THE WOODLANDS, Texas – In today’s world, electricity is an essential part of our everyday life. People rely on energy to help power everything from electronics and appliances to public transportation and infrastructure. A reliable and resilient power grid is critical to support the rapidly growing energy demand we’re experiencing and strengthening the power grid requires a comprehensive approach.

As part of that approach, the Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Entergy Texas’ Power Through program on February 20, marking a key milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to provide more reliable and resilient power to Southeast Texas. Power Through aims to deliver whole-facility backup generation to customer locations at a much lower cost than what it would typically be if a customer were to build a backup solution of their own. Entergy Texas provides maintenance to the units at no additional cost to the facility––making it easy for customers to literally “power through” any outage.

“Power Through is another step in our ongoing efforts to enhance grid reliability for our customers,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas. “This program provides direct benefits to our communities, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and affordable energy solutions.”

The benefits of the Power Through program are two-fold:

• Generators that are installed and deployed as part of the program can provide backup power to essential community facilities like grocery stores, hospitals and nursing homes when outages occur following hurricanes or other extreme weather events.
• When the generators are not being used to provide host facilities backup power due to an outage, they can be used to provide additional power to the grid in times of high demand that is typically seen during the summer or winter months, benefiting all Entergy Texas customers.

While the PUCT’s approval formally establishes Power Through as an ongoing program, Entergy Texas has already successfully deployed six pilot units that have provided critical backup power during major storms, including Hurricane Laura and Winter Storms Uri and Elliott. These pilot projects, installed at five H-E-B grocery stores and one Lone Star College system campus, have demonstrated the program’s effectiveness in protecting essential services and supporting communities during power outages.

An Entergy Texas Power Through pilot generator provides backup power at a Lone Star College system campus, keeping operations running during outages caused by severe weather conditions.

“The Power Through program is a significant benefit to our college as it provides a state-of-the-art backup generator in times of need––like severe weather events,” said Dr. Kristy Vienne, vice chancellor for finance and administration and CFO for Lone Star College system. “By partnering with Entergy Texas and signing up for the company’s Power Through program, we can continue to serve the needs of our students and our community.”

“The approval of Entergy Texas’ Power Through program will improve the reliability of the electric service to our facilities, which is critical to H-E-B’s mission to serve our communities in times of need,” said George Presses, group vice president of fuel and energy for H-E-B.

Innovative solutions like Power Through are a key component of Entergy Texas’ , also known as the STEP Ahead plan. By integrating on-site power generation and other forward-thinking energy solutions, Entergy Texas is taking proactive steps to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, support local businesses, and provide reliable power to communities when they need it most.

For more information on the Power Through program, visit entergy.com/powerthrough.

About Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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 Texas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – A brighter, more resilient energy future is on the horizon for Southeast Texas. On January 16, the Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Phase I of Entergy Texas’ Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan. The first phase of the company’s comprehensive resiliency plan will be implemented over a roughly three-year period and includes $137 million in strategic projects to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce storm-related outages, and save customers millions in restoration costs over the coming decades. Over the next 50 years, these improvements are projected to reduce outage times by an estimated 1 billion minutes, significantly cutting the time families and businesses spend in the dark after severe weather events.

“This is more than a plan — it’s a promise to our customers that we’re investing in their future,” said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “The PUCT’s approval allows us to continue building a power grid that can withstand today’s challenges and adapt to tomorrow’s needs. This is how we help build a stronger foundation for our communities to thrive, even in the face of extreme weather.”

The first phase of the Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan will focus on key infrastructure upgrades, including:

• Stronger distribution lines: Upgrading local distribution and main feeder lines to higher storm-resilient standards.
• Stronger transmission lines: Rebuilding high-voltage lines and poles to withstand hurricane-force winds.
• Undergrounding select lines: Moving overhead lines underground in targeted areas.

In addition, Entergy Texas plans to pursue funding from the Texas ���ϳԹ��� Fund to implement additional projects at no cost to customers and explore innovative financing options like storm securitization to deliver long-term savings. The company’s approach to balancing affordability with strategic grid improvements proved successful when it recently  through the Department of ���ϳԹ���’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program to bolster grid reliability in Port Arthur, a coastal community vulnerable to storms. A portion of these funds will offset the cost of Phase I projects as well.

Resiliency is a key component of Entergy Texas’ holistic Southeast Texas ���ϳԹ��� Plan (also known as STEP Ahead). This six-step strategy aims to add 1,600 megawatts of new generation capacity by 2028, maintain affordable rates, and meet the region’s rapidly growing energy needs with reliability and resilience at the forefront.

 about how Entergy Texas is staying a STEP Ahead of energy challenges and building a more grid energy future for Southeast Texas.

