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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Utility Selected as Alliance Partner in Entergy Texas' Multiyear Resiliency Program to Strengthen Southeast Texas Power Grid
NEW ORLEANS, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Utility, a leading provider of electric utility infrastructure services, is proud to announce Entergy Texas selected the company to support distribution system resiliency for its Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan — a comprehensive, multiyear program to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid. This partnership further positions United Utility as one of the largest providers of electric grid resilience programs in the nation, while also significantly expanding the company's presence in Texas. United Utility is supporting similar grid hardening programs for Entergy Louisiana, Duke Energy in Florida, and NextEra Energy in Florida. "We're incredibly excited Entergy Texas has chosen to expand our strategic partnership to support their large-scale grid resiliency program," said Ty Carmeans, West Region President at United Utility. "As a national leader in grid resilience services for electric utilities, United Utility is an ideal partner for Entergy Texas to design and construct the grid enhancements that will reduce storm-related outages times and restoration costs for families and businesses across Southeast Texas." As part of this program, United Utility will provide engineering design, construction, and material management services, as well as front-end loading, or pole inspections, using aerial drones and ground inspections. Engineering design work is expected to begin by June, with construction to follow in the fall. The Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Phase I of Entergy's Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan in January. United Utility was selected as Entergy Texas' alliance partner for distribution system resiliency in accordance with the PUC filing. The first phase of the plan will be implemented over a three-year period and includes $137 million in strategic projects to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce storm-related outages, and save millions in restoration costs in coming decades. ABOUT UNITED UTILITY United Utility is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services for North America's power grid. The company provides specialized, integrated services — from design, construction, and installation to repairs and maintenance — for electrical power transmission and distribution systems, substations, smart grid solutions and more. Learn more at ABOUT ENTERGY TEXASEntergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 524,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We're also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at and connect with @EntergyTX on social media. MEDIA CONTACT Annie Landry View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE United Utility Services
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy Grid Renewal Projects Full Steam Ahead During National Infrastructure Week
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 13, 2025 / Entergy Corporation: By: Nicole Bradshaw, Manager, Digital and Social Media Company plans to invest $37 billion in the electric grid through 2028 May 12-16 marks National Infrastructure Week, but for Entergy employees, it seems like the observance is celebrated daily. Throughout the company's service area, a dizzying number of projects are being planned, designed, approved, built and put into service. These projects will improve resiliency, enhance reliability, supply economic growth and meet increased residential demand for Entergy's 3 million customers. Interested in how the company is investing in serving customers better, both now and for the future? Below are just a few of the many initiatives active right now. Entergy Louisiana is investing more than $400 million over the next four years to upgrade approximately 730 miles of distribution and transmission lines across the state's Capital Region. As part of the project, approximately 20,300 poles will be upgraded to withstand winds of up to 150 mph, helping to ensure the continuity of service in the face of increasingly severe weather events. The initiative will directly benefit the Capital Region's vital industries, as well as small businesses, schools, hospitals and residential customers that rely on affordable and reliable power. With more than $30 billion in industrial projects currently evaluating investment in the region, enhanced grid reliability is a critical factor in supporting continued economic growth. Learn more about future projects in the Louisiana 100 plan. Entergy Texas is roughly 70% complete with construction of the Orange County Advanced Power Station. The plant, designed to generate 1,215 megawatts of power, remains on track to power more than 230,000 homes by June 2026. Bringing this massive project to life requires an impressive inventory of materials: Over 1.3 million feet of electrical cables More than 43,000 feet of underground piping Nearly 2,000 tons of steel Over 22,000 cubic yards of concrete Entergy Texas expects energy demand across residential, commercial and industrial customer bases to increase over the next few years. This growth in energy consumption requires the Entergy Texas power grid to have an additional 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity by 2028, which is approximately 40% of current generation capacity. Learn more about