NEW ORLEANS – Entergy today announced the successful completion of the previously disclosed and approved sale of its natural gas distribution business to Delta Utilities, a company backed by Bernhard Capital Partners and based in New Orleans. Effective immediately, Delta Utilities assumes responsibility for the day-to-day service and gas distribution operations formerly managed by Entergy.

“Today marks a major milestone as we complete the transition of our natural gas business to Delta Utilities,” said Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of Entergy. “I want to especially thank our dedicated gas employees who have worked tirelessly to ensure safe, reliable service to our gas customers. We are confident Delta Utilities will continue that commitment.”

The assets include approximately 3,700 miles of natural gas pipelines and 2,200 miles of service lines. Entergy Louisiana’s gas business served approximately 96,000 homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area and Entergy New Orleans’ gas business served approximately 108,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans.

The transaction received all required federal and state regulatory approvals, including from the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council and the New Orleans City Council.

“This strategic transaction allows us to sharpen our focus on Entergy’s growing electric operations and invest in a stronger, more resilient energy future for the communities we serve,” added Marsh.

Both Entergy and Delta Utilities are working together to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for gas customers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Learn more by visiting entergy.com/gas-sale.

About Entergy

Entergy Louisiana provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in 58 parishes. Entergy New Orleans provides electric service to more than 209,000 customers in Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. Both companies are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ��� (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at Entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

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BATON ROUGE, La. – With the East Baton Rouge Parish authorization of the sale and approval to transfer its natural gas franchise rights within the City of Baton Rouge, Entergy moves toward the sale of its gas distribution business to Delta Utilities. The transaction is set to finalize with a switchover date anticipated for late summer, 2025.

Entergy Louisiana’s gas business serves approximately 95,000 homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area, while Entergy New Orleans’ gas business serves approximately 109,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans.

“We are pleased to reach this milestone in our agreement with Delta Utilities, whose values align with ours around employee engagement, safety, reliability, customer service and local community investment,” said Chip Arnould, Entergy’s director of gas distribution. “This sale allows Entergy to sharpen its focus on the regulated electric utility business, enabling us to better serve our customers and communities. I’d like to thank our employees for their dedication and accomplishments as we prepare for this next chapter.”

“Delta Utilities is excited to lead Entergy’s gas distribution operation into its next phase of growth, emphasizing safety, reliability and local workforce investment,” said Tim Poche, CEO of Delta Utilities. “Natural gas has long delivered an essential service that residents and businesses rely on every day, and this transaction is a step toward bringing new opportunities to the region. We want to thank the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council for their work in approving the transfer of Entergy’s East Baton Rouge franchise agreement and our team remains committed to facilitating a smooth transition as we prepare for the expected changeover this summer.”

The sale has now received all required approvals, including from the Louisiana Public Service Commission, East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council and the New Orleans City Council. Entergy will continue to ensure safe and reliable gas distribution operations through the switchover date, working closely with Delta Utilities to ensure a smooth transfer.

Customer and billing information

No action is required by customers at this time and approval of this sale does not impact current natural gas services.

Entergy and Delta Utilities will provide updates to all affected customers in the coming months. For questions about account and billing details during this transition, customers can visit entergy.com/gas-sale or contact Entergy’s customer service team. Additional details from Delta Utilities will be shared as the switchover date approaches.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans is an electric and gas utility that serves Louisiana’s Orleans Parish. The company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers.

Both companies are subsidiaries of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through 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.

Our power generation portfolio

At Entergy, more than half of the energy we supply comes from efficient natural gas-powered generation and clean nuclear energy. This strategic mix enables us to provide reliable electricity while minimizing environmental impact. Our generation fleet includes a range of sources such as natural gas, nuclear, coal, oil, hydroelectric, in addition to renewable energy resources.

With approximately 24,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale generation fleets in the country. We have a fleet of 28 active natural gas, oil, hydroelectric, and coal generating facilities with a combined capacity of nearly 19,000 megawatts.

Our nuclear fleet produces approximately 5,000 megawatts of nuclear capacity. This carbon-free power source is critical in meeting our climate goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, we have approximately 8,600 megawatts of renewable energy projects that are either operational or in approval status awaiting construction.