About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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 Texas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Entergy Texas has been awarded nearly $54 million in federal funding to improve power grid resilience in Port Arthur’s Pear Ridge, Kolbs, and Lakeview neighborhoods. This funding will go toward a resiliency project aimed to help lessen the impact of future extreme weather events in this coastal community. Once completed, the project is designed to reduce outage durations, restoration costs, damage to utility infrastructure, and accelerate recovery after major storms.¬†

The funding comes from the Department of ���ϳԹ���’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The GRIP program supports projects that make the power grid more flexible and resilient against climate change and the growing threats of extreme weather. This award will match Entergy Texas’ investment on the project with $53.75 million dollars in federal funding.¬†

“By securing this federal funding, we’re helping to keep bills affordable for our customers and building a stronger grid that they can count on,” said Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes. “Despite not being selected for this award last year, we listened to the feedback, improved our approach, and tried again—because that’s what our customers deserve. This project will benefit not just Port Arthur but the entire Southeast Texas community, reinforcing the Gulf Coast as a key economic hub and improving service for thousands of homes and businesses.”

Benefits of Entergy Texas’ Port Arthur resilience project include:¬†

• Increased resilience: Improving service resilience for approximately 7,000 homes and businesses by:
  • Upgrading or burying 950 distribution structures;
  • Reinforcing 57 transmission structures;
  • Installing 14 devices to allow faster response to power outages; and
  • Adding a self-healing microgrid with a large battery to manage short-term outages.
• Faster recovery: Reducing the time customers are without power after storms by approximately 257 million minutes over the next 50 years.¬†
• Cost savings: Lowering storm recovery costs, saving an estimated $74 million over the next 50 years.
• Community support: Creating job and training opportunities for residents of disadvantaged Census areas.¬†

“As extreme weather events continue to stress electric systems across the country, the Biden-Harris Administration is using every tool in the toolbox to make sure America’s power grid can provide reliable, affordable power,” said Maria Robinson, Director of DOE’s Grid Deployment Office. “By fortifying critical infrastructure in both distribution and transmission systems to withstand extreme weather events, Entergy Texas will advance a critical step in maintaining reliable power in Port Arthur, a community that has endured some of the country’s most historic weather events.”

Texas and the Gulf Coast have faced several powerful storms this year alone, including Hurricanes Beryl, Francine, Helene, and Milton. These storms and other extreme weather events in recent years highlight the urgent need to strengthen our power systems. 

Entergy Texas’ Port Arthur resilience project also addresses the critical need to improve infrastructure in areas hit hardest by both extreme weather and social and economic challenges. More than 94% of Port Arthur residents live in federally recognized disadvantaged areas. This project will help ensure that improvements to the grid are fairly distributed, giving these communities fair access to more reliable and affordable energy.¬†

“As a city that has faced the repeated devastation of extreme weather, this project comes at a crucial time for Port Arthur,” said Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie. “This funding will provide a critical boost to our infrastructure, ensuring that our residents and businesses are better protected before, during, and after extreme weather events. We’re grateful to Entergy Texas and the Department of ���ϳԹ��� for their continued support in making Port Arthur a stronger, more resilient place to live and work.”

As part of this project, Entergy Texas has also developed a multi-phased community benefits plan, which includes the creation of a Community Benefits Working Group made up of community partners. The working group will build on the company’s existing programs and relationships to deliver additional benefits to the Port Arthur community, such as labor engagement, education and job training programs, and financial services to low-income families through partnerships with social services organizations.¬†

“Our goal is to improve lives and uplift the communities we serve,” said Viamontes.¬†

Learn more about Entergy Texas’ continued commitment to building a brighter future for Southeast Texas.¬†

About Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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 Texas, visit the‚ÄØ‚ÄØand connect with‚ÄØ@EntergyTX‚ÄØon social media.

Entergy Texas is transforming the power grid on the Bolivar Peninsula, investing $110 million in to enhance reliability and meet rising energy demands. A crucial part of this effort is the introduction of composite poles—an advanced alternative to traditional wooden poles. These poles, made from durable, engineered materials and supplied by , are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and wildfires, making them a critical component of the region’s infrastructure upgrade.

