Entergy New Orleans Enhances Transmission Infrastructure with Bare-Hand Techniques
Entergy New Orleans successfully completed maintenance at the Napoleon Substation, preventing outages for 12,000 customers. The specialized bare-hand crew performed repairs on energized high-voltage lines, ensuring service continuity and reducing operational risks.

Entergy New Orleans completed critical maintenance on high-voltage equipment at the Napoleon Substation, utilizing specialized bare-hand techniques to avoid a planned outage that could have impacted 12,000 customers. The work included repairs to transmission line switches and protective relaying components, enhancing service reliability and continuity.
Additionally, the crew recently upgraded insulators on water-crossing circuits in New Orleans East, contributing to long-term regional reliability. This project involved collaboration with North Houston Pole Line and the Metro Substation Team, reflecting Entergy's commitment to maintaining a resilient electric grid. The ability to work on energized lines reduces the need for outages, which is essential for uninterrupted service delivery.




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