how the company is readying for that growth with its STEP Ahead plan. Entergy New Orleans has announced a $100 million Accelerated Resilience Plan, approved by the New Orleans City Council in October 2024. The plan reflects a commitment to strengthening the grid and creating jobs while driving long-term growth. The first phase of work, to be completed in 2025-2026, will include 65 individual projects, strengthening 3,096 structures and upgrading 63 electric line miles. Company employees are already working closely with local partners to help transform the city's economic landscape in other positive ways: The River District Neighborhood Initiative will feature a mixed-use neighborhood with sustainable designs, green spaces, and advanced infrastructure. This project is expected to generate over $1 billion in economic activity and $43 million in annual tax revenue. Five O' Four Golf, a $40 million golf-entertainment facility, will include a driving range, dining options, and other amenities, bringing jobs, tourism, and entertainment to the region. CSX's property in New Orleans East, the first site in the city to be classified as a "Certified Site" under the Louisiana Economic Development's Certified Sites Program, will benefit residents by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and enhancing logistics and transportation services. Entergy Arkansas continues its plans to invest millions of dollars into grid upgrades and one example is the recently completed significant reliability upgrades in the Harrisburg community aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure, increasing resilience and reducing the risk of power interruptions. The year-long project, which includes more than two miles of new distribution lines and enhancing substation equipment, is expected to bring improved stability to the area, providing farmers and residents with the reliable power needed to operate essential irrigation systems during the hot summer months. These upgrades represent a proactive investment in the community's future, helping farmers, residents and local businesses thrive with expanded electrical stability. In total for this project, Entergy Arkansas has invested more than $12 million in new upgrades and has rebuilt more than a mile of existing distribution lines allowing the company to support increased load demands and provide consistent power delivery, even during high-demand periods. For more on long-term plans: At Entergy Mississippi, construction is underway at the Delta Blues Advanced Power Station in Greenville. By replacing end-of-life gas generation with more clean and efficient generation, the company is ensuring customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. Delta Blues Advanced Power Station will be a 754-megawatt facility capable of powering 385,000 homes across Entergy Mississippi's 45-county service area. The $1.2 billion investment represents a significant economic impact for the Mississippi Delta, including more than 300 construction jobs in the area over the next several years and additional tax revenue for Washington County. Entergy will employ about 21 full-time personnel to operate the plant when it comes online. When fully operational, the plant will provide the state a newer, cleaner and more attractive power source to highlight when recruiting new industry and jobs to Mississippi. For more on long-term plans: The Entergy Nuclear River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La., has recently modernized the local emergency notification process, transitioning to a nationally approved system that continues to alert local broadcast and news outlets about severe weather, while putting information directly in the hands of residents. Similar to how people now get storm warnings through their electronic and mobile devices, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is now set to give local residents more information in a timelier manner should an emergency occur. IPAWS works by sending local emergency messages to the public to customer's mobile phones using wireless emergency alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System and also on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's, or NOAA, weather radio. The Federal Emergency Management Agency developed IPAWS over a decade ago is currently being used by major nuclear plants across the nation. These investments, and many more like them, are part of an aggressive plan to invest $37 billion in the grid through 2028. For details, check out Entergy's most recent performance report. Numerous yellow cranes and massive industrial-style structures in Orange, Texas -a sign of progress on Entergy Texas' Orange County Advanced Power Station View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Entergy Corporation on Contact Info: Spokesperson: Entergy CorporationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Entergy Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
13-05-2025
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Entergy Grid Renewal Projects Full Steam Ahead During National Infrastructure Week