With a focus on clean energy, Entergy has achieved an impressive milestone with our carbon dioxide emissions 40% below the national average. This accomplishment highlights our dedication to not only meeting but exceeding environmental industry standards.

Local clean energy initiatives

Reflecting our commitment to a sustainable energy future, Entergy New Orleans current portfolio includes approximately 100 MW of renewable energy. Our New Orleans Solar Station, which provides 20 MW of large-scale local renewable generation, exemplifies our efforts to harness solar power and to reducing our carbon footprint. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy that ensures our power generation portfolio continues to meet the growing demand for clean energy.

We believe that our sustainability initiatives should not come at the expense of affordability. This commitment ensures that as we invest in cleaner technologies, we also keep energy costs manageable for our customers. Our dedication to providing affordable services is evident in our competitive electric rates, which are 10% below the national average.

“As a part of Entergy’s power generation team, we understand our responsibility in confronting environmental issues,” said Keith Wood, director of resource planning and market operations at Entergy New Orleans. “Our dedication to sustainability drives us to explore cleaner energy sources and to utilize innovative technology that reduces our carbon output and costs for our customers.”

Entergy New Orleans takes pride in our proactive approach to community engagement and environmental stewardship. Since the establishment of the New Orleans City Council’s clean energy targets, we have consistently met the benchmarks each year. This demonstrates our dedication to supporting local initiatives and underpins our role as a leader in the clean energy landscape.

“At Entergy New Orleans, we understand the critical role we play in addressing the challenge of climate change,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint is at the core of everything we do. By investing in clean energy alternatives, we are not only meeting the energy needs of today, but also ensuring a cleaner, healthier future.”

As we look to the future, we remain committed to leading the charge in clean energy generation. Our focus on addressing climate issues has placed us among the cleanest generation fleets in the country. Through our investments in renewable resources and innovative technologies, we will continue to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to the communities we serve.

Learn more about Entergy’s power generation fleet¬†here.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Entergy New Orleans 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 New Orleans, visit the and connect with @EntergyNOLA on social media.

During his time with Entergy, Laborde has consistently demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the integrity of Baton Rouge’s gas distribution system. With a career deeply rooted in the utility industry, Laborde brings to his role a wealth of experience accumulated over three decades. From utility damage prevention to project management and GIS utilization, his expertise encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, showcasing his versatility and proficiency in the field.

When discussing his role at Entergy, Laborde highlights the fulfilling nature of his work. He finds satisfaction in the daily challenges of safeguarding infrastructure and values the opportunity to engage with a variety of individuals, from contractors to customers.

“This line of work has been fulfilling and gives me purpose,” Laborde said. “It has been a joy to work on the gas distribution system in Baton Rouge and make sure our customers have a service they can depend on.”

Reflecting on his journey, Laborde offers practical advice to those just beginning their careers, encouraging them to pursue work that is aligned with their passions and values.

“Always do what you do with a high work ethic and integrity,” Laborde said. “Every career will have its fair share of challenges as well as opportunities for growth, so be consistent and resilient and success will follow.”

Outside of his professional life, Laborde enjoys photography, fishing and the outdoors and is active with his church and the many service-oriented activities it performs. His story is inspiration to others at Entergy as he puts the company’s customer service and continuous improvement values into practice.

“Joey Laborde exemplifies the dedication and expertise we value at Entergy,” said Chip Arnould, Entergy gas distribution director. “His commitment to safeguarding our infrastructure and serving our customers sets a standard for excellence in our industry. Joey’s contributions not only ensure the integrity of Baton Rouge’s gas distribution system but also inspire others to pursue a life of purpose and integrity.”

NEW ORLEANS and BATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners, a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, for approximately $484 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. Entergy Louisiana’s gas business serves approximately 95,000 homes and businesses in the Baton Rouge area, and Entergy New Orleans’ gas business serves approximately 109,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans.

