Tag Archive for: Energy efficiency

How to create a more sustainable Thanksgiving meal

Americans waste more than 300 million pounds of food every Thanksgiving, according to ReFED. Inefficient cooking habits also lead to plenty of energy waste. Here's how you can enjoy a more sustainable Thanksgiving meal — helping the environment and your energy budget.

6 things you should do this fall to save energy

The weather is turning cooler and the nights are growing longer. How much you save on energy bills this winter will depend largely on what you do now. These steps will help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient when cold weather arrives.

Transform your sleep space with smart technology

Using technology in the bedroom can be a barrier to deep, restful sleep, but smart gadgets are an exception. Smart technology can transform your sleep schedule, with gadgets that can help you fall asleep quickly, keep you asleep and wake you up gradually. Check it out.

Are you wasting energy at night?

Lots of things can keep you up at night, but your energy bill shouldn't be one of them. Energy makes your life easier and more comfortable, but wasting it while you're asleep is like something out of a bad dream. Open your eyes and take steps to eliminate these late night energy losses.

Remember to save during Energy Awareness month

October is Energy Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to focus attention on energy efficiency and the importance of conservation to our prosperity and the health of the environment. Energy Awareness Month promotes smart energy choices and highlights the fact that we can all make decisions every day that can reduce energy use and increase sustainability.

This Halloween, stop energy vampires in their tracks

Stop bleeding energy

Energy Smart offers $5M in energy-saving upgrades to local businesses

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.

Recycling old fridges or freezers pays off

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.

Entergy Mississippi donates $650K to help vulnerable customers save money this summer

Year after year, the Beat the Heat program provides our customers with energy bill assistance, tools and resources, and support during the critical summer months.

Entergy Arkansas donates nearly $380,000 to help vulnerable customers this summer

“Beat the Heat” bill relief and resources help customers overcome the stress of high temperatures