For the 18th year in a row, Entergy has been named a leading utility in economic development by Site Selection magazine. The recognition highlights the company’s role in supporting industrial growth across its service area, particularly in Southeast Texas, where in 2024 it contributed to securing major capital investments and the creation of over 1,500 jobs. n nErnest L. Peeples, Vice President of Business and Economic Development at Entergy Texas, emphasized that the honor reflects the organization’s dedication to fostering regional advancement. He noted ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure, attract business ventures, and stimulate employment opportunities that benefit local economies. n nThese economic initiatives are projected to boost tax receipts for state and municipal authorities, which can be directed toward improving public services such as education, transportation networks, and community facilities. Site Selection evaluated utilities based on metrics including job creation, facility investments, business incentives, digital tools, and support programs. The feature on Entergy appeared in the September 2025 print edition and is accessible online. n nOver the past 18 years, capital inflows into Southeast Texas have spanned global industries such as chemicals, paper production, metals, liquefied natural gas (LNG), midstream operations, and logistics. Texas has consistently ranked as the top U.S. state for business due to its resilient economy, well-developed infrastructure, and favorable regulatory climate. n nAs part of the Southeast Texas Energy Plan (STEP Ahead), Entergy Texas is advancing infrastructure upgrades to meet rising electricity demand and support economic expansion. Recent milestones include regulatory approval for the Legend and Lone Star power plants, transmission projects like SETEX, and grid hardening measures to withstand severe weather. These improvements aim to increase reliability and capacity in anticipation of population growth and industrial scaling. The six-phase strategy also focuses on maintaining cost-effective energy pricing, with residential rates averaging 17% below the national benchmark and remaining among the lowest in Texas over the past decade. n nTo assist businesses in site evaluation and expansion, Entergy offers resources including data access, location advisory, project coordination, and contract support across its four-state footprint. Companies can explore more than 1,500 available properties through the digital platform buildingsandsites.com. Further details are available at GoEntergy.com. n nEntergy Texas serves around 524,000 customers across 27 counties and operates as a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, which delivers power to approximately 3 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Its grid is integrated with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), managing transmission across 15 U.S. states and parts of Manitoba, Canada. The company continues investing in system resilience, cleaner energy sources—including modern natural gas, nuclear, and renewables—and affordable service. As a Fortune 500 enterprise headquartered in New Orleans with about 12,000 employees, Entergy contributes over $100 million annually to communities via charitable giving, volunteer efforts, and policy advocacy. n— news from Entergy
— News Original —nEntergy Top Utility in economic developmentnTHE WOODLANDS, Texas – For the 18th consecutive year, Site Selection magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. n nThe communities we serve host some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2024, Entergy Texas helped secure capital investments and create more than 1,500 new jobs within Southeast Texas. n n“Being recognized as a top utility in economic development reflects our ongoing commitment to powering progress and growth across Southeast Texas,” said Ernest L. Peeples, Vice President, Business and Economic Development, Entergy Texas. “We’re strengthening the region’s infrastructure, attracting new business investments and creating jobs to drive economic activity that benefits all Texans in the region.” n nIn addition to creating jobs, these projects are expected to generate increased tax revenues for state and local governments, leading to better schools, roads and public facilities for residents and their families. n nSite Selection magazine assesses each utility’s job-creating infrastructure and facility investment trends, innovative programs and incentives for businesses and website tools and data. You can view the magazine’s profile of Entergy in the September 2025 print issue and online. n nCustomer investments n nCapital investments in Southeast Texas over the last 18 years represent a variety of industries and companies from around the world, including chemical manufacturing, paper, metals, midstream, LNG and logistics. Texas has been consecutively awarded the best state to do business due to a strong and robust economy, superior infrastructure and business friendly regulations. n nFor Entergy Texas, investments in infrastructure as part of the company’s Southeast Texas Energy Plan, or STEP Ahead, are underway to meet the region’s growing power needs and spur economic growth. The recent approvals of Legend and Lone Star power stations, transmission line approvals like SETEX and ongoing resiliency upgrades to protect the grid from extreme weather will improve service reliability and capacity to support future population growth and industrial expansion. The six-step plan also aims to maintain affordable rates to support our growing communities, which were 17% below the national average and consistently among the lowest in the Lone Star state over the last decade. n nEconomic development resources n nEntergy provides companies with access to essential information needed to locate, expand and promote their business within our four-state region. In addition, we provide companies with services in site selection, project management, large projects and contracts. n nLearn how we can power your business at GoEntergy.com. n nOur advanced site-selection website, buildingsandsites.com, features more than 1,500 listings across our four-state region. n nAbout Entergy Texas n nEntergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 524,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Its customers are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. power grid, which is a regional transmission organization responsible for administering the transmission systems of member utilities in 15 states stretching across the central region of the United States and Manitoba, Canada. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, Entergy delivers more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergytexas.com and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.