Company plans to invest $37 billion in the electric grid through 2028 May 12-16 marks National Infrastructure Week, but for Entergy employees, it seems like the observance is celebrated daily. Throughout the company's service area, a dizzying number of projects are being planned, designed, approved, built and put into service. These projects will improve resiliency, enhance reliability, supply economic growth and meet increased residential demand for Entergy's 3 million customers. Interested in how the company is investing in serving customers better, both now and for the future? Below are just a few of the many initiatives active right now. Entergy Louisiana is investing more than $400 million over the next four years to upgrade approximately 730 miles of distribution and transmission lines across the state's Capital Region. As part of the project, approximately 20,300 poles will be upgraded to withstand winds of up to 150 mph, helping to ensure the continuity of service in the face of increasingly severe weather events. The initiative will directly benefit the Capital Region's vital industries, as well as small businesses, schools, hospitals and residential customers that rely on affordable and reliable power. With more than $30 billion in industrial projects currently evaluating investment in the region, enhanced grid reliability is a critical factor in supporting continued economic growth. Learn more about future projects in the Louisiana 100 plan. Entergy Texas is roughly 70% complete with construction of the Orange County Advanced Power Station. The plant, designed to generate 1,215 megawatts of power, remains on track to power more than 230,000 homes by June 2026. Bringing this massive project to life requires an impressive inventory of materials: Entergy Texas expects energy demand across residential, commercial and industrial customer bases to increase over the next few years. This growth in energy consumption requires the Entergy Texas power grid to have an additional 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity by 2028, which is approximately 40% of current generation capacity. Learn more about how the company is readying for that growth with its STEP Ahead plan. Entergy New Orleans has announced a $100 million Accelerated Resilience Plan, approved by the New Orleans City Council in October 2024. The plan reflects a commitment to strengthening the grid and creating jobs while driving long-term growth. The first phase of work, to be completed in 2025-2026, will include 65 individual projects, strengthening 3,096 structures and upgrading 63 electric line miles. Company employees are already working closely with local partners to help transform the city's economic landscape in other positive ways: CSX's property in New Orleans East Entergy Arkansas continues its plans to invest millions of dollars into grid upgrades and one example is the recently completed significant reliability upgrades in the Harrisburg community aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure, increasing resilience and reducing the risk of power interruptions. The year-long project, which includes more than two miles of new distribution lines and enhancing substation equipment, is expected to bring improved stability to the area, providing farmers and residents with the reliable power needed to operate essential irrigation systems during the hot summer months. These upgrades represent a proactive investment in the community's future, helping farmers, residents and local businesses thrive with expanded electrical stability. In total for this project, Entergy Arkansas has invested more than $12 million in new upgrades and has rebuilt more than a mile of existing distribution lines allowing the company to support increased load demands and provide consistent power delivery, even during high-demand periods. For more on long-term plans: At Entergy Mississippi, construction is underway at the Delta Blues Advanced Power Station in Greenville. By replacing end-of-life gas generation with more clean and efficient generation, the company is ensuring customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. Delta Blues Advanced Power Station will be a 754-megawatt facility capable of powering 385,000 homes across Entergy Mississippi's 45-county service area. The $1.2 billion investment represents a significant economic impact for the Mississippi Delta, including more than 300 construction jobs in the area over the next several years and additional tax revenue for Washington County. Entergy will employ about 21 full-time personnel to operate the plant when it comes online. When fully operational, the plant will provide the state a newer, cleaner and more attractive power source to highlight when recruiting new industry and jobs to Mississippi. For more on long-term plans: The Entergy Nuclear River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La., has recently modernized the local emergency notification process, transitioning to a nationally approved system that continues to alert local broadcast and news outlets about severe weather, while putting information directly in the hands of residents. Similar to how people now get storm warnings through their electronic and mobile devices, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System is now set to give local residents more information in a timelier manner should an emergency occur. IPAWS works by sending local emergency messages to the public to customer's mobile phones using wireless emergency alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System and also on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's, or NOAA, weather radio. The Federal Emergency Management Agency developed IPAWS over a decade ago is currently being used by major nuclear plants across the nation. These investments, and many more like them, are part of an aggressive plan to invest $37 billion in the grid through 2028. For details, check out Entergy's most recent performance report. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Entergy Corporation
