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.
It pays to recycle with Energy Smart
For a limited time, Energy Smart is offering Entergy New Orleans residential customers a $400 rebate (regularly $300) on the purchase of a qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified variable-speed in-ground pool pump through August 31, 2024.
Entergy New Orleans today announced the addition of Leroy Nix to the operating company’s leadership team. Nix will serve as the vice president of regulatory and public affairs for ENO. In this role, he will be responsible for the company’s engagement with the New Orleans City Council and overall stakeholder outreach.
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.