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press\releases - 沙特vs墨西哥让球 sun, 08 sep 2024 04:23:38 +0000press\releases//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/sat, 07 sep 2024 20:38:00 -0500entergy texas prepares for potential tropical system <h4>the company encourages customers to finalize storm plans and stay informed</h4> the woodlands – entergy texas is monitoring the progress of a low-pressure area located over the bay of campeche and is preparing for potential impacts to its service area. according to the national hurricane center’s latest <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&amp;fdays=7">forecast</a>, a tropical depression is likely to form early to mid-next week, moving northward near or along the mexican and texas gulf coast. entergy texas crews and contractors are ready to respond safely and swiftly, working long hours if necessary to restore power after the storm. while the exact path and impact of the storm remain uncertain, entergy texas encourages customers to prepare now. review storm plans and gather essential supplies such as flashlights, a first-aid kit, a battery-powered radio, spare batteries, important documents and medications, non-perishable food items and enough water for several days. learn more about how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/storm-center/safety/">entergy storm center</a>. staying informed is just as important as being prepared. here’s how you can stay updated on entergy texas’ preparations and restoration efforts: <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">download the <a href="https://www.entergy.com/app/">entergy app</a>. report outages or check on the status of power at a home or business. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">search the <a href="http://www.entergy.com/viewoutages">view outages</a> map. stay informed about outage locations and restoration progress. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">follow us on social media. get real-time updates by following entergy texas on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/entergytx/">facebook</a> and <a href="https://x.com/entergytx?ref_src=twsrc%5egoogle%7ctwcamp%5eserp%7ctwgr%5eauthor">x</a>. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">text us. sign up for notifications and text out to 36778 to report an outage or stat for updates on a power outage. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">visit the <a href="http://entergystormcenter.com/">entergy storm center</a> website. the site has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">download the <a href="https://www.entergy.com/userfiles/pdf/stormreadyguide.pdf">operation: storm ready guide</a>. this guide will help you plan and prepare for weather emergencies. </li> </ul> about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media. //www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-prepares-for-potential-tropical-system///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-prepares-for-potential-tropical-system/?66dd0170df69571d995b9f5csat, 07 sep 2024 20:38:00 -0500entergy mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years <h4>new plant will replace gerald andrus steam electric station in greenville</h4> greenville, miss. – for the first time in 50 years, entergy mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. the advanced facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station the company has built from the ground up. “as our customers’ needs and environmental factors evolve, so must our fleet. we’re investing in cleaner, more efficient power generation now, to help us keep bills lower for customers than they otherwise would be in the future,” said haley fisackerly, president and ceo of entergy mississippi. the combined-cycle combustion turbine facility is a dual-fuel technology. while natural gas is the primary resource, the advanced facility will be designed to support blended hydrogen to produce reliable energy. eventually, the company will retire the gerald andrus steam electric station, which is currently located in greenville. by replacing older power plants with more advanced and efficient technology, entergy mississippi is producing more electricity from the same amount of fuel while significantly reducing carbon emissions. over the past two decades, the utility has bought three natural gas power stations – attala plant in sallis (2006), hinds energy facility in jackson (2012) and choctaw energy facility in french camp (2019). in addition to the current natural gas units, the sunflower solar station near ruleville (2022) and the grand gulf nuclear station in port gibson (1985) are generating emission-free electricity and contributing to the company’s diverse and reliable power generation mix. entergy mississippi purchased the solar facility and owns a portion of the nuclear plant. the new power station is expected to be completed in 2028. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-build-first-new-power-station-in-50-years///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-build-first-new-power-station-in-50-years/?66d72e45c00ec1acef03eaf9tue, 03 sep 2024 10:38:00 -0500entergy arkansas volunteers on track to meet or exceed 25,000 hours <h4>grant dollars awarded total nearly $500,000 so far in '24</h4> 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. across the company, those efforts are focused primarily on the broad pillars of poverty solutions, education and workforce development, and environmental programs. additionally, the areas of healthy families, arts and culture, and community enrichment are part of the overall strategy to contribute to a society that is healthy, educated, environmentally safe and productive. “as a corporation, entergy arkansas invests in solutions and partners with nonprofits, schools and government organizations to provide opportunities and programs that create sustainable value and quality of life,” said brandi hinkle with entergy arkansas corporate social responsibility. “our employees do this each day as well, giving of their time and resources to help those who are disadvantaged, as well as the elderly and disabled.” to qualify for volunteer service and grants from the company, organizations must be: <ul> <li>a public charity or private foundation that qualifies as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity.</li> <li>a state or local government, but only if the volunteer service/donation thereto benefits the public at large.</li> <li>a school, hospital, or religious institution that holds nonprofit status similar to that of 501(c)(3) organizations, but only if the volunteer service/donation thereto benefits the public at large.</li> <li>certain tax-exempt war-veterans’ organizations, domestic fraternal societies and volunteer fire departments.</li> </ul> the company has awarded nearly $500,000 in shareholder profit and donations to scores of nonprofit partners in arkansas during the better part of the year. programs funded range from emergency response and relief services to scholarships and youth services, food pantries and community safety events. entergy arkansas employees clocked 29,000 volunteer hours in 2023 based on a goal of 25,000 and hope to meet or exceed that number this year. focusing on literacy and education a few of the largest endeavors so far this year included education and literacy projects, including a statewide partnership with the arkansas stem coalition. in preparation for the april 8 total solar eclipse, entergy arkansas partnered with the coalition to purchase and distribute free eclipse glasses to all public schools in our service territory. a grant from entergy arkansas helped fund the purchase of more than 625,000 pairs of eclipse glasses, enough for all prek-12 students, teachers and staff. volunteers from the stem coalition, entergy arkansas and other groups worked for more than six weeks to sort and deliver the glasses. the company also partnered with the women’s foundation of arkansas for the girls of promise “full steam ahead” conference, which introduced 8th grade girls across the state to potential steam careers. nearly 150 girls from 20 counties were able to meet women leaders in the fields of engineering, finance and more. the goal is to increase the number of girls in higher-level steam courses and careers to put them on the path to achieving economic security as adults. other literacy, education and workforce program recipients included: <ul> <li>american association of blacks in energy – careers in energy student summit</li> <li>food jobs work foundation – culinary training program</li> <li>junior achievement of little rock</li> <li>oscar j. washington scholarship fund</li> <li>north arkansas college foundation</li> <li>searcy foundation for the future</li> <li>university of arkansas cooperative extension</li> <li>west memphis boys and girls club</li> </ul> attacking root causes of poverty research shows the federal earned income tax credit (eitc) is one the nation’s most effective means of lifting americans out of poverty. irs-certified volunteers with entergy arkansas and other nonprofit partners provided free tax return preparation for qualified customers as part of the federal volunteer income tax assistance program and other services at <a href="https://www.entergy.com/freetaxhelp/">super tax day</a> events throughout tax season. partners across the state included arkansas asset funders, central arkansas development council, forrest city public library and southern bancorp, who provided trained volunteers to help customers determine if they were eligible for eitc and other tax credits to maximize their refunds. supporting the arts, culture by cultivating creativity, entergy arkansas helps create a community of inclusion and inspiration. for many years, the company has supported the repertory theatre’s regular season as well as student workshops, along with the arkansas fine arts museum, both of which have entergy arkansas employee on the respective boards of directors. a longtime partnership with the arkansas symphony orchestra also provides for free tickets for all students. other organizations and programs supported this year include: <ul> <li>arkansas cinema society</li> <li>arkansas committee of the national museum of women in the arts</li> <li>cross county foundation – downtown arts festival</li> <li>friends of mosaic templars cultural center - juneteenth in da rock</li> <li>hot springs national park sister city foundation – cherry blossom festival</li> <li>sculpture in the river market</li> </ul> for more information about how to apply for grants or create volunteer opportunities for entergy arkansas employees, visit <a href="http://www.entergy.com/csr/giving/">entergy.com/csr/giving</a>. “we’re proud to say that every dollar and employee volunteer hour makes a difference in achieving our goals to improve the places where we work and live,” hinkle said, “and we’re always looking for new ways to engage our employees and customers.” about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-volunteers-on-track-meet-exceed-25-000-hours///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-volunteers-on-track-meet-exceed-25-000-hours/?66cf23fde4cf5b70f4033baawed, 28 aug 2024 08:13:00 -0500entergy texas honored with the key to the city of conroe for hurricane beryl response <h4>the company was recognized for timely, reliable communications to customers before, during and after the storm</h4> conroe, texas – entergy texas employees received a prestigious award from the city of conroe for "surpassing expectations” throughout the company’s hurricane beryl storm response. during the city of conroe’s august city council meeting, entergy texas president and ceo eliecer viamontes, regional customer service manager kenny muhammad and conroe customer service manager corrin barrow received a key to the city– an award given to those who go above and beyond in their service to the community. during a special recognition ceremony, conroe mayor duke w. coon and city council members thanked the team for their leadership, effective communication and outstanding stakeholder engagement before, during, and after the storm. “keeping our citizens informed, especially during an emergency situation like a hurricane, is the city of conroe’s priority,” said councilman howard wood. “the commitment that entergy texas showed to keeping our community informed, even while managing their own personal matters, is simply commendable, and they truly made a difference in a time of crisis.” hurricane beryl, which entered the gulf coast as a category 1 hurricane, knocked out power to approximately 252,460 entergy texas customers on july 8. the storm brought heavy rain and extreme winds up to 97 mph, causing widespread damage and significant challenges across southeast texas. “in times of crisis, our priority is the safety and well-being of our customers, and i’m incredibly proud of how our employees rose to the challenge during hurricane beryl,” said eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas. “we are deeply honored to receive the key to the city of conroe, and this recognition serves as a reflection of the collective commitment we have to our customers every single day. we remain dedicated to keeping the community informed and making the necessary multiyear resiliency investments to strengthen the grid.” entergy texas continues to make strategic investments to improve service reliability and make the southeast texas power grid more resilient against extreme weather events like hurricanes. in june, prior to hurricane beryl, the company filed phase i of its texas future ready resiliency plan with the public utility commission of texas. once approved, the investments included in phase i are expected to benefit customers by decreasing future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 4.5 billion minutes over the next fifty years. <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/">learn more</a> about the texas future ready resiliency plan. about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-honored-with-key-city-conroe-for-hurricane-beryl-response///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-honored-with-key-city-conroe-for-hurricane-beryl-response/?66ce269adf695733de1a731btue, 27 aug 2024 14:11:00 -0500from olympic gold to professional success in honor of the recent closing of the 2024 summer olympics, we would like to take a moment to celebrate not just the athletes of today, but also those who have paved the way for future generations. among them is one of our very own entergy new orleans employees, derek mills, who participated in the 1996 olympics and brought home a gold medal in the 4x400m relay. his journey from the track to the corporate world is a testament to how the discipline and skills developed through sports can translate into professional success. mills’ passion for running started as a young boy when he was in fifth grade. his dedication and talent propelled him through high school at dematha high school in maryland, then as a competitive athlete at georgia tech. during his collegiate career, derek was a 4-time ncaa champion and honored as an 11-time ncaa all-american athlete. as a professional athlete, mills was the 1993 and 1995 world championship gold medalist and later participated in the 1996 olympic games in atlanta, georgia, where he took home the gold in the 4x400m relay race. his experience on the track has been key to his professional success. mills believes that the qualities that made him thrive on the track—hard work, perseverance, and goal-setting—are also vital in the business world. derek’s track career has left an indelible mark on his life, but it was his experience at the 1996 olympic games in atlanta that truly shaped his outlook on teamwork and leadership. “the 1996 olympics confirmed my belief that good teamwork and leadership are critical to the success of a team or an organization,” said derek mills, entergy new orleans' manager of demand side management. “our squad was a close unit, having competed against each other for years in college and even high school. our shared history made it easy for us to develop a friendship based on respect. we trusted each other and held each other accountable. trust and accountability are critical components of effective teamwork.” as we honor the participants in this year's olympic games, we are proud to recognize our colleague’s outstanding achievements and the invaluable lessons he brings to our team. derek mills’ story is a powerful reminder that the principles of teamwork, leadership, and determination are relevant not only in athletics, but also in every aspect of our lives.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/from-olympic-gold-professional-success-390512571///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/from-olympic-gold-professional-success-390512571/?66c7835827406f9db10382d0thu, 22 aug 2024 13:23:00 -0500entergy new orleans supports families with back-to-school giveaway entergy new orleans partnered with the new orleans women’s and children’s shelter for a back-to-school supply give away. the event brought families together for a fun-filled day of activities, learning and community connection. students received backpacks filled with essential school supplies, including lunchboxes, notebooks, binders and more. “it’s always a pleasure to see the smiles on the children’s faces during these events,” said nyka scott, entergy new orleans’ vice president of customer service. “we believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and events like this allow us to make a meaningful impact by ensuring our children have the tools and support they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.” the event helped the residents of the women’s and children’s shelter prepare for the upcoming school year. the new orleans public library was on-site signing up parents and children for library cards so they can access the wealth of resources available at local branches. adding to the day's excitement, entergy new orleans brought along a bucket truck and provided participants with a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of electrical engineering. “this event means so much to our families,” said dawn bradley-fletcher, ceo of the new orleans women &amp; children’s shelter. “the support from the community and partners like entergy new orleans makes a huge difference in the lives of the women and children we serve. it’s not just about the school supplies; it’s about showing them that the community cares and that they are not alone.” as we head into the new school year, we are reminded of the importance of community connection and the power of coming together. entergy new orleans looks forward to continuing our partnership with the new orleans women’s and children’s shelter and to giving back to the community we serve.