Tag Archive for: TX Reliability

New Lanes on “Transmission Highway” Ready for Traffic

The China-Stowell Transmission Project is a new 25-mile, 230kV transmission line that provides an “additional lane” to provide reliable and affordable electricity to the area.

Shovel Ready: Entergy Texas Breaks Ground on First Power Plant in 40 Years

The shovels hitting the dirt this morning marked a new chapter for reliable, affordable energy across Southeast Texas. Entergy executives, elected officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate a groundbreaking marking the ceremonial start of construction on the Montgomery County Power Station.

Entergy Continues Grid Modernization Efforts with Distribution Automation

Entergy is building a smarter energy infrastructure by including devices to automate the distribution of power on the lines that feed millions of homes and businesses across its four-state service area. 

Entergy Texas Kicks Off Construction of Port Arthur Reliability Transmission Project

Entergy officials, business and community leaders gathered at the GT OmniPort Industrial Park today to “cut the wire” on the Port Arthur Reliability Transmission Project, an approximately $70 million investment in Southeast Texas. Once completed in 2020, the transmission project will provide reliable power to both existing and future customers in the growing area.

Hardening the System After Historic Harvey

Even before the clouds passed, the rain ended and the final power outage was restored, Entergy employees came together to plan. First, Entergy worked to help customers and employees rebuild stronger communities. Entergy employees also worked to rebuild a stronger electric system. In the past year, Entergy Texas has taken steps to protect electric infrastructure, and improve restoration efforts following extreme weather.

Lucky 13: Entergy’s Stewardship of Trees Boosts Reliability and Resiliency

It’s more than luck that recently earned Entergy Texas recognition as a Tree Line USA utility for the 13th year in a row. The award by the Arbor Day Foundation celebrates the company’s year-round, proactive vegetation management practices that prioritize proper tree pruning, planting and care. n

Hover, Zoom and Click: Camera Technology Sharpens Focus for Entergy Line Inspections

From the day the first pole was planted to hold an electric line, service reliability has depended on the safe prevention and correction of equipment problems. But considering the size of today’s grid, that task is no small feat.

Work Starts to Ensure Reliability in Calvert / Franklin

Power lines serving much of Robertson County are about to get a service reliability makeover. Contract crews are set to begin work on removing vegetation and trimming trees near the line to help keep the lights on for the 1,576 customers it serves across Robertson County.

Nearly Half-Million Feet of Underground Power Line in SE Texas Tested; Method Helps ID Lines with Deteriorating Insulation, Potential for Outages

Burying power lines underground may improve the landscape, but it does have its drawbacks. Most notably, when a power outage occurs, it may be more difficult to find the exact place in the line that needs to be repaired. Plus, making repairs becomes more complicated because of the digging involved to get to the line.

A Ductile Iron Pole is Born

Entergy Texas' engineering department provides custom-tailored solution for developer in coastal community.