“When constructing new infrastructure in an area like the Bolivar Peninsula, which regularly faces harsh weather, we utilize every technology available to build a system that can endure hurricane-level conditions,” says Jim Nicholson, project manager for the Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project. “Composite poles are a proven technology that hold up to the most severe weather conditions.”

Real-world success: Hurricane Beryl’s Impact

In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept through the Bolivar Peninsula with winds reaching 90 mph, testing the resilience of the composite poles. The storm knocked 16 wooden poles out of service, but every composite pole remained standing, requiring little to no maintenance from Entergy Texas crews. 

“When distribution poles stand tall following a severe event, it allows more time for our crews to quickly and safely restore power to affected communities,” said Dustin Shillings, operations coordinator for Entergy Texas.

Composite poles stand tall along the Bolivar Peninsula following Hurricane Beryl.

Local businesses benefit from resiliency investments

The improvements to the Bolivar Peninsula’s electrical grid were a welcome relief for local business owners like Brad Vratis, owner of the Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. His business received over three feet of water during Hurricane Beryl, and while power to his area went out, he was thankful for a quick restoration due to much of the surrounding distribution system remaining intact.

“Entergy Texas is progressing faster with all the infrastructure they’re installing in my area, and it made a huge difference following Beryl,” said Vratis. “It’s a big deal to be able to turn the lights on and have air conditioning as soon as possible following that kind of event. Entergy Texas’ response from day one was clean and complete.”

Our plan for a more resilient energy future

As severe weather events in Texas become more frequent, the need for a resilient power grid is more urgent than ever. Entergy Texas developed a comprehensive strategy labeled the Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan to better protect the Southeast Texas grid from extreme weather and support the region’s growing energy needs. Phase I of the plan was submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval in June of this year, prior to Hurricane Beryl. If approved, the investments included are projected to save $129 million in storm restoration costs and reduce power outage durations by 4.5 billion minutes over the next 50 years.

about how Entergy Texas is preparing the power grid for the future and ensuring reliable service for Southeast Texas.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Extreme weather has become more frequent and severe in Texas. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, there have been from 1980 to June 2024, including hurricanes and winter storms. These extreme events, coupled with an increased dependence on electricity to power homes, businesses, and essential services, underscore the need for an even more resilient electrical grid.

To better protect the Southeast Texas power grid from extreme weather and improve service reliability, Entergy Texas recently with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval of Phase I of its comprehensive Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan. Once approved, the investments included in Phase I are expected to benefit customers by decreasing future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 4.5 billion minutes over the next fifty years.  

“The increasing frequency and cost of storm restoration, the increasing impact from prolonged outages and recently passed state legislation demonstrate that now is the optimal time to pursue key grid hardening investments,” said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “While Entergy Texas has historically invested in the reliability and resiliency of its generation, transmission, and distribution systems, significant and emerging circumstances support the need to accelerate the pace of these investments. Our comprehensive Resiliency Plan creates stronger communities while managing customer bill impacts.”

Phase I of the company’s Resiliency Plan is a multiyear proposal that includes six key measures to prevent, withstand, and recover from damage imposed by significant storm events.¬†¬†¬†

• Distribution feeder hardening: Rebuilding main feeder lines to a storm-resilient overhead design standard.
• Lateral hardening: Rebuilding neighborhood distribution lines to a storm-resilient overhead design.
• Transmission rebuild: Replacing poles with higher wind-rated structures and equipment on high-voltage lines.
• Lateral undergrounding: Undergrounding select overhead neighborhood lines.
• Substation control house remediation: Hardening substations by upgrading roofs to meet wind standards.
• Targeted vegetation management: Proactive inspections and trimming to mitigate vegetation-related outages and wildfire risks.

The accelerated hardening projects included in Phase I total a $335 million investment in the Southeast Texas power grid. To minimize the impact on monthly customer bills, Entergy Texas plans to seek $198 million in non-ERCOT grants from the Texas ���ϳԹ��� Fund to help finance these projects. The company has also applied for federal dollars under the Department of ���ϳԹ���’s Grid Innovation and Resilience Partnerships program to invest more than $107 million to strengthen the Port Arthur grid, a portion of which would offset the cost of hardening projects included in Phase I. Entergy Texas continues to look for innovative ways to lessen the storm risks and costs for its coastal communities. Another example involves exploring an expedited storm securitization process, which could save customers millions of dollars over the long term compared to traditional financing methods.

Since the early 2000s, Entergy Texas has been making strategic investments to make the Southeast Texas power grid more resilient. Recent projects include the on the Bolivar Peninsula, which is raised on platforms to better withstand potential storm surges, and the in the Port Arthur community to withstand weather events as strong as a Category 4 hurricane.