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-supports-families-with-back-school-giveaway///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-supports-families-with-back-school-giveaway/?66c4e4f83583fed53f0c5121tue, 20 aug 2024 13:35:00 -0500entergy louisiana customers to see less fees and a bill credit from two separate lpsc settlements <h4>settlements enable more grid investment, expand eligibility for bill discounts and resolve litigation</h4> baton rouge, la. – the louisiana public service commission approved two settlements wednesday that will benefit entergy louisiana customers, support the company’s operations and investments in the state’s power grid over the next three years and end long-running litigation at the federal energy regulatory commission regarding grand gulf nuclear station. these approvals are a pivotal step in ensuring that entergy louisiana continues to provide clean, reliable and affordable electric service to more than a million customers across the state. key components of the <a href="https://www.entergy-louisiana.com/regulatoryblueprint/">rate settlement</a> include a reduction of late fees, elimination of connection and reconnection fees and the expansion of eligibility for low-income senior bill discounts. the commission’s modification and extension of entergy louisiana’s formula rate plan includes key provisions designed to protect customers while positioning the utility to support the state’s growing economy. the approved rate framework also caps profit margins and commits the company to strict reliability targets. the formula rate plan, which sets a utility’s base rates using actual costs and revenue with annual adjustments, better positions entergy louisiana to make necessary improvements to the grid. these improvements are critical not only for everyday life in our homes, schools, hospitals and businesses, but also for attracting new investments that bring well-paying jobs and drive local spending. this settlement sends a clear message that louisiana is open for business and is ready to support industrial and commercial operations with a stable and reliable power grid. resolution of litigation in addition to the formula rate plan, the commission’s decision also authorizes settlement of long-running litigation at the ferc involving entergy louisiana, system energy resources, inc. and the commission. this resolution, which is subject to approval by ferc, would result in millions of dollars in refunds to customers. the timing of the refund from seri to entergy louisiana is dependent upon action at the ferc. seri is an entergy subsidiary that is the majority owner of the grand gulf nuclear station in port gibson, miss. key customer benefits the approved regulatory blueprint includes several modifications designed to benefit customers directly: <ul> <li>reduction of late fees: the amount of late fees charged to customers who fall behind on their bills will be reduced.</li> <li>elimination of connection and reconnection fees: fees associated with connecting and reconnecting services will be eliminated.</li> <li>expansion of low-income senior discounts: eligibility for monthly discounts will be expanded to include more low-income older adults.</li> </ul> while these changes come with a modest increase in customer bills, the company believes the benefits of a reliable and stronger power grid far outweigh the costs. to eliminate legacy rate structures and to ensure all residential customers pay the same rates across the states, legacy entergy louisiana customers and legacy entergy gulf states customers will see different monthly changes. legacy entergy louisiana customers who use about 1,000 kwh per month will see an initial bill increase of approximately $0.20 per month, while legacy entergy gulf states customers using the same amount of electricity will experience an increase of approximately $6.30 per month. however, for legacy entergy gulf states customers, this impact will decrease to around $3.90 per month by early 2025. these rate structure changes will largely eliminate regional pricing differences, marking the first time that all entergy louisiana residential customers are charged the same base rates. commitment to reliability and resilience entergy louisiana remains committed to continuing its investments in projects that strengthen the electric system’s reliability – keeping the lights on with minimal service disruptions – and resilience, ensuring a swift recovery when outages do occur. the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/phase-one-entergy-louisiana-s-comprehensive-grid-resilience-plan-approved-by-lpsc/">commission’s approval of phase one of entergy louisiana’s resilience plan</a>, combined with the regulatory blueprint, sets the stage for a prosperous and brighter future for louisiana. “we deeply value the trust our customers place in us and are proud to be their utility provider,” said phillip may, entergy louisiana president and ceo. “with the commission’s approval, we look forward to continuing to serve our customers with excellence, now and into the future.” about entergy louisiana entergy louisiana, llc provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in baton rouge, louisiana. entergy louisiana is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球 (nyse: etr), a fortune 500 company. entergy 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.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-customers-see-less-fees-bill-credit-from-two-separate-lpsc-settlements///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-customers-see-less-fees-bill-credit-from-two-separate-lpsc-settlements/?66be495adf695746d6275fcathu, 15 aug 2024 13:27:00 -0500bill management tools and events help entergy texas customers keep cool and save money this summer <h4>the company offers resources to help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance </h4> the woodlands, texas – the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures to southeast texas, which led to <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/extreme-temperatures-result-in-record-breaking-electricity-usage/">higher-than-usual electricity usage</a> and higher costs on monthly bills. entergy texas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with bill management tools and customer assistance events. entergy’s newly launched online <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> is a one-stop shop that connects customers to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance resources. this new resource helps our customers explore simple ways to lower electricity use and costs. “with the heat index in southeast texas continuously reaching above 100 degrees this summer, we understand that many of our customers are using more power to stay cool, often for extended periods of time” said stuart barrett, vice president of customer service at entergy texas. “since cooling and heating costs can account for more than 50% of an average customer’s monthly electric bill, we created our bill toolkit as a resource to make it easier for customers to effectively manage energy usage and offer assistance to those who need a little extra financial help.” track your energy use bill management tools like <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/login/">myadvisor</a> empower our customers to set electricity usage alerts and monitor how much energy they use each day. tracking electricity use over time can help customers identify habits that contribute to higher use and budget their monthly expenses. with the myadvisor dashboard, customers have access to usage and cost details, bill history, bill projections, analyzer tools and more. manage your bills your way entergy texas offers several flexible payment options so customers can choose when, where and how they receive their bills. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/pickdate">pick-a-date</a> allows customers to pay their bills when it works best for them.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/levelbill">level billing</a> allows customers to “level out” seasonal energy use fluctuations, making their bills more consistent every month.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/paperfree">paperfree</a> billing allows customers to get their bills emailed as soon as they post and instant access to two years of billing history.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/autopay">autopay</a> allows customers to avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having bills automatically deduct from their bank accounts.</li> </ul> customers interested in deferred payment arrangements or payment extensions are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/app/">our mobile app</a> or <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/">myentergy</a> to see if they automatically qualify. for additional payment options, customers can call 1-800-entergy (1-800-368-3749) and follow our automated response system billing and payment menu. customer assistance events entergy texas recently hosted a series of measures through its annual beat the heat program, which focuses on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills. in june of this year, the company donated 2,000 box fans to 36 cities and agencies across southeast texas, an increase from the 1,300 box fans distributed in 2023. additionally, the company organized energy efficiency neighborhood sweeps events that offered complimentary a/c tune-ups and energy efficiency upgrades to residents in the port arthur and navasota areas of our service territory. find financial assistance entergy texas partners with local and state organizations to connect qualifying customers with financial assistance including: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> provides emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li><a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/">single stop</a> makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check their eligibility for federal, state and local financial assistance.</li> <li><a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/texas/help-paying/">low income home energy assistance program</a> provides financial assistance for energy bills and other energy-related expenses.</li> </ul> for more ways to save energy and money, customers can visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>. <smarttag controller="photoslidercontroller" action="get" id="summer-bill-toolkit-beat-heat"></smarttag>//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-events-help-entergy-texas-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-events-help-entergy-texas-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer/?66bd0d2ee626c66a5902d2c2wed, 14 aug 2024 14:51:00 -0500grease, grime and grit: entergy’s river bend employees beautify school <h4>volunteers give back for school’s 2nd annual beautification day</h4> slaughter, la. – a team from entergy’s river bend station rolled up their sleeves and got to work recently during the second annual slaughter elementary school beautification day. employees trimmed trees, painted parking lots, beautified buildings, installed new playground equipment and more, in an effort to give back to the community. “slaughter elementary is grateful for the partnership with entergy’s river bend station volunteer group. their support provides a jumpstart to a strong beginning for a great school year for ses employees, students and families,” said jenny thornton, slaughter elementary school principal. “entergy’s participation in this event shows our community members, teachers, support staff, students and families that they care about the future of our school.” community engagement and civic responsibility are fundamental to the culture of entergy. with a steadfast dedication to giving back, employees’ volunteer efforts are making a tangible difference in the lives of those around them. “we’re incredibly proud of our team’s volunteer efforts,” said phil hansett, river bend station site vice president. “their dedication goes beyond providing customers with clean energy. they’re also committed to serving their communities and they demonstrate it time and again. they show up for our friends and neighbors in need.” this was the second year entergy team members have participated in the school’s annual event.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/grease-grime-grit-entergy-s-river-bend-employees-beautify-school///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/grease-grime-grit-entergy-s-river-bend-employees-beautify-school/?66bccb16df69574527247200wed, 14 aug 2024 10:05:00 -0500bill management tools help entergy arkansas customers keep cool and save money this summer <h4>resources help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance</h4> little rock, ark. – extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures and higher electricity usage by our customers. entergy arkansas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with a variety of bill management tools and customer assistance resources. entergy’s newly launched online <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> connects customers to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance resources. this new resource helps our customers explore simple ways they can lower their electricity use and costs. “in the face of extreme temperatures, we’re doing all we can to keep costs down for customers with some of the lowest electricity rates in the country,” said ventrell thompson, vice president of customer service for entergy arkansas. “we know our customers are seeing higher prices on their monthly purchases and expenses and we want to help where we can. our customer bill toolkit can help them take control of their budget and save money this summer by monitoring their energy use, managing their bills and finding financial assistance.” besides the bill toolkit, another new offering by entergy arkansas is <a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/">single stop</a>, which builds pathways out of poverty by helping connect customers to existing resources available to them in a one-stop shop. it goes beyond just utility assistance. its technology leverages existing financial resources with opportunities for education, counseling, training and support. track your energy use bill management tools like <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/login/">myadvisor</a> empower our customers to set electricity usage alerts and monitor how much energy they use each day. tracking electricity use over time can help customers identify habits that contribute to higher use and budget their monthly expenses. with their myadvisor dashboard, customers have access to usage and cost details, bill history, bill projections and analyzer tools and more. manage your bills your way entergy arkansas offers several flexible payment options so customers can choose when, where and how they receive their bills. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/pickdate">pick-a-date</a> allows customers to pay their bills when it works best for them.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/levelbill">level billing</a> allows customers to “level out” seasonal energy use fluctuations, making their bills more consistent every month.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/paperfree">paperfree</a> billing allows customers to get their bills emailed as soon as they post and instant access to two years of billing history.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/autopay">autopay</a> allows customers to avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having bills automatically deduct from their bank accounts.</li> </ul> entergy arkansas encourages customers who may need additional payment options to reach out. to see if customers automatically qualify for deferred payment arrangements or payment extensions, they can visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/app/">our mobile app</a> or <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/">myentergy</a>. find financial assistance for customers needing assistance to pay their bills, entergy arkansas is here to help. throughout this summer, entergy arkansas is implementing a series of measures through its “beat the heat” program focused on helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills. the program provides bill payment assistance, fans and energy efficiency kits and support from local community partners to help hundreds of residential customers across the state. in addition, entergy arkansas partners with local and state organizations to connect qualifying customers with financial assistance including: <ul> <li><a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">low income home energy assistance program</a> provides financial assistance for energy bills and other energy-related expenses.</li> <li><a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> provides emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li><a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/">single stop</a> makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check their eligibility for federal, state and local financial assistance.