Through partnerships with local governments, Entergy Louisiana will use several BRIC grants to bolster electric infrastructure in southeast Louisiana parishes, reducing storm-related damage and speeding up restoration to enhance resilience for the state and its economy.
Entergy announced today that Rod West, group president of utility operations, will retire following more than 25 years of exemplary leadership and service to the company, effective Jan. 31, 2025.
Entergy's proactive disaster relief efforts have provided $150,000 in crucial funding to support communities affected by Hurricane Francine. By partnering with the American Red Cross and United Way of Southeast Louisiana ahead of the storm, Entergy ensured that resources were in place to offer safe shelter, warm meals and relief supplies to those in need.
With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills. Through Entergy’s “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Entergy’s Louisiana storm team has restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after the impact of Hurricane Francine.
Entergy's Louisiana storm team is made up of not only field workers but also many employees and contractors working behind the scenes at command centers across the state, including the Distribution Operations Center in Baton Rouge. These often unseen team members play a crucial role in ensuring that restoration efforts run smoothly and that lineworkers can operate safely.
Entergy expects to restore power to 95% of all customers in Louisiana who lost electric service following Hurricane Francine and can safely receive it by this evening.
Entergy crews, contractors and mutual-aid workers are using every available tool to make repairs in and around marshes, rivers and other hard-to-reach locations.
Entergy anticipates that 95% of all customers in Louisiana will be restored by this evening.
Significant strides continue to be made as Entergy’s storm team safely restores power after Hurricane Francine.
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