Through energy bill assistance and essential
resources, Entergy has helped customers in need stay safe during
the severe summer heat
NEW
ORLEANS, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. The company also launched Single Stop, a free program
that helps households in need access financial assistance and
more.
"We are deeply committed to empowering our customers, especially
during challenging times like the summer heat," said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice president of
corporate social responsibility. "Through our 'Beat the Heat'
program and our partnerships with local organizations, we're
helping our neighbors stay safe, cool and reduce their energy
expenses. We're proud to provide ongoing support to those who need
it most in the communities we serve."
For 23 years, Entergy has partnered with local organizations
across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to ease the burden of hot summer
temperatures resulting in increased usage and higher energy costs
for our most vulnerable customers. Year after year, this
collaborative program provides customers with energy bill
assistance, tools and resources, and support during the critical
summer months. Through this program the company:
- Donated more than $2.8 million in
funds from Entergy shareholders, employees and customers
to The Power to Care program, which provides energy bill
assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.
- Provided 3 million customers with free access to Single Stop,
an online resource that connects households in need with financial
assistance and more. More than 8,000 Entergy customers completed
the Single Stop screening, which identified more than $61 million in potential financial aid and other
resources.
- Awarded more than $83,250 in
grants to vulnerable customers to provide free resources like
electric fans and home weatherization kits.
- Donated $25,000 to local
organizations that weatherized homes for customers in need.
- Held Entergy Navigators fairs in underserved communities,
providing customers with assistance and resources to help manage
their bills, energy efficiency kits, pro bono legal aid, Kids to
College savings accounts and more.
- Provided more than 3,900 free electric fans to help customers
beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills throughout the
summer.
- Distributed over 900 energy efficiency kits to customers. The
kits included money-saving LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips,
bathroom faucet aerators and V-seal weatherstripping.
- Over 200 low-income homes were weatherproofed during
neighborhood sweeps that were held in select, underserved
communities.
Savings programs and bill help
Entergy offers several energy efficiency and bill help programs,
including:
- Our newly launched Bill Toolkit website connects customers
to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance
resources. This new resource helps customers explore simple ways
they can lower their electricity use and costs.
- The Power to Care program provides emergency bill payment help
to older adults and customers with disabilities.
- Our partnership with Single Stop helps build pathways out
of poverty by connecting our customers to available resources in a
one-stop site. Single Stop makes it easy for customers to check if
they qualify for financial assistance and connects them with
opportunities for education, counseling, training and support.
- myAdvisor lets customers track their energy usage and
alerts them on how much power they use each day.
- Level Billing allows customers to "level out" spikes in
seasonal energy use, making their energy bills more consistent
every month.
- Payment arrangements for customers needing flexibility
with paying their energy bill.
Entergy is dedicated to ensuring all customers have access to
the resources and support they need to stay safe and comfortable
year-round. To learn more about our customer assistance programs,
visit billtoolkit.entergy.com.
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life
for 3 million customers through our operating companies in
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing in the reliability and
resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition
to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our
communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally
recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship.
Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100
million in economic benefits each year to local communities
through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is
headquartered in New Orleans,
Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn
more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.
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