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Advocating for energy assistance on LIHEAP Action Day

March 13, 2025

In partnership with the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, or NEAUC, Entergy joined industry partners, policymakers, and advocates in Washington, D.C., on March 3, for LIHEAP Action Day.

Entergy advocates for vulnerable customers during LIHEAP Action Day on Capitol Hill

February 20, 2024

This month, 20 representatives from Entergy, alongside our invaluable community partners and customers, joined advocates in Washington, D.C. to participate in LIHEAP Action Day. This national event, organized by the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition, serves as a platform to engage and educate policymakers about the critical importance of the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.

Entergy visits Capitol Hill to support LIHEAP Action Day

March 8, 2023

On Feb. 15 and 16, Entergy joined advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., for LIHEAP Action Day, a national effort to engage and educate policymakers about the critical need for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. This initiative is organized by the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition.

Entergy Employees, Community Partners Participate in LIHEAP Action Day

March 9, 2020

Entergy employees traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Energy and Utility Assistance Coalition's LIHEAP Action Day Feb. 25-26 to urge Congress to continue funding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.Participating in NEUAC's LIHEAP Action Day is one of the many ways we power life for our customers, including those in need.Twelve Entergy employees, along with local community action and utility partners, attended 26 meetings with Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas congressional members and their staff to deliver the message that LIHEAP is underfunded and serving only a fraction of families in our service territory who qualify for assistance.The team was joined by three LIHEAP recipients from Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana who shared their personal stories about their challenges and the lifesaving assistance LIHEAP provided to help them during hard times.Team members urged Congress to help more families by using the latest energy prices and socioeconomic data to help determine where funds are sent. They also asked Congress to grow LIHEAP funding to better support residents of all states.

Entergy and Community Partners Advocate for Low-Income Customers on Capitol Hill

April 23, 2019

On Feb. 28, Entergy employees and local community partners traveled to Washington, D.C. and met with congressional leaders to advocate in support of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Advocating for Low-Income Energy Assistance

February 13, 2017

James is a Gulf War vet whose injuries only allow him to manage part-time work. Beulah is a senior citizen living alone in a drafty, older home. Heather is a young single mother with two small children and a minimum-wage job.

Entergy Advocates for More Energy Assistance for Low-Income Customers

February 29, 2016

During LIHEAP Action Day March 2, Entergy Corporation representatives and community partners will be making the case for increased funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The funding goal is at least $4.7 billion for 2017.

Entergy Advocates Take to Capitol Hill in Support of LIHEAP

April 10, 2013

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program serves a vital, life-saving role by helping needy customers afford to keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Consistent Funding Required for Program to Help Needy Pay Energy Costs, Community Advocates, (Cont.)

July 30, 2010

A coalition of politicians, customer advocates and utility employees this week called for Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the next federal budget and expand the program so more money is available to help pay summer cooling bills.

Consumer Advocates, Entergy Employees Seek Funds to Bolster Program Helping Jobless, Poor (Cont.)

July 27, 2010

As record summer heat waves deliver higher energy bills to homes nationwide, customer advocates are heading to Congress Wednesday to urge continued strong funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.