“The City of Port Arthur holds dear the commitment by Entergy Texas in our joint partnership to harden the Southeast Texas power grid and build a more resilient energy future for our community,” said Thurman Bartie, mayor for the City of Port Arthur.

“We are grateful that Entergy Texas is planning for the future and staying a ‘STEP Ahead’ of growing electrical needs in Beaumont,” said Roy West, mayor for the City of Beaumont. “Because of Entergy Texas’ hard work, Beaumont and the entire Southeast Texas area continue to have a bright energy future.”

The accelerated resiliency efforts proposed in Entergy Texas’ Resiliency Plan are a key component of the company’s Southeast Texas ���ϳԹ��� Plan, also known as the STEP Ahead plan. This strategic initiative aims to add 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity to the Southeast Texas power grid by 2028 by keeping rates affordable, building more generation, investing in a diverse mix of generation resources, and strengthening the grid to withstand extreme weather.

For more information about Entergy Texas’ STEP Ahead plan and ongoing efforts to meet the region’s growing energy needs, .¬†

About Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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 Texas, visit the and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

Entergy Texas ya ha tomado medidas significativas para apoyar la creciente demanda de energía. En 2021, inauguramos una planta de electricidad de gas natural de 993 megavatios en el condado de Montgomery y adquirimos una instalación solar de 150 megavatios en el Condado de Polk. Nuestra Estación de Energía Avanzada del Condado de Orange, una planta de gas natural de 1.215 megavatios que se está construyendo en Bridge City, abrirá sus puertas en 2026. ¿Pero sabe qué? Eso todavía no es suficiente.

Proyectamos que nuestra base de clientes aumentará significativamente en los próximos años, lo que requerirá1.600 megavatios adicionales de capacidad de generación para 2028. Para ponerlo en perspectiva, 1.600 megavatios representan aproximadamente el 40% de la capacidad de generación actual de Entergy Texas. Esto significa que se necesita un aumento del 40% en sólo cuatro años. Nuestra respuesta a este reto urgente es un plan de seis pasos que denominamos el Plan Energético del Sureste de Texas o plan STEP Ahead (PASO Adelante – por sus siglas en inglés). Para seguir el ritmo de crecimiento de nuestra zona, somos conscientes de que Entergy Texas debe ir un PASO por Delante en la planificación de las futuras necesidades energéticas de nuestros clientes.

Todo lo que hacemos empieza siempre por cómo repercuten nuestras acciones en el cliente, por eso el Paso 1 de nuestro plan se enfoca en mantener las tarifas asequibles. Nuestras tarifas se han mantenido siempre por debajo de la media nacional y estatal, y nuestro objetivo es mantener esa posición durante el desarrollo del plan STEP Ahead.

El Paso 2 tiene que ver con la velocidad. Para alcanzar el aumento del 40% de la capacidad de generación en 2028, tenemos que empezar AHORA. No se puede construir una planta de electricidad de la noche a la mañana, así que es esencial que actuemos con rapidez. Las empresas de servicios públicos de todo el mundo están realizando inversiones similares. Para que Texas siga siendo competitivo y evitar las limitaciones de la cadena de suministro, tenemos que mantenernos a la cabeza de la fila de materiales y trabajadores clave.

El Paso 3 consiste en garantizar la fiabilidad de la energía, que debe estar disponible 24/7. A principios de junio, presentamos una solicitud a la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas para obtener la aprobación de dos plantas de electricidad de gas natural de última generación, denominadas Legend y Lone Star. El diseño de estas plantas permitirá que la tecnología de captura de carbono e hidrógeno ayude a cumplir los objetivos de sostenibilidad de los clientes y sitúe a Entergy Texas en posición de cumplir los requisitos normativos federales actuales y los posibles cambios. Este planteamiento demuestra que no sólo planeamos para construir, sino que planeamos para construir de forma inteligente.

El Paso 4 reconoce que también tenemos que garantizar que la generación renovable se incluya en esta nueva cartera de energía. Proponemos dos nuevas plantas solares con una potencia combinada de 311 megavatios. Las industrias que el sureste de Texas recluta para la creación de empleo ahora exigen la energía solar y otras formas de generación de energía renovable para ubicar nuevas inversiones, y una mayor variedad de fuentes de generación protege a nuestros clientes de la volatilidad de los precios en una sola fuente.

