How Data Centre Deals Saved Entergy’s US Customers Billions Entergy claims its data center agreements with AWS, Meta, and Google have saved customers an estimated $5 billion over the next two decades. The utility company, based in New Orleans, has positioned itself as a key player in the U.S. digital infrastructure boom, leveraging its energy infrastructure to support major tech firms. These deals, spanning five companies including AWS, Meta, Google, Avaio Digital, and Hut 8, are expected to deliver significant savings to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The initiative began in early 2024 when Entergy signed a deal with AWS for two data campuses in Madison County, Mississippi. This marked a turning point for the company, which has since expanded its involvement in the U.S. data center market. The agreements involve providing energy for data centers across multiple states, with the projected savings calculated by comparing expected data center revenues against the incremental costs of serving those customers, including new generation and transmission infrastructure. The savings are distributed unevenly among the states. Mississippi customers are projected to see the largest benefits, with around $2 billion in savings. This is largely due to AWS’s three campuses and its role in offsetting the cost of replacing two aging power plants. Haley Fisackerly, President and CEO of Entergy Mississippi, highlighted the timing of the savings, noting that the relief comes during a period of rising costs. “Securing such relief right now is perfect timing for our residential and small commercial customers,” she said. Arkansas follows with up to $1.7 billion in projected savings, tied to agreements with Google and Avaio Digital.#google #meta #entergy #aws #avaio_digital
