Insights > Entergy chiefs, We All Have a Share in a Cleaner Environment Through Lower Emissions (The Advocate).
02/15/2022
The United States’ largest industrial region is located in the Gulf South, especially in Louisiana. This customer group has unique energy requirements. Louisiana is seeing new industry come to Louisiana, so energy demand is increasing. For a prosperous and sustainable future, it is crucial to develop an environmental policy that balances the demands of this industry with their associated jobs.
The Climate Action Plan, which Governor John Bel Edwards released recently, does exactly that. It focuses on increasing electrification of large industrial operations in the state with clean, renewable energy. This aligns with Entergy’s climate goals and our commitment to serving customers. Although we don’t agree with all of the methods described in the Climate Action Plan we understand that the administration recognizes the need for climate action at the national level.
Our large industrial customers set ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Cleaner energy, including renewables can help them achieve these goals. Entergy Louisiana’s recent collaboration with Sempra Infrastructure is a good example.
Many industrial customers have come to expect that the electricity they need to power their equipment, and other operations, is not only safe but also reliable.
Entergy is well-positioned for providing the abundant power that fuels our region’s growth. We offer power at rates that are lower than the national average. Our power is also some of the most clean-burning large-scale power providers in the country. This powerful combination of low rates combined with increasingly clean power is helping customers grow their businesses as well as meet their environmental goals.
Economic growth is driven by reliable, affordable, and reliable power. This results in increased investment and well-paying, clean energy jobs in our communities. We look forward in continuing to do our part for Louisiana’s continued success for generations to follow.
Phillip May,President & CEO
Entergy Louisiana
Deanna Rodriguez,President und CEO
Entergy New Orleans
Original publication in the February 15, 2022 issue ofThe Baton Rouge Advocate, The Acadiana Advocate, and The New Orleans Advocate.