“We are pleased to partner with Bernhard Capital, who shares our values around employee engagement, safety and reliability performance, quality customer service and local community investment,” said Drew Marsh, chairman and chief executive officer for Entergy. “This agreement allows us to continue our strategy of simplifying operations and focusing on our regulated electric utility business for the benefit of our customers. Our gas utilities and dedicated gas employees have been and continue to be an integral part of Entergy, which is why it was imperative to approach this decision with thoughtful and deliberate consideration. I want to thank our employees for their hard work and accomplishments.”

If approved, the net proceeds from the transaction will be used to strengthen Entergy’s credit through the repayment of debt and to support the customer-centric capital needs in its growing electric utility business. The impact on Entergy’s adjusted earnings per share outlook is expected to be essentially neutral. Entergy’s management team will discuss the transaction on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. CT, as part of its third-quarter 2023 earnings release and teleconference.

“Our work is focused on strengthening businesses to, in turn, strengthen some of our country’s most critical infrastructure assets,” said Jeff Jenkins, founder and partner at Bernhard Capital Partners. “Under Entergy’s leadership, the natural gas distribution business has effectively served the two largest metropolitan areas in our state for decades. We believe this operation is primed to provide even greater services to Louisiana communities and beyond. We have an experienced leadership team prepared to lead it through strategic, transformational growth. This agreement is the catalyst to significant investment and opportunity for current employees, customers, and our state. In fact, we anticipate creating more than 100 new, high-paying jobs for Louisiana residents through this investment. We look forward to welcoming all of the business’ current employees into the family of Bernhard Capital’s portfolio companies and working together to make positive impact on the communities we serve.”

Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bernhard Capital focuses on investing in companies that provide critical services to government, infrastructure, industrial, utility and energy sectors, as well as investing in utility assets. To date, Bernhard Capital has invested in over 65 services-focused companies across 19 platforms, including several utility companies, that collectively employ more than 19,000 people globally.

In addition to customary closing conditions, the sale will require regulatory approvals by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council and the New Orleans City Council. The sale is expected to close in approximately 21 months, inclusive of the regulatory review process and a transition period.

Entergy remains committed to the safe and reliable operation of its gas distribution business through the close of the transaction. If approved, Entergy will actively work to ensure a smooth transition of the gas business to Bernhard Capital.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is serving as financial advisor to Entergy and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as the company’s legal advisor. Jefferies LLC is serving as financial advisor to Bernhard Capital and Kirkland and Ellis LLP is serving as their legal advisor.

About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that 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. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife

About Bernhard Capital Partners

Bernhard Capital Partners is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013. Bernhard Capital Partners has deployed capital in four funds across several strategies and has approximately $3.4 billion of gross assets under management. The principals of Bernhard Capital have a proven track record of operational expertise, focusing on employee engagement and investing in the communities they serve. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit .

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

In this release, and from time to time, Entergy makes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding: Entergy’s current financial and operational outlooks; expected timing and closing of the sale of Entergy’s gas distribution business or performance by Bernhard Capital Partners or its affiliates with respect thereto; and other statements of Entergy’s plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, Entergy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed elsewhere in this release and in Entergy’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any of its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any of its other concurrently or subsequently reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (b) risks and uncertainties associated with executing the sale of Entergy’s gas distribution business, including (1) the risk that any such transaction may not be completed as and when expected, or at all; (2) the failure to obtain regulatory approvals necessary to consummate the transactions or to obtain regulatory approvals on favorable terms, (3) the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transactions may not be realized; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings, regulatory proceedings or enforcement matters that may be instituted relating to the transaction; (5) transaction impacts with respect to relationships with customers, time and attention of management, employees, regulators or suppliers; and (6) exceeding the expected costs of the transaction; (c) direct and indirect impacts to Entergy or its customers from cyber, geopolitical or other catastrophic events; and (d) effects on Entergy or its customers of (1) changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, or energy policies; (2) the effects of changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; and (3) the effects of technological change, including the costs, pace of development, and commercialization of new and emerging technologies.

Natural gas is important to our customers as many rely on it for cooking, heating, drying, backup generators and creating indispensable materials.

