Did you know that older, inefficient refrigerators and freezers use about 35% more energy than modern appliances? That’s right. They are often energy hogs, and they contain harmful materials that can damage the environment if not disposed of properly.
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Entergy Arkansas and Adopt a Charger are promoting Electric Vehicle (EV) Tourism and enabling zero emission travel at its first two Arkansas State Park locations.
Much like electric appliances, purchasing decisions are made over time and consumers are still in the early stages of learning how EVs can meet their transportation needs. At Entergy Mississippi, we are closely monitoring EV adoption and we’ll adapt along the way to help EV drivers on the road and at home.
Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar Energy Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley, Arkansas.
About 4 in 10 Americans say they’re very or somewhat likely to seriously consider an electric vehicle for their next vehicle purchase, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. If you’re considering whether EVs could be right for you or your business, check out our 6-part podcast series called "Your EV Power Source."
I recently had the pleasure of sitting on a panel at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington, D.C., and it was clear that having AWS as a customer will allow us to both explore new grid strengthening technologies and continue leading our industry peers in sustainability goals as this new energy era emerges.
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is expected to receive approximately $380,000 in cash incentives from Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, for implementing a series of energy-saving upgrades across its campus.
Located in downtown Brandon near I-20, the company’s $350,000 fast charging station will serve both residents and EV drivers passing through on I-20 and nearby I-55.
The agreement represents significant progress toward Entergy’s growing portfolio of renewable energy generation for the benefit of its customers.
The Palms substation is expected to be in service in June and will support the growing electrical demand on the peninsula.