TX Transmission – Entergy We power life. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:44:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png TX Transmission – Entergy 32 32 Entergy Texas proposes major transmission investments to power Southeast Texas growth /news/entergy-texas-proposes-major-transmission-investments-to-power-southeast-texas-growth Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:11:13 +0000 /?p=18107 THE WOODLANDS, Texas – With Texas leading the nation in population growth, the demand for reliable electricity has never been higher. As new families and businesses move into Southeast Texas, Entergy Texas is proposing two major transmission projects to help ensure the region has the infrastructure it needs to grow—and to keep the lights on during everyday use and extreme weather.

The company recently filed two proposals with the Public Utility Commission of Texas: the, more commonly known as SETEX, and the. These transmission lines will improve how electricity moves across Southeast Texas—boosting capacity for new homes and businesses, reducing the risk of outages, and supporting job creation and investment in the region. They’ll also enhance grid resiliency by adding geographic diversity—helping the system better withstand extreme weather—and ensure compliance with federal reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

If approved, the SETEX project would add a new 500-kV transmission line to the western portion of Entergy Texas’ 27-county service area, connecting new substations in Newton and Montgomery counties and spanning up to 160 miles. The Cypress to Legend line would span up to 49 miles between Hardin and Jefferson counties. While there are multiple routes and route segments under consideration, the final route for each project will be determined by the PUCT as part of the regulatory review process.

“As the communities we serve continue to grow, we have a responsibility to grow with them,” said Eliecer Viamontes, CEO of Entergy Texas. “These investments are about preparing Southeast Texas for what’s next—more families, more businesses, more opportunities. Our goal is to build a resilient grid that customers can count on and a stronger foundation for the region’s future.”

Entergy Texas operates within the, a regional transmission organization that oversees energy planning across 15 U.S. states and Manitoba, Canada. Both the SETEX and Cypress to Legend projects were identified through MISO’s long-range planning process as critical to ensuring reliable and cost-effective service as demand continues to grow. If approved by the PUCT, Cypress to Legend is expected to be in service by 2028, and SETEX is expected to follow in 2029.

These projects are key components of Entergy Texas’ Southeast Texas ϳԹ Plan, also known as STEP Ahead. STEP Ahead is a long-term strategy to power economic growth, strengthen reliability and support vibrant communities across the region. The comprehensive plan includes investments in resiliency, generation, transmission, and distribution to serve one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Entergy Texas’ continued focus on smart, cost-effective planning has helped keep electricity rates affordable for customers—remainingfor more than a decade.

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

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. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada. 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 atand connect with@EntergyTXon social media.

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Entergy Texas receives approval on Phase I of Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan /news/entergy-texas-receives-approval-on-phase-i-of-texas-future-ready-resiliency-plan Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:16:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-receives-approval-on-phase-i-of-texas-future-ready-resiliency-plan/ Projects included in the multiyear resiliency plan aim to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce outage times and save customers millions in storm restoration costs

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 recentlythrough 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 theand connect with@EntergyTXon social media.

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Entergy Texas announces resiliency plan to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid /news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:22:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/ The plan benefits communities by minimizing outages, reducing restoration costs and improving recovery times for extreme weather events while keeping rates affordable

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.

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40 in 4: The Southeast Texas energy challenge… and the solution /blog/40-in-4-southeast-texas-energy-challenge-solution Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:43:00 +0000 /40-in-4-southeast-texas-energy-challenge-solution The old saying goes “everything is bigger in Texas.” The saying is true when it comes to the surge in the demand for power, too. Because of extraordinary growth throughout the state, specifically in Southeast Texas, we need more electricity, and we need it fast. Southeast Texas is in a great position to create thousands of new and better jobs and boost economic development, but our success relies heavily on sufficient power.

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 ofrenewable 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.

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Entergy Texas propone nuevas centrales eléctricas para apoyar el rápido crecimiento de Texas /news/entergy-texas-propone-nuevas-centrales-el-ctricas-para-apoyar-el-r-pido-crecimiento-de-texas Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-propone-nuevas-centrales-el-ctricas-para-apoyar-el-r-pido-crecimiento-de-texas/ La empresa presentó una solicitud de autorización ante la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas para construir dos centrales avanzadas de gas natural en los condados de Liberty y Jefferson

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – El sureste de Texas est√° experimentando un extraordinario crecimiento econ√≥mico y demogr√°fico, lo que ha provocado un aumento significativo de la demanda de electricidad y una necesidad urgente de que Entergy Texas agregue en cuatro a√±os. Para abordar esta problem√°tica, Entergy Texas present√≥ una solicitud ante la Comisi√≥n de Servicios P√∫blicos de Texas para obtener la aprobaci√≥n de dos centrales el√©ctricas de gas natural de √∫ltima generaci√≥n que se llamar√°n 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 .

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Entergy Texas proposes new power plants to support rapid growth in Southeast Texas /news/entergy-texas-proposes-new-power-plants-support-rapid-growth-in-southeast-texas Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:59:00 +0000 /blog-post/entergy-texas-proposes-new-power-plants-support-rapid-growth-in-southeast-texas/ The company filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for approval to build two natural gas power plants in Liberty and Jefferson counties

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¬†.

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New substation on Bolivar Peninsula will improve service reliability /news/new-substation-on-bolivar-peninsula-will-improve-service-reliability Fri, 24 May 2024 07:42:00 +0000 /blog-post/new-substation-on-bolivar-peninsula-will-improve-service-reliability/ The Palms substation is expected to be in service in June and will support the growing electrical demand on the peninsula

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
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 .

