As we continue on our journey toward becoming the premier utility, we are reminded that powering life means more than keeping the grid running. It means understanding and delivering what our customers and communities need to be successful.
With millions of pounds of waste collected from New Orleans streets each year during Carnival season, Entergy is proud to have partnered with local nonprofits this year as part of a collective, citywide effort to ensure a purple, gold andgreenerMardi Gras.
The New Orleans Tricentennial volunteer challenge served as a call to action for residents and visitors to achieve 300,000 hours of service through 300 volunteer projects throughout 2018, the City of New Orleans’ 300th anniversary. The citywide volunteer challenge was powered by Entergy Corporation.
In 2018, 2.4 million pounds of waste was collected from the streets of New Orleans during Carnival season. A significant amount of these items could have easily been recycled.
This first-of-its-kind project positions Entergy as a national leader in energy innovation and a vital partner in helping New Orleans address the significant challenges of affordable housing, resilience and climate change.
For the fifth year in a row, Santa and his Entergy elves made a special visit to the Canal Street Care Center, where they surprised 15 first-in-line customers by paying their utility bills in full through The Power to Care low-income program.