</li> </ul> for more ways to save energy and money, customers can visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-help-entergy-arkansas-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-help-entergy-arkansas-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer/?66bcc1e093a5a3a5360153c9wed, 14 aug 2024 09:33:00 -0500entergy louisiana’s grid resilience program officially underway <h4>company and local lake charles officials celebrate $107 million investment to the area, upgrades to 148 miles of power lines</h4> lake charles, la. – entergy louisiana representatives and local officials gathered in lake charles today to mark the start of phase one of the company’s comprehensive grid resilience plan that will result in customers experiencing shorter and lesser amount of power outages when severe weather strikes. the groundbreaking ceremony, set against a backdrop of bucket trucks and utility workers, heralds a new era of hardened infrastructure and accelerated, less costly recovery for communities vulnerable to major storms. this initiative also lends to a stronger, more robust economy, better suited for life along the gulf coast, particularly in light of the substantial economic opportunities ahead. “we harden the grid throughout each year, however, the launch of our new resilience program marks the start of the most comprehensive grid strengthening program in louisiana history. it’s a transformative moment for energy and economic prosperity in louisiana,” said phillip may, entergy louisiana president and ceo “we’ve always been proud to serve the lake charles area, and we eagerly anticipate a future where our communities are stronger, more resilient and positioned to grow and thrive.” according to the lsu center for energy studies’ 2024 gulf coast energy outlook, the gulf coast has seen over $262 billion in announced energy manufacturing investments since 2013, with louisiana capturing more than 50% of that share. further, louisiana 2022年世界杯比分 reports that business investment in the state reached historic levels last year, with companies announcing over $25 billion in new projects. the energy sector, notably in chemical manufacturing and lng exports, alongside investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, is seeing unprecedented growth. southwest louisiana stands out as a national leader in industrial construction and lng exports, supported by extensive maritime infrastructure, such as the calcasieu ship channel and the port of lake charles—the 10th busiest port in the nation by tonnage. these operations and industries are critical to not only the local economy, but also the national and global economy. companies and their workforces, from the energy industry to hospitals and schools, depend on reliable power to produce commodities and provide much-needed services. residents and families also depend on reliable power to reach their goals and enjoy life within their communities. over the next five years, entergy louisiana’s comprehensive resilience plan will fortify electric infrastructure statewide, enhancing the power grid and community resilience while safeguarding louisiana’s economic well-being. the initial phase includes 2,100 projects targeting 69,000 distribution and transmission structures. hardening measures could include replacing electric equipment such as poles, guy wires, anchors and power lines to meet the latest wind loading design standards. in the lake charles area, the company will invest around $107 million over three years to harden the grid, including upgrading approximately 4,275 distribution poles to withstand winds up to 125 mph and 115 transmission structures to endure winds up to 150 mph, covering a total of 148 miles of transmission and distribution power lines. the first project, already underway in the oak park area, involves hardening about 315 distribution poles, encompassing over five miles of power lines. “we’re excited to join entergy, lake charles memorial hospital and other community members today to celebrate a more prosperous and resilient future for lake charles and its surrounding communities,” said lake charles mayor nic hunter. “utility and healthcare services are among the most critical in our city, and by strengthening the electric system, we ensure these essential services are available to our citizens year-round.” to develop its comprehensive grid resilience plan and identify priority projects, entergy louisiana used a data-driven approach that meticulously evaluated thousands of potential storm scenarios. the plan’s anticipated benefits include approximately $1.2 billion in avoided future storm restoration costs, improvements in everyday electric service reliability and customer savings related to reduced post-storm outages. by mitigating restoration costs and outages from future extreme weather events, the resilience plan will help shorten evacuations and reduce time away from home and work, ultimately aiding louisiana communities in faster recovery. mike francis, chair of the louisiana public service commission and representative of district 4, was among those who supported entergy louisiana’s resilience plan. francis and his family have strong connections to communities across louisiana, including lake charles, which his wife sheila, a lagrange high school graduate, fondly calls her hometown. "having grown up in north louisiana, run a successful business in south louisiana and served many constituents across the southwestern and central parts of the state on the public service commission, i understand the critical importance of industry to our economy and well-being, as well as the need for a reliable and strong power grid," francis said. he added, "i share the enthusiasm and excitement of entergy louisiana and local partners as they break ground on a grid resilience program that will improve electric infrastructure and ultimately strengthen our communities." for more information about entergy louisiana’s resilience program, visit: <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/phase-one-entergy-louisiana-s-comprehensive-grid-resilience-plan-approved-by-lpsc/">entergynewsroom.com/news/phase-one-entergy-louisiana-s-comprehensive-grid-resilience-plan-approved-by-lpsc</a>. about entergy louisiana entergy louisiana, llc provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in baton rouge, louisiana. entergy louisiana is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球 (nyse: etr), a fortune 500 company. entergy 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.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-s-grid-resilience-program-officially-underway///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-s-grid-resilience-program-officially-underway/?66bbc39e03f664d81105a1b7tue, 13 aug 2024 15:28:00 -0500bill management tools, events help entergy customers keep cool and save money this summer extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures and high electricity usage by our customers. entergy new orleans and entergy louisiana are committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with bill management tools and customer assistance events. entergy’s newly launched online <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> connects customers to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance resources. this new resource helps our customers explore simple ways they can lower their electricity use and costs. “in the face of extreme temperatures, we’re doing all we can to keep costs down for customers with some of the lowest electricity rates in the country,” said steven benyard, vice president of reliability for entergy louisiana. “to help our customers take control of their budget and save money in extreme heat, we are connecting them with tools to monitor their energy use, manage their bills and find financial assistance.” track your energy use bill management tools like <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/login/">myadvisor</a> empower our customers to set electricity usage alerts and monitor how much energy they use each day. tracking electricity use over time can help customers identify habits that contribute to higher use and budget their monthly expenses. with their myadvisor dashboard, customers have access to usage and cost details, bill history, bill projections and analyzer tools and more. manage your bills your way entergy offers several flexible payment options so customers can choose when, where and how they receive their bills. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/pickdate">pick-a-date</a> allows customers to pay their bills when it works best for them.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/levelbill">level billing</a> allows customers to “level out” seasonal energy use fluctuations, making their bills more consistent every month.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/paperfree">paperfree</a> billing allows customers to get their bills emailed as soon as they post and instant access to two years of billing history.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/autopay">autopay</a> allows customers to avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having bills automatically deduct from their bank accounts.</li> </ul> entergy encourages customers who may need additional payment options to reach out. to see if customers automatically qualify for deferred payment arrangements or payment extensions, they can visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/app/">our mobile app</a> or <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/">myentergy</a>. find financial assistance for customers needing assistance to pay their bills, entergy is here to help. throughout this summer, entergy is implementing a series of measures through its “beat the heat” program focused on helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills. the program provides bill payment assistance, fans and energy efficiency kits and support from local community partners to help hundreds of residential customers across the state. in addition, entergy partners with local and state organizations to connect qualifying customers with financial assistance including: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> provides emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li><a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/">single stop</a> makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check their eligibility for federal, state and local financial assistance.</li> <li><a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">low income home energy assistance program</a> provides financial assistance for energy bills and other energy-related expenses.</li> </ul> for more ways to save energy and money, customers can visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-events-help-entergy-new-orleans-entergy-louisiana-customers-keep-cool///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/bill-management-tools-events-help-entergy-new-orleans-entergy-louisiana-customers-keep-cool/?66bb7b5811ce185b4c033107tue, 13 aug 2024 10:19:00 -0500entergy mississippi helps customers keep cool and save money this summer jackson, miss. – extreme heat can increase electricity use and costs, and the past two summers have brought record-level temperatures to our service area and high electricity usage by our customers. entergy mississippi is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with bill management tools, customer assistance events and programs. entergy’s newly launched online <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> connects customers to bill management, energy efficiency and financial assistance resources. this new resource helps our customers explore simple ways they can lower their electricity use and costs. “in the face of extreme temperatures, we’re continuing to take steps to keep costs down for customers with some of the lowest electricity rates in the country,” said robbie kemp, vice president of customer service. “to help our customers take control of their budget and save money in extreme heat, we are connecting them with tools to monitor their energy use, manage their bills and find financial assistance.” track your energy usage bill management tools like <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/login/">myadvisor</a> empower our customers to set electricity usage alerts and monitor how much energy they use each day. tracking electricity usage over time can help customers identify habits that contribute to higher usage and budget their monthly expenses. with their myadvisor dashboard, customers have access to usage and cost details, bill history, bill projections and analyzer tools and more. manage your bills your way entergy mississippi offers several flexible payment options so customers can choose when, where and how they receive their bills. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/pickdate">pick-a-date</a> allows customers to pay their bills when it works best for them.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/levelbill">level billing</a> allows customers to “level out” seasonal energy use fluctuations, making their bills more consistent every month.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/paperfree">paperfree</a> billing allows customers to get their bills emailed as soon as they post and instant access to two years of billing history.</li> <li><a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/autopay">autopay</a> allows customers to avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having bills automatically deduct from their bank accounts.</li> </ul> entergy mississippi encourages customers who may need additional payment options to reach out before a payment is due. to see if customers automatically qualify for deferred payment arrangements or payment extensions, they can visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/app/">our mobile app</a> or <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/s/">myentergy</a>. find financial assistance for customers needing assistance to pay their bills, entergy mississippi is here to help. throughout this summer, entergy mississippi is implementing a series of measures through its “beat the heat” program focused on helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills. most recently, the program assisted than 400 customers in cleveland, mississippi. entergy volunteers partnered with local community advocate organization boss lady economic planning development to distribute energy efficiency kits, box fans, cases of water, lawn chairs, and plastic swimming pools. customers in jackson received energy efficiency kits and box fans at a drive-thru event held in partnership with new horizon church. <figure class="image"><img class="" src="//cdn.entergynewsroom.com/userfiles/article photos/entergy ms/cleveland customer event.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> <figcaption> customers received beat the heat resources and information at a customer engagement event held in cleveland. </figcaption> </figure> in addition, entergy mississippi partners with local and state organizations to connect qualifying customers with financial assistance including: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> provides emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li><a href="https://app.singlestop.org/entergy/">single stop</a> makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check their eligibility for federal, state and local financial assistance.</li> <li><a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">low income home energy assistance program</a> provides financial assistance for energy bills and other energy-related expenses.</li> </ul> for more ways to save energy and money, customers can visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-helps-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-helps-customers-keep-cool-save-money-summer/?66bb619afdb9e7114c0af232tue, 13 aug 2024 08:21:00 -0500entergy arkansas partnerships providing back-to-school necessities <h4>statewide efforts include school supplies, haircuts and new shoes</h4> little rock, ark. – the start of the new school year is just around the corner, and entergy arkansas hopes to help students start off on the right foot. nearly $20,000 in charitable grants to nonprofits and school organizations will be used for local school supply and shoe drives, along with free haircuts. in addition, employee volunteers will assist with drop-offs and pickups at campuses across the utility’s 63-county service territory the first two weeks. “a new semester brings a lot of excitement and opportunity for students, but sometimes hardships, too,” said brandi hinkle with entergy arkansas corporate social responsibility. “helping to provide resources like school supplies, shoes or haircuts to those in need can alleviate some of the stress that families face in setting up their kids for success. education plays a critical role in ensuring all individuals realize their full potential, build a future and contribute to society, which is why our charitable foundation focuses a large portion of resources on education and workforce development initiatives.” entergy arkansas gives back to communities across the state by donating dollars, volunteering hours and advocating for policies to improve the lives of customers. our back-to-school efforts are just the beginning of our commitment to further education in our communities. entergy arkansas is proud to be part of the <a href="https://www.academiesofcentralarkansas.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">academies of central arkansas</a>, as well as providing scholarships for students, supporting stem education and enhancing opportunities for workforce training throughout the state. for the second year in a row, entergy arkansas partnered with <a href="https://www.hopeconnectionz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hope connectionz</a> to provide haircuts to area students at skillz barbershop in little rock and jmyles barbershop and salon in searcy. we also joined forces with the boys and girls club to pass out free boxes of tissue and sanitizing wipes to students at the malvern chamber of commerce back-to-school block party last week. this past weekend, entergy arkansas volunteers were on hand at st. mark baptist church, which held a school health fair and provided dental hygiene kits, vision and hearing tests, physical checkups and immunizations. students were given backpacks and meals, as well as information on the kids to college powered by entergy child savings plan. the no-cost savings account allows families to put money aside for post-secondary education, and qualified entergy customers receive $50 for free, plus a match of up to $365 this year for every student 16 and younger in their household. for more information, visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/csr/kids/">entergy.com/kids</a> or call 501-372-0807 for assistance with the online registration process. remaining school supply events sponsored in part by entergy arkansas donations and volunteers include – <ul> <li>aug. 7 – douglas chapel missionary baptist church, 969 smackover hwy, el dorado – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 9 – arkansas county enrichment center, 702 e. michigan st, stuttgart – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 11 – second baptist church, 1709 john barrow rd, little rock – 12:30 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 11 – center for healing hearts &amp; spirits, 2512 state st, little rock – 1 p.m.to 3 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 11 – lifeline church, 7601 baseline rd, little rock – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 15 – elaine school district, 100 college ave, elaine – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.