For the 17th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities we serve. In 2023, Entergy Mississippi helped secure $171 million in capital investments and create approximately 405 new jobs through announced economic development projects.
It’s been a remarkable year for Entergy Mississippi and its customers. As it comes to a close, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped our 2024.
In early November, Entergy Louisiana’s specialized substation technicians installed and energized a high-voltage clean-air vacuum breaker at the Jennings substation. This new equipment is part of the first few installations for Entergy’s four-state service area and the first installment of this size in the country for the manufacturing partner.
The 1881 Internship Program, a partnership between the 1881 Institute and Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana, is providing underrepresented individuals with hands-on experience in technical roles in the energy sector.
Entergy Arkansas leaders recently joined Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Senator John Boozman for a tour of the Grand Prairie Irrigation District. The tour, part of the Governor’s October Farm Tour, showcased the construction of an onsite Entergy Arkansas substation.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing transportation by reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and lowering operational costs. Even when powered by electricity from fossil fuel-dominated grids, EVs produce significantly less pollution than gas-powered vehicles.
Entergy’s founder, Harvey Couch, sought to power assets in three states during the 1920s, including North Louisiana. He created two companies, one of which constructed Sterlington Station, a power plant that met the growing demand for electricity and supported economic growth.
A groundbreaking ceremony for Entergy Mississippi's newly announced Delta Blues Advanced Power Station was held recently in Greenville, along with recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station. Gerald Andrus will be retired when the new plant comes online in 2028.
Every year, Entergy New Orleans celebrates Black Energy Awareness Month (B.E.A.M.) by honoring the invaluable contributions of minorities to the energy industry and highlighting the critical role energy plays in daily life.
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