Through the GRIP program, Entergy Louisiana is modernizing its gas infrastructure and improving its safety and operational performance. The 10-year program began in April 2015, and to date, crews have replaced approximately 90 miles of vintage pipe.

Pipe materials initially targeted for replacement included cast iron, bare steel and early vintage polyethylene. As of 2022, the program has replaced a total of 12 more miles compared to its initial target goals. Additionally, all cast iron was replaced by mid-2017, roughly 12 months ahead of schedule.

Along with replacing aging pipes with modern polyethylene gas pipes, converting the older low-pressure system to a high-pressure system improves safety and reliability for customers, making it less susceptible to flood damage and leaks. In addition, excess flow valves that are on the upgraded system serve as a safety feature by automatically isolating parts of the system, or stopping the flow of gas, when damage occurs.

“This is one of many steps at Entergy that we’re taking to provide safe and reliable energy to the communities we serve,” said Chip Arnould, Entergy gas distribution director. “Many of our employees live and work in the communities we serve, and like them, I’m excited to see these infrastructure improvements come to fruition.”

Removing aging gas pipe infrastructure is an industrywide focus. This project will help the company manage the integrity, reliability and safety of the gas distribution system, a primary goal for Entergy’s gas distribution business.

This work is part of Entergy New Orleans’ Gas Replacement Infrastructure Program that began after the devastating flooding impacts of Hurricane Katrina. More than 580 miles of piping have been replaced since 2007. By 2032, 650 miles of piping are scheduled to be replaced to complete the modernization of the gas system. These newly installed lines will offer many years of safe reliable gas service to the New Orleans Metro area.

Entergy New Orleans delivers natural gas to more than 110,000 customers in Orleans Parish. The ongoing work helps the company manage the integrity, reliability and safety of the gas distribution system, a primary goal for Entergy’s Gas Distribution Business. This project will help us rapidly modernize our facilities, improve our operational performance, and better serve our customers.

When Hurricane Ida’s catastrophic and damaging winds left more than 900,000 customers without power across southeast Louisiana, Entergy Gas customers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge were able to use an alternative means to power their needs.

“Before a storm comes our way, we assess our gas systems for supply availability and redundancy,” said Tad Patella, Entergy’s director of gas operations. “After Hurricane Ida passed, our customers were able to rely on our gas system without limitations or supply constraints.”

The gas system played a quiet, yet significant role in helping the New Orleans Power Station bring first lights to New Orleans East. Once repairs began on Entergy’s distribution system, NOPS delivered power to light nearly 8,000 residential and critical business customers within three days of Hurricane Ida’s passing.

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board also was able to self-generate electricity by connecting their generators to Entergy’s gas supply.

The system’s ability to sustain the hurricane was, in part, due to the and the .

“For years, we have systematically invested and successfully executed our infrastructure replacement programs to make our systems more resilient,” Patella continued. “I am proud of the Entergy gas team and of everyone who supported and operated our system to ensure we performed at a premiere level to power customers after Ida.”

Entergy New Orleans began rebuilding its gas system after it was overwhelmed by Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters. Since then, most of the company’s low-pressure system has upgraded to a more modern high-pressure system. These upgrades made for better reliability, safety and protection against storms and flooding.

In Baton Rouge, Entergy is continuing to remove aged pipe infrastructure and replace it with modern pipe materials to enhance the safety and reliability of the natural gas system.

The New Orleans gas replacement infrastructure program is expected to be completed by 2026 and the Baton Rouge natural gas infrastructure replacement program is expected to be completed by 2024.

Gas Safety

Customers should always stay alert for natural gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and leave the area immediately. Do not use an open flame, operate electrical switches, use telephones (corded or mobile) or other electronic devices. Call the gas company from a nearby building and don’t re-enter until it’s safe to do so. More gas safety tips are available

Additionally, customers who choose to use a generator should always use portable electric generators in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Visit Entergy’s webpage for more tips.

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are currently replacing hundreds of miles of cast iron, bare steel and other vintage gas pipes to modernize the companies’ gas delivery system. Read more below for an update on each company’s gas replacement program status.

