Tag Archive for: Resiliency

Strengthening the grid: Composite poles showcase the importance of resiliency investments

Advanced composite poles withstand hurricane-level weather conditions, providing reliable power and a stronger energy future for Southeast TexasnEntergy Texas is transforming the power grid on the Bolivar Peninsula, investing $110 million in a multi-phase project to enhance reliability and meet rising energy demands. A crucial part of this effort is the introduction of composite poles—an advanced alternative to traditional wooden poles. These poles, made from durable, engineered materials and supplied by Resilient Structures, are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and wildfires, making them a critical component of the region’s infrastructure upgrade.

Entergy to strengthen electric grid in southeast Louisiana through federal grants

Through partnerships with local governments, Entergy Louisiana will use several BRIC grants to bolster electric infrastructure in southeast Louisiana parishes, reducing storm-related damage and speeding up restoration to enhance resilience for the state and its economy.

Entergy Arkansas begins reliability, resiliency projects in Little Rock

In ongoing, comprehensive efforts to enhance the resiliency and reliability of the electrical systems in Little Rock, work will soon begin in the downtown Little Rock and surrounding area.

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

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 Louisiana customers to see less fees and a bill credit from two separate LPSC settlements

Settlements enable more grid investment, expand eligibility for bill discounts and resolve litigationn

Entergy Louisiana’s grid resilience program officially underway

Entergy Louisiana representatives and local officials gathered in Lake Charles today to mark the start of phase one of the company’s comprehensive grid resilience plan. The groundbreaking ceremony, set against a backdrop of bucket trucks and utility workers, heralds a new era of hardened infrastructure and accelerated, less costly recovery for communities vulnerable to major storms.

Electric system improvements near East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes line

Self-healing network and reliability work to reduce power outagesnEntergy Louisiana is enhancing the electric system for communities in the Interstate 10 to Jefferson Highway corridor near the East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes line. These improvements include engineering and constructing a self-healing network, as well as performing reliability work on overhead power lines.

How our grid teams reclaimed materials, lowered costs

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.

Entergy Texas applies for federal grant funding to make Port Arthur electric system more resilient

$107.5 million in requested funding would help finance proposed resiliency investments resulting in less damage, lower restoration costs, fewer interruptions, and faster recovery times after major storms.

Entergy Texas announces resiliency plan to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid

The plan benefits communities by minimizing outages, reducing restoration costs and improving recovery times for extreme weather events while keeping rates affordable.