El Paso 5 reconoce lo importante que es construir las líneas de transmisión o “autopistas” necesarias para transportar la energía de forma más directa y rápida a las zonas de rápido crecimiento del sureste de Texas. Nuestro plan prevé la modernización de la infraestructura de transmisión existente y la instalación de nuevas líneas de transmisión para mejorar la fiabilidad y llevar la energía adonde debe llegar. Mientras que la mayoría de los tejanos están conectados a la red eléctrica del Consejo de Fiabilidad Eléctrica de Texas (ERCOT), Entergy Texas opera bajo la red eléctrica del Operador del Sistema Independiente del Midcontinent (MISO). Esto nos permite extraer energía de fuera del estado, cuando es necesario, lo que beneficia a nuestros clientes.

El Paso 6 reconoce que el sureste de Texas está experimentando un número creciente de tormentas graves Desarrollamos un plan de resistencia plurianual para reducir los costos de restauración y la duración de los cortes relacionados con el clima. Los detalles se anunciarán en nuestra presentación ante la PUCT en los próximos días, pero parte del plan incluye el aprovechamiento de las subvenciones de servicios públicos del Fondo de Energía de Texas, recientemente aprobado, para hacer asequibles las inversiones necesarias en resiliencia. Al final, sabemos que los clientes aprovecharán al máximo las nuevas inversiones en generación y transmisión a medida que fortalecemos el resto de nuestra red eléctrica para soportar eventos climáticos extremos.

Así que, como pueden ver, estos próximos cuatro años son cruciales. Este reto es algo más que mantener las luces encendidas. Se trata de apoyar a nuestra población creciente e industrias, crear nuevos y mejores puestos de trabajo y hacer frente al clima extremo que parece azotarnos cada año con más frecuencia. Si no actuamos con rapidez, podríamos enfrentarnos a retos adicionales como apagones frecuentes, costos energéticos más elevados e incluso recesiones económicas. Apoyando las inversiones para construir más generación, diversificar nuestra cartera de generación y reforzar la red, podemos garantizar que el sureste de Texas tenga la energía que necesita para prosperar. Juntos podemos construir un futuro energético mejor para nuestras comunidades.

Pero no podemos esperar. Ahora es el momento de actuar.

Entergy Texas has already taken significant steps to support the rising power demand. In 2021, we opened a 993-megawatt natural gas plant in Montgomery County and acquired a 150-megawatt solar facility in Polk County. Our Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt natural gas plant under construction in Bridge City, is set to open in 2026. But guess what? That’s still not enough. 

We expect our customer base to grow significantly over the next few years, which requires an additional 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity by 2028. To put that in perspective, 1,600 megawatts represent approximately 40% of Entergy Texas’ current generation capacity.  This means there’s a need for a 40% increase in just four short years. Our answer to this time-sensitive challenge is a six-step plan we call the Southeast Texas ���ϳԹ��� Plan or the STEP Ahead plan. To keep up with the growth of our area, we realize that Entergy Texas must stay a STEP Ahead in planning for our customers’ future power needs.  

Everything we do always starts with how our actions impact the customer, which is why Step 1 of our plan focuses on keeping rates affordable. Our rates have consistently been below the national and state averages, and our goal is to maintain that position during the buildout of the STEP Ahead plan.  

Step 2 is about speed. To hit the 40% increase in generation capacity by 2028, we have to start NOW. You can’t build a power plant overnight, so it’s essential that we act quickly. Utilities around the globe are making similar investments. In order for Texas to remain competitive and avoid supply chain constraints, we need to stay in the front of the line for key materials and workers.  

Step 3 is about making sure we have dispatchable, 24/7 power for reliability. In early June, we filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to seek approval of two state-of-the-art natural gas power plants named Legend and Lone Star. The design of these plants will enable carbon capture and hydrogen technology to help meet customer sustainability goals and position Entergy Texas to comply with current and potential changes to federal regulatory requirements.  This approach shows we’re not just planning to build, we’re planning to build smart.

Step 4 recognizes that we also need to ensure renewable generation is included in this new power portfolio. We are proposing two new solar power plants with a combined output of 311 megawatts. The industries Southeast Texas recruits for job creation are now requiring solar and other forms of renewable power generation for siting new investments, and a wider variety of generation sources protects our customers from price volatility in just one source.  

Step 5 acknowledges how important it is to build transmission “highway” lines necessary to transport power more directly and quickly to the fast-growing areas of Southeast Texas. Our plan calls for upgrading existing transmission infrastructure and installing new transmission lines to improve reliability and route power where it needs to go. While most Texans are connected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid, Entergy Texas operates under the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power grid. This allows us to draw power from out-of-state, when necessary, which benefits our customers. 

