Tag Archive for: Low-income

Entergy Supports Latest Louisiana Association of United Ways ALICE Report

Do you know a family struggling to make ends meet – despite one or both parents working? Then you know ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. 

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.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

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.

Advocating for Low-Income Energy Assistance

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

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

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.

Rising Poverty Stats Bring Increased Urgency for Tax Credit Program and Free Tax Help

As we begin the new year, record numbers of American families are struggling with poverty, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics which show some 46.2 million Americans are living below the poverty line.

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

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.)

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.