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From Arkansas:

Arkansas Tech University’s 2009 Earth Day event, with an estimated 30 exhibitors and 500 attendees, was an ideal opportunity for Arkansas Nuclear One employees to raise awareness about the emission-free benefits of nuclear energy. Pictured are ANO’s Stephenie Pyle (left) and Dennis Calloway at the ANO exhibit visiting with two of the many in attendance.

From Massachusetts

Pilgrim Station is Going Green
October 14, 2009 is “Go Green Day” at Pilgrim Station. Entergy will be the first nuclear utility to establish a fleet team that is tasked specifically with reducing the impact on the environment of office spaces and buildings at a nuclear site. Go Green will engage and inspire employees to participate in this grassroots effort to help identify energy inefficiencies.

Site VP Kevin Bronson noted, “Our production systems at Pilgrim have been set up to be green, but our behaviors at work that affect the environment must change as we learn more about the human impact of our actions.” Kevin continued, “By reducing the demand for energy use, we can achieve those energy conservation measures that will save on energy consumption and have a positive affect on this planet for future generations.”

From New York:

"Women In Nuclear" and "Young Generation in Nuclear" from Entergy’s J. A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power facility cleaned up parks, the lakeshore and river shoreline on Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Brietbeck Park, NY, along the Lake Ontario shore.

From Mississippi:

Renewable Energy Day
On October 2, 2009, from 9:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m., Entergy sponsored “Renewable Energy Day 2009.” This event was open to the public and provided activities and hands-on workshops that emphasized the importance of energy and natural resources. Last Year, Renewable Energy Day provided a platform that presented the renewable energy message to nearly 1000 Mississippi students, teachers and consumers.

Teams Spruce Up Grand Gulf
From planting flowers to getting rid of unused furniture, dozens of employees gave their time and energy to beautify and clean up Grand Gulf during the plant’s Site Betterment Day, held on June 17, 2009. Women in Nuclear (WIN) also participated by planting flowers in front of the Engineering Support Center . WIN is comprised of women and men in the nuclear industry. This event demonstrated Entergy’s commitment to improving the environment in and around its facilities.

On March 27-28, 2009, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School presented Living Green in Fondren Place in Jackson, MS. Broadening the scope of its annual fundraiser Designer Showhouse, the Fondren venue offered sessions, events, and products focusing on Living Green by design. National environmental activist Laura Seydel, daughter of CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner, was a featured speaker and guest. An eco-living expert, Seydel built EcoManor, the first Gold Certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) home in the Southeast. EcoManor designer Jillian Pritchard Cooke was also a featured presenter. Cooke is owner of DES-SYN, a national interior design firm that creates healthy, beautiful and sustainable lifestyle spaces. In addition to these renowned experts, other specialists in the fields of architecture, landscaping, culinary arts and health led informative seminars. Pictured are Headmaster George Penick and Captain Planet.

From New Orleans:

In New Orleans, my family will change ALL the light bulbs out on EARTH DAY. Dad thought it was expensive but mom says she will let us know how much electricity and money we save each month. - ALEX, I’m 11 and a half years old.