Entergy Louisiana, Inc. v. Louisiana Public Service Commission

RWE and Entergy Partner to Define Route to Market for Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Mexico

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

"The existing Gulf of Mexico oil and gas supply chain, workforce, and port infrastructure represent unique advantages to a potential offshore wind hub," said Sam Eaton, CEO of RWE Offshore Holdings, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • "The existing Gulf of Mexico oil and gas supply chain, workforce, and port infrastructure represent unique advantages to a potential offshore wind hub," said Sam Eaton, CEO of RWE Offshore Holdings, LLC.
  • RWE's early success acquiring two offshore wind lease areas in the U.S. has positioned us well to continue preparing future markets for a robust clean energy economy powered by offshore wind."
  • "Entergy Texas is perfectly positioned to explore offshore wind development as Texas already leads the nation in electricity generated by wind energy," said Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Texas president and CEO.
  • RWE is also expanding its global offshore wind activities in the rapidly growing market in the U.S.

Entergy seeking to boost economic development in Louisiana through largest renewable power expansion in state history

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana has the potential to see significant investment by new and emerging companies due to its unique access to infrastructure and skilled workforce. An imperative to attracting these opportunities is safe, reliable power – and increasingly important, access to renewable power. To do its part to protect the environment and help the state grow through economic development, Entergy Louisiana recently made the largest renewable power expansion request in state history.

Key Points: 
  • An imperative to attracting these opportunities is safe, reliable power – and increasingly important, access to renewable power.
  • To do its part to protect the environment and help the state grow through economic development, Entergy Louisiana recently made the largest renewable power expansion request in state history.
  • This is on top of the nearly 225 megawatts of solar power the company requested earlier this month.
  • Currently, Entergy Louisiana has approximately 280 megawatts of renewable resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility, which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020.

Entergy Louisiana seeks approval to add nearly 225 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet customers' growing demands for renewable energy and support economic development in the state, Entergy Louisiana this week filed a request with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to approve the purchase, construction and operation of nearly 225 megawatts of new solar power resources.

Key Points: 
  • Entergy Louisiana has selected two projects to source additional solar energy, including one in Iberville Parish that would account for approximately 175 megawatts and another in Ouachita Parish that would account for approximately 49 megawatts.
  • If approved by the Commission, Entergy Louisiana will be able to increase its renewable portfolio and help meet the growing demand for clean generation.
  • Also, under the proposal before the Commission, Entergy Louisiana would build and operate what would become the Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish.
  • Entergy Louisiana currently has approximately 280 megawatts of renewable resources, including the Capital Region Solar facility , which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020.

FirstEnergy Names John Hawkins Vice President of Operations Support

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that John Hawkins has been named vice president of Operations Support, effective Oct. 24. He will report to Sam Belcher, FirstEnergy senior vice president of Operations. Hawkins succeeds David Karafa, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service with FirstEnergy.

Key Points: 
  • Hawkins to succeed David Karafa, who is retiring after 40 years with FirstEnergy
    AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced thatJohn Hawkins has been named vice president of Operations Support, effective Oct. 24.
  • He will report to Sam Belcher, FirstEnergy senior vice president of Operations.
  • Hawkins succeeds David Karafa, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service with FirstEnergy.
  • Hawkins joins FirstEnergy from Entergy Louisiana, Entergy's largest operating company, where he held a variety of leadership roles within utility operations.

96% of Humana’s Medicare Advantage Members are in Contracts rated 4-Star or Above for 2023; 66% are in Contracts Rated 4.5-Star or Higher

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Even before COVID-19, Humanas strong ratings were a testament to its industry-leading Medicare Advantage plan options, according to George Renaudin, President, Medicare at Humana.

Key Points: 
  • Even before COVID-19, Humanas strong ratings were a testament to its industry-leading Medicare Advantage plan options, according to George Renaudin, President, Medicare at Humana.
  • Three of Humanas contracts received a 5-star rating on CMSs 5-star rating system, including HMO plans in Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky covering approximately 356,000 members.
  • In all, Humana will offer plans under 47 Medicare Advantage contracts in 2023, 30 of which are rated 4-stars or higher and currently cover 4.9 million members, representing 96% of its existing Medicare Advantage membership in rated contracts as of September 2022.
  • More than 99% of retirees in Humanas Group Medicare Advantage rated plans remain in 4-star or above contracts for 2023.

Jim Stone Co. of Louisiana Joins Siteone Landscape Supply

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Monday, August 22, 2022

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) announced today the company completed its acquisition of Jim Stone Co. of Louisiana, Inc. (Jim Stone), a wholesale distributor of natural stone and other hardscapes products with three locations in Southern Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) announced today the company completed its acquisition of Jim Stone Co. of Louisiana, Inc. (Jim Stone), a wholesale distributor of natural stone and other hardscapes products with three locations in Southern Louisiana.
  • Jim Stone is a great addition to SiteOne as it expands the range of products and services we can provide to our customers across the Gulf Coast, said Doug Black, Chairman and CEO of SiteOne Landscape Supply.
  • We are excited to partner with SiteOne as we continue to grow our Louisiana operations, said Jim Gibbons, owner of Jim Stone.
  • SiteOne Landscape Supply (NYSE: SITE), is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and has a growing presence in Canada.

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) Announces Signing of 350MWac of Clean Power Projects with Entergy Louisiana

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announced the signing of three renewable energy off-take agreements with Entergy Louisiana (ELL).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., today announced the signing of three renewable energy off-take agreements with Entergy Louisiana (ELL).
  • Vacherie, SJ Solar, and Sunlight Road are scheduled to supply new clean solar energy to ELL and its Louisiana customers beginning in 2024.
  • "DESRI is pleased to partner with Entergy Louisiana on these three solar facilities, which bring the collective total of our renewable energy projects with Entergy above 400 MWac," said Hy Martin, chief development officer of DESRI.
  • "DESRI has been a great partner of Entergy and our goal to deliver clean, affordable and reliable services to our customers," said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO.

97% of Humana’s Medicare Advantage Members Are in Contracts Rated 4-Star or Higher for 2022, Reflecting Strong Commitment to Quality of Care, Patient-Centered Clinical Outcomes and Customer Service

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Friday, October 8, 2021

With these results, Humanas Star Ratings continue to reflect the companys strong focus on ensuring high quality of care, patient-centered clinical outcomes and reliable customer service for its members.

Key Points: 
  • With these results, Humanas Star Ratings continue to reflect the companys strong focus on ensuring high quality of care, patient-centered clinical outcomes and reliable customer service for its members.
  • In addition, Humana received a 4.5-star rating for eight MA contracts offered in 33 states and Puerto Rico.
  • Over 99% of retirees in Humanas Group Medicare Advantage plans remain in 4-star or above contracts for 2022.
  • We are pleased to once again be recognized by CMS with such high ratings for our Medicare Advantage plan offerings.