Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans’ energy efficiency program, helps businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. In honor of National Energy Awareness Month, Energy Smart announces that the Energy Smart Fund has $5 million dollars remaining in 2024 for businesses in Orleans Parish.

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.

Many of us view Grand Gulf construction days through hazy pictures on the wall, but Linda Davis recalls them clearly with a first-person point of view. That’s because long before we were pumping megawatts, Linda was serving our site.