Step 6 acknowledges that Southeast Texas is seeing an increasing number of severe storms. We developed a multi-year resiliency plan to reduce restoration costs and the duration of weather-related outages. Details will be announced in our filing with the PUCT in the coming days, but part of the plan includes leveraging utility grants from the recently passed Texas ���ϳԹ��� Fund to make the necessary resiliency investments affordable. In the end, we know customers will get the most from the new generation and transmission investments as we harden the rest of our power grid to withstand extreme weather events.

So, as you can tell, these next four years are crucial. This challenge is about more than just keeping the lights on. It’s about supporting our growing population and industries, creating new and better jobs, and dealing with the extreme weather that seems to hit us more often each year. If we don’t act quickly, we could face additional challenges like frequent blackouts, higher energy costs, and even economic downturns. By supporting investments to build more generation, diversify our generation portfolio and strengthen the grid, we can ensure that Southeast Texas has the power it needs to thrive. Together, we can build a brighter energy future for our communities. 

But we can’t wait. The time to act is now. 

THE WOODLANDS, Texas РEl sureste de Texas está experimentando un extraordinario crecimiento económico y demográfico, lo que ha provocado un aumento significativo de la demanda de electricidad y una necesidad urgente de que Entergy Texas agregue en cuatro años. Para abordar esta problemática, Entergy Texas presentó una solicitud ante la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas para obtener la aprobación de dos centrales eléctricas de gas natural de última generación que se llamarán Legend y Lone Star.

“Las centrales Legend y Lone Star responder√°n a la necesidad cr√≠tica de aumentar la capacidad de generaci√≥n de energ√≠a, apoyar√°n el incremento de la actividad econ√≥mica en toda la regi√≥n y allanar√°n el camino para la creaci√≥n de soluciones energ√©ticas sostenibles que beneficiar√°n al sureste de Texas en las pr√≥ximas d√©cadas”, declar√≥ Eliecer Viamontes, presidente y director ejecutivo de Entergy Texas. “Se prev√© que estos proyectos a futuro har√°n que los clientes ahorren aproximadamente 370 millones de d√≥lares a lo largo de la vida √∫til de las centrales”.

La central eléctrica Legend es una instalación de turbinas de combustión de ciclo combinado de 754 megavatios que se ubicará en Port Arthur (Texas). Como parte de su compromiso de modernizar la forma en la que Entergy Texas presta servicio a sus clientes, este proyecto permitirá la captura de carbono y contará con una turbina de combustión apta para hidrógeno. Una vez finalizada, la inversión de 1.460 millones de dólares producirá suficiente energía fiable y sostenible para abastecer a casi 190.000 hogares, y esto agregará una importante capacidad de generación a la red eléctrica del sureste de Texas y procurará minimizar el impacto ambiental.

La central eléctrica Lone Star es una instalación de turbinas de combustión de 453 megavatios que se ubicará cerca de Cleveland (Texas). La inversión de 735 millones de dólares para seguir modernizando la red eléctrica incluye una turbina de combustión apta para hidrógeno. Una vez en funcionamiento, la tecnología de avanzada de Lone Star proporcionará energía eficiente y asequible suficiente para abastecer a más de 110.000 hogares.

Se espera que estos recursos de generación de energía gestionables 24/7 entren en servicio en 2028 y aporten un total de 2.800 millones de dólares en beneficios económicos a la región. Además, la construcción y explotación de estas centrales ofrecerá importantes oportunidades laborales a las comunidades locales.

El presidente y director ejecutivo de Entergy Texas, Eliecer Viamontes, habla sobre la propuesta de central eléctrica con el gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott.

“A medida que Texas siga creciendo, tambi√©n lo har√° nuestra necesidad de m√°s energ√≠a despachable y fiable para ayudar a las empresas en el sureste de Texas y en todo nuestro gran estado por prosperar”, dijo el gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott. “Las dos nuevas centrales de Entergy contribuir√°n a reforzar la red el√©ctrica, y a√±adir√°n m√°s de 1.000 megavatios de capacidad de generaci√≥n en cuatro a√±os. Doy las gracias a Entergy Texas por trabajar para aportar 2.800 millones de d√≥lares en inversiones econ√≥micas al sureste de Texas y suministrar electricidad asequible a cientos de miles de tejanos. Juntos, impulsaremos un Texas m√°s grande y mejor”.

