Company: EAI
Filing Date: 2025-02-18
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000065984-25-000012
Chunk: 378

Company: ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLC
Filing Date: 2025-02-18
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 7
Chunk 378
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 for proposals (RFP) process that would enable the acquisition of up to 3 GW of solar resources on a faster timeline than the current RFP and certification process allows.  The initial phase of the filing established the need for the acquisition of additional resources and the need for an alternative to the RFP process.  The second phase of the filing contained the details of the proposal for the alternative competitive procurement process and the information necessary to support certification.  In addition to the acquisition of up to 3 GW of solar resources, the filing also sought approval of a new renewable energy credits-based tariff, the Geaux ZERO rider.  In June 2024 the LPSC issued an order approving the application.  In August 2024, Entergy Louisiana issued the first RFP pursuant to this order in solicitation of solar resources that meet the requirements of the LPSC’s order.  For the first RFP, the initial selection of proposals has been completed, and negotiations are in progress.

Delta Solar

In December 2024 the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors approved Entergy Mississippi’s plans to construct, own, and operate the Delta Solar facility, an 80 MW solar facility to be located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. The Delta Solar facility will cost an estimated $157.2 million, inclusive of estimated transmission interconnection costs.   Construction of the Delta Solar facility qualifies for pre-certification under the State legislation providing for the pre-certification of construction of certain types of facilities that directly or indirectly provide electric service to customers who own certain data processing center projects as specified in the legislation.  The Delta Solar facility is expected to be in service by the end of 2027.

Penton Solar

Entergy Mississippi plans to construct, own, and operate the Penton Solar facility, a 190 MW solar facility.  The Penton Solar facility will cost an estimated $327.2 million, inclusive of estimated transmission interconnection and upgrade costs.  Construction of the Penton Solar facility qualifies for pre-certification under the State legislation providing for the pre-certification of construction of certain types of facilities that directly or indirectly provide electric service to customers who own certain data processing center projects as specified in the legislation.  The Penton Solar facility is expected to be in service by early 2028.

Segno Solar and Votaw Solar

In July 2024, Entergy Texas filed an application seeking PUCT approval to amend Entergy Texas’s certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, and operate the Segno