Central Mississippi is a hub of energy sources, with biomass and wood waste making up around 75% of the total. Renewable energy sources such as biomass offer a number of benefits, including lower sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions compared to coal, and the capacity to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it grows. Entergy Mississippi's EDGE plan is a major step forward in the company's transformation of its power generation portfolio, providing customers with clean, efficient and diversified sources of electricity while keeping retail rates low. To meet the increasing demand for renewable energy and make Mississippi more competitive, Entergy Mississippi is making its largest ever commitment to renewable resources.
Central District Commissioner Brent Bailey has also highlighted the need for businesses to access more renewable energy and pledged to work with the company. Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in Central Mississippi due to their environmental benefits. Biomass is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity, heat, and fuel. It is made up of organic materials such as wood, agricultural waste, and animal manure. Biomass is considered a carbon-neutral energy source because it absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it grows. Wood waste is another renewable energy source that is widely used in Central Mississippi.
Wood waste can be used to generate electricity or heat through combustion or gasification. It can also be used to produce biofuels such as ethanol or biodiesel. Wood waste is considered a carbon-neutral energy source because it absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it grows. Entergy Mississippi's EDGE plan is an important step forward in the company's transformation of its power generation portfolio. The plan includes investments in renewable energy sources such as biomass and wood waste, as well as other clean energy sources such as solar and wind.
The plan also includes investments in energy efficiency measures that will help reduce customer bills. Central District Commissioner Brent Bailey has also highlighted the need for businesses to access more renewable energy sources. He has pledged to work with Entergy Mississippi to ensure that businesses have access to clean, efficient, and diversified sources of electricity while keeping retail rates low. Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in Central Mississippi due to their environmental benefits and cost savings. Biomass and wood waste are two of the most widely used renewable energy sources in the region, offering reduced emissions compared to coal and the ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air as they grow. Entergy Mississippi's EDGE plan is an important step forward in the company's transformation of its power generation portfolio, providing customers with clean, efficient and diversified sources of electricity while keeping retail rates low.