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas estudiará la aprobación de estas centrales críticas en los próximos meses. La aprobación de los dos proyectos aumentará la fiabilidad del servicio para todos los clientes y apoyará la actividad económica a gran escala en la región, como el proyecto de Sempra Infrastructure.

“El proyecto Port Arthur LNG de Sempra Infrastructure tiene el potencial de ser uno de los proyectos de exportaci√≥n de energ√≠a m√°s importantes del mundo, ya que llevar√° la energ√≠a estadounidense a los mercados globales y apoyar√° la creaci√≥n de empleo, la prosperidad econ√≥mica y el bienestar aqu√≠ en casa. Todo esto empieza con una red el√©ctrica resistente y sostenible”, dijo Justin Bird, Director Ejecutivo de Sempra Infrastructure y Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Sempra. “Nos complace ver c√≥mo Entergy Texas avanza con sus iniciativas para servir al sureste de Texas mediante la generaci√≥n adicional de energ√≠a, y especialmente mediante la eventual utilizaci√≥n de soluciones bajas en carbono, incluso con la captura de carbono, la generaci√≥n de hidr√≥geno y las energ√≠as renovables.”

La solicitud de generación despachable de Entergy Texas es un paso fundamental en el Plan Energético del Sureste de Texas de la empresa, también conocido como STEP Ahead, por sus siglas en inglés. El plan estratégico de seis pasos pretende añadir 1.600 MW adicionales de capacidad de generación a la red eléctrica para el 2028, una transmisión crítica para llevar la energía allí donde se necesita y proyectos de refuerzo de la red para ayudar al sureste de Texas a resistir condiciones meteorológicas extremas.

para saber más sobre cómo Entergy Texas se mantiene un paso por delante de las crecientes necesidades energéticas de la región.

Acerca de Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas, Inc. suministra electricidad a aproximadamente 512.000 clientes en 27 condados. Entergy Texas es una filial de ���ϳԹ���, una empresa el√©ctrica incluida en la lista Fortune 500. Entergy alimenta la vida de 3 millones de clientes a trav√©s de sus empresas operativas en Arkansas, Luisiana, Misisipi y Texas. Estamos invirtiendo en la fiabilidad y resistencia del sistema energ√©tico al mismo tiempo que ayudamos a nuestra regi√≥n en la transici√≥n hacia soluciones energ√©ticas m√°s limpias y eficientes. Con ra√≠ces en nuestras comunidades desde hace m√°s de 100 a√±os, Entergy es un l√≠der reconocido a nivel nacional en sostenibilidad y ciudadan√≠a corporativa. Desde 2018, cada a√±o hemos entregado m√°s de 100 millones de d√≥lares en beneficios econ√≥micos a las comunidades locales a trav√©s de la filantrop√≠a, el voluntariado y la promoci√≥n.

Entergy tiene su sede en Nueva Orleans (Luisiana) y cuenta con unos 12.000 empleados. Para conocer las últimas noticias de Entergy Texas, visite la y conéctese con @EntergyTX en las redes sociales.

Acerca de Sempra Infrastructure

Sempra Infrastructure, con sede en Houston, se dedica a suministrar energía para un mundo mejor mediante el desarrollo, la construcción y la explotación de soluciones con bajas emisiones de carbono, redes energéticas e infraestructuras de GNL que se espera que desempeñen un papel crucial en los sistemas energéticos del futuro.

A través de la fuerza combinada de sus activos en Norteamérica, Sempra Infrastructure conecta a clientes de todo el mundo con infraestructuras energéticas modernas para abastecer y transportar energías renovables y gas natural, mientras avanza en el secuestro de carbono y el hidrógeno limpio. Para más información sobre Sempra Infrastructure, visite y las .

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Southeast Texas is experiencing extraordinary economic and population growth, leading to a significant rise in electricity demand and the urgent need for Entergy Texas to add in four years. To help address this challenge, Entergy Texas filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to seek approval of two state-of-the-art natural gas power plants to be named Legend and Lone Star.

“The Legend and Lone Star Power Stations will address the critical need for increased power generation capacity, support increased economic activity throughout the region, and pave the way for sustainable energy solutions that will benefit Southeast Texas for decades to come,” said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “These future-forward projects are projected to save customers approximately $370 million over the lifespan of the plants.”

