Mississippi Public Service Commission approves annual rate plan, keeps bills 20% below national average

JACKSON, Miss. – On June 17, the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved Entergy Mississippi’s annual rate plan to keep energy rates stable and bills��20% below the national average. The plan, taking effect during the July billing cycle, comes as the anticipated summer heat wave will cause customers to increase their energy usage. The typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month will have a bill decrease of .04 cents beginning in July, keeping bills stable.

Despite the increased costs required to generate power, maintain infrastructure and provide electrical service, Entergy Mississippi’s annual rate plan offsets those costs and ensures rates remain as flat as possible, while customers’ energy use is at its highest. The company takes several cost-saving actions to achieve this, including:

• Recruiting new power partners: By bringing new, large customers into our service area, we create a framework that allows us to investment in our infrastructure while lessening the burden for our residential customers.
• Building an all of the above generation mix: Using a diverse range of power sources helps shield customers from fuel price fluctuations and enhances grid reliability.
• Modernizing our generation fleet: With new power generation sources in our plans, the modern technologies will allow us to bring cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective power to Mississippi.
• Managing fuel costs: Fuel costs are never marked up, so customers pay exactly what we pay. Plus, we’re in a constant state of trying to procure fuel at the lowest price available.

“We’re thankful for the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s continued oversight and support of our efforts to keep rates affordable while making critical reliability improvements and addressing increased challenges caused by vegetation,” said Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO.

The approved plan provides rate stability while also addressing infrastructure upgrades. It includes approximately $525 million related to power quality and reliability improvements, and efforts planned for 2025 to help customers save money through energy efficiency rebates and savings programs.

“It’s more important than ever that our teams work diligently to help keep bills as low as possible, which is why we approach affordability from every angle,” Fisackerly said. “We’re pulling in large customers, so we can direct their funds to modernizing technologies that will benefit all of our customers. And we’re balancing fuel prices, and our generation resources because we know both can fluctuate. We hope this stability will help customers feel some relief from the heat and in their wallets at a time when they need it most.”

As the summer heat rises, customers are reminded that bills are not only impacted by rates, but also energy usage. According to the U.S. ���ϳԹ��� Information Administration, cooling costs can make up more than 52% of an average customer’s electric bill. Customers can visit����to find a variety of tips and resources that help explain bills and save money and energy.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi 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��, 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, visit the��.

The event spotlighted key projects beginning in District C, where work will be visible along the General DeGaulle corridor. These improvements include the installation of stronger utility poles designed to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. The Accelerated Resilience Plan includes 63 infrastructure improvement projects across the city scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2026, with no impact to customer bills.

“Resilience is about storms, making sure that if the power goes out—hopefully it won’t—but if it does, that we can get it back on as quickly as possible,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Our city needs to be more resilient, and we have solutions and that is exactly what we need to be investing in.”

Councilmember Helena Moreno echoed the need for grid improvements and highlighted the broader impact. “Strengthening our power grid is one of the most important things that we can do to improve quality of life in our city,” said Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno. “This effort also supports public health, our local businesses, and future job creation.”

“One of the first phases is installing brand new poles along General DeGaulle Highway to guard against power loss after a storm,” said Councilmember Freddie King III, who represents District C. “I’m proud to be a part of a city council that not only talks but acts and invests in these much-needed improvements.”

The Accelerated Resilience Plan reflects a shared commitment to improving service reliability and preparing the city for future storms. Entergy New Orleans will continue to work closely with city leaders to ensure long-term grid resilience.

Learn more about how we’re developing resilient solutions for a sustainable future. Visit��entergy.com/future.

Key accomplishments ahead of this year’s hurricane season include:

• Completing 3,000+ critical equipment inspections and more than 300 targeted reliability inspections.
• Installing over 6,700+ distribution poles and more than 120 miles of total transmission and distribution lines.
• Trimming more than 1,300 miles of vegetation and removing 5,200+ hazardous trees.
• Conducting aerial patrols exceeding 7,500 miles of transmission lines to identify potential risks.
• Installing 100+ automation devices to help reduce restoration times.

