“Beat the Heat” bill relief and resources help customers overcome the stress of high temperatures
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This summer, Entergy New Orleans provided $383,025.25 through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy New Orleans’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Entergy's proactive disaster relief efforts have provided $150,000 in crucial funding to support communities affected by Hurricane Francine. By partnering with the American Red Cross and United Way of Southeast Louisiana ahead of the storm, Entergy ensured that resources were in place to offer safe shelter, warm meals and relief supplies to those in need.
With soaring high temperatures this summer, Entergy donated $3 million to help its low-income customers become more energy efficient and save money on their energy bills. Through Entergy’s “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.
Adding to its growing fleet of utility-scale solar generating facilities, Entergy Arkansas has announced the start of commercial operations at Walnut Bend Solar Energy Center. The 100-megawatt solar energy center is located in Lee County to the east of Brinkley, Arkansas.
The company was recognized for outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and community service in Southeast Texas.
Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power.
Nuclear plants are designed to exceed requirements to withstand regional natural disasters
Entergy recently participated in a briefing in Washington, D.C. to educate Congress about how electric utilities prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
The day-to-day business at Entergy Arkansas is to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our customers. The mission as a corporation is to continually improve the communities served through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.