When extreme weather causes power outages, thoughts usually turn to utility crews in bucket trucks repairing the poles and wires necessary to restore electric service. Behind the scenes, however, a completely different scenario is unfolding — one involving housing, food and fuel for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of workers.
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Entergy’s electric grid sustained its highest ever winter peak load during recent winter storms, meaning customers used more electricity at a given point in time than ever before during cold-weather months.
Highest level of winter usage ever recorded across Entergy’s system
Los clientes de Entergy Texas vieron temperaturas frías récord, fuertes vientos y precipitaciones invernales. Lo que los clientes de Entergy Texas no vieron fue la necesidad de apagones temporales o la necesidad de que los clientes conservaran la energía.
Entergy Texas customers saw record cold temperatures, heavy winds and winter precipitation. What Entergy Texas customers didn’t see was the need for temporary, rolling outages or the ask for customers to conserve energy.
Entergy Arkansas crews began preparing for the arrival of winter weather well before Christmas, and its efforts this week have paid off. While the storms did cause some outages to customers, employees were able to quickly respond and minimize their duration, despite the treacherous road conditions.
We continue to monitor the forecast and are prepared to respond when outages occur.
Following the four-day winter weather event impacting our service area, the majority of our customers have been restored.
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