“This year, we’ve already responded to more than a dozen weather events using our full storm protocols,” said Frank Shannon, vice president of reliability at Entergy Texas. “As a vertically integrated utility, Entergy Texas manages its own generation, transmission and distribution systems—giving us the flexibility to act fast and coordinate seamlessly when severe weather strikes.”

Strengthening the Southeast Texas power grid

Entergy Texas is investing $137 million over the next three years through��. These upgrades are projected to reduce outage durations by 1 billion minutes over 50 years and save customers millions in restoration costs.

Additionally, the company����through the Department of ���ϳԹ���’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. These funds support significant upgrades in the Port Arthur area, including replacing or hardening nearly 1,000 structures in the Pear Ridge, Kolbs and Lakeview neighborhoods—areas that are historically vulnerable to severe weather damage.

On the Bolivar Peninsula,��, including the use of composite poles to withstand extreme weather conditions, like hurricanes and wildfires. The project also includes new substations, underground circuits and the hardening of critical infrastructure in this coastal community.

Technology upgrades and operational�����𲹻徱�Ա����

Entergy Texas is enhancing its customer and field-facing tools to streamline the company’s response and improve transparency during outages. Updates include a new flood prediction map, an improved Damage Assessment Collection Tool, and an enhanced outage tracker now offering Spanish-language support.

Technology is only as effective as the people behind it. More than 250 Entergy employees and community partners recently participated in��. The annual exercise is designed to test storm response strategies, communication protocols and logistical coordination across all departments.

Entergy Texas also maintains more than 160 storm-ready contracts and access to more than 1,600 internal personnel before requesting mutual assistance. The company’s storm response practices have earned it��50 emergency response awards from the Edison Electric Institute.

Pictured: Entergy Texas CEO Eliecer Viamontes joins employees and community partners for a tour of the company’s Mobile Command Center during Entergy Texas’ annual hurricane preparedness drill.

Helping customers stay prepared

Entergy Texas uses advanced modeling tools and historical data to forecast the potential impact of approaching weather. These insights help guide where and when to strategically deploy crews and resources, so power restoration can begin as soon as conditions are safe.

“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how well we prepare for it,” said Shannon. “We encourage every household to have an emergency plan, a storm kit, and a way to stay connected with us throughout a severe weather event. The better prepared we all are, the more resilient our communities become.”

Entergy Texas customers are encouraged to visit the company’s����for information on storm safety resources, personalized outage alerts and the latest restoration updates.

About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 524,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power 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����and connect with��@EntergyTX��on social media.

To accomplish this, Entergy New Orleans deployed a highly specialized bare-hand crew to complete the work—an elite team of linemen trained to safely repair high-voltage, energized transmission lines. Keeping the lines energized during upgrades prevents power outages and ensures substations continue operating under normal, stable conditions.

The team recently completed work on a major transmission line in New Orleans, replacing older insulators on 26 towers with stronger, more modern equipment. Working in coordination with distribution and vegetation management teams, they also replaced aging wooden cross arms and cleared overgrown vegetation. This collaborative approach enhances both transmission and distribution reliability across the New Orleans service area.

Additional work is underway in New Orleans East, where the bare-hand crew is replacing insulators on several water-crossing circuits. The crew is scheduled to complete critical upgrades on the Michoud–Front transmission line crossing over Lake Pontchartrain. This line provides a vital interconnection between Entergy and Cleco and serves as an emergency power source for the New Orleans grid. These enhancements will significantly strengthen the electrical grid and improve regional reliability.

“These types of upgrades help prevent potential issues and keep the power flowing safely,” said Kenyon Stipe, transmission line supervisor at Entergy New Orleans. “Upgrading our equipment reduces the chance of outages and helps ensure reliable service for our customers.”

This work would not be possible without the expertise and collaboration of key personnel and partners. North Houston Pole Line provided experienced contract support. Linh Tran, Grid Engineer; Josh Rollins, Transmission OC; Kenyon Stipe Sr., Transmission Line Supervisor; and Frank Morse, Senior Manager of Transmission Lines, all played vital roles in planning and execution. The Tulane Network also contributed valuable support to the project’s success.

