía limpia, las compañías de servicios públicos han recurrido tradicionalmente a recursos renovables y nucleares; sin embargo, el hidrógeno es una opción viable para el almacenamiento de energía renovable y la generación de energía fiable y limpia.

Hydrogen energy & Southeast Texas: Why here, why now?

Companies across all industries are seeking to reduce emissions and associated costs from operations, and the power industry is no different. When it comes to generating clean energy, utilities have traditionally looked to renewable and nuclear resources; however, hydrogen is a viable option for renewable energy storage and reliable, clean power generation.

Mentorship makes a difference (Search & Employ magazine)

By: Maya Yegorova, forSearch & Employ magazine

Letters: Path out of poverty runs through early childhood education (The Advocate)

Over half (57%) of Louisiana children lived in financial hardship pre-pandemic — the HIGHEST rate in the nation — according to a new report from Louisiana United Ways, United For ALICE and Entergy Corp.

How Entergy’s town hall helped build a team of employee ‘game changers’ (Ragan)

By John Cowan

Entergy chiefs: We all have a stake in a cleaner environment through lower emissions (The Advocate)

The Gulf South, particularly communities within Louisiana, is home to the largest industrial economy in the United States. The energy needs of this group of customers is unique and energy demands are growing, including new industry coming to Louisiana. Developing environmental policy that balances the needs of this industry and their associated jobs with the future of our state and region is critical for a prosperous, sustainable future.

Mutual Assistance in Action: An Army of Workers Helped to Restore Power After Hurricane Ida

Electric companies have been as busy as ever during the last two Atlantic hurricane seasons, with 2020 going down as the most active in recorded history.

Rod West: Louisiana’s Huge Challenge for a Hardened Utility Grid Requires All Hands to Help

The last two hurricane seasons are memorable for the number and intensity of the storms they produced. Louisiana was hit hard with four hurricanes, including two devastating Category 4 storms, making landfall within one year. The two storms, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Ida, were tied for the strongest storms to hit in over 160 years.