</li> <li>aug. 17 – main street el dorado, downtown el dorado – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.</li> </ul> for anyone still wanting to donate school supplies, “stuff the bus” donations can be dropped off at any ouachita county walmart store until aug. 11. parents and students should also be on the lookout for entergy arkansas bucket trucks, along with line workers and others, who will be volunteering at several campuses during the first few days of the school year during morning drop-offs. “a little encouragement can go a long way toward having a good day and a great start to the school year,” said hinkle, “we want to provide smiles, supplies and a helping hand where we can.” heating and cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. entergy arkansas’ <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> has ways for customers to manage their energy usage and take more control of their electric bills. from <a href="https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/energy_efficiency/main/">entergy solutions</a> programs to customized bill payment options, the toolkit can lead to bill savings for customers. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-partnerships-providing-back-school-necessities///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-partnerships-providing-back-school-necessities/?66b39e1bdf695731fe5e43fcwed, 07 aug 2024 11:09:00 -0500entergy new orleans and csx corporation awarded certified site designation <h4>first site in the city of new orleans to qualify under led review</h4> new orleans – entergy new orleans, in partnership with the csx corporation, announced the formal designation of a csx-owned, 76-acre industrial plot on almonaster avenue as a “certified site” under louisiana 2022年世界杯比分’s certified sites program. the almonaster site is the first in the city to receive this certification, marking it development-ready following a rigorous due diligence process. the certified site will benefit residents by creating job opportunities, improving infrastructure, and enhancing logistics and transportation services. “achieving led certification for this site is a significant milestone, one that positions the area for development in the near-term and for success in the long run,” said deanna rodriguez, president and ceo of entergy new orleans. “we are grateful to the csx team for the work they did to make this happen, and to the led for their careful consideration.” “obtaining led certification is reflective of our commitment to partnering with communiies in which we live and work to drive business development and economic growth,” said christina bottomley, csx vice president of real estate and industrial development. “collaborating with entergy new orleans on the development of the almonaster site further positions csx as a leader for the entire rail industry on environmental sustainability as we create better value by diverting more freight from other modes of transportation while transporting more goods and reducing emissions.” “it’s exciting to see new orleans mark this milestone, and led commends entergy and csx for working together to make it possible,” said led’s chief competitiveness officer ileana ledet. “by undertaking the rigorous process of certifying this site in new orleans east, they have put orleans parish in a stronger competitive position to attract major capital investments to the southeast region. we hope other businesses will follow their lead, so that the number of certified sites in orleans parish can continue to grow.” “when we collaborate, anything is possible. this first certified site in new orleans is a testament to how far we can go when we work together,” said jeff schwartz, director of 2022年世界杯比分 for the city of new orleans. “congratulations to csx, entergy new orleans, louisiana 2022年世界杯比分, new orleans business alliance, and gno, inc. for achieving this milestone. it showcases how development ready new orleans east, and the city at large are for industry led job growth. our team is excited to support catalytic development at this site, and many others, in the years to come.” “as the councilman for district e, i am proud to join entergy new orleans and the csx corporation in announcing this first-of-a-kind designation in the city of new orleans. achieving this certification was critical and hard fought and shows just how ready new orleans east is for further development. hats off to everyone who worked hard to make this possible,” said councilman oliver thomas. “new orleans east is poised for job-generating industrial growth, and this led-certified site has the potential to fast-track development not only at this property, but across the area, said louis david, president and ceo of the new orleans business alliance. “new orleans business alliance is extremely proud to have worked with many partners including entergy new orleans and csx on this project. our team is already working to ensure additional sites in orleans parish are in the certification process.” “the certification of this site is significant for new orleans and the result of the collaborative efforts of csx, entergy new orleans, and louisiana 2022年世界杯比分,” said michael hecht, president and ceo of greater new orleans, inc. “this designation highlights our region's commitment to fostering economic growth and attracting investment by ensuring sites are development ready. having a marketable asset of this kind not only enhances our competitive edge but also paves the way for new opportunities and prosperity in greater new orleans." working closely with csx, the entergy team identified the almonaster site, facilitated the certification process, and acted as the primary point of contact between stakeholders including greater new orleans, inc. and the new orleans business alliance. entergy new orleans provides reliable electric power at rates 30% lower than the national average and extensive support for business relocation and expansion. entergy new orleans financially contributed to the certification costs and is developing marketing materials for the property. led’s certified sites program sets a high standard in qualifying for a certified site designation. potential certified sites undergo extensive environmental assessments, topographic surveys, and geotechnical investigations. this rigorous process assures prospective developers that certified properties are ready for immediate development and is provided to enhance confidence of investors. louisiana 2022年世界杯比分 has positioned the state as a national leader, with certified sites serving as important tools for economic growth. louisiana currently boasts a robust portfolio of over 400 certified industrial sites ready for development statewide, with 140 sites having completed the comprehensive due diligence process for certification. for more information about the certified sites program, <a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/why-louisiana/certified-sites" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit the led certified sites program</a>. to explore the almonaster avenue certified site, <a href="https://louisianasiteselection.com/neworleans/property/detail/17527/almonaster-avenue-csx-property" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit the almonaster avenue csx property</a>. about entergy new orleans entergy new orleans, llc provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in orleans parish, louisiana. entergy new orleans is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy new orleans, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/neworleans/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergynola</a> on social media. about csx csx, based in jacksonville, florida, is a premier transportation company. it provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. for nearly 200 years, csx has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern united states, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. it also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. about led louisiana 2022年世界杯比分 is responsible for driving capital investment, job creation and economic opportunity for the people of louisiana and employers of all sizes. explore how led is positioning louisiana to win at <a href="https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">opportunitylouisiana.com</a>. //www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-csx-corporation-awarded-certified-site-designation///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-csx-corporation-awarded-certified-site-designation/?66b2477cdf6957397e359440tue, 06 aug 2024 10:43:00 -0500manage your usage and stay cool this summer with entergy’s new bill toolkit <h4>the website is a one-stop shop to help customers manage energy usage and save money </h4> the woodlands, texas – signs of summer are already here, and extreme heat persists in texas. after experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, entergy texas is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit site</a>. the site helps customers manage energy usage and save money through energy efficiency and bill assistance programs. examples of products and services offered through our <a href="https://www.entergy-texas.com/energy-efficiency/">entergy solutions</a> program, available at little to no cost, include ac tune-ups, led bulbs, smart thermostats, duct sealing and insulation. additionally, this program offers home assessments that yield energy efficiency recommendations. a home performance with energy star assessment reduces the up-front cost of installing energy efficiency upgrades. customers also can save money with these quick and easy energy efficiency tips: <ul> <li>change air filters. air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing. </li> <li>set your thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature. the smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be. </li> <li>buy a programmable thermostat. a programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage. </li> <li>use fans to cool off. ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms. </li> <li>close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use. </li> <li>seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out. </li> <li>use the myadvisor tool on <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/">myentergy.com</a>. the usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour. </li> </ul> for customers needing help with their bill, entergy texas’ bill toolkit provides an overview of payment options, such as level billing, pick-a-date assistance programs, such as the power to care program. entergy texas partners with third party agencies that provide utility bill assistance for seniors, disabled individuals and programs that are income-based. you also may be eligible to receive federal payment assistance through the comprehensive energy assistance program or <a href="https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/comprehensive-energy-assistance-program-ceap-program-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ceap</a>. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. //www.dcsportsinc.com/news/manage-your-usage-stay-cool-summer-with-entergy-s-new-bill-toolkit///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/manage-your-usage-stay-cool-summer-with-entergy-s-new-bill-toolkit/?66abf708df6957679530f25bthu, 01 aug 2024 15:53:00 -0500entergy arkansas customers to receive a one-time bill credit in august at a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, entergy arkansas customers will be getting a break on their august bills. a residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a decrease of about 63% for a residential customer using 1,000 kwh. commercial and industrial customers will also receive a one-time bill credit in august. small general service customers will receive a credit of approximately $221, and large general service customers will receive a credit of approximately $12,158. the bill credit is applied in august and coincides with july energy consumption, which is usually one of the highest months from an energy usage and bill amount standpoint. it also comes months after residential customers saw their <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-customer-bills-decrease-beginning-in-april/">bills decrease</a> an average of 7.5% in april, or about $10 a month, because of lower prices for the fuel used to generate electricity for our customers. commercial and industrial customers saw anywhere from a 1.6% to 17.7% decrease, depending on their usage. “we work hard each day to provide reliable and affordable energy by keeping our costs as low as possible for our customers,” said ventrell thompson, vice president of customer service for entergy arkansas. “we know that higher costs for groceries and other everyday living expenses can be tough for some of our customers, especially during the summer months. we are pleased that the timing of these bill credits will allow our customers to spend their money on other needs, such as back-to-school shopping.” the credit, known as the “grand gulf bill credit,” stems from a lawsuit settlement between the arkansas public service commission and system energy resources inc., which operates the grand gulf nuclear station. other entergy operating companies in mississippi and new orleans also settled the lawsuit under the same terms as arkansas. only current entergy arkansas customers who began service in december 2023 or earlier will qualify for the bill credits. if the august bill credit exceeds a customer’s total bill charges, any remaining bill credit amount will apply toward their subsequent bills. as noted in an <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/article/online-bill-toolkit-launches-help-customers-manage-their-budgets-summer/">earlier release</a>, entergy arkansas has also recently debuted a new bill toolkit for customers looking to save money on their electric bills. the new <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit site</a> helps customers find ways to manage energy usage, get assistance paying their utility bills and find other ways to save through energy efficiency, including no cost or low cost <a href="https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/energy_efficiency/main/">entergy solutions </a>programs. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-customers-receive-one-time-bill-credit-in-august///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-customers-receive-one-time-bill-credit-in-august/?66abb6cb0eb49c700c024471thu, 01 aug 2024 11:23:00 -0500entergy reports second quarter earnings <h4>important settlements reached; guidance and outlooks affirmed</h4> new orleans – 沙特vs墨西哥让球 (nyse: etr) reported second quarter 2024 earnings per share of 23 cents on an as-reported basis and $1.92 on an adjusted (non-gaap) basis. “we successfully executed on key operational, customer, and regulatory fronts,” said drew marsh, entergy chair and chief executive officer. “having achieved several important milestones, we have paved the way to capture the robust growth in front of us and unlock exceptional value for all of our stakeholders.” business highlights included the following: <ul> <li>e-la reached an agreement in principle with the lpsc staff and other parties to (1) extend and modify the formula rate plan, (2) establish the base frp rate change for the 2023 test year, and (3) provide customer credits, including increasing customer sharing of tax benefits, to resolve several open matters; the agreement is subject to lpsc approval.</li> <li>seri reached an agreement in principle with the lpsc staff that substantially resolves the major litigation at seri; the agreement is subject to lpsc and ferc approval.</li> <li>the mpsc approved e-ms’s frp settlement.</li> <li>e-tx filed for a ccn to construct two hydrogen-capable power stations: the legend power station, a 754-megawatt carbon-capture-enabled ccct facility, and the lone star power station, a 453-megawatt ct facility.</li> <li>e-tx filed for a ccn for two owned solar facilities totaling 311 megawatts.</li> <li>e-tx submitted a dcrf filing to recover distribution investment since the rate case test year.</li> <li>the lpsc approved an enhanced renewable rfp process for up to 3 gigawatts of renewable resources.</li> <li>entergy and nextera energy resources, llc announced a joint development agreement that will accelerate the development of up to 4.5 gigawatts of new, utility-owned solar generation and energy storage projects.</li> <li>e-tx filed phase i of its future ready resiliency plan, which includes $335 million of investment to be completed over 3 years.</li> <li>e-ar and e-no each submitted their annual frp filings.</li> <li>entergy was named to the civic 50, a points of light initiative honoring the 50 most community-minded companies in the u.s.