Entergy New Orleans, a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, is an electric and gas utility serving Orleans Parish.
At a Glance
- Entergy has more than 2,800 employees in the Greater New Orleans area, along with more than 1,900 ongoing contract workers.* These 4,700 workers and their families contribute significantly to the economy of the City of New Orleans.
- Approximately 1,500 Entergy retirees in New Orleans area.
- Utility regulated by the New Orleans City Council.
Electric
- Serves Orleans Parish.
- Approximately 209,000** electric customers.
- 1,800 miles of electric distribution lines.
- 144 miles of transmission lines.
- Approximately 640 megawatts of power generation.
Gas
- Serves Orleans Parish.
- Approximately 110,000** natural gas customers.
- 36 miles of natural gas transmission lines.
- More than 1,700 miles of natural gas distribution lines.
- Completed world's largest rebuild effort of gas infrastructure in early 2017, replacing nearly 400 miles of low-pressure gas piping flooded during Hurricane Katrina.
* As of 12/31/21. Including all Entergy Corp. and subsidiary companies in New Orleans metro area.
** As of 12/31/21.
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