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Though much has changed in the last century, Entergy Arkansas’ commitment to powering life throughout the state with reliable, diverse energy sources is stronger than ever.

Until the mid-20th century, electricity was mainly used for lighting. But that began to change as the means of producing, distributing and consuming electricity grew more efficient. With new electric appliances on the market, electricity became a direct competitor with natural gas, which had cornered the energy market for heating.

Economic development in Mississippi began to increase during the mid-20th century, as decades of efforts like Mississippi Power & Light’s “Helping Build Mississippi” program led to new investment in the state.

Working alongside government and development partners, Entergy Mississippi played an integral role in making Nissan Canton a success. 

Entergy has played a key role in economic development in Mississippi for decades.

Like most things these days, the material costs related to generating and delivering your power have gone up recently. While our customer rates are still below the U.S. average, Entergy Mississippi is taking real action to keep this and other inflationary business cost increases from making your power bill unaffordable.

Entergy’s utility operating companies provide electricity at some of the lowest rates in the country to retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

State receives Silver Shovel award for 2020’s economic development successes