Annual report highlights progress toward our commitments and customer-driven opportunities for the future
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NEW ORLEANS, April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Entergy released its 2021 Integrated Report, an assessment of the company’s environmental, social, governance and financial performance for the year. The report, titled “The future is on,” provides all our stakeholders with a more complete picture of the value we place on our commitments, progress on our goals, and the opportunities we see in 2022 and beyond.
Entergy is committed to building healthy, more vibrant communities. That's why our Environmental Initiatives Fund is providing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants to support environmental projects and solutions that help strengthen our communities for the future.
New line built to withstand wind speeds of 150 mph
GOLDEN MEADOW, La., April 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Entergy Louisiana recently completed an $86 million transmission system upgrade in Lafourche Parish, improving resiliency and reliability of the local power grid for approximately 10,000 customers in the Bayou Region.
Roughly seven miles of powerlines were upgraded and approximately 80 steel structures between Cut Off and Golden Meadow were replaced with infrastructure built to withstand winds of up to 150 mph.
Entergy was the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s 2022 STEM Goes Red event on March 24 at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The event encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Fifty high school girls assembled for the first in-person event since 2020, engaging in a daylong event of hands-on STEM activities and mentorship. The day kicked off with a talk by Taiwan Brown, vice-president, diversity and workforce strategies, on increase diversity in STEM fields for women.
Local electric system upgraded to support economic growth and a cleaner future
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MONROE, La., March 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Entergy Louisiana recently completed a $100 million project across Ouachita Parish that positioned the region for economic growth and increased the resilience and reliability of the electric system in north Louisiana.
Entergy sponsors early education month in Louisiana
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Sixty percent of Louisiana children begin kindergarten behind their peers, and children who begin behind generally remain behind. Investing in early childhood care and education will help ensure more children enter school prepared.
Grantees are Urban League of Louisiana, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Thrive New Orleans and Propeller
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BATON ROUGE, La., February 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - As part of our ongoing commitment to support our communities as they rebuild following Hurricane Ida, Entergy today awarded $500,000 in shareholder-funded grants to organizations helping minority small business owners recover from the devastating storm.
Grants are awarded to the following organizations:
In an achievement that elevates Entergy to elite status nationally in an important category, we have spent $1.3 billion with diverse companies in 2021.
Led by our supply chain organization, Entergy has been on a path to increase annual spending with diverse companies for several years. But last year was the first year Entergy reached – and soon after exceeded – $1 billion in spending with diverse firms.
NEW ORLEANS, February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Entergy today revealed its new corporate brand and a refreshed logo. The introduction of the new brand reflects our aspiration to become the premier electric utility and deliver a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future for everyone.
Entergy's ongoing support of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites demonstrates the company's commitment to empowering families and growing our communities. Since 2009, our support of VITA sites has helped return $298 million to more than 164,000 residents throughout our service area.
