Leo Denault

Leo Denault, 62, will retire as the utility's CEO this year and as board chairman next year, a news release said. The board of directors has elected Chief Financial Officer Andrew Marsh, 50, to become CEO on Nov. 1. read more >

Our state’s largest electric utility, Entergy Arkansas, is currently deciding how it will power its customers over the next 20 years. read more >

As renewable power surpasses coal as a U.S. energy source, Entergy Corp. of New Orleans is committing to cut power-production carbon emissions to zero within 30 years, and is teaming with Mitsubishi Power in Arkansas and three other states as part of that effort. read more >

As the novel coronavirus pandemic disrupts industries and the entire national economy, Vernon “Buddy” Hasten of the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. knows just how vital his top job is: keeping the lights on for 500,000 homes and businesses, not to mention hospitals and police stations. read more >

President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew support and criticism from predictable quarters. But the bottom line for Arkansas businesses may be that the decision changes little here. read more >

Entergy Corp. of New Orleans has named Rod West group president of utility operations. read more >

Despite the Trump administration's vocal support for the coal industry, Entergy Corp. CEO Leo Denault said he sees no new coal plants in the ultility's future. read more >