</li> </ul> <table width="672"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="7" width="672"> consolidated earnings (gaap and non-gaap measures) </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7" width="672"> second quarter and year-to-date 2024 vs. 2023 (see <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appendix a</a> for reconciliation of gaap to non-gaap measures and description of adjustments) </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> </td> <td colspan="3" width="240"> second quarter </td> <td colspan="3" width="240"> year-to-date </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> </td> <td width="80"> 2024 </td> <td width="80"> 2023 </td> <td width="80"> change </td> <td width="80"> 2024 </td> <td width="80"> 2023 </td> <td width="80"> change </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> (after-tax, $ in millions) </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> as-reported earnings </td> <td width="80"> 49 </td> <td width="80"> 391 </td> <td width="80"> (342) </td> <td width="80"> 124 </td> <td width="80"> 702 </td> <td width="80"> (578) </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> less adjustments </td> <td width="80"> (362) </td> <td width="80"> - </td> <td width="80"> (362) </td> <td width="80"> (517) </td> <td width="80"> 69 </td> <td width="80"> (586) </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> adjusted earnings (non-gaap) </td> <td width="80"> 411 </td> <td width="80"> 391 </td> <td width="80"> 20 </td> <td width="80"> 641 </td> <td width="80"> 634 </td> <td width="80"> 8 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> estimated weather impact </td> <td width="80"> 56 </td> <td width="80"> 15 </td> <td width="80"> 41 </td> <td width="80"> 30 </td> <td width="80"> (32) </td> <td width="80"> 62 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> (after-tax, per share in $) </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> <td width="80"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> as-reported earnings </td> <td width="80"> 0.23 </td> <td width="80"> 1.84 </td> <td width="80"> (1.62) </td> <td width="80"> 0.58 </td> <td width="80"> 3.31 </td> <td width="80"> (2.73) </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> less adjustments </td> <td width="80"> (1.69) </td> <td width="80"> - </td> <td width="80"> (1.69) </td> <td width="80"> (2.41) </td> <td width="80"> 0.32 </td> <td width="80"> (2.74) </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> adjusted earnings (non-gaap) </td> <td width="80"> 1.92 </td> <td width="80"> 1.84 </td> <td width="80"> 0.07 </td> <td width="80"> 2.99 </td> <td width="80"> 2.99 </td> <td width="80"> 0.01 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="192"> estimated weather impact </td> <td width="80"> 0.26 </td> <td width="80"> 0.07 </td> <td width="80"> 0.19 </td> <td width="80"> 0.14 </td> <td width="80"> (0.15) </td> <td width="80"> 0.29 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> calculations may differ due to rounding <h4>consolidated results</h4> for second quarter 2024, the company reported earnings of $49 million, or 23 cents per share, on an as-reported basis, and earnings of $411 million, or $1.92 per share, on an adjusted basis. this compared to second quarter 2023 earnings of $391 million, or $1.84 per share, on an as-reported and an adjusted basis. summary discussions by business follow. additional details, including information on ocf by business, are provided in <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appendix a</a>. an analysis of variances by business is provided in <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appendix b</a>. <h4>business results</h4> utility for second quarter 2024, the utility business reported earnings attributable to 沙特vs墨西哥让球 of $441 million, or $2.06 per share, on an as-reported basis and $553 million, or $2.58 per share, on an adjusted basis. this compared to second quarter 2023 earnings of $514 million, or $2.42 per share, on an as-reported and an adjusted basis. second quarter 2024 results included expenses totaling $(151 million) ($(112 million) after tax) recorded as a result of entergy louisiana’s agreement in principle with the lpsc staff and other parties. the settlement, if approved, will extend and modify the formula rate plan; establish the base frp rate change for the 2023 test year; and provide $184 million of customer rate credits, including increasing customer sharing of income tax benefits resulting from the 2016-2018 irs audit resolution (a reserve of $38 million was previously established), to resolve several open matters, including all formula rate plans prior to the 2023 test year (considered an adjustment and excluded from adjusted earnings). other drivers for the quarter included: <ul> <li>higher retail sales volume including the effects of weather,</li> <li>the net effect of regulatory actions across the operating companies, and</li> <li>lower non-service pension costs included in other income (deductions).</li> </ul> these drivers were partially offset by: <ul> <li>higher operating expenses including other o&amp;m and depreciation, and</li> <li>higher interest expense.</li> </ul> on a per share basis, second quarter 2024 results reflected higher diluted average number of common shares outstanding. <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appendix c</a> contains additional details on utility operating and financial measures. parent &amp; other for second quarter 2024, parent &amp; other reported a loss attributable to 沙特vs墨西哥让球 of $(392 million), or $(1.83) per share, on an as-reported basis, and a loss of $(142 million), or (66) cents per share, on an adjusted basis. this compared to a second quarter 2023 loss of $(123 million), or (58) cents per share, on an as-reported and an adjusted basis. the quarter-over-quarter as-reported decline was primarily due to a $(317 million) ($(250 million) after tax) settlement charge recognized as a result of a group annuity contract purchased in may 2024 to settle certain pension liabilities, also referred to as the pension lift out (considered an adjustment and excluded from adjusted earnings). higher interest expense was also a driver for the quarter. on a per share basis, second quarter 2024 results reflected higher diluted average number of common shares outstanding. <h4>earnings per share guidance</h4> entergy affirmed its 2024 adjusted eps guidance range of $7.05 to $7.35. see webcast presentation for additional details. the company has provided 2024 earnings guidance with regard to the non-gaap measure of adjusted earnings per share. this measure excludes from the corresponding gaap financial measure the effect of adjustments as described below under “non-gaap financial measures.” the company has not provided a reconciliation of such non-gaap guidance to guidance presented on a gaap basis because it cannot predict and quantify with a reasonable degree of confidence all of the adjustments that may occur during the period. potential adjustments include the exclusion of regulatory charges related to outstanding regulatory complaints and significant income tax items. <h4>earnings teleconference </h4> a teleconference will be held at 10:00 a.m. central time on thursday, august 1, 2024, to discuss entergy’s quarterly earnings announcement and the company’s financial performance. the teleconference may be accessed by visiting entergy’s website at <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations/">investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations</a> or by dialing 888-440-4149, conference id 9024832, no more than 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. the webcast presentation is also being posted to entergy’s website concurrent with this news release. a replay of the teleconference will be available on entergy’s website at <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations/">investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations</a> and by telephone. the telephone replay will be available through august 8, 2024, by dialing 800-770-2030, conference id 9024832. entergy 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. 沙特vs墨西哥让球’s common stock is listed on the new york stock exchange and nyse chicago under the symbol “etr”. details regarding entergy’s results of operations, regulatory proceedings, and other matters are available in this earnings release, a copy of which will be filed with the sec, and the webcast presentation. both documents are available on entergy’s investor relations website at <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations/">investors.entergy.com/investors/events-and-presentations</a>. entergy maintains a web page as part of its investor relations website, entitled regulatory and other information, which provides investors with key updates on certain regulatory proceedings and important milestones on the execution of its strategy. while some of this information may be considered material information, investors should not rely exclusively on this page for all relevant company information. for definitions of certain operating measures, as well as gaap and non-gaap financial measures and abbreviations and acronyms used in the earnings release materials, see <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">appendix e</a>. <h4>non-gaap financial measures </h4> this news release contains non-gaap financial measures, which are generally numerical measures of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either exclude or include amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with gaap. entergy has provided quantitative reconciliations within this news release of the non-gaap financial measures to the most directly comparable gaap financial measures. entergy reports earnings using the non-gaap measure of entergy adjusted earnings, which excludes the effect of certain “adjustments.” adjustments are unusual or non-recurring items or events or other items or events that management believes do not reflect the ongoing business of entergy, such as significant tax items, and other items such as certain costs, expenses, or other specified items. in addition to reporting gaap earnings on a per share basis, entergy reports its adjusted earnings on a per share basis. these per share measures represent the applicable earnings amount divided by the diluted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. management uses the non-gaap financial measures of adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share for, among other things, financial planning and analysis; reporting financial results to the board of directors, employees, stockholders, analysts, and investors; and internal evaluation of financial performance. entergy believes that these non-gaap financial measures provide useful information to investors in evaluating the ongoing results of entergy’s business, comparing period to period results, and comparing entergy’s financial performance to the financial performance of other companies in the utility sector. other non-gaap measures, including adjusted roe; adjusted roe, excluding affiliate preferred; ffo to adjusted debt; gross liquidity; net liquidity; adjusted parent debt to total adjusted debt; adjusted debt to adjusted capitalization; and adjusted net debt to adjusted net capitalization are measures entergy uses internally for management and board discussions and to gauge the overall strength of its business. entergy believes the above data provides useful information to investors in evaluating entergy’s ongoing financial results and flexibility and assists investors in comparing entergy’s credit and liquidity to the credit and liquidity of others in the utility sector. metrics defined as “adjusted” exclude the effect of adjustments as defined above. these non-gaap financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of entergy’s operations that, when viewed with entergy’s gaap results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding gaap financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting entergy’s business. these non-gaap financial measures should not be used to the exclusion of gaap financial measures. investors are strongly encouraged to review entergy’s consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. although certain of these measures are intended to assist investors in comparing entergy’s performance to other companies in the utility sector, non-gaap financial measures are not standardized; therefore, it might not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-gaap financial measures having the same or similar names. <h4>cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements</h4> in this news release, and from time to time, 沙特vs墨西哥让球 makes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995. such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding entergy’s 2024 earnings guidance; current financial and operational outlooks; industrial load growth outlooks; statements regarding its climate transition and resilience plans, goals, beliefs, or expectations; and other statements of entergy’s plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release. readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, entergy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed elsewhere in this news release and in entergy’s most recent annual report on form 10-k, any subsequent quarterly reports on form 10-q, and entergy’s other reports and filings made under the securities exchange act of 1934; (b) uncertainties associated with (1) rate proceedings, formula rate plans, and other cost recovery mechanisms, including the risk that costs may not be recoverable to the extent or on the timeline anticipated by the utilities and (2) implementation of the ratemaking effects of changes in law; (c) uncertainties associated with (1) realizing the benefits of its resilience plan, including impacts of the frequency and intensity of future storms and storm paths, as well as the pace of project completion and (2) efforts to remediate the effects of major storms and recover related restoration costs; (d) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (e) changes in decommissioning trust values or earnings or in the timing or cost of decommissioning entergy’s nuclear plant sites; (f) legislative and regulatory actions and risks and uncertainties associated with claims or litigation by or against entergy and its subsidiaries; (g) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including strategic transactions that entergy or its subsidiaries may undertake and the risk that any such transaction may not be completed as and when expected and the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized; (h) direct and indirect impacts to entergy or its customers from pandemics, terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, or other attempts to disrupt entergy’s business or operations, and/or other catastrophic events; and (i) effects on entergy or its customers of (1) changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, or energy policies; (2) the effects of changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; and (3) the effects of technological change, including the costs, pace of development, and commercialization of new and emerging technologies. <a href="https://investors.entergy.com/files/doc_financials/2024/q2/2q24-earnings-release-inc-financials.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">view complete earnings release (pdf)</a>//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-reports-second-quarter-earnings-635718842///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-reports-second-quarter-earnings-635718842/?66ab6630ff350c466504fafcthu, 01 aug 2024 05:31:00 -0500entergy makes $20m commitment to empower historically black colleges and universities and students <h4>over the next decade, hbcu students will be equipped with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs</h4> new orleans – entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower historically black colleges and universities and their students across the company’s service area in arkansas, louisiana, mississippi and texas. through the expansion of entergy’s the power of prosperity program, the donation will support hbcus and students with enhanced education, career readiness and workforce development programs. drew marsh, entergy's chair and ceo, announced the company’s commitment during an event at the national urban league conference last week in new orleans. year after year, this event brings together key leaders from various sectors, including business, government, and social advocacy, who are dedicated to exploring critical issues and initiatives that profoundly impact communities nationwide. “with roots in our service area for more than 100 years, what matters to our neighbors and our communities, matters to us,” said marsh. “that’s why entergy is proud to continue our longstanding support of historically black colleges and universities with our 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower these institutions and their students. as an energy industry leader, it’s important that we help develop future generations of the u.s. energy workforce by strengthening awareness and promoting the advantages of careers in our field.” entergy’s commitment will provide academic scholarships, facility grants and endowments, workforce development programming, internship experiences, access to resources and financial aid, seeded investment accounts and generational wealth building for hbcu students. this includes: <ul> <li>awarding twenty $5,000 scholarships annually over a decade to high-achieving students enrolled in any hbcu within entergy's service states.</li> <li>an annual competitive grant program to fund facility improvements, research endeavors, and endowments at hbcus in the entergy service area, aimed at addressing inequalities and enhancing the long-term viability of these institutions.</li> <li>offering pathways to employment at entergy for top-performing hbcu students through workforce development initiatives, including 10 annual internships, targeted college recruitment events, strategic partnerships with university administration and faculty, and more.