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Powering the next generation: Entergy Arkansas modernizes its generation fleet with new gas facility

Aug 1, 2025

Entergy Arkansas is transforming its generation fleet to bring the most cost efficient, state-of-the-art gas generation to power customers today and future generations of Arkansas, filing for approval of a new energy-efficient natural gas power plant named Jefferson Power Station. Jefferson Power Station (JPS) is a 754-megawatt combined cycle combustion turbine facility with the capability to power more than 355,000 homes and will be located on the same site as the company’s White Bluff facility in Jefferson County.

Entergy Texas proposes major transmission investments to power Southeast Texas growth

Jun 26, 2025

SETEX Area Reliability Project and Cypress to Legend 500-kilovolt Transmission Line Project will support fast-growing communities and strengthen grid resiliency

Entergy New Orleans kicks off Phase 1 of Accelerated Resilience Plan in District C

Jun 16, 2025

Entergy New Orleans held a press conference last week in Algiers with Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno and Councilmember Freddie King to highlight projects in Phase I of the Accelerated Resilience Plan in District C.

Entergy New Orleans performs transmission upgrades to bolster grid reliability

Jun 5, 2025

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.

Entergy New Orleans launches phase 1 of Resilience projects to harden the grid

May 15, 2025

At Entergy New Orleans, our commitment to strengthening the electric grid and protecting our communities took a significant step forward as we officially launched the first phase of projects of our city-wide Resilience Plan.

Entergy grid renewal projects full steam ahead during National Infrastructure Week

May 12, 2025

May 12-16 marks National Infrastructure Week, but for Entergy employees, it seems like the observance is celebrated daily.

Operations technician in Arkansas has already logged more than 145 volunteer hours this year.

May 1, 2025

For some people, giving back is built into their DNA. Jonathan Simmons, operations technician at Entergy’s Independence Plant in Arkansas, has already logged more than 145 volunteer hours this year.

Entergy Mississippi selects new power generation site, prioritizes community needs

Apr 11, 2025

Entergy Mississippi is prioritizing community needs, while preparing to meet future energy demands. Company leaders shared early plans to build new power generation and welcomed input from residents near a selected site on West County Line Road in Ridgeland, during a town hall Friday.

Thank you, Lake Hico

Apr 10, 2025

In our 100-year history of providing reliable and affordable power to Mississippians, no area has a chapter in our story like that of the Rex Brown Cooling Pond. The chapter, which we’ve officially finished by returning the property back to Jackson Public Schools, played a critical role in keeping the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses.

Entergy New Orleans partners with Councilwoman Lesli Harris’ office for District B Walkdown

Apr 7, 2025

Entergy New Orleans is committed to maintaining a safe and reliable energy grid for our customers. As part of that commitment, this week we conducted a walkdown in the Faubourg-Delachaise and Touro-Bouligny neighborhoods to inspect utility poles and assess ongoing infrastructure needs.