Tag Archive for: Low-income

Entergy Arkansas bill assistance now available through LIHEAP
Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their summer energy bills can apply now for up to $475 through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program on a first come, first served basis.

Entergy Mississippi commits $425K in bill assistance
Extreme heat increases electricity use, causing power bills to rise and creating further strain on budgets. However, relief is available, even when there is no reprieve from the weather. We are proud that our employees, customers and shareholders join together to provide assistance for those who need it most through The Power to Care program.

Empowering our communities through energy equity
As we navigate today’s evolving energy landscape, it's imperative that our communities have access to clean and affordable energy. Customers are dependent on reliable electricity now more than ever to power their homes and businesses – and that dependence is only increasing as energy demand continues to grow.

Entergy CEO advocates for ALICE households at United Way Summit
The United Way of Northern New Jersey invited Entergy's Chair and CEO Drew Marsh to be a keynote panelist at the National ALICE Summit that was held last month in New Orleans. The summit focused on supporting Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed individuals. ALICE represents the growing number of families who earn a little more than the federal poverty level but still struggle to afford basic needs like food, housing, childcare transportation, health care and technology.

Entergy Arkansas, other partners to provide free tax return assistance during Super Tax Day events
Little Rock's Super Tax Day event will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 at Our House.

2023: The centennial in review
As we put a bow on 2023 and start building 2024, we’re looking at the top stories that shaped Entergy Mississippi’s centennial year. From an Entergy first, to a rate drop, and multiple community contributions – our year was packed with stories of impactful efforts across our 45-county service area.

Entergy Arkansas helps customers beat the heat this summer
Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping customers during the high-energy usage months of summer.

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.

Helping low-income customers is a cornerstone of Entergy Mississippi’s community outreach
“Making electricity affordable to everyone in this country is only one small part of the overall problems facing people with low income, but it will be difficult to satisfactorily address without creating the overall climate of goodwill.”

Employees participate in simulation to better understand poverty challenges faced by customers
Recently, Entergy hosted a poverty simulation for over 70 employees where they stepped into the shoes of customers living with limited incomes. The simulation offered a first-person view of the obstacles faced by residents living with little means in our service area of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.