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Golfers tee up $128K in emergency bill help funding for customers

May 20, 2024

A full field of 35 foursomes hit the links on April 22 to help provide emergency bill help for Entergy Mississippi’s most vulnerable customers. With a few donations arriving just before tee time, the four-man scramble raised $128,000, setting a high bar for Entergy Mississippi’s inaugural The Power to Care golf tournament and surpassing fundraising records for similar tournaments held in other states where Entergy operates.

Empowering our communities through energy equity

Apr 22, 2024

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

Feb 26, 2024

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 advocates for vulnerable customers during LIHEAP Action Day on Capitol Hill

Feb 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 offers variety of bill management and bill assistance options for winter season

Feb 15, 2024

Last month, a significant intrusion of arctic air led to a 3-day period of below freezing temperatures and winter precipitation throughout the state. Many residents turned up their heaters to take the chill out of the air. Producing heat requires a lot of electricity, which can drive up your energy usage and bills.

Entergy Arkansas, other partners to provide free tax return assistance during Super Tax Day events

Feb 6, 2024

Little Rock's Super Tax Day event will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 at Our House.

LIHEAP application opens for winter utilities bill assistance

Jan 18, 2024

Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their winter utility bills can apply now for up to $475 in assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Reflecting on 100 years in business, Entergy Mississippi is planning for another successful century

Dec 21, 2023

One of the oldest power generation companies in America, Entergy Mississippi, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. The organization began as The Mississippi Power & Light Company in 1923, with a handful of municipal electric systems. Today, it serves over 450,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 45 of Mississippi’s 82 counties.

2023: The centennial in review

Dec 18, 2023

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 Wins Prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency Award

Sep 13, 2023

Entergy Arkansas is proud to announce it has been selected by the Alliance to Save Energy to receive the prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency Utilities Award in recognition of its Low-Income Solutions program (LIS) which began in 2020 to serve income-qualified customers and those aged 65+. Since then, the program has provided energy-saving and safety upgrades to more than 9,000 customers in Arkansas.