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West Memphis, Entergy Arkansas Launch I-40 Megasite Marketing Campaign
10/27/2020

The City of West Memphis and Entergy Arkansas have partnered to launch a marketing campaign “Mega Plans, Mega Site” to promote the West Memphis I-40 megasite, the largest certified industrial site in the State of Arkansas.

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News > Growth, Energy efficiency, Environment
Capital Region Solar Facility Serving Entergy Louisiana Customers
10/21/2020

Entergy Louisiana customers are now receiving power from the largest solar facility in the state.

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CHICOT SOLAR BEGAN OPERATION SEPT. 30, BOASTS 350,000 SOLAR PANELS, 100MW PEAK CAPACITY
CHICOT SOLAR BEGAN OPERATION SEPT. 30, BOASTS 350,000 SOLAR PANELS, 100MW PEAK CAPACITY
News > Grid modernization, Growth, Environment
Second Entergy Arkansas Solar Project Begins Operation
10/08/2020

The Chicot Solar Energy Center began operation Sept. 30. The facility has a peak capacity of 100 megawatts of energy powered by the sun, enough to power 18,000 Entergy Arkansas customers’ homes.

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This will lower their bill an additional $1.11
News > Communities, Customers, Grid modernization, Growth
Entergy Arkansas MISO Membership Continues to Benefit Customers
10/01/2020

Entergy Arkansas customers can expect to save an estimated $94 million in 2021 from the utility’s membership in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), a regional transmission organization.

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THE PROPOSED WALNUT BEND PROJECT IS A 100MW SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY
THE PROPOSED WALNUT BEND PROJECT IS A 100MW SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY
News > Communities, Customers, Growth, Energy efficiency
Entergy Arkansas Hosting Virtual Open House Through Friday for Walnut Bend Solar Project
09/16/2020

Entergy Arkansas is hosting a virtual open house regarding the proposed Walnut Bend Solar Project now through Friday for residents in Brinkley, Marianna, Forrest City, Wheatley and surrounding communities in Lee County, along with other interested parties, to review and receive information.

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Walnut Bend will be the fourth utility-scale solar generation asset for Entergy Arkansas customers. The first, pictured here, was Stuttgart Solar, which went into service in 2017.
Walnut Bend will be the fourth utility-scale solar generation asset for Entergy Arkansas customers. The first, pictured here, was Stuttgart Solar, which went into service in 2017.
News > Grid modernization, Growth, Energy efficiency
Entergy Arkansas Plans Fourth Solar-generation Resource, Walnut Bend, Near Brinkley
08/17/2020

Panels generating 100 megawatts of power to cover 900 acres.

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Photo courtesy of unCommon Construction
Photo courtesy of unCommon Construction
News > Communities, Growth
$3.5M in Entergy Grants Power Stronger, Healthier Louisiana Communities
08/12/2020

Entergy shareholders and the Entergy Charitable Foundation are helping to power life in Louisiana’s local communities with grants to hundreds of nonprofit groups across the state.

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The new 230 kV transmission line between the Lewis Creek Substation near Willis, Texas, and the new Rocky Creek Substation west of Huntsville, Texas.
The new 230 kV transmission line between the Lewis Creek Substation near Willis, Texas, and the new Rocky Creek Substation west of Huntsville, Texas.
News > Growth
New Project Brings Access to Lower-Cost Power for Customers
07/29/2020

Entergy Texas completes new transmission project to improve reliability, lower costs

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Locations in Washington, Rankin and Warren Counties ready to compete for jobs, growth
Locations in Washington, Rankin and Warren Counties ready to compete for jobs, growth
News > Leadership, Communities, Growth
Ready, Set, Go: Entergy Mississippi Qualifies Three Industrial Sites
06/29/2020

Locations in Washington, Rankin and Warren Counties ready to compete for jobs, growth

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