Leo Denault – Entergy

Mutual Assistance in Action: An Army of Workers Helped to Restore Power After Hurricane Ida

Leo Denault — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Electric companies have been as busy as ever during the last two Atlantic hurricane seasons, with 2020 going down as the most active in recorded history. 2021 has not treated the Gulf Coast much better. Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29 as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, LA, with sustained winds of 150 mph and gusts reaching 172 mph. Ida’s fury resulted in some…

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Serving Our Most Vulnerable Customers

Leo Denault — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:27:00 +0000

This is the time of year when we reflect and give thanks for what we have and look forward to new beginnings. Of course, the events of 2020 have made that a tall order for some. From COVID-19 and nationwide protests for racial justice, to the multiple hurricanes that have affected our service territory, our communities have faced unprecedented challenges. However, as devastating and disruptive…

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Letter: The spirit of giving in Louisiana is going to overcome our problems (The Advocate)

Leo Denault — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In 2020, you don’t have to look far to find a reason for concern. This year has brought hardships to all of us like no other — a pandemic, social unrest over racial injustice, tropical storms, hurricanes, and fires. But in Louisiana we have a particular way of facing hardships. Give us a hurricane or a flood and we show up — neighbors serving neighbors and strangers alike in communities across…

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Maintaining a Flexible and Effective Mutual Assistance System (EEI Electric Perspectives)

Leo Denault — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Mutual assistance, a hallmark of the electric power industry, has characterized successful responses to major incidents and disasters for decades. It draws on voluntary partnerships that allow impacted electric companies to access specialized equipment and skilled workers from unaffected companies to restore power safely and quickly. It is essential to restoration planning and is used regularly by…

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Laying a Foundation for Positive Change

Leo Denault — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 01:50:00 +0000

I am saddened and upset by the recent tragic deaths of two African American men – one in Minneapolis, Minnesota and one in Brunswick, Georgia – which have yet again brought to light the inequalities that so many in our country continue to face. The reality is that while we’ve seen the stories of these two men on the news and in social media, we know that there are countless other stories that…

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Entergy Recognized for Powering Life with Sustainable Business Practices, Strategies

Leo Denault — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Dow Jones Sustainability Index recognizes company’s effective economic, environmental and social goals and accomplishments. A key message I always drive home when speaking to customers, owners, employees and communities about Entergy’s core mission is that creating sustainable value for our stakeholders is a commitment we adhere to and work towards every day of the year.

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