By completing this work with energized lines and minimizing disruption, Entergy New Orleans continues to meet its promise of delivering safe, reliable power to its customers.

Forecasters from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration��, anticipating up to19 total named storms (winds of 39 mh or higher). Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3-5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). This prediction underscores the importance of early preparation.

To enhance the resilience of our energy grid, Entergy continues to invest in infrastructure improvements, including upgrading existing systems, implementing vegetation management, and deploying smart grid technologies. These efforts aim to minimize storm-related outages and ensure reliable service.

“Resiliency is a critical component of our mission to serve customers reliably throughout any weather event,” said Shelton Hudson, vice president of reliability at Entergy Louisiana. “Our team works year-round to strengthen our grid and to respond quickly and safely when extreme weather occurs.”

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Stay Prepared

Entergy uses advanced modeling tools and historical data to project the potential impact of approaching storms. These insights help us deploy crews and resources strategically, so power restoration can begin as quickly as possible.

“We can’t control the weather, but we can control how well we prepare for it,” said Shelton Hudson. “We encourage every household to develop an emergency plan and assemble a storm kit that includes essentials like flashlights, water, non-perishable food, and first-aid supplies.”

For safety guidance and resources, visit the��.

Key preparation tips:

• Plan: Identify evacuation routes and establish a communication plan.
• Make a kit: Stock up on essential supplies, including batteries, medication, and pet items.
• Stay safe: Learn about generator safety and how to handle food and water during an outage.
• Know the signs:��Understand symptoms of heat exhaustion and monitor weather updates closely.

Stay Informed

Entergy provides multiple ways for customers to stay updated during hurricane season.

• Entergy App: Report outages and track restoration status.
• ��Monitor outages and restoration progress in real time.
• Social media: Follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for timely updates.
• Text alerts: Sign up by texting REG to 36778 for storm notifications.
• : Access critical safety and restoration info.
• Operation: Storm Ready: Download in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese to help your household plan effectively.

Verify Your Contact Information

Ensure your contact details are up to date at����so you receive real-time updates during storms.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1.1 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, LLC 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���. Entergy produces, transmits��and distributes electricity to power 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.

This first phase includes 63 critical infrastructure improvement projects that will be completed over the next two years, with no impact to customer bills. This $100 million investment is designed to safeguard homes, businesses and essential services from the effects of extreme weather events, helping to make our city safer, stronger and more resilient.

Initial work is underway in District E, where crews and contractors have begun installing stronger, storm-hardened poles designed to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. These upgrades will significantly improve reliability for residents in this area and will help reduce the time it takes to restore service after a severe storm.

“The impact of stronger and more severe weather makes investing in resilience critical to the future of our city,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “This first phase of grid hardening investments will be made throughout the city creating an environment for businesses to invest, grow and thrive here.”

These grid upgrades will be happening across all districts, with crews working throughout the spring and summer to strengthen nearly 3,100 structures. We’ll be hosting community-focused events in each district to share information about the projects and connect with residents.

“These storm hardening projects are critical to create a stronger power grid in New Orleans. Since Hurricane Ida, I’ve been leading the Council’s legislative items for these projects and while this took much work and out of the box solutions, we were able to ensure the majority of the costs were kept off ratepayers’ bills,” said Council Vice President Helena Moreno. “I appreciate Entergy New Orleans CEO Deanna Rodriguez for working directly with me to ensure the Utility was meeting the Council and the community’s needs with these projects and look forward to this level of continued partnership for future projects to come.”

“This is a step in the right direction,” said City Councilmember Oliver Thomas. “And why is it especially important for the upgrades to be here first? We know the direction of a lot of our storms or weather events come from that direction.”

We are proud to work alongside the New Orleans City Council and community partners to implement this plan. Our Resilience strategy is more than a construction initiative. It’s a promise to our customers that we are proactively working to protect the communities we serve.

Together, we’re building a stronger New Orleans—resilient in the face of storms and built to thrive for generations to come.

