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Prices are going up, so Entergy Mississippi is stepping up

As anyone who has gone to a grocery store lately knows, prices are continuing to go up. The same is true with the costs related to generating and delivering electricity. Because of this, we at Entergy Mississippi want to give customers the tools and resources needed to manage rising power bills.

How the rising cost of natural gas affects your utility bill

This summer reached historically high temperatures, causing record-level electricity usage by our customers. Natural gas accounts for about a quarter of global electricity generation. While we have taken steps to limit our use of natural gas, we purchase natural gas to fuel some of our plants that create electricity for customers.

Five ways Entergy is working to make your power bill one less thing to worry about

Like most things these days, the material costs related to generating and delivering your power have gone up recently. Almost 70% of the energy produced by Entergy Mississippi comes from natural gas which has seen its pricing double over the last year and become much more volatile. Since our costs to buy natural gas are passed through to customers (with no profit to the company), customer bills have gone up as a result. While our customer rates are still below the U.S. average, Entergy Mississippi is taking real action to keep this and other inflationary business cost increases from making your power bill unaffordable. Here are just five of the steps we have taken:

Jason Raffray named Louisiana Locator of the Year

“I have a passion for hard work, I think about the person working next to me, and I try to give an honest effort no matter the situation,” said Jason Raffray, Locator, Damage Prevention, Entergy New Orleans Gas. 

Best Ways to Save on Natural Gas

Looking to save energy and reduce your natural gas bills but don't know where to start? The U.S. Department of Energy has identified weatherstripping and caulking, followed by insulation improvements, as the most effective ways to save energy in a home. 

A Resilient System: Entergy Gas Stands Strong After Hurricane Ida

Entergy prepares for severe weather all year-round. When a storm strikes, the company’s storm teams work together to restore power and to keep the gas safely flowing.

Plugging into Natural Gas

Natural gas outdoor appliances, such as barbecue grills and patio heaters, provide a safe and convenient way to spend quality time in your backyard and extend the summer season.

Entergy Texas Plans New Generation Facility To Power Southeast Texas

Orange County Advanced Power Station will provide reliable, low-cost power for Texans

The Nose Knows – How to Sniff out a Gas Leak

NEW ORLEANS-- Did you know that natural gas is odorless? Entergy adds mercaptan to its gas lines to create the distinctive smell of sulfur or rotten egg. This harmless odorant can help save your life by alerting you to a natural gas leak.

Entergy’s Natural Gas Customers Getting New Tools Through Meter Upgrades

Will help build a smarter, more connected energy grid
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