</li> </ul> the power of prosperity, initially <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-partnership-hbcu-power-prosperity/">piloted last year</a> in new orleans, aims to break down barriers to student success and equip students with the knowledge and tools to build multigenerational wealth. through entergy’s partnership with single stop, hbcu students and their families gain free access to financial support and resources. single stop, a national nonprofit, makes it easy for individuals to access support in areas such as finance, food, education, healthcare, childcare, tax help, utility payments and more through their “one-stop shop” program. in addition, students will be provided with seeded investment accounts and access to financial literacy education and coaching through entergy’s partnership with <a href="https://stackwellcapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stackwell capital</a>, a digital investment platform designed to help close the racial wealth gap by empowering more people in the black community to use the power of the stock market to grow their wealth. over the course of the next decade, entergy’s strategic partnerships will help remove barriers to student success, equip them with tools and knowledge and build a path to multigenerational wealth for a brighter tomorrow. <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/article/empowering-future-generations/">learn more</a> about entergy’s commitment to power life today and for future generations of scholars. about entergy entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-makes-20m-commitment-empower-historically-black-colleges-universities-students///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-makes-20m-commitment-empower-historically-black-colleges-universities-students/?66a943d31cd450ed180e6866tue, 30 jul 2024 14:47:00 -0500entergy secures naming rights to stem center at girl scout dreamlab gonzales, la. – girl scouts louisiana east is excited to announce that entergy will have the naming rights to the stem center at the girl scout dreamlab for the next five years. this $50,000 partnership shows entergy's dedication to supporting young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. "we are so thankful for entergy's generous support,” said chief executive officer dr. rebecca pennington. “the naming rights to our stem center mean more than just funding; they show our shared commitment to the future. together, we are opening doors for girls to explore, innovate and lead in stem fields. this partnership will inspire girl scouts to follow their dreams and develop the skills to become future stem leaders." the girl scout dreamlab stem center will offer resources and programs to engage and educate girl scouts in various stem areas. with entergy's help, the center will continue to provide hands-on learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for stem. “entergy is investing in the development of a critical future workforce,” said entergy’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer kathryn collins. “we strive to recruit locally because local talent tends to stay at entergy. we need top performing technical professionals with stem prowess and innovative stem leaders. the symbiotic relationship between entergy and the girl scouts dreamlab stem center is real, strategic and far-reaching.” this collaboration between entergy and girl scouts louisiana east highlights both organizations' continued commitment to building a brighter future for girls in our community. in 2023, entergy approached gsle about designing and delivering an entergy-sponsored sustainability event and patch at camp marydale. the program focuses on using resources wisely and making the world a better place, aligning with the mission of girl scouting. by investing in the education and empowerment of young girls, entergy and girl scouts louisiana east are helping to create a more inclusive and innovative tomorrow. girl scouts louisiana east girl scouts louisiana east (gsle) is the leading organization for leadership development of girls, grades k to 12, in 23 parishes of southeast louisiana. chartered by girl scouts of the usa, gsle serves over7,000 girl and adult members. girl scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. to volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit <a href="https://www.gsle.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gsle.org</a>. entergy entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and follow <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-secures-naming-rights-stem-center-at-girl-scout-dreamlab///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-secures-naming-rights-stem-center-at-girl-scout-dreamlab/?66a8fe6adf69574b9f17e6edtue, 30 jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500entergy announces quarterly dividend payment to shareholders new orleans – entergy’s board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $1.13 per share on the company’s common stock. the dividend is payable sept. 3, 2024, to shareholders of record as of aug. 13, 2024. entergy has paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock continuously since 1988. 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and follow <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-announces-quarterly-dividend-payment-shareholders-1478282930///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-announces-quarterly-dividend-payment-shareholders-1478282930/?66a2d34f640d737c510881eefri, 26 jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500entergy employees give $20k grant, $8k in school supplies; paint, plant and clean adopted school jackson, miss. – it was all hands on deck as entergy nuclear team members painted, planted and power washed at their adopted school, north jackson elementary, during jackson public school district’s annual ‘beautification day’. in addition to deep-cleaning sidewalks, planting flowers and performing general clean-up, volunteers donated and distributed more than $8,000 in school supplies and presented school leaders with a $20,000 grant. the money will provide each classroom in grades 1-5 with eight virtual reality headsets and charging cases. a key benefit of using vr in education is the immersive learning experience it provides. “we’re very excited to bring vr learning to our scholars,” said principal jocelyn smith. “virtual reality brings 2d objects to life and makes visualization a reality, enabling users to experience real scenarios or fabricated experiences over and over. through tutoring and incorporating vr in our teachers’ everyday lessons, we anticipate vr helping our scholars maintain or gain proficiency on our state test, as well as district benchmark assessments.” entergy nuclear adopted north jackson elementary school as its new adopt-a-school partner in 2022. the school is about five miles from the company’s headquarters and is the largest elementary school in the north jackson area. it serves approximately 430 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. “strong communities provide a better quality of life for all who live there, so it’s important to us to give back to the communities where our employees and customers live and work,” said kimberly cook-nelson, entergy chief nuclear officer. “our partnership with north jackson elementary is strong and provides us with opportunities for our people to volunteer in a number of ways throughout the year, from back-to-school supply drives, to judging science fairs, to reading, tutoring, and more.” this was the third consecutive year entergy team members have participated in the district’s annual event.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-employees-give-20k-grant-8k-in-school-supplies-paint-plant-clean-adopted-school///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-employees-give-20k-grant-8k-in-school-supplies-paint-plant-clean-adopted-school/?66a3d222d151a1ff8808ac20fri, 26 jul 2024 11:32:00 -0500entergy texas applies for federal grant funding to make port arthur electric system more resilient <h4>$107.5 million in requested funding would help finance proposed resiliency investments resulting in less damage, lower restoration costs, fewer interruptions, and faster recovery times after major storms</h4> port arthur, texas – entergy texas is seeking federal grants for the second year in a row to improve the resiliency of the power grid in port arthur, texas. in april of this year, the company updated its application for the u.s. department of energy's <a href="https://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-resilience-and-innovation-partnerships-grip-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grid resilience and innovation partnerships</a> program and aims to secure funding for a $107.5 million infrastructure and electrical grid hardening project. if approved, the funds would help protect the power grid from extreme weather events, which have historically affected port arthur. “the city of port arthur has endured numerous extreme weather events, including two of the most historic weather events in our country―hurricane harvey and winter storm uri,” said thurman bartie, mayor of port arthur. “since 2020, at least four major hurricanes have impacted our communities and caused widespread power outages. we’re thankful entergy texas continues to seek out cost-effective solutions to help strengthen the power grid and improve resiliency in our communities.” the proposed project includes plans to strengthen 57 transmission structures, harden or underground at least 950 distribution structures, and pilot a self-healing microgrid solution to bridge short-term outages by interconnecting a utility-scale battery to an existing substation. these improvements are expected to benefit port arthur customers by reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 257 million minutes and decrease future storm restoration costs by an estimated $74 million over the next 50 years. doe is set to announce grip award winners this fall. winning submissions will receive funding for half of the project's cost, helping to maintain affordable rates for customers. “we’re committed to balancing customer affordability with critical investments to strengthen our power grid, which is why we are fighting for every dollar of federal and state funding available to mitigate the impact on customer bills,” said eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas. “given that the gulf coast is home to world-class infrastructure, seven of the top 20 u.s. ports, and a growing industrial customer base, government investments in the resilience of entergy texas’ power grid would benefit the entire country.” entergy texas applied for grip funding in 2023 for the same port arthur grid resiliency project but the application was not selected. the company's 2024 application incorporates feedback from the doe, and its employees continue to attend the agency's energy justice-focused events to engage with community members, elected officials, utility board members, advocacy organizations, and local government officials. <img class="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="//cdn.entergynewsroom.com/userfiles/newsroom_entergytexasgrip_mapofprojectsite.png" alt="" width="658" height="287" />map of proposed pear ridge-kolbs-lakeview project site the company intentionally selected the proposed pear ridge-kolbs-lakeview project site due to its potential to reduce the energy burden in a community where over 94% of residents are classified as "disadvantaged" according to federal guidelines. further, this area includes the bowers civic center, a major storm shelter during extreme weather events. “port arthur is a central location for the u.s. petroleum industry, home to the largest oil refinery in north america and also multiple lng export terminals," explained ron burton, city manager for the city of port arthur. "the local workforce and resilient electric power are vital for these key industries, as any outages can have far-reaching impacts across the region.” entergy texas has committed to delivering on the doe’s justice40 principles to ensure equitable access to affordable, clean energy. as part of the grid hardening project, the company has developed a community benefits plan and committed to establishing a community benefits working group comprised of core community partners to deliver benefits to the port arthur community, such as social services organizations providing financial services to low-income families, labor engagement, education, and job training programs. in addition to pursing government grants, entergy texas is also seeking approval of phase i of its comprehensive texas future ready resiliency plan, which was filed in june of this year. once approved by the public utility commission of texas, the plan will benefit customers by decreasing future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events like hurricanes by 4.5 billion minutes over the next 50 years. <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/">learn more</a> about the texas future ready resiliency plan.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-applies-for-federal-grant-funding-make-port-arthur-electric-system-more-resilient///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-applies-for-federal-grant-funding-make-port-arthur-electric-system-more-resilient/?66a2c5711d0784ff1f00fe9cthu, 25 jul 2024 16:27:00 -0500super bowl lix leaders announce charitable legacy program through impact 59 powered by entergy <h4>the legacy program will benefit new orleans area nonprofit organizations ahead of super bowl lix</h4> new orleans – today, the new orleans super bowl lix host committee, entergy, the new orleans saints, and the nfl foundation announced a community-focused initiative ahead of super bowl lix. impact 59 powered by entergy is the official super bowl lix legacy grant program designed to leave a lasting impact on nonprofits in the greater new orleans region long after the city’s record tying 11th super bowl on feb. 9, 2025. the super bowl host committee, led by the new orleans saints and the greater new orleans sports foundation, underscored the importance of giving back to the host community through the host committee theme of “it’s what we do.” impact 59 powered by entergy is a collaboration between the host committee, the new orleans saints, the nfl foundation, the entergy charitable foundation, ochsner health, the united way of southeast louisiana, and nola coalition to award at least $3 million in impactful grants to local nonprofit organizations. the program's mission is to give back to local organizations making a positive impact in the new orleans community, fostering a legacy of philanthropy that lasts long after super bowl lix. <smarttag controller="photoslidercontroller" action="get" id="super-bowl-lix"></smarttag> new orleans saints owner and long-time philanthropist, gayle benson said, “hosting and executing an incredible game is just one aspect of our responsibility. equally important is our commitment to supporting our community and creating a lasting positive impact. this is part of what we do – we must instill pride in our city, contribute to meaningful change, and ensure lasting resources for all those who work so hard to make the community a wonderful place to live.” the funding from impact 59 powered by entergy will be awarded to organizations that provide programming in key areas of youth development, workforce training, education, health and wellness, and equity and inclusion. the nonprofit organizations selected will help support charitable causes in the greater new orleans area including orleans, jefferson, st. bernard, st. charles, st. james, st. john the baptist, plaquemines, st. tammany, tangipahoa and washington parishes. a grant selection committee will carefully review eligibility and compliance of applications, select award recipients based on criteria met and make award determinations based on need, merit and proposed projects. “the super bowl legacy grant program was established to ensure that the nfl and our partners leave a legacy of philanthropy and positive economic impact in the super bowl host community, extending far beyond the final whistle of the big game,” said nfl vice president of philanthropy and executive director of the nfl foundation alexia gallagher. “the nfl foundation is excited to continue this tradition with the super bowl lix host committee and their great partners to recognize and support nonprofit organizations that positively impact the lives of thousands in the greater new orleans region." the announcement of this legacy program supports the new orleans super bowl host committee’s motto: “it’s what we do.” impact 59 powered by entergy will provide much-needed support to those organizations that provide key services and opportunities to the community. “that’s one amazing thing about the city of new orleans – we love our neighbors as if they were our own family; it’s part of what we do every day,” said drew marsh, 沙特vs墨西哥让球 chair and chief executive officer. “impact 59 powered by entergy is sure to ignite change in our community, uplift our community organizations and the people who need it most and arm them with resources they need to continue their good work.” along with impact 59 powered by entergy, super bowl lix brings significant other impact to the area. the 59th super bowl is anticipated to bring upwards of $500 million in economic impact to louisiana and 6,000 credentialed media members to new orleans. “at the end of the day, the super bowl is much more than a game. hosting our record tying 11th nfl championship game will not only provide funding for our nonprofit community through impact 59 powered by entergy but will significantly boost louisiana’s economy and provide opportunity to recognize our rich louisiana heritage and diverse culture,” said jay cicero, president and ceo of the greater new orleans sports foundation and the super bowl lix host committee. “on monday, february 10th, we want to be proud of a job well done – not just the game, but the incredible impact the super bowl has on our community.” applications are now being accepted through august 23. more details on how organizations can see if they qualify and apply for impact 59 powered by entergy can be found at <a href="https://nolasuperbowl.com/legacy-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nolasuperbowl.com/legacy-program</a>. super bowl lix will take place on sunday, feb. 9, 2025, at caesars superdome. about the new orleans super bowl lix host committee the new orleans super bowl lix host committee, led by the new orleans saints and the greater new orleans sports foundation, is responsible for planning, executing, and hosting the city’s record-tying 11th nfl championship game on february 9, 2025. the host committee works in partnership with the national football league to deliver a successful super bowl lix while driving lasting social and economic impact in the greater new orleans area. learn more about the new orleans super lix host committee at <a href="https://nolasuperbowl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nolasuperbowl.com</a>. about entergy entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. about the nfl foundation the national football league (nfl) foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. the nfl foundation and its members, the 32 nfl clubs, support the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. celebrating 50 years, the nfl foundation has become one of the leading philanthropic entities in america, contributing to nfl team communities, national and international disaster relief efforts, and societal issues. the league is utilizing this anniversary to amplify the impact of nfl philanthropy and the progress made by our nonprofit entities. for more information on the nfl foundation, visit <a href="https://www.nflfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nflfoundation.org</a>.   