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21
Clear vision, clear progress.
2015 Integrated Report
Utility
patterns on our transmission system and highlighted where new transmission
facilities and upgrades are economic. In 2015, we invested more than $630
million in transmission infrastructure. Highlights include:
Entergy Arkansas began construction on a 24-mile transmission line in southeast
Arkansas to support economic growth in the region and improve reliability.
The $62 million investment is in addition to the $25 million investment already
underway in a 27-mile transmission line in southeast Arkansas.
Entergy Louisiana received certification for the Lake Charles project, a $159 million
project, excluding contingency, that includes the construction of two new
substations, the expansion of a third and the addition of about 25 miles of high-voltage transmission
lines to move power reliably and efficiently into this fast-growing region. Construction begins in 2016.
Entergy Mississippi will begin construction of the $132 million Southwest Mississippi Reliability Improvement
Project in the spring of 2016, which includes a new 65-mile transmission line and the rebuilding of several
sections of existing transmission lines. The project is needed to maintain compliance with industry standards
and support growth in the Natchez area.
Entergy New Orleans began a $30 million transmission upgrade to enhance reliability and increase capacity.
This is an important step in preparation for our future generation landscape, such as the retirement of our
Michoud generating facility in coming months.
Three important projects will go into service in Entergy Texas, Inc. in early to mid-2016. The Ponderosa–Grimes
230 kV line, the Orange County Project and the China–Amelia 230 kV line together represent nearly
$150 million of transmission investment and will provide reliability benefits throughout the Entergy
Texas footprint.
Two new Transmission Control Centers are under construction and on track for completion in 2016
in Arkansas and Mississippi. Each center represents a $23 million investment and is being built to
withstand an EF5 tornado. The centers will share sophisticated communications technology to enable
close coordination of operations and enhance training and development.
ENVIRONMENTAL
We use integrated mapping systems to locate and avoid
as practical impact on habitats, threatened and endangered
species, avian species and wetlands with our transmission
and distribution projects, which helps limit our operational
impact on biodiversity. In addition, we actively participate
in avian monitoring programs such as those for eagles. We
also have an avian and wildlife protection standard and an
avian protection plan that promotes compliance with wildlife
conservation and avian protection laws. Reducing electrical
system impacts on wildlife also contributes to improved
service reliability.
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