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‘Zero Hunger’ a top priority for Entergy Arkansas

Aug 1, 2023

Addressing food insecurity

Helping low-income customers is a cornerstone of Entergy Mississippi’s community outreach

Jul 27, 2023

“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.”

Sunblock your budget – summer utility bill tips from Entergy Arkansas

Jul 18, 2023

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!

Entergy Mississippi helps vulnerable customers beat the heat this summer

Jul 13, 2023

This summer, Entergy Mississippi launched a series of measures through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills.

Employees participate in simulation to better understand poverty challenges faced by customers

Jul 13, 2023

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.

LIHEAP application opens for summer utilities bill help

Jul 11, 2023

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

Entergy volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency partner to weatherize homes

Jul 5, 2023

A team of Entergy employee volunteers and members of Quad Area Community Action Agency worked together to weatherize the home of Gerry Matherne in Laplace.

Entergy Texas seeks government grant funding for grid strengthening project in Port Arthur

Jun 14, 2023

$79.5 million in requested funding would help finance proposed infrastructure investments to increase reliability and resiliency of electric power delivery, resulting in less damage, lower restoration costs, fewer interruptions, and faster recovery times after major storms

COVID-19 response accelerates relief for customers and communities

Jun 8, 2023

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

Jun 7, 2023

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.