about the greater new orleans sports foundation organized in august 1988, the greater new orleans sports foundation (sports foundation) is a non-profit 501(c) (4) organization whose mission is to attract and manage sporting events that have a positive economic impact on louisiana and the greater new orleans area. throughout its 36-year history, the sports foundation has hosted and been awarded hundreds of events and turned a $50 million public investment into more than $3.4 billion in economic impact for the state of louisiana and the greater new orleans area.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/community-partners-committed-leave-charitable-legacy-through-impact-59-powered-by-entergy///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/community-partners-committed-leave-charitable-legacy-through-impact-59-powered-by-entergy/?66a01694df6957616936598etue, 23 jul 2024 16:30:00 -0500entergy louisiana to host customer engagement event laplace, la. – as summer high temperatures continue to increase energy usage, entergy louisiana is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills. the company is hosting an in-person event in laplace on july 25. the event, in partnership with local community advocate organization new wine christian fellowship, will take place at the church, located at 1929 w. airline hwy., suite 1933, laplace, from 8-11 a.m. customers will get a chance to: <ul> <li>learn about <a href="https://www.entergy-louisiana.com/energy-efficiency-program/">energy efficiency programs</a> that help customers conserve electricity while staying comfortable.</li> <li>be connected with <a href="https://www.entergy.com/communities/low-income/">available financial assistance</a> (pending qualification), including entergy’s <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> for low-income older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li>explore <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">our new bill toolkit</a> that empowers customers with resources and available assistance options through a one-stop online shop at <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a>.</li> <li>receive free box fans and energy efficiency kits (limited supply).</li> </ul> the event will also give customers the opportunity to learn more from entergy louisiana on a variety of other services and programs. for example, customers will be able to receive information on adding security lighting to their home or business and even enroll their kids in our <a href="https://www.entergy.com/csr/kids/">kids to college matching savings account program</a>. to learn more about how entergy supports its communities, visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/communities/">entergy.com/communities</a>. about entergy louisiana entergy louisiana, llc provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in baton rouge, louisiana. entergy louisiana is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球 (nyse: etr), a fortune 500 company. entergy 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.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-host-customer-engagement-event///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-louisiana-host-customer-engagement-event/?669e6478df69574d52357d2amon, 22 jul 2024 08:50:00 -0500southern university at new orleans to receive over $300,000 from energy smart for energy efficiency new orleans – southern university at new orleans is expected to receive approximately $380,000 in cash incentives from energy smart, entergy new orleans’ energy efficiency program, for implementing a series of energy-saving upgrades across its campus. to date, suno has received $311,700 in incentives from energy smart to complete six energy efficiency upgrades that include hvac replacement and installing building automation systems and led lighting upgrades. the upgrades were funded entirely with energy smart program incentives. “‘entergy new orleans is proud to partner with southern university at new orleans in their efforts to become more energy efficient,” said deanna rodriguez, president and ceo, entergy new orleans. “the funding provided to suno through the energy smart program not only helps cover the costs of their energy efficiency upgrades, but also supports suno in accomplishing its broader sustainability goals.” suno is committed to making its campus more energy efficient and sustainable and plans to complete four additional projects scheduled for july completion. the estimated cash incentives for future projects are $69,000. in addition to the funds received to help cover the total project costs, suno anticipates significant reductions in energy bills and fewer maintenance requests in the future. “as an institution of higher learning, southern university at new orleans should be leading the quest for a sustainable future for the betterment of not only our suno community, but for our planet as a whole,” stated dr. james h. ammons, jr., chancellor, southern university at new orleans. energy smart offers incentives to entergy new orleans business customers to implement energy-saving upgrades in their businesses and facilities. helping customers become energy efficient and sustainable aligns with entergy new orleans’ commitment to reducing energy consumption in orleans parish. to learn how your business can save energy and receive incentives for energy-saving upgrades, visit <a href="https://www.energysmartnola.com/businesses">www.energysmartnola.com/businesses</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/southern-university-at-new-orleans-receive-over-300-000-from-energy-smart-for-energy-efficiency///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/southern-university-at-new-orleans-receive-over-300-000-from-energy-smart-for-energy-efficiency/?66995cb5df695759eb6da5a4thu, 18 jul 2024 13:13:00 -0500entergy to report second-quarter 2024 financial results on aug. 1 new orleans – entergy will report its second-quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens thursday, aug. 1. drew marsh, chair and chief executive officer, kimberly fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and company leaders invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of entergy’s financial results at 10 a.m. central time that day. the webcast may be accessed by visiting entergy’s website at <a href="https://www.entergy.com/investors">entergy.com/investors</a> or by dialing 888-440-4149, conference id 9024832. the presentation materials will be available on entergy’s website before the market opens on the day of the call. an archived replay of the webcast will be available on entergy’s investor relations website at <a href="https://www.entergy.com/investors">entergy.com/investors</a>. from time to time, entergy posts new and/or revised materials on its website and on social media and may do so in connection with this event. 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-report-second-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-aug-1///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-report-second-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-aug-1/?66982f93df695763195e79d7thu, 18 jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500equipos de entergy texas cerca de finalizar la restauración tras el huracán beryl <h4>se espera que todos los clientes afectados que puedan recibir energía de manera segura tengan el servicio restablecido esta noche</h4> the woodlands, texas – entergy texas ha restaurado de manera segura la energía eléctrica a casi todos los clientes afectados por el huracán beryl. cientos de equipos se mantienen en el campo para hacer reparaciones y restaurar la luz en las comunidades más afectadas por la tormenta. se espera que todos los clientes que puedan recibir energía de manera segura tengan el servicio restablecido esta noche. "nuestros clientes y comunidades han sido pacientes con nosotros, y les agradecemos por su gran apoyo mientras trabajábamos sin descanso para restablecer su energía", dijo eliecer viamontes, presidente y ceo de entergy texas. "los tejanos son fuertes y continuaremos haciendo las inversiones necesarias para asegurar que nuestra red sea tan solida como la gente de nuestras comunidades". beryl, que golpeó la costa del golfo como huracán de categoría 1, dejó sin electricidad a aproximadamente 252,460 clientes de entergy texas el 8 de julio. la tormenta trajo fuertes lluvias, vientos máximos de hasta 97 mph y un tornado al área de servicio de entergy texas. debido a los vientos fuertes y la saturación del suelo durante el evento tropical, árboles caídos y otra vegetación causaron daños significativos a 806 postes, 400 transformadores, 979 crucetas y dejaron aproximadamente 150 millas de cable caído. ya sea en el campo o tras bambalinas, una fuerza laboral de más de 2,400 personas ayudó a encender las luces de nuevo para las comunidades del sureste de texas. además de los esfuerzos de restauración, entergy texas también apoyó a las comunidades <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-provides-125-000-donation-red-cross-for-hurricane-beryl-relief/">donando $125,000 a la cruz roja americana</a> para la ayuda por beryl. los voluntarios de la cruz roja han estado trabajando muy de cerca con toda la comunidad de respuesta —incluyendo agencias gubernamentales, otros grupos sin fines de lucro, organizaciones basadas en la fe, negocios locales y otros— para coordinar los esfuerzos de ayuda de emergencia y brindar ayuda a las personas lo más rápido posible. con eventos de tormentas que afectan la región de la costa del golfo con mayor frecuencia y con mayor intensidad, entergy texas está haciendo inversiones estratégicas para mejorar la confiabilidad del servicio y hacer que la red eléctrica del sureste de texas sea más resiliente frente a eventos climáticos extremos como los huracanes. en junio de este año, la compañía <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/">presentó una solicitud</a> ante la comisión de servicios públicos de texas para la aprobación de la fase i de su plan integral de resiliencia texas future ready. una vez aprobado, el plan beneficiará a los clientes al reducir los costos de restauración de tormentas futuras en aproximadamente $129 millones y disminuir la duración de los cortes de energía después de eventos climáticos significativos en 4.5 mil millones de minutos durante los próximos cincuenta años. para obtener más información sobre el plan estratégico de la compañía para mantener al sureste de texas un step (un paso) adelante de las crecientes necesidades energéticas, haga clic <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">aquí</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/equipos-de-entergy-texas-cerca-de-finalizar-la-restauraci-n-tras-el-hurac-n-beryl///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/equipos-de-entergy-texas-cerca-de-finalizar-la-restauraci-n-tras-el-hurac-n-beryl/?66980346c6802d6c4a055455tue, 16 jul 2024 21:00:00 -0500entergy texas crews near the end of hurricane beryl restoration <h4>all impacted customers who can safely take power are expected to be restored tonight</h4> the woodlands, texas – entergy texas has safely restored power to nearly all customers affected by hurricane beryl. hundreds of crews remain in the field to make repairs and turn the lights back on for communities hit hardest by the storm. all customers who can safely take power are expected to be restored by tonight. “our customers and communities have been patient with us, and we thank them for their immense support as we worked around the clock to restore their power,” eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas. “texans are tough, and we will continue to make the necessary investments to ensure our grid is as strong as the people in our communities.” beryl, which barreled into the gulf coast area as a category 1 hurricane, knocked out power to approximately 252,460 entergy texas customers on july 8. the storm brought heavy rain, max winds of up to 97 mph, and a tornado to the entergy texas service area. due to high winds and ground saturation during the tropical event, downed trees and other vegetation caused significant damage to 806 poles, 400 transformers, 979 crossarms and left behind approximately 150 miles of downed wire. whether in the field or behind the scenes, a workforce of more than 2,400 helped safely turn the lights back on for southeast texas communities. outside of restoration efforts, entergy texas also supported communities by <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-provides-125-000-donation-red-cross-for-hurricane-beryl-relief/">donating $125,000 to the american red cross</a> for beryl relief. red cross volunteers have been working very closely with the entire response community – government agencies, other non-profit groups, faith-based organizations, area businesses and others – to coordinate emergency relief efforts and get help to people as quickly as possible. with storms events impacting the gulf coast region more often and with stronger intensity, entergy texas is making strategic investments to improve service reliability and make the southeast texas power grid more resilient against extreme weather events like hurricanes. in june of this year, the company <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/">filed an application</a> with the public utility commission of texas for approval of phase i of its comprehensive texas future ready resiliency plan. once approved, the plan will benefit customers by decreasing future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 4.5 billion minutes over the next fifty years. to learn more about the company’s strategic plan to keep southeast texas a step ahead of growing energy needs, <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">visit here</a>. about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-crews-near-end-hurricane-beryl-restoration///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-crews-near-end-hurricane-beryl-restoration/?6697140c060ff9ebe30c6991tue, 16 jul 2024 19:41:00 -0500entergy arkansas hosts customer assistance event <h4>in-person help with bill management available this thursday</h4> little rock, ark. – as hot summer temperatures return throughout the state, entergy arkansas is taking action to help customers save money and manage their utility bills. entergy arkansas is committed to helping our customers manage their usage and bills through a toolkit of savings offerings and programs. for our customers in the little rock area, we will be hosting an in-person event on july 18, in partnership with local community advocate organization <a href="https://thewatershed1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the watershed</a>. the event will be 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 3701 springer boulevard in little rock. entergy arkansas employees will be on hand to answer customer questions about their accounts and a variety of other services. <ul> <li> participants will learn about <a href="https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/energy_efficiency/main/">energy efficiency programs</a> that help customers save money while staying comfortable. </li> <li> qualifying customers will be connected to <a href="https://www.entergy.com/communities/low-income/">available financial assistance</a>, including the federal <a href="https://www.liheap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">low income home energy assistance program known as liheap </a>and entergy’s <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> for low-income older adults and customers with disabilities. </li> <li> participants will be introduced to <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">our new bill toolkit</a> that empowers customers with resources and available assistance options through a one-stop online shop at <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a>. </li> <li> limited quantities of free box fans and energy efficiency kits will be available, along with other giveaways. </li> </ul> the event will also give customers the opportunity to engage with entergy arkansas on a variety of other services and programs, too. <ul> <li> qualifying customers can enroll in our <a href="https://www.entergy.com/csr/kids/">kids to college matching savings account program</a>. </li> <li> representatives from the <a href="https://www.cadc.com/utility-assistance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">central arkansas development council (cadc)</a> will be on hand to help eligible customers complete applications for <a href="https://www.liheap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">liheap.</a> </li> <li> electrical safety principles will be demonstrated through our arcs and sparks presentations and personal protective equipment exhibits. </li> <li> information on adding security lighting to your home or business will be shared. </li> <li> free legal guidance on a variety of topics will be accessible through <a href="https://www.arkansaslegal.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">center for arkansas legal services</a>. </li> </ul> the past two summers have brought some of the hottest weather on record – reaching three-digit temperatures across our service area and leading to record-level electricity usage by our customers. since cooling costs can make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill, entergy arkansas want to help customers save money with tools that can help. customers who cannot attend the watershed event can explore entergy arkansas’ <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit</a> for ways to manage their energy usage and take more control of their electric bills. from entergy solutions programs to customized bill payment options, the toolkit can lead to bill savings for customers. