Elizabeth Rooney – Entergy

Meet the pros: Jasmin Haroldson

Elizabeth Rooney — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:14:00 +0000

Meet Jasmin Haroldson, an engineer in the distribution asset management program design group, based out of Conroe, Texas. Haroldson, who has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas State University, was born in Alberta, Canada but is a Texan at heart, moving to the Lone Star State at two years old. She joined Entergy in 2018 as a field engineer responsible for the Huntsville and…

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Thank a lineworker today

Elizabeth Rooney — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0000

Today, we take the opportunity to recognize the commitment and sacrifice made by lineworkers across the country to power our communities. Entergy joins the Edison Electric Institute, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and other industry groups in observing National Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10, which also honors the life and work of Henry Miller, the first president of IBEW.

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Celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Day

Elizabeth Rooney — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0000

On July 10, Entergy joins the Edison Electric Institute, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and other industry groups in celebrating the nation’s electrical lineworkers by observing National Lineworker Appreciation Day. Our lineworkers help maintain our power lines, routinely working in the harshest of conditions and 50-plus feet in the air and underground to help keep our homes…

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Technology drives vegetation management, so we stay one step ahead of Mother Nature

Elizabeth Rooney — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:27:00 +0000

Did you know trees and other vegetation can be a leading cause of power outages? We work year-round to maintain a robust vegetation management program whose sole charge is to protect the electrical lines that deliver power to customers’ homes and businesses from growing plants and trees. Meet Don Adcock, who oversees Entergy’s vegetation management program. Don’s team manages approximately 92…

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Entergy reaches major grid advancement milestone

Elizabeth Rooney — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000

A major milestone has been achieved for Entergy’s grid modernization initiative. On Dec. 31, 2021, Entergy completed its initial phase of upgrading more than 3 million electric meters for customers’ homes and businesses. Significant progress has also been made with less than 4,000 advanced meter upgrades remaining for gas services. Installing advanced meters and the supporting communications…

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Entergy Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week with Newly Registered Program

Elizabeth Rooney — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week marks the seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week, celebrating the benefits of registered apprenticeships in preparing a diverse, inclusive and highly skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries. Earlier this year, Entergy’s distribution lineworker certification program was evaluated and restructured to meet the requirements of an industry…

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Celebrating National Lineworker Appreciation Day

Elizabeth Rooney — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

When the lights go out, they go to work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for what they do. If you’ve ever wanted to thank the lineworkers who restored your power, today’s a good day to do so. On July 10, Entergy joins the Edison Electric Institute, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Utility Workers Union of America and the National Electrical Contractors Association in…

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Elizabeth Rooney — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:23:00 +0000

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Feeder Investments Improve Grid Reliability

Elizabeth Rooney — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:30:00 +0000

At Entergy, we’re committed to safely providing reliable service to the communities we serve. Our reliability strategy aims to optimize the balance between corrective maintenance, infrastructure work and planned projects that maximize benefits for our customers. Beginning this year, we took a new approach to upgrading our feeders, which are the main distribution lines used to transmit…

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Entergy Reaches Milestone with 2M Advanced Meters Installed

Elizabeth Rooney — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:47:00 +0000

2020 continues to be a milestone year for Entergy’s grid modernization efforts, as installation of advanced meters surpassed the 2 million meter mark on Dec. 14. Just two years after the first meter was installed in January 2019, the company is now two-thirds of the way through its planned installation of approximately 3 million meters across our four-state service territory of Arkansas…

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