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Entergy Texas named a top utility in economic development for 15 years
Company recognized for investing over $13 billion and creating nearly 7,000 jobs

Sempra Infrastructure and Entergy Texas to Advance Renewable Energy and Supply Resiliency
Companies sign MOU to develop options designed to accelerate the deployment of new renewable energy generation resources and to increase the resiliency of power supply in Entergy Texas’s Southeast Texas service area, where Sempra Infrastructure’s facilities are under development.

Entergy Texas is working to make your power bill one less thing to worry about
Like most things these days, the costs related to generating and delivering power have increased recently. A majority of the energy produced by Entergy Texas comes from natural gas, which has doubled in cost over the last year. Since our natural gas purchases are passed through at cost to customers (with no profit to the company), customer bills have gone up. While our residential rates are still below the national average, Entergy Texas is taking real action to reduce or minimize inflationary production cost impacts on our customers’ electricity bills. Here are a few steps we have taken to keep bills more affordable.

Global business development leader joining Entergy Texas
To further build partnerships and deliver energy solutions to our largest customers, Entergy Texas, Inc. has appointed Ernest Peeples as director of business and economic development.

Entergy Named as National Leader in Economic Development
For the 11th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy as one of the nation’s Top 10 utilities in economic development. The accolade comes as a result of Entergy’s part in supporting projects that resulted in nearly $4.25 billion of capital investment and the creation of more than 4,688 new jobs within the service territory in 2017.

Entergy Texas Launches Enriched Online Property Search Tool
Entergy Texas today announced the revamp of its Site Selection Center, a free online commercial database resource that makes it easier for businesses to search for and secure prospective buildings and sites.

Entergy Launches Enriched Online Property Search Tool
Entergy Launches Enriched Online Property Search Tool

Entergy Texas Announces $600,000 Workforce Development Initiative
Any graduate knows the feeling of accomplishment. The feeling of attaining success in spite of the odds and knowing that opportunity lies ahead. Thousands of students across Southeast Texas will soon know that feeling thanks to a landmark donation from Entergy Texas, Inc.nnSoutheast Texas’ growing economy requires a skilled workforce to continue powering that growth. Today, Entergy Texas announced a major step to build that talent pipeline with a $500,000 commitment to support local workforce development training programs. Entergy Texas’ contribution is the first step in a five-year commitment to supporting workforce development efforts across Southeast Texas.

Entergy Texas has an Empire State of Mind
Steve Pilgrim, director of business and economic development, travels to NYC to increase economic opportunities in Southeast Texas