Learn more about the�������Ի�����the map of resilience projects in your neighborhood.

May 12-16 marks��, but for Entergy employees, it seems like the observance is celebrated daily.

Throughout the company’s service area, a dizzying number of projects are being planned, designed, approved, built and put into service. These projects will improve resiliency, enhance reliability, supply economic growth and meet increased residential demand for Entergy’s 3 million customers.

Interested in how the company is investing in serving customers better, both now and for the future? Below are just a few of the many initiatives active right now.

Entergy Louisiana��is investing more than $400 million over the next four years to upgrade approximately 730 miles of distribution and transmission lines across the state’s Capital Region. As part of the project, approximately 20,300 poles will be upgraded to withstand winds of up to 150 mph, helping to ensure the continuity of service in the face of increasingly severe weather events.

The initiative will directly benefit the Capital Region’s vital industries, as well as small businesses, schools, hospitals and residential customers that rely on affordable and reliable power. With more than $30 billion in industrial projects currently evaluating investment in the region, enhanced grid reliability is a critical factor in supporting continued economic growth.

Learn more about future projects in the��.

Entergy Texas��is roughly 70% complete with construction of the Orange County Advanced Power Station. The plant, designed to generate 1,215 megawatts of power, remains on track to power more than 230,000 homes by June 2026.

Bringing this massive project to life requires an impressive inventory of materials:

• Over 1.3 million feet of electrical cables
• More than 43,000 feet of underground piping
• Nearly 2,000 tons of steel
• Over 22,000 cubic yards of concrete

Entergy Texas expects energy demand across residential, commercial and industrial customer bases to increase over the next few years. This growth in energy consumption requires the Entergy Texas power grid to have an additional 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity by 2028, which is approximately 40% of current generation capacity.��.

Entergy New Orleans��has announced a $100 million��, approved by the New Orleans City Council in October 2024. The plan reflects a commitment to strengthening the grid and creating jobs while driving long-term growth.

The first phase of work, to be completed in 2025-2026, will include 65 individual projects, strengthening 3,096 structures and upgrading 63 electric line miles.

Company employees are already working closely with local partners to help transform the city’s economic landscape in other positive ways:

• The River District Neighborhood Initiative will feature a mixed-use neighborhood with sustainable designs, green spaces, and advanced infrastructure. This project is expected to generate over $1 billion in economic activity and $43 million in annual tax revenue.
• Five O’ Four Golf, a $40 million golf-entertainment facility, will include a driving range, dining options, and other amenities, bringing jobs, tourism, and entertainment to the region.
• ,��the first site in the city to be classified as a “Certified Site” under the Louisiana Economic Development’s Certified Sites Program, will benefit residents by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and enhancing logistics and transportation services.

Entergy Arkansas��continues its plans to invest millions of dollars into grid upgrades and one example is the recently completed significant reliability upgrades in the Harrisburg community aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure, increasing resilience and reducing the risk of power interruptions. The year-long project, which includes more than two miles of new distribution lines and enhancing substation equipment, is expected to bring improved stability to the area, providing farmers and residents with the reliable power needed to operate essential irrigation systems during the hot summer months.

These upgrades represent a proactive investment in the community’s future, helping farmers, residents and local businesses thrive with expanded electrical stability. In total for this project, Entergy Arkansas has invested more than $12 million in new upgrades and has rebuilt more than a mile of existing distribution lines allowing the company to support increased load demands and provide consistent power delivery, even during high-demand periods.

For more on long-term plans:��entergy.com/brightfutureark

������Entergy Mississippi, construction is underway at the��Delta Blues Advanced Power Station��in Greenville. By replacing end-of-life gas generation with more clean and efficient generation, the company is ensuring customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future.

Delta Blues Advanced Power Station will be a 754-megawatt facility capable of powering 385,000 homes across Entergy Mississippi’s 45-county service area.

The $1.2 billion investment represents a significant economic impact for the Mississippi Delta, including more than 300 construction jobs in the area over the next several years and additional tax revenue for Washington County. Entergy will employ about 21 full-time personnel to operate the plant when it comes online. When fully operational, the plant will provide the state a newer, cleaner and more attractive power source to highlight when recruiting new industry and jobs to Mississippi.

