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Powering literacy and lifelong learning
Entergy is committed to strengthening the communities we serve by supporting education and access to opportunity.

Powering Louisiana’s voice on a national stage
Entergy recently participated in the 2026 Washington Mardi Gras, a multi-day event hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Louisianians.

Get your home carnival ready: Easy energy tips for Mardi Gras season
Carnival season is in full swing here in New Orleans. Cooler temps, lighter humidity and the occasional cold snap make it an ideal month to prepare your home for whatever weather comes next.

Entergy’s year-round programs help customers manage energy use and high bills
We're committed to helping our customers manage their energy costs. We offer several energy efficiency programs, flexible billing options and bill help resources.

Entergy January winter storm update – 2/2/2026, 7 a.m.
The majority of our customers impacted by the winter weather that brought snow, ice and below freezing temperatures to parts of our service area have been restored. As of 6:15 a.m., approximately 12,530 Entergy customers in the hardest-hit areas of Louisiana and Mississippi are without power. Our crews will continue working to restore service until the last light is on.

Entergy January winter storm update – 2/1/2026, 7 a.m.
Entergy’s workforce has restored power to approximately 86% of customers impacted by last weekend’s winter storm. Crews continue working under challenging conditions, including freezing temperatures, to restore service to remaining affected customers.

Entergy January winter storm update – 1/31/2026, 7 a.m.
We continue to make steady progress, restoring service for more than 75% of our customers, but conditions remain dangerous and unpredictable as ice-related hazards persist and new risks emerge daily. Freezing temperatures and high winds could impact restoration efforts throughout the weekend.

Entergy January winter storm update – 1/30/2026, 7 a.m.
We’ve restored power to 68% of customers affected by the winter storm. Crews are concentrating on the hardest-hit areas and continue to face challenging conditions. Our team is working around the clock, and we anticipate all remaining customers who can safely receive power to be restored by the end of the weekend.

Entergy January winter storm update – 1/29/2026, 4:15 p.m.
We’ve restored more than 55% of all Entergy customers across the system following the recent severe winter weather. Restoration efforts remain focused on the hardest-hit areas in Louisiana and Mississippi, with full service expected by this weekend.

Winter weather impacts: understanding significant ice accumulation
When a massive winter weather event hits an area more familiar with tropical temperatures, thunderstorms and tornadoes, the impacts are often hard to fathom. The recent storm that swept through Entergy’s service territory – disrupting electrical service for approximately 171,200 Entergy customers – brought with it significant ice accumulation and extreme challenges that have slowed our restoration efforts.
