Entergy New Orleans Donates $383,000 To Help Vulnerable Customers "Beat the Heat"

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Entergy New Orleans has donated $383,025.25 through its 'Beat the Heat' program to assist low-income customers during the summer. The initiative provides bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, and home weatherization. Entergy's efforts include:

- Donating over $3 million to The Power to Care program
- Providing free access to Single Stop, an online resource for financial assistance
- Awarding $7,500 in grants for fans and weatherization kits
- Distributing 100 free electric fans and 100 energy efficiency kits
- Weatherproofing 4 low-income homes

Entergy New Orleans aims to support vulnerable customers facing increased energy costs due to extreme temperatures. The company collaborates with local organizations to provide resources and assistance throughout the critical summer months.

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• Donated $383,025.25 to help low-income customers with energy bills and cooling
• Provided over $3 million in funds for The Power to Care program
• Awarded $7,500 in grants for free resources like fans and weatherization kits
• Distributed 100 free electric fans and 100 energy efficiency kits
• Weatherproofed 4 low-income homes

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / 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.

"We are dedicated to supporting our customers in need by providing bill payment assistance, distributing essential cooling resources and improving energy efficiency in homes so they can better manage their energy bills," said Deanna Rodriguez, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO. "Our commitment is to be there for our customers, especially during extreme temperatures. We understand the economic difficulties many are experiencing, and we are here to help."

For decades, Entergy New Orleans has partnered with local organizations to ease the burden of hot summer temperatures resulting in increased usage and higher energy costs for our most vulnerable customers. Year after year, this collaborative program provides our customers with energy bill assistance, tools and resources, and support during the critical summer months. Through this program the company:

• Donated more than $3 million in funds from Entergy shareholders, employees and customers to The Power to Care program, which provides energy bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.

• Provided customers with free access to Single Stop, an online resource that connects households in need with financial assistance and more.

• Awarded more than $7,500.00 in grants to vulnerable customers to provide free resources like electric fans and home weatherization kits.

• Donated to local organizations that weatherized homes for customers in need.

• Held Entergy Navigators fairs in underserved communities, providing customers with assistance and resources to help manage their bills, energy efficiency kits, pro bono legal aid, Kids to College savings accounts and more.

• Provided more than 100 free electric fans to help customers beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills throughout the summer.

• Distributed 100 energy efficiency kits to customers. The kits included money-saving LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips, bathroom faucet aerators and V-seal weatherstripping.
  Over 4 low-income homes were weatherproofed during neighborhood sweeps that were held in select, underserved communities.

Entergy is dedicated to ensuring all customers have access to the resources and support they need to stay safe and comfortable year-round. To learn more about our customer assistance programs, visit billtoolkit.entergy.com.

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FAQ

How much did Entergy New Orleans donate through its 'Beat the Heat' program in 2024?

Entergy New Orleans donated $383,025.25 through its 'Beat the Heat' program in 2024 to help low-income customers stay cool and pay their bills during the summer.

What resources did Entergy New Orleans provide to customers through the 'Beat the Heat' program?

Through the 'Beat the Heat' program, Entergy New Orleans provided bill payment assistance, free electric fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization, and support from local community partners.

How many energy efficiency kits did Entergy New Orleans distribute in 2024?

Entergy New Orleans distributed 100 energy efficiency kits to customers in 2024. These kits included LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips, bathroom faucet aerators, and V-seal weatherstripping.

How much did Entergy New Orleans contribute to The Power to Care program?

Entergy New Orleans, along with its shareholders, employees, and customers, donated more than $3 million to The Power to Care program, which provides energy bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.