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"Combined with investments already made, Entergy Texas plans to spend $2.5 billion by 2024 to improve service and infrastructure. On Friday, Entergy filed a rate proposal with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, outlining the company's past and future investments made to improve service, increase grid reliability and resiliency and maintain affordable rates, according to a July 1 Entergy news release. “We are committed to providing reliable, affordable and sustainable power to our customers and communities,” said Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes. “As the demand for electricity continues to grow, we’re making investments now to ensure a bright future for Southeast Texas.” The proposal includes \"supporting growth with added generation,\" \"investing in grid resiliency and reliability\" and \"providing a sustainable future,\" according the release. RELATED: Entergy Texas prepares for “worst” as hurricane season begins With the investments the company has made thus far, Entergy Texas plans to invest $2.5 billion by 2024 to improve its service and infrastructure. \"Last year, Entergy Texas filed a request for approval of the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt, dual-fuel combined cycle power facility that will use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen,\" according to the release. \"The addition of this facility will provide a new source of reliable, low-cost and clean energy for customers now and in the future while also enhancing the company’s ability to restore service following severe storms.\" In addition, Entergy plans to diversify how it generate power. \"The company is also evaluating additional solar resources that will provide economical, clean energy for customers, with plans to reach over 500 megawatts by 2025 and even more by 2030,\" the news release states. Courtney.pedersen@beaumontneterprise.com twitter.com/courtpede"
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