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2022世界杯32强赛程表时间 > entergy arkansas completes first phase of resiliency work in little rock
entergy arkansas completes first phase of resiliency work in little rock
12/19/2024
investments in resilience help ensure a stronger network and faster outage recovery for customers
entergy arkansas has completed phase one of a comprehensive reliability and resiliency project in little rock. the recently completed work includes upgrades to both the transmission and distribution infrastructure for the electrical lines that serve the downtown little rock area, which is home to more than 40,000 entergy arkansas customers. these upgrades will provide reliable energy supply that can be restored quicker in the case of an outage.
legacy transmission structures near 8th street and woodrow have been replaced with steel structures with newer and stronger conductors installed. the adjacent distribution circuit has been upgraded and rerouted away from the transmission structures, which will not only improve reliability in the area, but will also enhance power restoration capabilities and improve safety and work practices for entergy arkansas line workers.
“this project represents an investment of both time and resources to improve reliability for customers in this area,” said adam effrein, vice president of power delivery for entergy arkansas. “these improvements will result in fewer overall outages and faster restoration times when an outage is inevitable.”
the recent work is part of an ongoing project to enhance the resiliency and reliability of the electrical systems in little rock. future phases will extend the transmission upgrades from downtown all the way to west little rock. infrastructure enhancements will include overhead transmission lines and substation equipment, improving efficiency and reliability for customers all across the city.
approximately eight miles of high- and low-voltage power lines in total will be upgraded over the next few years. additionally, entergy arkansas will upgrade line terminals, equipment and enhanced protection schemes at all substations in little rock’s central business district.
entergy arkansas is continually and steadily making significant investments in upgrading and strengthening our power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, including enhancements to how our facilities are designed, built, and maintained. with respect to our transmission and distribution systems in particular, we’ve significantly increased the wind standard to which new equipment is built.
“we’re always adapting our material and construction standards, which includes using stronger poles, fiberglass crossarms and improved configuration or placement of equipment,” said effrein. “we’re not only replacing older or damaged assets with new ones, but we are also replacing them with equipment that is stronger and more resilient.”
planned resiliency efforts include additional projects like this one in downtown little rock, more frequent inspection and maintenance, enhanced vegetation management, hardening and upgrading equipment, and other efforts that will help improve the resilience of our system while maintaining low-cost, reliable energy.
to learn more about entergy arkansas’ plans for reliability and resiliency throughout the state, visit our website here.