The Legend Power Station is a 754-megawatt combined cycle combustion turbine facility that will be located in Port Arthur, Texas. As a commitment to modernizing the way Entergy Texas serves its customers, this project will be carbon capture-enabled and feature a hydrogen-capable combustion turbine. Upon completion, the $1.46 billion investment will produce enough reliable and sustainable energy to power nearly 190,000 homes–adding a significant amount of generation capacity to the Southeast Texas power grid while striving to minimize environmental impacts.

The Lone Star Power Station is a 453-megawatt combustion turbine facility that will be located near Cleveland, Texas. The $735 million investment to further modernize the power grid features a hydrogen-capable combustion turbine. Once operational, Lone Star’s cutting-edge technology will provide enough efficient and affordable energy to power over 110,000 homes.

These proposed 24/7 dispatchable power generation resources are expected to be in service by 2028 and will bring a total of $2.8 billion in economic benefits to the region. Additionally, the construction and operation of these power plants will offer substantial employment opportunities for local communities. 

Entergy Texas president & CEO Eliecer Viamontes discusses power plant proposal with Texas Governor Greg Abbott

“As Texas continues to grow, so does our need for more dispatchable, reliable power to help businesses in Southeast Texas and across our great state thrive,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “Entergy’s two new power stations will help bolster the electric grid, adding over 1,000 megawatts of generation capacity in four years. I thank Entergy Texas for working to bring $2.8 billion in economic investments to Southeast Texas and provide affordable power to hundreds of thousands of Texans. Together, we will power a bigger, better Texas.”

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will consider approval of these critical power plants in the coming months. Approval of the two projects will increase service reliability for all customers and support large-scale economic activity in the region like Sempra Infrastructure’s .¬†

“Sempra Infrastructure’s Port Arthur LNG project has the potential to be one of the most significant energy export projects in the world, bringing U.S. energy to global markets and supporting job creation, economic prosperity and wellbeing here at home. This all starts with a resilient and sustainable electricity grid,” said Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure and Executive Vice President at Sempra. “We are pleased to see Entergy Texas progress its initiatives to serve Southeast Texas through additional power generation, and especially through the eventual utilization of low carbon solutions, including carbon capture, hydrogen generation and renewables.”

Entergy Texas’ dispatchable generation application is a critical step forward in the company’s Southeast Texas ���ϳԹ��� Plan, also known as STEP Ahead. The strategic six-step plan aims to add an additional 1,600 MW of generation capacity to the power grid by 2028, critical transmission to get power where it’s needed, and grid-hardening projects to help Southeast Texas withstand extreme weather.

to learn more about how Entergy Texas is staying a STEP Ahead of the region’s growing energy needs.

About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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 Texas, visit the and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure, headquartered in Houston, is focused on delivering energy for a better world by developing, building, and operating low carbon solutions, energy networks, and LNG infrastructure that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, Sempra Infrastructure is connecting customers across the globe to modern energy infrastructure to source and transport renewables and natural gas, while advancing carbon sequestration and clean hydrogen. For more information about Sempra Infrastructure, please visit¬†¬‽��Ի�¬†.

BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas – Bolivar Peninsula residents will soon benefit from a new distribution substation located near Surfside Drive, which is close to the Big Store on Hwy 87 in the Crystal Beach community. Entergy Texas expects to complete construction on its Palms substation in June, which will help improve service reliability and increase the amount of electricity the company is able to provide during high-demand seasons like winter and summer.

“The Palms substation is specifically designed to the latest storm resiliency standards and raised on platforms to better withstand potential storm surge,”¬†said Jim Nicholson, project manager at Entergy Texas.¬†“This enhanced infrastructure will be able to withstand the more severe storms that continue to impact Southeast Texas. If we do encounter storms and the power goes out, the new substation will serve as another source to shorten outage durations and get the lights back on faster for our customers.”

Aerial view of Entergy Texas’ Palms Substation

Construction of the Palms substation started in June 2023. The completion of the project will serve as a significant milestone for Entergy’s¬†. This $110 million project is a combination of new construction and equipment upgrades aimed to enhance the reliability and resiliency of Entergy Texas infrastructure and support the growing electrical demand in Bolivar communities.

“Our goal is to always keep our customers safe and informed, which is why Entergy Texas has hosted several community meetings, increased signage in the area, and sent direct calls and messages to residents about significant project milestones,” said Michelle Armstrong, customer service manager for the eastern region of Entergy Texas’ service area. “We encourage all customers to¬†log in to their¬†myEntergy¬†account and make sure their contact information is up to date, so they can receive real-time customer updates.”

The Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project is expected to be completed in early 2025. For more information, visit .