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Instead of power produced in other regions, Entergy prefers to use power produced by its own gas plants, which makes power more expensive and less reliable for Entergy customers. (Photo by Pexels)
Entergy is a part of MISO, a regional grid operator. But – unless it is ordered by regulators – Entergy leaders are not interested in fully participating in a competitive, cooperative grid that transmits power on a regional level. To do that, Entergy might have to rely on other utilities’ power supplies – and charge less to Entergy customers.