Baton Rouge

In April of 2015, Entergy Louisiana began an accelerated pipe replacement program in Baton Rouge, a 10-year effort to improve the safety and reliability of the natural gas system. To date, crews have replaced approximately 69 miles of aging pipe in the greater Baton Rouge area along with converting the entire system to high-pressure.

The project involves replacement of approximately 100 miles of gas pipe, or roughly 6% of the main gas system. As of this past year, the program is ahead of schedule by approximately 14.3 miles.

Pipe types initially targeted for replacement include cast iron, bare steel and early vintage polyethylene. As of mid-2017, all cast iron and bare steel has been replaced, a full year ahead of schedule. Only early vintage polyethylene remains and is the focus for the remainder of the program.

New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans began rebuilding New Orleans’ natural gas system in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters inundated the gas system and caused ongoing reliability disruptions in the hardest hit areas of the city. Using state-of-the-art technology and upgraded material, the company has converted a large portion of the city’s low-pressure gas system to a more modern high-pressure system. These new lines being installed will offer many years of safe reliable gas service including new safety protection features and higher-pressure availability to power modern equipment like on-demand water heaters and back-up generation.

Along with replacing aging pipes, converting the older low-pressure system to a high-pressure system will vastly improve safety and reliability for customers, making it less susceptible to flood damage and leaks. The new system is being rebuilt with industry-standard, high-density polyethylene gas pipe which is virtually impervious to saltwater corrosion compared to cast iron or steel traditionally used for gas systems. The new high-pressure system enhances public safety by including the installation of an excess flow valve which minimizes or stops the flow of gas by automatically closing if a service line is damaged.

As of May 2021, Entergy New Orleans has replaced approximately 85% of the low-pressure system; or 556 miles of the 650 miles that were in service when the flooding occurred.

Overall, removing aging gas pipe infrastructure is an industrywide focus. This project will help the company manage the integrity, reliability and safety of the gas distribution system, a primary goal for Entergy’s Gas Distribution Business. This work will help us rapidly modernize our facilities, improve our operational performance and better safely serve our customers.

“The system performs better today because of the rebuild work done by our employees,” said Michelle Bourg, gas distribution business director.

Bourg said Entergy’s gas employees are recognized as industry experts, as evidenced by winning the Platts Award for Infrastructure Project of the Year in 2009. Three years later, employees shared their unique experiences with New Jersey Natural Gas workers following damage to their system caused by Hurricane Sandy.

The gas rebuild map is updated regularly on entergyneworleans.com.

Katrina flooded more than half of New Orleans’ 1,500-mile gas delivery system. To date, 290 miles of pipe have been rebuilt, including replacing 162 miles of cast iron pipe with higher-density plastic pipe.

“The replacement pipe is extremely robust and virtually impervious to salt water corrosion, compared to cast iron or steel,” said Bourg. “It is smaller, shipped in long sections, requires less maintenance and is less susceptible to water-related outages.”

Bourg added that replacement cost is less than a third of the industry average, supporting the group’s mission to provide customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy. The group uses pipe data to identify and prioritize replacement through a condition-based approach, including pipe age, leak history, reliability issues and population.

Recent news articles focused on potential dangers of cast iron and bare steel pipe installed within the nation’s gas-delivery infrastructure. Bourg said the company has a good story to tell.

“There is no bare steel pipe in Entergy’s New Orleans gas system,” she said. The Baton Rouge system has less than 1 percent, she added.

Cast iron pipe remaining in the Entergy system includes less than 7 percent in New Orleans and less than 1 percent in Baton Rouge. Since 2004, 49 percent of cast iron pipe has been removed from New Orleans.

“We are working with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to implement a program early next year to accelerate pipe replacement in Baton Rouge,” Bourg said.

Entergy’s Gas Distribution Business, in existence since the early 1920s, provides gas service to approximately 104,000 customers in New Orleans and 93,000 customers in Baton Rouge, with approximately 3,428 miles of main gas pipe and 2,057 miles of service gas pipe throughout both cities.

A map reviewing infrastructure replacement progress and next areas for work on the gas rebuild is updated regularly on .