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The Mississippi River crested at 57.1 feet in Vicksburg on May 19, 2011.
The Mississippi River crested at 57.1 feet in Vicksburg on May 19, 2011.
Insights > People power, Storms
Engineering expertise enhances public safety, grid stability during 2011 Mississippi River flood
04/27/2023

Even though several lines had to be de-energized during the flood event, most customers never lost power because of the looped design of Entergy’s electrical system. 

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"Big C" is a master repairman at River Bend Station
"Big C" is a master repairman at River Bend Station
Insights > People power
Meet the nuclear professionals: “Big C” takes on his 22nd refuel outage at River Bend Station
03/15/2023

Clarence C. Knighten celebrates 22nd refueling outage at River Bend Station

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Insights > People power
Conroe project improves reliability, strengthens infrastructure
02/15/2023

Our crews continue to make steady progress on this important project.

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Insights > Our future, Storms
One-year rebuild of a Mississippi River crossing (T&D World Magazine)
01/04/2023

Within one year after Hurricane Ida, Entergy rebuilds a Mississippi River crossing using an unprecedented 175-mph wind loading criteria.

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Insights > Our future
Adding resilience with concrete poles
12/02/2022

To support a local roadway project and add resilience to the electric system, crews installed eight concrete poles in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Workers dug holes, used a crane to set poles and installed new wire. The project took place near Entergy’s facility along Pecue Lane that serves as the company’s state command center during times of major events such as power restoration following a hurricane.

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Insights > Our future
Upgrading our infrastructure to better serve you
10/18/2022

Strengthening our system to better serve one of the fastest growing areas in Texas.

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Insights > Our future
Entergy New Orleans continues to modernize gas infrastructure downtown
10/13/2022

The ongoing work helps the company manage the integrity, reliability and safety of the gas distribution system, a primary goal for Entergy's Gas Distribution Business.

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Entergy Arkansas maintains trees and shrubbery in the utility rights-of-way year-round
Entergy Arkansas maintains trees and shrubbery in the utility rights-of-way year-round
Insights > Tips and tools
Vegetation management program improves reliability, safety
08/23/2022

Because Arkansas has a long growing season due to its temperate climate, our vegetation management program is ongoing, year-round.

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Zack Donnelly (left) and Doug Buckles (right) are members of the Mississippi drone team
Zack Donnelly (left) and Doug Buckles (right) are members of the Mississippi drone team
Insights > People power
Drones help Entergy workers access hard-to-reach areas
07/12/2022

Our service territory is uniquely covered by a variety of environments that our teams work through to keep your lights on. The challenging thing – no two poles are the same.

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