History – Entergy

Claiborne Substation restoration and mural project earns prestigious award for historic preservation

Sue Henry — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:53:32 +0000

Entergy New Orleans and Gibbs Construction have received the Louisiana Landmarks Society “2024 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation” for restoration work on the Claiborne Substation located at 425 Elysian Fields Avenue. This is a major milestone for Entergy New Orleans and our partners marking the successful planning, restoration, and revitalization of this historic site.

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Thank you, Lake Hico

Haley Fisackerly — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:02:47 +0000

In our 100-year history of providing reliable and affordable power to Mississippians, no area has a chapter in our story like that of the Rex Brown Cooling Pond. The chapter, which we’ve officially finished by returning the property back to Jackson Public Schools, played a critical role in keeping the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses. Commonly known to the community as Lake Hico…

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2024: A historic year in review

Candace Coleman — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:54:48 +0000

It’s been a remarkable year for Entergy Mississippi and its customers. As it comes to a close, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped our 2024. From a major customer to a groundbreaking, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with historic efforts. Here’s a list of the most viewed stories in our newsroom this year: #1 The most viewed story in our newsroom this year…

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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.

Entergy Arkansas celebrates 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam

Entergy Team — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:07:00 +0000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If it weren’t for construction of Remmel and Carpenter dams a century ago, some of the state’s greatest recreation areas may not exist. As Remmel Dam marks its 100th anniversary, community and company leaders gathered at Lake Catherine to celebrate the decades of reliable, clean energy the dam provides. Constructed and first brought online by Arkansas Power and Light Company…

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‘Total Electric’ housing market paves way to modern living

Mississippi Team — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:21:00 +0000

There was a time when a “total electric” home sounded like science fiction. But with the growing availability of electric appliances in the 1950s—including heat pumps and water heaters—Mississippi Power & Light’s new marketing department made total electric homes the literal gold standard for customers in Mississippi. “We created the total electric concept to position electricity as a safe…

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Enduring value: Entergy’s more than 100-year-old story (POWER Magazine)

Corporate Team — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0000

One man’s ambition to electrify the Middle South and improve its economic outlook 110 years ago evolved from a handshake for steam from a boiler powered with waste sawdust into ��ϳԹ��, a multi-billion-dollar energy giant. Shaped by a legacy of growth, innovation, hardship, and disaster, the company today forms a bedrock in the Gulf Coast, America’s new economic powerhouse.

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Entergy’s MISO membership keeps prices low and energy clean

Mississippi Team — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:54:00 +0000

The availability of dependable, affordable electricity has enabled us to envision and achieve not only a variety of modern conveniences and life-changing inventions, but also bold objectives like reducing the amount of carbon we emit into the atmosphere in the process. A key component in lowering carbon emissions is to gradually increase the number of vehicles on our roadways that operate on…

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Engineering expertise enhances public safety, grid stability during 2011 Mississippi River flood

Mississippi Team — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:19:00 +0000

“The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise.” – Mark Twain Though Mark Twain may have had a point, Entergy Mississippi knows for a fact that engineering skill is essential in mitigating the impacts of a renegade river. That was made clear during the historic Mississippi River flood of 2011 when an engineering-led team took action to…

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Legacy generation plants power Mississippi through 20th century, beyond

Mississippi Team — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:15:00 +0000

Many Mississippians were still burning kerosene lamps in 1923 when Entergy founder Harvey Couch inked deals to buy electric utilities in Jackson, Columbus, Greenville and Vicksburg, forming The Mississippi Power and Light Company. By marketing and selling household appliances, he also made sure customers had plenty of uses for the company’s product as sales boomed for refrigerators, ranges…

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