Solar energy – Entergy We power life. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:54:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png Solar energy – Entergy 32 32 Entergy Louisiana and DESRI announce start of commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar /news/entergy-louisiana-desri-announce-start-commercial-operations-at-sunlight-road-solar Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:44:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-louisiana-desri-announce-start-commercial-operations-at-sunlight-road-solar/ FRANKLINTON, La. – Entergy Louisiana and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) today announced the start of commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar, located in Washington Parish. The 50-megawatt solar facility in Franklinton, developed and built by DESRI, will supply power to Entergy Louisiana’s grid through a 20-year power-purchase agreement. With more than 100,000 photovoltaic panels…

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Entergy New Orleans pioneers a greener future /news/entergy-new-orleans-pioneers-greener-future Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:06:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-new-orleans-pioneers-greener-future/ NEW ORLEANS – For decades, Entergy has been at the forefront of addressing climate issues and has positioned itself as one of the cleanest large-scale generation fleets in the United States. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our diverse power generation portfolio and in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Our power generation portfolio At Entergy, more than half of…

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart offers $5M in energy-saving upgrades to local businesses /news/energy-smart-offers-5m-in-energy-saving-upgrades-local-businesses Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:14:00 +0000 /blog-post/energy-smart-offers-5m-in-energy-saving-upgrades-local-businesses/ ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, helps businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. In honor of National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Awareness Month, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart announces that the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart Fund has $5 million dollars remaining in 2024 for businesses in Orleans Parish. The $9 million ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Smart Fund will cover up to 100% of qualifying project costs for businesses.

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Entergy Arkansas and Invenergy announce start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar /news/entergy-arkansas-invenergy-announce-start-commercial-operations-at-walnut-bend-solar Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:30:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-arkansas-invenergy-announce-start-commercial-operations-at-walnut-bend-solar/ LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley, Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas acquired Walnut Bend from Invenergy, a leading privately held developer, owner…

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Entergy and NextEra ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Resources agree to develop up to 4.5 GW of solar, energy storage projects /news/entergy-nextera-energy-resources-agree-develop-up-4-5-gw-solar-energy-storage-projects Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:30:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-nextera-energy-resources-agree-develop-up-4-5-gw-solar-energy-storage-projects/ NEW ORLEANS and JUNO BEACH, Fla. – Entergy and NextEra ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Resources LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced a joint development agreement that will accelerate the development of up to 4.5 gigawatts of new solar generation and energy storage projects. The agreement represents significant progress toward Entergy’s growing portfolio of renewable generation.

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Entergy Louisiana’s historic expansion of renewable power approved /news/entergy-louisianas-historic-expansion-renewable-power-approved Thu, 23 May 2024 03:24:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-louisianas-historic-expansion-renewable-power-approved/ BATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy Louisiana’s proposal to add up to three gigawatts of economic solar power to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, marking the largest renewable power expansion in state history. “This approval underscores our commitment to meeting operational and sustainability needs, driving economic development…

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Entergy Texas’ first solar resource helps customers meet sustainability goals /news/entergy-texas-first-solar-resource-helps-customers-meet-sustainability-goals Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:17:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-first-solar-resource-helps-customers-meet-sustainability-goals/ POLK COUNTY, Texas – Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation, and with rapid growth comes an increased demand for electricity. As the demand for power grows in Southeast Texas, many homeowners and businesses are requesting cleaner energy options to help support their climate and environmental goals. “Generating electricity from renewable resources plays an important role in building a…

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Sunflower Solar Plant ensures a ‘bright future’ for Entergy and Mississippi /blog/sunflower-solar-plant-ensures-bright-future-for-entergy-mississippi Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:26:00 +0000 /sunflower-solar-plant-ensures-bright-future-for-entergy-mississippi When picturing renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydroelectric power, it’s easy to first think of wide-open plains, cloudless desert skies and archway dams bordered by craggy overlooks and mountain passes. However, as the need for renewable power sources grew in the early aughts, Entergy Mississippi began to look more closely at solar technology. The company’s Bright Future…

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Entergy Louisiana celebrates solar-powered milestone /news/entergy-louisiana-celebrates-solar-powered-milestone Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-louisiana-celebrates-solar-powered-milestone/ BATON ROUGE, La. – Entergy Louisiana is proud to announce that the company has reached a new milestone in its commitment to using sustainable energy solutions to make its generation portfolio even cleaner while fostering economic development. For the first time in the company’s history, renewable power has surpassed coal in energy production. According to data from the company’s 2023 power…

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Entergy New Orleans announces clean energy partnership with Feed the Second Line to empower N.O. /news/entergy-new-orleans-announces-clean-energy-partnership-with-feed-second-line-empower-new Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:44:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-new-orleans-announces-clean-energy-partnership-with-feed-second-line-empower-new/ Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce its partnership with Feed the Second Line’s Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative. Entergy New Orleans’ contribution of $250,000 will fuel the organization’s mission of creating a robust safety net for local artists that prioritizes environmental resilience, renewable energy and community empowerment. “We are thrilled to announce Entergy New Orleans’…

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