Entergy Corporation is an American company in the energy sector that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Entergy serves customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and also operates in the nuclear power industry.
Entergy's power generation includes nuclear, natural gas, coal, oil, and hydroelectric sources. The company's nuclear power segment is the second-largest in the United States, with five nuclear plants generating about one-third of Entergy's electricity. The company has also invested in renewable energy projects, including wind power and solar power.
In addition to power generation, Entergy operates a transmission and distribution network that delivers electricity to customers across its service areas. The company also offers energy management services and solutions to commercial and industrial customers, as well as home energy audits and energy efficiency programs to residential customers.
Entergy is committed to safety and sustainability in its operations. The company has implemented safety measures and emergency response plans for its nuclear plants, and has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency projects and renewable energy investments. Entergy has also established a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and has plans to retire its coal-fired power plants and invest in additional renewable energy projects to achieve this goal.