New Orleans residents face a pressing challenge – our hot, humid climate demands energy-intensive cooling, and the city’s aging buildings can contribute to energy waste. This combination leads to higher utility bills, placing a significant financial burden on households. Effective energy efficiency programs can help address these challenges.
Entergy New Orleans ‘Accelerated Resilience Plan’ to harden the grid across the City received approval today in a full vote of the New Orleans City Council.
For decades, Entergy has been at the forefront of addressing climate issues and has positioned itself as one of the cleanest large-scale generation fleets in the United States.
Entergy announced today that Rod West, group president of utility operations, will retire following more than 25 years of exemplary leadership and service to the company, effective Jan. 31, 2025.
This summer, Entergy New Orleans provided $383,025.25 through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy New Orleans’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Entergy's proactive disaster relief efforts have provided $150,000 in crucial funding to support communities affected by Hurricane Francine. By partnering with the American Red Cross and United Way of Southeast Louisiana ahead of the storm, Entergy ensured that resources were in place to offer safe shelter, warm meals and relief supplies to those in need.
With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills. Through Entergy’s “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Entergy’s Louisiana storm team has restored power to virtually all customers who can safely receive electric service after the impact of Hurricane Francine.
After the first full day of restoration work, more than 50% of customers have been safely restored
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