Arkansas Nuclear One – Entergy

Meet the pros: Ashley Gortemiller

Taylor Kendrick — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:33:13 +0000

What is your job and what does it entail? I am an Engineering Instructor/Program Lead at Arkansas Nuclear One. I manage the accredited engineering training program at ANO. This involves not only overseeing the curriculum and delivery of the training at ANO, but also collaborating closely with engineering leadership across our fleet to identify and address any training needs at the fleet level.

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2024 in retrospect

Lynnmarie Flowers — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:22:23 +0000

Amid the glad tidings this season brings, with the sound of bells ringing, children singing and wallets emptying, the most familiar sound of all is heard among dubious adults: I can’t believe it’s already December! What happened to this year? And yet, the season also gives us time to pause, to reflect on 12 months of achievements and challenges, and to plan for fresh beginnings in the spanking…

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Arkansas Nuclear One celebrates 50 years of excellence while lighting the path for a bright future

Entergy Team — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:15:00 +0000

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), the state’s only operational nuclear power plant, proudly celebrates 50 years of commercial operation this December. Since Unit 1 began generating reliable electricity in 1974, ANO team members have delivered safe, clean and reliable energy to Arkansas, powering communities and businesses while making a positive environmental and economic impact in the Arkansas River Valley. Located near Russellville, ANO is home to two pressurized water reactors. Unit 1 began operations on Dec. 19, 1974, followed by Unit 2 on March 26, 1980. Together, these units provide low-cost energy to more than 730,000 Entergy Arkansas customers. ANO exemplifies Entergy’s mission of delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable power to the communities it serves with approximately 70% of the power delivered to Arkansas coming from nuclear power. “Marking the 50th anniversary of ANO is a celebration of its enduring contribution to our state’s progress,” said Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux. “As we look to the future, its role will be even more critical in powering innovation, attracting investments in our state and ensuring a sustainable energy future. Together, we’re not just meeting today’s energy needs, we’re building the foundation for tomorrow’s opportunities.” With more than 1,800 MW of capacity, ANO alone can provide enough energy for nearly one million households, making it the backbone of an Entergy Arkansas generation fleet that is vast, varied and growing to meet the needs of customers. "Celebrating our 50th anniversary is a proud moment for everyone here at ANO and our local community,” said Doug Pehrson, site vice president. “Even though we are recognizing this milestone, each year Entergy invests heavily into our facility to ensure we continue powering people’s lives with clean electricity.” Economic and Community Contributions: ANO’s contributions go far beyond electricity. The station employs more than 1,000 full-time workers and hundreds of additional contractors, making it one of the River Valley’s top employers. These employees, supported by an annual payroll of about $84 million, play an integral role in the region’s economy. ANO also generates significant economic benefits during refueling and maintenance outages, bringing an influx of approximately 1,000 additional workers to the area and boosting local businesses such as hotels, restaurants and gas stations. With roughly $12 million annually spent on materials, services and fuel sourced from more than 175 Arkansas companies, the plant’s financial impact is extensive. In fact, ANO contributes over $190 million annually to Arkansas’s Gross State Product as well as generating over $21 million annually in state and local tax revenues. Environmental Leadership: As a nuclear facility, ANO provides clean power, helping reduce the carbon footprint in Arkansas. By preventing the release of greenhouse gases and air pollutants associated with fossil fuel generation, the plant plays a critical role in improving air quality and providing 76% of the clean energy produced in the state. Commitment to the Community: ANO employees are dedicated members of the community, donating their time, talents and financial resources to make a difference in the River Valley. Each year, grants totaling more than $100,000 are awarded to local nonprofits and ANO employees partner with Entergy to contribute more than $230,000 to the River Valley United Way. Volunteerism is also a cornerstone of ANO’s culture, with employees supporting programs such as Summer Food for Kids, the Angel Tree program and numerous educational initiatives with local students and schools. About Entergy Arkansas Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ��ϳԹ��, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Arkansas, visit the Newsroom and connect with @EntergyArk on social media. About Arkansas Nuclear One Arkansas Nuclear One, located in Russellville, Arkansas, is owned and operated by Entergy Arkansas, a subsidiary of ��ϳԹ��. The site includes two pressurized water reactors with a combined capacity of more than 1,800 megawatts. For 50 years, ANO has been a leader in providing safe, emission-free energy and serving as a pillar of the Arkansas River Valley community. For the latest news from Entergy Nuclear visit the Newsroom and connect with @EntergyNuclear on social media.

Meet the pros: Michael Jesson

Lynnmarie Flowers — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:46:49 +0000

Meet Michael Jessen, the lead for fleet maintenance training at Entergy Nuclear headquarters in Jackson, Miss. That’s the group that performs governance and oversight for maintenance and technical training programs at Entergy’s four nuclear sites in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi and one that’s getting noticed for its impact across the fleet. What’s the secret sauce for Jessen’s success? He’…

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Meet the pros: Andrew Nance

Lynnmarie Flowers — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Serving as nuclear power plant control room supervisor is an all-consuming job, but for Andrew Nance at Arkansas Nuclear One in Russellville, Arkansas, that is only the beginning. Read how he reaches out cross-functionally to accomplish even more efficiencies for the site. What’s a typical day like for you? I spend most of the day in the control room because the control room supervisor is…

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Think Clean. Think Solutions. Think Nuclear.

Kimberly Cook-Nelson — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:00 +0000

This week we celebrate achievements across the nuclear energy industry and at Entergy, as we recognize the vital role nuclear professionals play in powering our communities with clean, carbon-free electricity. This is only achieved because of their relentless focus on operating our plants safely, securely and reliably. Our customers count on us to keep the lights on, and we do so with clean…

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Meet the pros: Ashley Melder

Lynnmarie Flowers — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:10:00 +0000

Today, we recognize a member of a team that perhaps goes unnoticed until needed, that is, when a physical exam is required or medical qualifications need updating, or just when a nagging cough needs some extra attention. In addition, they work in the access organization, responsible for screening, testing and authorizing access to our nuclear facilities. As part of that group, they help administer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Fitness for Duty program, which ensures that our workers are always fit to operate and maintain the plants.

Arkansas Nuclear One donates BearCat to Pope County Sheriff’s Office

Entergy Team — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:53:00 +0000

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Entergy’s Arkansas Nuclear One recently donated one of its armed security vehicles to the Pope County Sheriff’s Office for use in law enforcement activities. Entergy uses the vehicles for protecting the health and safety of the public from radiological sabotage, but is donating this one as a means of good stewardship in the community and to help foster a symbiotic…

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It’s a WIN win again: Entergy Women in Nuclear “most reactive” chapter

Entergy Team — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:42:00 +0000

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy’s Women in Nuclear chapter has been recognized again by the U.S. WIN organization as the “most reactive” chapter. It is the second time in as many years the chapter has gained national recognition for their educational outreach efforts, this time for their work during 2023’s National Nuclear Science Week. Chapters are judged on the number of activities held during NSW…

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Meet the pros: Arkansas Nuclear One’s Amanda Lamb

Taylor Kendrick — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:16:00 +0000

In celebration of Women’s History Month, meet Amanda Lamb, a system electrical engineer at Arkansas Nuclear One in Russellville, Ark. Lamb works with operations and maintenance to monitor and maintain systems at the site, including the large power transformers, voltage distribution, batteries and inverters for Unit 2 to ensure reliable operation for the life of the plant. “I love ANO because…

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