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For many team members, the phrase “always learning” is a mantra in most daily conversations, but seeing this value being taught to the future engineers of tomorrow is an important one to witness. Recently, students from the Madison Central High School Academy of Engineering were able to visit Entergy facilities and take full advantage of their partnership with the company.

In our 100-year history of providing reliable and affordable power to Mississippians, no area has a chapter in our story like that of the Rex Brown Cooling Pond. The chapter, which we’ve officially finished by returning the property back to Jackson Public Schools, played a critical role in keeping the lights on for thousands of homes and businesses.

Dress for Success New Orleans recently held its annual SUSCO Styled for Success Luncheon, a fundraising event that brought together fashion, philanthropy, and empowerment. This year’s fashion show included looks from local boutiques and featured Entergy line workers from the Tulane Avenue and Central Business District stations walking the runway alongside the models.

Did you know that installing a smart thermostat in your home can help lower energy usage and reduce your utility bills? ENERGY STAR® cites that, on average, an ENERGY STAR rated smart thermostat can save approximately 8% on heating and cooling bills or $50 per year.

Entergy New Orleans is committed to maintaining a safe and reliable energy grid for our customers. As part of that commitment, this week we conducted a walkdown in the Faubourg-Delachaise and Touro-Bouligny neighborhoods to inspect utility poles and assess ongoing infrastructure needs.

This Earth Day, remember that the choices we make at home can shape the future of our planet. Every light you turn off, every energy-efficient upgrade you make and every small habit you change can have a real impact—not just on your home but on the entire city. The power is in your hands.