Think of Energy Smart’s new website as the ultimate playbook for saving energy at home. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, it’s easy to find ways to lower your bill and save money. With Energy Smart as your home team, you always win.
Start the new year with Energy Smart’s no-cost home assessment and energy-efficient products from the Online Marketplace. By making a few simple changes, you can save on your utility bills and make your home more comfortable all year round.
Energy Smart is offering free Small Business Energy Assessments to all Entergy New Orleans small business customers. Through this offer, our team of Energy Smart energy advisors will uncover opportunities to reduce your energy use, save on your electric bill and improve your workplace comfort.
The holidays in New Orleans are truly magical—String lights shimmer in the oaks, homes glow with festive decor and the scent of warm gumbo fills the air. However, keeping the lights on and the house cozy can quickly add up in energy costs.
Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, is helping businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. The Energy Smart Fund has $4 million 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 $5 million in funds.
This is the season for good food, good drink and good gatherings. Read on for tips on how to keep the hosting vibes high while keeping energy costs low.
Did you know that older, inefficient refrigerators and freezers use about 35% more energy than modern appliances? That’s right. They are often energy hogs, and they contain harmful materials that can damage the environment if not disposed of properly. So, instead of putting your old refrigerator or freezer on the curb, recycle it through Energy Smart. Not only will it get picked up for free, but you will also receive $50 as a thank-you for being environmentally conscious.
A home energy assessment is the first step to understanding how your home wastes energy. Rather than focusing on a single problem – like an old heater or cooling system, insufficient attic insulation or leaky windows – the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program offers a whole-house approach to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Depending on the improvements you choose,you could save up to 20% or more on your annual utility bill,which means you’ll have extra money to put toward what matters most to you.
During any given week, Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church in Uptown New Orleans hosts hundreds of people for different activities on its campus. Its buildings serve as gathering spaces and include a sanctuary, multipurpose rooms, commercial kitchen, year-round childcare and pre-k program classrooms, a residential home used for offices and missional housing, and a parsonage. Weekly activities include youth education, community meetings, food pantry outreach and more. All of this activity, while a blessing, means that maintenance and energy efficiency are always top of mind for the church staff.
This summer has been a scorcher, and temperatures are expected to keep heating up as we head into this month. Your air conditioner unit has been working hard. However, routine maintenance checks are essential to ensure it continues to run smoothly and remains in top-notch condition throughout the summer heat waves.