Entergy seeking to boost economic development in Louisiana through largest renewable power expansion in state history
Entergy Louisiana has submitted a request to the Louisiana Public Service Commission to add up to three gigawatts of solar power, marking the largest renewable expansion request in state history. This proposal builds on an earlier request for nearly 225 megawatts and aims to enhance local economic development through job creation and increased tax revenues. The total solar power in the approval queue now reaches 3,225 megawatts. Entergy's efforts support its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with its long-term renewable goals of 15 to 17 gigawatts by 2031.
- Largest renewable power expansion request in Louisiana history.
- Proposal includes the addition of up to three gigawatts of solar energy.
- Collectively, 3,225 megawatts of solar power are in the approval queue.
- Job creation and tax revenue generation during construction.
- Supports net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
- None.
Company requests approval to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy
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Collectively, 3,225 megawatts of solar power are in the approval queue for potential construction, development and placement on the grid through agreements with Entergy Louisiana, a major step forward in meeting the sustainability needs of its current and future customers.
"Like never before, our state has opportunity to retain businesses, support expansion projects and attract new companies on a global scale, but it's going to take meeting their operational and sustainability needs," said
"I'm incredibly thankful to the countless local partners and officials who are helping bring projects such as these to the finish line. These are true partnerships that are formed for the betterment of
The individual resources that make up the three-gigawatt proposal would be constructed in
Currently, Entergy Louisiana has approximately 280 megawatts of renewable resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility, which began delivering power to the grid in
These solar additions in
These projects are another milestone in the modernization of Entergy's power generation portfolio, helping meet customers' needs for cleaner, more efficient and diverse energy solutions. Learn more about our renewable energy generation growth at entergy.com/renewable-energy.
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