Tag Archive for: NOLA Transmission Upgrade

Entergy New Orleans performs transmission upgrades to bolster grid reliability
Entergy New Orleans is committed to providing reliable service to our customers by investing in transmission projects that help strengthen the electric grid and reduce the risk of outages. Recent efforts in Mid-City, Gentilly, and New Orleans East reflect that commitment with crews completing major upgrades to our transmission and distribution lines.

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.

Entergy New Orleans improves reliability in New Orleans East
Entergy New Orleans is excited to announce the addition of a new high voltage power transformer to the Curran Substation. High voltage transformers are the backbone of our distribution infrastructure as they play a critical role in supplying power to our customers. Without them, the seamless delivery of electricity would not be possible.

Entergy New Orleans announces “Operation: Gridiron,” making New Orleans grid stronger
Proposed $1B investment will cut outage times by half

Operation Gridiron: Building a stronger grid for New Orleans
Entergy New Orleans works daily to provide safe, affordable, and reliable energy to our customers and our region. Through our new initiative, “Operation Gridiron,” we have developed the most comprehensive energy grid upgrade plan in the city’s history, to make the grid stronger and to invest in our community for the long-term.

Entergy completes transmission line segment over Mississippi River
New Avondale to Harahan crossing built to withstand winds of up to 175 mph

Entergy’s Transmission Upgrade in New Orleans Recognized by Platts
Entergy Corporation’s major upgrade to transmission service in New Orleans has been recognized by Platts Global Energy Awards as one of the top ten finalists for Construction Project of the Year.

Entergy New Orleans’ Transmission Project Crews Undertake Second in Series of Interstate Crossings
Crews continue working on the second phase of Entergy New Orleans' technological upgrade to the electric power transmission system -- Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation -- and will undertake the second in a series of interstate crossings this week.

Crews Continue Second Phase of Entergy New Orleans’ Transmission System Upgrade Project
Crews continue working on the second phase of Entergy New Orleans’ technological upgrade to the electric power transmission system -- Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation -- and will begin on the first of a series of interstate crossings this week.

Entergy New Orleans Completes First Phase of Transmission System Upgrade Project Ahead of Schedule
Crews have completed the first phase of technological upgrades to New Orleans' electric power transmission system - Ninemile generation-Napoleon substation - ahead of schedule. On Monday, Oct. 5, Entergy New Orleans, Inc. will begin the second phase - Ninemile generation-Derbigny substation - and expects to complete it by March 2016.