For more on long-term plans:��entergy.com/brightfuturems

�ճ����Entergy Nuclear��River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La., has recently��, transitioning to a nationally approved system that continues to alert local broadcast and news outlets about severe weather, while putting information directly in the hands of residents.

Similar to how people now get storm warnings through their electronic and mobile devices, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is now set to give local residents more information in a timelier manner should an emergency occur.

IPAWS works by sending local emergency messages to the public to customer’s mobile phones using wireless emergency alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System and also on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s, or NOAA, weather radio. The Federal Emergency Management Agency developed IPAWS over a decade ago is currently being used by major nuclear plants across the nation.

These investments, and many more like them, are part of an aggressive plan to invest $37 billion in the grid through 2028. For details,��check out Entergy’s most recent performance report.

“Fundamentally, we believe all our stakeholders have a bright future ahead, and Entergy is championing a better future through fostering growth within our service area and investment in cleaner, more reliable and more resilient energy,” said Marsh.

Entergy is focused on initiatives to improve outcomes and deliver value for all our stakeholders, including capturing customer growth, resolving key regulatory priorities, creating opportunities for employees, making the energy grid more resilient, continuing to enhance our restoration response for our communities, furthering progress on renewable energy, and building generation resources to meet customer-driven needs.

Marsh highlighted several business achievements in 2024:

• “We continued to see strong industrial customer growth, fueled by the competitive advantages of our region. Last year, both�������Ի�����signed electric service agreements with hyperscale data center customers. These new customers bring significant value to our stakeholders, including good jobs, infrastructure improvements and tax revenues for our communities.”
• “Driven by customer interest, we continued to make progress in advancing renewable energy and other clean technology solutions. We brought��more than 700 megawatts of solar resources��online last year.”
• “O�ܰ���commitment to corporate social responsibility��had a positive impact in 2024, resulting in an economic impact of over $153 million for our customers and communities. Our dedicated employees played a pivotal role in our economic impact, contributing more than 122,000 hours of volunteer service valued at more than $4 million across our service area.”
• Serving as a����of the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy strengthened our stakeholder engagements leading up to the big game. “In partnership with the Host Committee, the New Orleans Saints, the NFL Foundation and other philanthropic organizations, we created the charitable legacy program,��. Through Impact 59, we awarded more than $3.5 million in impactful grants to local nonprofit organizations. This program is making a positive impact in the Greater New Orleans community and has left a legacy of philanthropy that will endure long after the Super Bowl ends.”
• “Finally, we effectuated a����and again delivered����last year, in the top half of our guidance range. We also����our quarterly dividend per share by approximately 6% and, importantly, we continued to make positive progress on our credit metrics in 2024, which provides financial flexibility as well as long-term customer benefits through lower cost of capital.”

Explore Entergy’s��2024 Performance Report��to learn about our latest progress and the growth opportunities ahead.

Other business

Additional business conducted during today’s meeting:

• Entergy shareholders elected all 10 director nominees to the company’s board of directors.
• Two management proposals related to the appointment of the company’s independent public accountants and executive compensation were voted on and approved by shareholders.
• Marsh responded to several shareholder questions on a range of topics, including the growth potential for data centers and new industrial customers for the Entergy region, our progress on hardening the energy grid for severe weather events, potential tariff impacts on our operations, and how the company is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations.

A replay of Entergy’s annual shareholders meeting and responses to questions asked during the meeting will be published on our����next week.

