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Entergy Louisiana introduces advanced meters for homes, businesses

Smarter energy readers will soon be coming to customers of Entergy Louisiana, whose service commission voted this week in favor of a multi-year plan to install new readers at homes and businesses alike.

Installations are scheduled to begin in early 2019, with completion presently expected in 2021. Commissioners hope the new meters will allow them to restore power more quickly in the event of outages, and allow both a means of improved customer service and additional money-saving options for customers. The meters will give more detailed info on their energy usage, provide a more real-time picture of the active power grid and give customer service agents more information with which to respond to questions.

“The commission’s action lays the foundation for grid modernization technologies that will create a smarter energy future for Louisiana and offer a wide-range of benefits to our customers,” Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, LLC, said.

The updates will include both the company’s electric and natural gas customers in-state, which are currently in excess of 1 million residents.

Chris Galford

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