Entergy New Orleans has announced a series of transmission upgrades designed to bolster grid reliability across the city. The project involves deploying a specialized bare-hand crew to perform critical maintenance on high-voltage, energized transmission lines, including replacing older insulators on 26 towers with modern equipment. This initiative, which covers areas such as Mid-City, Gentilly, and New Orleans East, aims to reduce the risk of outages and enhance the overall reliability of the electric grid. Additional upgrades are planned for the Michoud-Front transmission line over Lake Pontchartrain, a vital interconnection point with Cleco, providing an emergency power source for the region. These efforts reflect Entergy's commitment to delivering consistent and reliable service to its customers.