About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power 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 was a founding partner of the Host Committee for Super Bowl LIX played in New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Entergy’s corporate headquarters. A Fortune 500 company, Entergy has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at��entergy.com��and connect with��@Entergy��on social media.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

In this news release, and from time to time, ���ϳԹ��� 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 2025 earnings guidance; financial and operational outlooks; industrial load growth outlooks; statements regarding its climate transition and resilience plans, goals, beliefs, or expectations; and other statements of Entergy’s plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news 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 news release and in Entergy’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Entergy’s other reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (b) uncertainties associated with (1) rate proceedings, formula rate plans, and other cost recovery mechanisms, including the risk that costs may not be recoverable to the extent or on the timeline anticipated by the utilities and (2) implementation of the ratemaking effects of changes in law; (c) uncertainties associated with (1) realizing the benefits of its resilience plan, including impacts of the frequency and intensity of future storms and storm paths, as well as the pace of project completion and (2) efforts to remediate the effects of major storms and recover related restoration costs; (d) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (e) changes in decommissioning trust values or earnings or in the timing or cost of decommissioning Entergy’s nuclear plant sites; (f) legislative and regulatory actions and risks and uncertainties associated with claims or litigation by or against Entergy and its subsidiaries; (g) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including (1) strategic transactions that Entergy or its subsidiaries may undertake and the risk that any such transaction may not be completed as and when expected and the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized, and (2) Entergy’s ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for electricity, including from hyperscale data centers and other large customers, and to manage the impacts of such growth on customers and Entergy’s business, or the risk that contracted or expected load growth does not materialize or is not sustained; (h) direct and indirect impacts to Entergy or its customers from pandemics, terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, or other attempts to disrupt Entergy’s business or operations, and/or other catastrophic events; and (i) 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, international trade, or energy policies; (2) changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; and (3) technological change, including the costs, pace of development, and commercialization of new and emerging technologies.

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Representatives from the ���ϳԹ��� Smart office joined us for the walkthrough, sharing energy efficiency tools and tips with residents to help improve home energy use and support a more sustainable community.

During the inspection, line workers identified issues affecting the reliability of electric service and performed minor repairs on-site. Some of the repairs completed included:

• Fixing broken secondary arms
• Raising a crossing wire resting on a communication line
• Removing old utility poles

“Our walkdowns are a critical part of our commitment to reliability,” said Nyka Scott, vice president of customer service and economic development at Entergy New Orleans. “By proactively inspecting our infrastructure, we can address issues before they become larger problems and ensure the resilience and safety of our system, especially as we prepare for hurricane season.”

Entergy New Orleans will continue conduct walkdowns in every district to assess and improve our infrastructure. We appreciate ���ϳԹ��� Smart’s collaboration and look forward to continuing our shared efforts to keep New Orleans sustainable, powered, and prepared.

We encourage residents to play a part in this effort by reporting leaning poles or hanging wires to 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243), through the Entergy mobile app or��.

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi is prioritizing community needs, while preparing to meet future energy demands. Company leaders shared early plans to build new power generation and welcomed input from residents near a selected site on West County Line Road in Ridgeland, during a town hall Friday.����

Initial insights include the millions in cost-saving benefits for all customers, since the location is near robust transmission lines, supporting grid interconnection. Additionally, investment in new technology, like an advanced combined-cycle combustion turbine natural gas plant, would produce more power from the same fuel and lower costs. ����

The new power station would also benefit the community and surrounding region by bringing in temporary construction jobs and full-time positions.��

“Planned power generation retirements and growth across our service area is driving us to think ahead, so we can continue serving reliable, efficient and affordable power to our customers. While it’s very early in the process, we’re connecting with the community. Our goal is to ensure the project considers their needs, including integrating the facility into the surrounding area with the goal of minimizing visual impact,” said Robbie Kemp, vice president of customer service.��

“We understand that residents have concerns, and the safety of our communities and employees has always been our leading value. It’s why our local power generation fleet meets or exceeds the EPA and MDEQ health requirements and abide by noise ordinances. This new site will be no different,” said Jeremy Vanderloo, vice president of business operations.��

In October, the company broke ground on a similar plant to the one proposed, in Greenville, Mississippi. �ճ������will be a 754-megawatt facility; represents a $1.2 billion investment; and will employ about 21 full-time personnel once it comes online.��

Representatives from the company will use input from Friday’s town hall to inform the developing power station plans.��

About Entergy Mississippi��

Entergy Mississippi provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power 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����and connect with��@EntergyMS��on social media.