Entries by New Orleans Team

Recycling old fridges or freezers pays off

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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.

Open the door to savings and free energy-efficient products

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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.

Historic New Orleans church sees cost savings with smart thermostats

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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.

Energy Smart pays to save

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This summer, Entergy New Orleans’ residential customers can earn extra cash for participating in innovative energy-saving programs offered by Energy Smart. Discover how to take advantage of these exciting opportunities.

Empowering educators through the Know Your Power program

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In the summer of 2023, Entergy New Orleans launched the Know Your Power pilot program, in collaboration with YouthForce NOLA. The innovative internship program exposes high school students to a variety of career paths within the energy sector. This year, the program has been expanded to include a high school teacher externship component through our partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans (JAGNO).