Donations from Entergy shareholders helped customers "Beat
the Heat" during record heat this year
NEW
ORLEANS, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer
was the hottest ever recorded, and in response to the extreme heat,
Entergy launched its "Beat the Heat" program – aimed at
implementing a series of measures to help vulnerable customers stay
cool and safe this summer. Through a $5.6
million donation provided by Entergy shareholders, the
company partnered with local organizations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to support its low-income and senior
customers through a number of programs, resources and bill payment
assistance.
"As record-breaking heat hit families and businesses across our
service area this summer, Entergy provided relief to nearly 40,000
vulnerable customers through our summer heat initiatives," said
Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice
president of corporate social responsibility. "With higher summer
temperatures driving up energy usage, it's more important than ever
to work with our community partners and collaboratively help
households in need."
The initiatives and resources provided by Entergy year to date
totals more than $5.6 million to help
customers stay cool this summer, including:
- More than $3.2 million was
donated by Entergy shareholders, employees and customers to The
Power to Care program, which provided bill assistance to nearly
16,000 older adults and customers with disabilities.
- More than $1.2 million provided
to 6,200 eligible Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans
customers as $200 bill credits after
a historic summer heat wave.
- Donated $1 million to provide
energy efficiency kits for customers.
- More than $120,000 in grants were
awarded to help provide resources for vulnerable customers,
including fans and weatherization events.
- More than 16,000 energy efficiency kits were distributed in
parts of Entergy's service area that included money-saving LED
bulbs, advanced power strips, bathroom faucet aerators and V-seal
weatherstripping.
- More than 3,000 electric fans were distributed to help
customers beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills
throughout the summer.
- Neighborhood sweeps were conducted in select, underserved areas
and more than 60 low-income homes were weatherproofed.
Learn more about Entergy's year-long commitment to help its
customers stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter here.
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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