Being an energy and utilities provider is not for the faint hearted.
To start with, many power grids operate on aging infrastructure, a problem that brings with it heavy costs in funds, materials and time. That aging, in turn, makes power grids more susceptible to power outages, especially when severe weather strikes. Then there is America’s unquenchable appetite for technology, which creates a higher demand for electricity and often results in unwelcome price hikes.
It is no surprise that Laura Landreaux, president and CEO at Entergy Arkansas, works with a full plate on a daily basis. When she is not figuring out how to meet ever-growing demand, she is working with policymakers at the state and local levels to ensure customers have access to affordable utilities.
It is a never-ending list, and it rarely comes with a “thank you.”…