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Specialized Entergy crews power Louisiana communities through historic summer

October 2, 2023

Specialized Entergy crews called “barehand crews” have helped keep the lights on for Louisiana residents and businesses throughout a historically hot summer by safely performing work on energized power lines.

Meet the pros: Waterford 3’s Tori Stroburg

September 6, 2023

In honor of Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day at Entergy Nuclear, meet Victoria “Tori” Stroburg, a mechanical maintenance supervisor at Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station.

Entergy files regulatory blueprint to further strengthen electric grid in Louisiana

August 31, 2023

Company’s proposal aims to provide high levels of service that is affordable and holds it accountable to customersn

Entergy Louisiana continues to modernize gas infrastructure in the Baton Rouge area

May 18, 2023

Entergy Louisiana recently received approval from its regulator, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, to expand its gas infrastructure replacement program (GRIP) to include the replacement of vintage steel pipe. This inclusion helps to ensure the company delivers natural gas reliably and safely to customers in Baton Rouge.

Entergy piloting installation of concrete poles

May 1, 2023

To make sure Entergy Louisiana is able to provide reliable power into the future, crews recently gathered in Jefferson Parish to undergo training and test the installation of concrete and composite utility poles. These materials are alternatives to wood poles that are in high demand across the country as utility companies ramp up grid hardening efforts.

One-year rebuild of a Mississippi River crossing (T&D World Magazine)

January 4, 2023

On Aug. 29, 2021, 16 years to the day Hurricane Katrina forever changed the landscape of Greater New Orleans, Hurricane Ida followed in its devastating footsteps and, once again, challenged the resolve of the communities that call this area home. As part of the destruction wrought by the Category 4 storm that was Ida, Entergy Corp.’s Avondale-to-Harahan 230-kV river-crossing circuit was irreparably damaged. After the storm passed and damages were assessed, the utility discovered one of the existing river-crossing towers on the ground and the conductor in the Mississippi River, attached to the other still-standing tower.

Entergy begins major transmission project in southwest Louisiana

August 31, 2022

Entergy Louisiana recently began construction of an approximately $100 million transmission project that aims to build resilience and increase the reliability of its electric grid in southwest Louisiana.

Entergy Mississippi to Break Ground on Substation Expansion

January 5, 2022

$14 million project will benefit customers in southwest Mississippi and Louisiana

Feeder Investments Improve Grid Reliability

June 9, 2021

At Entergy, we’re committed to safely providing reliable service to the communities we serve. Our reliability strategy aims to optimize the balance between corrective maintenance, infrastructure work and planned projects that maximize benefits for our customers.

Gas Replacement Program Delivering Safer, More Reliable Product to Customers

June 3, 2021

Natural gas is an essential fuel for customers in Louisiana. In the spirit of Entergy’s commitment to continuous improvement and in order to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of gas, that infrastructure needs to be replaced.