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Entergy New Orleans kicks off Phase 1 of Accelerated Resilience Plan in District C
06/16/2025
Entergy New Orleans held a press conference last week in Algiers with Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno and Councilmember Freddie King to highlight projects in Phase I of the Accelerated Resilience Plan in District C. The initiative focuses on strengthening the city’s electric grid to better withstand extreme weather and improve service reliability for residents and businesses.
The event spotlighted key projects beginning in District C, where work will be visible along the General DeGaulle corridor. These improvements include the installation of stronger utility poles designed to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. The Accelerated Resilience Plan includes 63 infrastructure improvement projects across the city scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2026, with no impact to customer bills.
“Resilience is about storms, making sure that if the power goes out—hopefully it won’t—but if it does, that we can get it back on as quickly as possible,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Our city needs to be more resilient, and we have solutions and that is exactly what we need to be investing in.”
Councilmember Helena Moreno echoed the need for grid improvements and highlighted the broader impact. “Strengthening our power grid is one of the most important things that we can do to improve quality of life in our city,” said Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno. “This effort also supports public health, our local businesses, and future job creation.”
“One of the first phases is installing brand new poles along General DeGaulle Highway to guard against power loss after a storm,” said Councilmember Freddie King III, who represents District C. “I’m proud to be a part of a city council that not only talks but acts and invests in these much-needed improvements.”
The Accelerated Resilience Plan reflects a shared commitment to improving service reliability and preparing the city for future storms. Entergy New Orleans will continue to work closely with city leaders to ensure long-term grid resilience.
Learn more about how we’re developing resilient solutions for a sustainable future. Visit entergy.com/future.
