Tag Archive for: Renewable energy

Thinking about solar as a source of energy to meet your needs?
Deciding to invest in solar facilities is a big decision and depends on you having accurate information about what that investment may mean in terms of your overall energy costs.

Hydro Heroes Quick to Act in Medical Emergency
With heavy rain pouring into Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine the night of March 24, Entergy Arkansas employees Nathan Huffman and Darren Heard were inspecting Remmel and Carpenter dams to make sure all was well. The dams were fine, but not all was well.

Entergy Arkansas and NextEra Energy Resources Announce New Solar Project
Entergy Arkansas, LLC, and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. announced today plans to build a 100-megawatt solar energy facility in White County near Searcy.

Entergy New Orleans Pilots Residential Rooftop Solar Program
Entergy New Orleans is piloting a new program that puts solar panels on the rooftops of low-income customers’ homes and gives them a $30 credit on their energy bills every month, rain or shine. The Residential Rooftop Solar Program is a simple and straightforward way for New Orleans customers in need to participate in the benefits of distributed renewable energy.

Entergy Louisiana Gets Approval to Buy Power From One of the Largest Solar Facilities Planned
Entergy Louisiana customers’ energy needs will soon be powered by the sun under an agreement approved today by the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

Entergy New Orleans Puts Commercial Rooftop Solar Generation on the Grid
Where empty commercial rooftops once stood, shiny new panels are capturing the power of the sun and putting it directly on the electric distribution grid for the benefit of all customers. Entergy New Orleans has made significant progress in constructing its 5 megawatt commercial-scale rooftop solar pilot project, which was approved by the New Orleans City Council in June 2018.

Entergy Commits $1M to Sustainable Housing for Veterans, Families in New Orleans
This first-of-its-kind project positions Entergy as a national leader in energy innovation and a vital partner in helping New Orleans address the significant challenges of affordable housing, resilience and climate change.

Entergy Mississippi, Recurrent Energy Partner on Sunflower Solar Site
Proposed $138.4M project to produce 100MW of renewable energy

Entergy Louisiana Secures New Toledo Bend Hydropower Agreement
BATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy Louisiana customers’ homes and businesses will continue to be powered by emission-free energy from the Toledo Bend hydroelectric plant under a recently approved agreement.

Stuttgart Solar Flips Switch to Entergy Arkansas
State and local leaders joined executives from Entergy Arkansas and NextEra Energy Resources May 29 to celebrate the commissioning of Arkansas' largest universal solar energy project – the Stuttgart Solar Energy Center.

Entergy Louisiana to Buy Power from Largest Solar Facility Planned for State; Eagle Solar Group to Develop Proposed 50-MW Plant
West Baton Rouge Parish could soon become home to a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, the largest solar facility currently planned for Louisiana.

Entergy, NextEra Energy Resources celebrate commissioning of Arkansas’ largest universal solar energy project
State and local leaders joined executives from NextEra Energy Resources and Entergy Arkansas this morning to celebrate the commissioning of Arkansas’ largest universal solar energy project – the Stuttgart Solar Energy Center.

Entergy New Orleans Selects Updated Renewables Portfolio
Entergy New Orleans is making good on its commitment to include up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy resources in the company’s generation mix.

Entergy New Orleans’ Solar Plant Tours Provide Inside Look at Emerging Technology
Entergy New Orleans’ solar power plant is generating more than renewable energy for customers — it’s also generating lots of public interest. Since going online in June 2016, the plant has hosted nearly 1,000 visitors, including student groups, energy industry officials and Entergy employees.

Entergy New Orleans Files Application to Construct Rooftop Solar Systems
Entergy New Orleans, Inc. filed an application with the New Orleans City Council on Friday, Oct. 6 seeking approval of a project to construct 5 megawatts of commercial-scale rooftop solar systems as part of its commitment to pursue up to 100 MW of renewable resources.