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Entergy Texas’ power grid: What is it and why should I care? /blog/entergy-texas-power-grid-what-it-why-should-i-care Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:07:00 +0000 /entergy-texas-power-grid-what-it-why-should-i-care Our everyday lives rely heavily on electricity, but have you ever wondered where that power comes from? It all starts with the power grid.

What’s a power grid?

A power grid, also referred to as an electrical grid, is a network of generation, transmission and distribution systems that help deliver electricity to homes and businesses. The United States power grid is separated into three regions: the Eastern, Western, and Texas Interconnections. Within each of these three regions, there are interconnected local electricity grids.

Which grid helps power the Entergy Texas service area?

While most Texans are connected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid, Entergy Texas, along with a few other utilities in Southeast Texas, operates in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (or MISO) power grid. MISO is a regional transmission organization that helps provide reliable, cost-effective delivery of electricity to 15 U.S. states and one Canadian province. MISO manages the flow of power between and among local grids across this vast region and moves energy around based on need—they liken it to the role of air traffic controllers. Entergy Texas works alongside MISO to maintain a careful balance of electricity demand with available supply from resources located throughout Southeast Texas and beyond. Both MISO and Entergy Texas play important roles in ensuring that the right amount of electricity is generated and transmitted, and that reliability is maintained.

What Texas counties are connected to the MISO power grid?

In partnership with MISO, Entergy Texas helps provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to 27 counties in the southeastern part of Texas. Those counties are:

How does being connected to the MISO grid benefit customers?
Entergy Texas customers have saved more than $475 million on electric bills since the company joined MISO in 2013. Because MISO directs the dispatch of a pool of generation to serve the needs of all customers in its footprint, the dispatch is more efficient, resulting in a lower delivered cost of energy and long-term benefits for customers.

For more information on MISO, visit . To learn more about how Entergy Texas is investing to build a stronger, more reliable and resilient grid, visit here.

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Texas Comptroller visits Montgomery County Power Station during Good for Texas Tour: ϳԹ Edition /news/texas-comptroller-visits-montgomery-county-power-station-during-good-for-texas-tour-energy-edition Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:57:00 +0000 /blog-post/texas-comptroller-visits-montgomery-county-power-station-during-good-for-texas-tour-energy-edition/ The Montgomery County Power Station is a state-of-the-art natural gas power plant that provides 993 megawatts of clean, affordable and efficient energy to power over 184,000 homes

WILLIS, Texas – Entergy Texas’ state-of-the-art Montgomery County Power Station (MCPS) was recently featured as one of the five stops on Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s . The tour allows Comptroller Hegar to visit some of the state’s key power entities and take a deep dive into Texas’ challenges and successes in energy generation, management and planning.

Entergy Texas’ Montgomery County Power Station provides 993 megawatts of clean, affordable and efficient energy to power over 184,000 homes. The plant achieved commercial operation in January 2021, which was ahead of schedule and crucial to providing essential generation to Southeast Texas during Winter Storm Uri.¬†¬†

“The Montgomery County Power Station utilizes technology that provides efficient, dispatchable power,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. “The plain truth is Texas needs natural-gas-fueled electric generation to ensure we have a diverse portfolio of energy sources that can meet the needs of our growing state regardless of weather conditions or the time of day.”

Natural gas provides more than 40 percent of the electric-generating capacity in Texas, making it the largest single source of power in the state. MCPS is the newest of the state’s 176 natural gas-fired power plants that play a crucial role in meeting peak electricity demand and ensuring grid reliability.

“It was an honor to host Comptroller Hegar at MCPS and showcase how the plant continues to provide reliable, sustainable and lower-cost energy, including during extreme weather events,” said Eliecer Viamontes, CEO and president of Entergy Texas. “We were equally proud to share our progress on another state-of-the-art facility under construction, the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which will yield 1,215 MW of natural gas to power more than 230,000 homes.”

By the end of 2024, Entergy Texas plans to invest over $2 billion to replace aging generation and increase resiliency and capacity for Southeast Texas.

To learn more about the investments the company is making support the growing energy demand in its service area, visit www.entergy.com/brightfuturetx.

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Conroe project improves reliability, strengthens infrastructure /blog/conroe-project-improves-reliability-strengthens-infrastructure Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:10:00 +0000 /conroe-project-improves-reliability-strengthens-infrastructure Entergy Texas is committed to safely providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to one of the fastest growing areas in our state.

The Conroe region is benefitting from several reliability improvementsaimed at strengthening electrical infrastructure and enabling alternative sources of power during outages. Our crews continue to make steady progress, and work is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.

Distribution lines are being relocatedto improve accessibility during required maintenance activities, and several overhead lines are receiving upgrades or being replaced entirely. Where possible, lines are transitioningunderground as an added preventative measure frominclement weather.

Additional work scope includes:

  • Installing poles capable ofwithstanding elevated wind speeds.
  • Adding smart devices designed to reduce customer outages and prevent momentary power interruptions.
  • Separating long circuits and utilizing new technology to serve customers from multiple points and further reduce the frequency and length of outages.

As our crews continue this project, customers may experience brief power interruptions. These small windows of interruption are necessary for the work being performed, and outages should be infrequent and short-spanned.The affected areas in Conroe are within Loop 336, primarily East of I-45 and South of SH-105.

For more information about upcoming outages, or to report an outage,.

To keep your family safe and comfortable during outages,view tips on how to be prepared.

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