News Release > Energy Smart offers $5M in energy-saving upgrades to local businesses

Energy Smart offers $5M in energy-saving upgrades to local businesses

10/09/2024

Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, helps businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. In honor of National Energy Awareness Month, Energy Smart announces that the Energy Smart Fund has $5 million dollars remaining in 2024 for businesses in Orleans Parish. The $9 million Energy Smart Fund will cover up to 100% of qualifying project costs for businesses. To date, local businesses have claimed nearly $4 million in funds. 

The Energy Smart program is designed to help customers maximize the available cash incentives to cover energy-saving project costs such as LED lights, HVAC and lighting controls, refrigeration, and more. Energy Smart energy advisors help make the process simple and easy for business owners. 

“Our goal is to help businesses save on energy costs and invest in the future of New Orleans by creating a more sustainable community,” said Ross Thevenot, Entergy New Orleans energy efficiency project manager. “We encourage all businesses to take advantage of the financial incentives and the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable city by requesting a consultation with one of our energy advisors.”

The program also provides additional support for Entergy New Orleans small business customers with the installation of energy-saving products and recommendations for additional upgrades. Business owners interested in claiming their share of the remaining funds should request a consultation by visiting www.energysmartnola.info/businesses/.

To learn more about other energy-saving opportunities and special offers, visit energysmartnola.info, email info@energysmartnola.com or call 504-229-6868.

About Energy Smart

Energy Smart is the comprehensive energy efficiency program developed by the New Orleans City Council and administered by Entergy New Orleans. The program provides financial incentives for making energy efficiency upgrades that decrease unnecessary usage and help businesses save money.

The program launched in 2010 and is open to all Entergy New Orleans residential and business customers. Since the program began, Energy Smart has paid more than $61 million in incentives to more than 135,000 participants, saving customers over 500 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. For more information about Energy Smart, visit energysmartnola.info or call 504-229-6868.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans, LLC provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.