Creative learning materials are designed to expand students’ opportunities

Baton Rouge, La. – Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. are fueling interest in nuclear science and power production through innovative learning materials provided to Louisiana schoolchildren.

Power Path to Nuclear Energy is a new academic curriculum that was shared with educators at the recent Louisiana Environmental Education Symposium in Baton Rouge and will be distributed statewide through other similar opportunities throughout the year.

“Part of Entergy’s commitment to customers is to help improve our communities,” said Renae Conley, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. “By creating better educational opportunities for schoolchildren and expanding understanding of the importance of protecting our environment, Entergy is ensuring a better future for Louisiana.”

Nuclear energy is one of our nation’s most environmentally friendly sources of electricity. Because nuclear plants do not emit greenhouse gases in the conversion of fuel to electricity, the positive impact of just one of Louisiana’s nuclear power plants is equivalent to removing virtually all automobiles from the state’s roadways.

Entergy’s nuclear organization operates two nuclear power plants in Louisiana that provide electricity to Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. customers.

With the Power Path program, teachers provide entertaining lessons in nuclear science using workbook games and puzzles and online resources. Entergy’s support includes teacher training opportunities and enhancement of lesson plans through guest teaching and other employee volunteer opportunities. By creating an early interest in nuclear science, Entergy hopes to steer Louisiana students toward career choices related to nuclear power production.

“Our nation’s energy needs are growing every day, and so are environmental concerns,” said John Herron, president and CEO of Entergy Nuclear. “By providing the tools to help Louisiana’s young people understand nuclear power and production, we’re setting them on a path toward potential careers in a rapidly expanding industry.”

EnergySolutions Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting math, science and engineering education, is providing the Power Path curriculum.

“The impact of a nuclear science curriculum for Louisiana students is many-faceted and far-reaching,” said Val Christensen, EnergySolutions president and CEO and a director of the foundation. “We’re pleased that Entergy has recognized the long-term benefits of introducing Louisiana’s schoolchildren to a fascinating field of learning.”

Entergy’s Louisiana utility companies serve more than one million customers through the operating companies Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. With operations in southern, central and northeastern Louisiana, the companies are part of Entergy Corporation’s electric system serving 2.7 million customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

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