Fun facts – 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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Make room at home for electrical safety

Corporate Team — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:36:00 +0000

Electricity is a safe and reliable form of energy. However, it can be dangerous if not treated properly. The following is a checklist of items that you can use throughout your home to help protect your family. These tips are for informational purposes only and aren’t meant to supersede state or local building codes. Contact your local building inspector for information…

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Find Out Fast! Daylight Saving Fast Facts

Corporate Team — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:19:00 +0000

On Sunday, March 8, don’t forget to spring forward and change your clocks one hour. As you prepare for Daylight Saving Time, check out a few fast facts below. 1. Hawaii and Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. 2. Germany was the first country to enact Daylight Saving Time in 1916 during World War I to conserve resources. 3. Its official title is Daylight Saving Time…

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Fact or Fable? Thomas Edison Invented the Light Bulb

Corporate Team — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Thomas Edison is one of the most famous and successful inventors of all time. During his lifetime, he patented 1,093 of his inventions. While Edison developed the first phonograph and early motion picture equipment, he may be best known for inventing the light bulb. But did Edison actually invent it? In reality, he refined an idea that was already decades old and made it commercially successful.

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Granville T. Woods’ Inventions Power Life Still Today

Corporate Team — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Does the name Granville T. Woods ring a bell? Maybe a telephone? Woods was an African-American inventor who made important improvements to the telephone, street car and much more. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23, 1856, Woods’ groundbreaking inventions changed how we live today. Referred by some as the “Black Edison,” the storied inventor registered nearly 60 patents in his lifetime. In fact…

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5 Fascinating Facts About Nikola Tesla

Nicole Bradshaw — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Croatian-born inventor Nikola Tesla, who died on Jan. 7, 1943, contributed to the development of the alternating-current electrical system. He also discovered the rotating magnetic field, which is the basis of most AC machinery. Read on for a few factoids on one of the founders of the modern electric utility industry. Shocked yet? If not, you can see some live demonstrations of Tesla coils…

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