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COVID-19 response accelerates relief for customers and communities

June 8, 2023

Months before COVID-19 reached the U.S., Entergy began taking steps to protect and prepare its workforce by activating the company’s pandemic response plan. By the time shutdowns began in March 2020, Entergy’s proactive approach kept employees and facilities safe while the company continued to serve customers.

Supply chain organization donates nearly $700,000 in sanitizing goods

December 12, 2022

Entergy's supply chain organization this year donated more than 8,000 cases of hand and surface sanitizing liquid, spray and wipes, valued at $694,000. The supplies were distributed to six community partners in the greater New Orleans area and to the Feeding America Food Network, which serves affiliate food banks across the country.

Entergy New Orleans Helps Support Healthy Communities

August 16, 2021

At Entergy New Orleans, we pride ourselves on our storm preparation and response. While COVID-19 is a different kind of storm, we must all be prepared and respond as this fast-developing public health issue evolves.

The Heart of Customer Service: Not Missing a Beat During the Pandemic

June 7, 2021

The United States Post Office has a slogan about its commitment to customers. Adding a support system, empathy, and trusted counselors to the mix captures the commitment of the employees from Entergy New Orleans’ Customer Care Centers.

Federal Rent, Utility Bill Assistance Now Available to Qualifying Arkansans

May 21, 2021

Arkansans who are having trouble paying rent or utility bills due to COVID-19 can apply now for federal money to help cover costs incurred since April 2020, including Entergy Arkansas customers and others across the state.

We are preparing to respond to severe weather predicted to strike our service territory tomorrow

March 16, 2021

After a record-setting hurricane season and historic winter storms, we are preparing now to respond to possible power outages across our territory due to severe weather starting Wednesday. The severe weather could include tornadoes, hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and lightning.

Entergy Awards Nearly $19M in Charitable Contributions to Help Communities Thrive in 2020

March 3, 2021

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded $4 million in contributions to nonprofit organizations during the fourth quarter of 2020, bringing total shareholder-funded contributions for the year to $18.9 million.

Colder Weather Increases Energy Usage

February 9, 2021

Colder temperatures and more time spent at home impacts electric usage.

Entergy Volunteers Provide Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Customers

February 9, 2021

At Entergy, We Power Life means working together to improve lives, create opportunities, strengthen communities and proactively find solutions to customers facing economic challenges.

Top 20 Corporate Social Responsibility Moments of 2020

January 14, 2021

During a year of unprecedented challenges, Entergy and its employees went above and beyond to support our customers and communities throughout 2020. As we welcome a new year, we reflect on our top 20 corporate social responsibilities moments of 2020.Entergy’s commitment to its communities has earned the company several national and local honors in recent years, and 2020 was no exception. Here are five recognitions we received in 2020 honoring our philanthropic endeavors.20.Entergy Recognized Among the Most Community-minded CompaniesEntergy was recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year.19.‘Newsweek’ Names Entergy One of America’s Most Responsible CompaniesNewsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies included Entergy among its 300 top performers.18.Entergy Named a Top Sustainability Company for 19th Consecutive YearEntergy was recognized among the top 20% of companies in North America demonstrating sustainable business practices as noted by S&P Dow Jones Indices in its 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.17.JAG Honors Entergy With Partner in the Pandemic AwardJobs for America's Graduates honored Entergy with their Partner in the Pandemic Award for the company’s extraordinary leadership and support in helping young adults succeed in their career pursuits.16.Entergy Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2020Entergy was named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens for the ninth year.We believe a high-quality education for everyone provides individuals with the resources and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential and positively contribute to society. The next five moments are related to our efforts fulfilling this commitment to education and workforce development in the communities where we live and work.15.Entergy Supports American Heart Association’s Women in STEM InitiativeEntergy sponsored the American Heart Association of Greater New Orleans' STEM Goes Red initiative to encourage young women's interests in STEM careers.