Entergy New Orleans receives approval to Build New Orleans Power Station

The New Orleans City Council voted to approve construction of New Orleans Power Station which is a 128-megawatt unit composed of seven natural gas-fired reciprocating engines.

This modern, efficient electric generating facility will support reliable service and essential grid stability, and help to support the inclusion of renewables into the company’s resource portfolio.

The plant, which is scheduled to be in service by January 2020, will cost approximately $210 million to build including transmission and other project-related costs and contingency. Entergy New Orleans expects to issue a full notice to proceed to the engineering, procurement and construction contractor this month.

Charles Rice, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans said “We appreciate the council members and advisors looking at all of the facts before making a decision, and are glad they came to a reasonable conclusion regarding the need for this unit.”