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Entergy New Orleans pioneers a greener future

Oct 18, 2024

For decades, Entergy has been at the forefront of addressing climate issues and has positioned itself as one of the cleanest large-scale generation fleets in the United States.

Entergy Arkansas receives DOE grant awards for two hydroelectric projects

Oct 2, 2024

Entergy Arkansas has been awarded grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for two hydroelectric projects at the Carpenter and Remmel Dams.

Electric vehicle ownership: Tips for weighing EV options

Sep 27, 2024

Entergy Mississippi has been celebrating its 100th anniversary during the last year and we’ve had a lot of fun looking back at our history. In the early days of our company, few customers had electric appliances in their homes. Today, we take our electric appliances—from dishwashers and washer/dryers to crock pots and stand mixers—for granted.

Entergy Arkansas and Invenergy announce start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar

Sep 19, 2024

Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar Energy Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley, Arkansas.

During Hurricane Francine, our plants underscore the resiliency and strength of nuclear power

Sep 12, 2024

Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power.

Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years

Sep 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.

Celebrating the hidden heroes that power our lives during Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day

Sep 3, 2024

Our annual Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day marks a time to recognize the critical work of the men and women who keep the lights on and power our lives. Wednesday, Sept. 4, is Entergy’s Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day. This annual observance aligns with the historic activation of the first ever U.S. power plant in New York in September 1882.

Entergy Arkansas celebrates 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam

Aug 8, 2024

If it weren’t for construction of Remmel and Carpenter dams a century ago, some of the state’s greatest recreation areas may not exist. As Remmel Dam marks its 100th anniversary, community and company leaders gathered at Lake Catherine to celebrate the decades of reliable, clean energy the dam provides.

How our grid teams reclaimed materials, lowered costs

Aug 1, 2024

Engineers are key players in our business. Along with operations coordinators and supervisors, they turn data into design, making grid improvements more resilient and reliable. When it came to a recent substation rebuild in Winona, Mississippi, these grid teams took their duties a step further and in turn saved our customers $390,000.

We’re taking steps to advance reliability across our region

Jul 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.