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Customers benefit from new Entergy platform to access federal bill payment assistance
While the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers energy bill payment assistance, the typical application process is cumbersome, paper based and error prone – meaning it can take days, weeks or even months for qualifying individuals to receive the help they need.

Sunblock your budget – summer utility bill tips from Entergy Arkansas
Increasing energy usage during hot summer temperatures can lead to higher bills – burning up summer funds. Entergy Arkansas is sharing tips to help customers sunblock their utility budgets during the summer heat!

LIHEAP application opens for summer utilities bill help
Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their summer utility bills can apply now for assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

COVID-19 response accelerates relief for customers and communities
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.

Entergy Mississippi provides summer energy efficiency tips
During the warmer months, cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. This means that taking steps to save energy can help lower your electric bills when temperatures are hot.

Entergy visits Capitol Hill to support LIHEAP Action Day
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.

Baby, it’s cold outside! But you don’t have to be
Energy-efficiency tips will help keep you warm while chilling your bill

Entergy Arkansas helping customers beat the heat
Entergy Arkansas is expanding corporate contributions by $1.8 million and implementing a series of measures to assist our customers and communities.

LIHEAP application period begins July 25
Officials with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program have announced residents can begin submitting applications Monday, July 25 for help with the costs of summer cooling bills, including those from Entergy Arkansas and other utilities.

A letter to all Entergy Louisiana customers – upcoming bill impacts
To our valued customer,

Entergy’s Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards.

Riddlebarger, Carter Discuss Entergy’s Low-income Customer Initiatives in Louisiana
Working with elected officials to support legislation that focuses on the needs of low-income customers is a priority for Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility.

Entergy Employees, Community Partners Participate in LIHEAP Action Day
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.

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

LIHEAP Funding Increase a Win for Low-Income Customers
Entergy and its partner advocates have uplifting news for low-income customers who struggle with energy bills. In the past two fiscal years, Congress has boosted funding for theLow Income Home Energy Assistance Programby $300 million, with a larger portion allocated for vulnerable customers in Entergy’s four-state service area.