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-hosts-customer-assistance-event///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-hosts-customer-assistance-event/?66952c932e0615ed47097bc4mon, 15 jul 2024 08:55:00 -0500entergy texas provides $125,000 donation to red cross for hurricane beryl relief <h4>funds help nonprofit partners provide disaster relief and assistance with rebuilding and recovery</h4> the woodlands, texas – entergy texas is pleased to announce a shareholder commitment of $125,000 to the american red cross to help support relief efforts for those affected by hurricane beryl in southeast texas. this contribution will help facilitate the provision of essential services such as shelter, food, medical care and other vital resources to assist those affected by the hurricane in their recovery process. hurricane beryl’s impact has been substantial, leading to widespread damage and displacing many individuals in the area and across the state. the level of damage brought by the category 1 hurricane underscores the urgent need for assistance and resources to aid those grappling from the storm’s impact. eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas, expressed the company's dedication to providing assistance during this time of need, stating, "entergy texas is proud to stand alongside the red cross in supporting the relief efforts for those impacted by hurricane beryl in southeast texas. our commitment to helping communities in distress remains unwavering, and we are hopeful that our contribution will offer relief and comfort to those facing hardships in the storm’s aftermath." for more information on entergy texas’ restoration following hurricane beryl, visit the company’s online <a href="https://www.entergystormcenter.com/">storm center.</a> about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-provides-125-000-donation-red-cross-for-hurricane-beryl-relief///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-provides-125-000-donation-red-cross-for-hurricane-beryl-relief/?668f1b88df6957058b52e4a8wed, 10 jul 2024 18:22:00 -0500entergy arkansas bill assistance now available through liheap <h4>eligible customers may apply online starting this week</h4> little rock, ark. – entergy arkansas customers who need help paying their summer energy bills can apply now for up to $475 through the <a href="https://www.liheap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">low-income home energy assistance program (liheap)</a> on a first come, first served basis. the program’s application period opens july 8 and runs through sept. 30 or until funds are expended. liheap is funded through several federal programs and helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs and lower the energy cost burden for low-income customers, who pay a higher proportion of household income for home energy costs. the arkansas department of energy &amp; environment manages the program in the state, but applications for assistance must be made through a local community-based organization. eligibility is determined by household size and income. for example, a single individual with a maximum monthly countable income of $1,859 and a family of four with $3,574 would both be eligible. the program is offered in all 75 counties in the state through community-based organizations, which can be found online at <a href="https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/initiatives/pdfs/liheap_flyer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/initiatives/pdfs/liheap_flyer.pdf</a>, along with a complete list of eligibility and required documentation to complete the application. bill assistance is available for all utilities, with an online application available for many entergy arkansas customers at <a href="http://www.getliheap.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">getliheap.com</a>, based on which community action agency serves them. applications can also be made in person at local community-based organizations. once approved for liheap funding, entergy arkansas allows agencies the opportunity to “pledge” on an account to prevent disconnection. liheap funds can also be used to reconnect a customer account. as summer temperatures heat up, entergy arkansas is committed to helping our customers manage their usage and bills through a variety of tools and programs. <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">our new bill toolkit</a> empowers customers with resources and available assistance options through a one-stop online shop at <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a>. for our customers in the little rock area, we will be hosting an in-person event on july 18, in partnership with local community advocate organization <a href="https://thewatershed1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the watershed.</a> the event will be 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 3701 springer boulevard in little rock. entergy arkansas employees will be on hand to answer customer questions about their accounts and provide a variety of services, including bill management programs, kids to college child savings plan enrollment, legal aid and energy efficiency information. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-bill-assistance-now-available-through-liheap///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-arkansas-bill-assistance-now-available-through-liheap/?668e9c4c91e9dcb77906a616wed, 10 jul 2024 09:28:00 -0500entergy mississippi’s annual 2022年世界杯比分 grants awarded to five communities jackson, miss. – five communities in entergy mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual 2022年世界杯比分 grant to help boost business growth in their communities. the grants are awarded through the excellerator competitive communities program, which helps communities within entergy’s service area expand and attract new businesses and jobs. this year, the program is awarding nearly $50,000 in grants to support digital marketing and 2022年世界杯比分 training. the recipients include the greenwood-leflore-carroll 2022年世界杯比分 foundation, greater grenada county partnership, natchez, inc., southwest mississippi partnership, and jefferson davis county 2022年世界杯比分 district. “the communities we serve are strengthened when new industries choose mississippi, and current businesses expand. this grant program is just one way we help influence growth in the state,” said ed gardner, entergy mississippi vice president of business and 2022年世界杯比分. “this year’s recipients serve communities with plenty of potential for development, and we’re excited to see these funds help them succeed.” over eight years, the program has awarded more than $600,000 to more than 20 mississippi communities. the grants have assisted with strategic planning, site readiness, and promotion. entergy mississippi’s 2022年世界杯比分 team works with communities year-round to help prepare them for growth. learn more about entergy mississippi’s 2022年世界杯比分 efforts at <a href="http://www.goentergy.com/our-region/mississippi/">www.goentergy.com/our-region/mississippi/</a>. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-s-annual-economic-development-grants-awarded-five-communities///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-s-annual-economic-development-grants-awarded-five-communities/?668c0ae478cd8eb4d9012688mon, 08 jul 2024 10:47:00 -0500entergy new orleans names new vice president of regulatory and public affairs new orleans – entergy new orleans today announced the addition of leroy nix to the operating company’s leadership team. nix will serve as the vice president of regulatory and public affairs for entergy new orleans. in this role, he will be responsible for the company's engagement with the new orleans city council and overall stakeholder outreach. “leroy is a great addition to our leadership team at entergy new orleans, and we are excited to welcome him aboard,” said deanna rodriguez, president and ceo. “he brings a strong track record of delivering results and building relationships at the federal level, and he will be an immediate asset for our efforts locally in new orleans.” nix joined entergy in october of 2022. as the company’s vice president of federal strategic policy and stakeholder engagement, he was responsible for the development and execution of policy, engagement and market strategies to drive regulatory outcomes supporting five operating companies. prior to his work with entergy, he served in leadership positions with the southern company as director of federal government affairs and later as director of market strategy. nix holds a bachelor of arts in political science from the university of montevallo and a juris doctor from the university of alabama at tuscaloosa. in may of 2022, he completed an impact fellowship at the booth school of business at the university of chicago. at entergy new orleans, nix will be filling the position formerly held by courtney nicholson, who has transitioned to an assistant general counsel position in entergy’s corporate legal department, leading the regulatory legal team supporting entergy new orleans. about entergy new orleans entergy new orleans, llc provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in orleans parish, louisiana. entergy new orleans is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy new orleans, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/neworleans/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergynola</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-names-new-vice-president-regulatory-public-affairs///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-new-orleans-names-new-vice-president-regulatory-public-affairs/?66845b1b1daa57b3c001f7e2tue, 02 jul 2024 14:49:00 -0500brandon becomes home to entergy’s second utility-owned ev fast chargers brandon, miss. – ahead of the one of the busiest travel days of the year, the fourth of july, entergy mississippi is officially unveiling the next location of its direct current electric vehicle fast chargers. it is the second company-owned electric vehicle charging station of its kind in 沙特vs墨西哥让球’s four-state service area. located in downtown brandon near i-20, the company’s $350,000 fast charging station will serve both residents and ev drivers passing through on i-20 and nearby i-55. this location, along with the company’s first set of fast chargers located in the renaissance at colony park in ridgeland, will allow entergy mississippi to expand research on the impact of evs to the power grid. insights on frequency, time of day and location can help the company prepare for improvements that may be needed as power use from electric vehicle drivers increases in the future. “we have to be prepared with the right infrastructure to serve our customers when the time comes,” said haley fisackerly, president and ceo, entergy mississippi. “electric vehicle usage in mississippi is at a stage right now that allows us to collect data and begin developing a plan for the future.” the facility is equipped with two direct current fast chargers that provide up to 180 kilowatts of power and are compatible with many electric vehicle models. customers using the charging station pay $.30/kwh and, on average, an ev can be fully charged for $20-$30 within 30-45 minutes. more accessible and affordable than ever, electric vehicle ownership is gaining ground. an estimated 26 million evs are expected to be on america’s roads by 2030. “the lessons we learn through this pilot will help us better advise municipalities and developers throughout our service area as they plan for future electric vehicle charging stations in their area,” said fisackerly. city of brandon mayor butch lee said, “we’re thrilled that entergy chose our downtown to be a part of this program. with our proximity to i-20, we hope travelers will find benefits in having a conveniently placed charging station and use the opportunity to enjoy our local businesses as well. we’ll also learn how we can prepare to meet the demands of electric vehicles in our community.” entergy mississippi has supported other electric vehicle initiatives in addition to the direct current fast charging station project. earlier this year, through <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-helps-protect-environment-through-1m-in-grants-community-partners/">entergy’s environmental initiatives fund</a>, the company assisted adopt a charger’s charge up! initiative, which <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/article/electric-vehicle-charging-now-available-at-hinds-community-college/#:~:text=mississippi%20initiative.,the%20benefits%20of%20driving%20electric.">installed six chargers</a> at hinds community college in raymond, mississippi. adopt a charger plans to install more charging stations in and around the jackson metro area. in 2011, the eif also funded electric vehicle charging station installations at jackson state university, university of mississippi medical center and mississippi state university. in 2021, entergy became a founding member of the national electrification highway coalition. partner utilities in the organization are working to address gaps along major transportation corridors in their respective service areas. coalition members currently consist of more than 60 investor-owned and municipal electric companies and electric cooperatives collectively serving more than 120 million u.s. electric customers across 48 states and the district of columbia. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/brandon-becomes-home-entergy-s-second-utility-owned-ev-fast-chargers///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/brandon-becomes-home-entergy-s-second-utility-owned-ev-fast-chargers/?668418c386672a478505be30tue, 02 jul 2024 10:08:00 -0500entergy texas announces resiliency plan to strengthen the southeast texas power grid <h4>the plan benefits communities by minimizing outages, reducing restoration costs and improving recovery times for extreme weather events while keeping rates affordable</h4> the woodlands, texas – extreme weather has become more frequent and severe in texas. according to the national centers for environmental information, there have been <a href="https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/state-summary/tx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">179 extreme weather events in texas</a> from 1980 to june 2024, including hurricanes and winter storms. these extreme events, coupled with an increased dependence on electricity to power homes, businesses, and essential services, underscore the need for an even more resilient electrical grid. to better protect the southeast texas power grid from extreme weather and improve service reliability, entergy texas recently <a href="https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/search/filings/?utilitytype=a&amp;controlnumber=56735&amp;itemmatch=equal&amp;documenttype=all&amp;sortorder=ascending" target="_blank" rel="noopener">filed an application</a> with the public utility commission of texas for approval of phase i of its comprehensive texas future ready resiliency plan. once approved, the investments included in phase i are expected to benefit customers by decreasing future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reducing the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 4.5 billion minutes over the next fifty years. “the increasing frequency and cost of storm restoration, the increasing impact from prolonged outages and recently passed state legislation demonstrate that now is the optimal time to pursue key grid hardening investments,” said eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas. “while entergy texas has historically invested in the reliability and resiliency of its generation, transmission, and distribution systems, significant and emerging circumstances support the need to accelerate the pace of these investments. our comprehensive resiliency plan creates stronger communities while managing customer bill impacts.” phase i of the company’s resiliency plan is a multiyear proposal that includes six key measures to prevent, withstand, and recover from damage imposed by significant storm events. <ul> <li>distribution feeder hardening: rebuilding main feeder lines to a storm-resilient overhead design standard.</li> <li>lateral hardening: rebuilding neighborhood distribution lines to a storm-resilient overhead design.</li> <li>transmission rebuild: replacing poles with higher wind-rated structures and equipment on high-voltage lines.</li> <li>lateral undergrounding: undergrounding select overhead neighborhood lines.</li> <li>substation control house remediation: hardening substations by upgrading roofs to meet wind standards.</li> <li>targeted vegetation management: proactive inspections and trimming to mitigate vegetation-related outages and wildfire risks.</li> </ul> the accelerated hardening projects included in phase i total a $335 million investment in the southeast texas power grid. to minimize the impact on monthly customer bills, entergy texas plans to seek $198 million in non-ercot grants from the texas energy fund to help finance these projects. the company has also applied for federal dollars under the department of energy’s grid innovation and resilience partnerships program to invest more than $107 million to strengthen the port arthur grid, a portion of which would offset the cost of hardening projects included in phase i. entergy texas continues to look for innovative ways to lessen the storm risks and costs for its coastal communities. another example involves exploring an expedited storm securitization process, which could save customers millions of dollars over the long term compared to traditional financing methods. since the early 2000s, entergy texas has been making strategic investments to make the southeast texas power grid more resilient. recent projects include the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/new-substation-on-bolivar-peninsula-will-improve-service-reliability/">palms substation</a> on the bolivar peninsula, which is raised on platforms to better withstand potential storm surges, and the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-completes-project-improve-service-reliability-in-port-arthur/">replacement of aging power lines and utility poles</a> in the port arthur community to withstand weather events as strong as a category 4 hurricane. “the city of port arthur holds dear the commitment by entergy texas in our joint partnership to harden the southeast texas power grid and build a more resilient energy future for our community,” said thurman bartie, mayor for the city of port arthur. "we are grateful that entergy texas is planning for the future and staying a 'step ahead' of growing electrical needs in beaumont," said roy west, mayor for the city of beaumont. “because of entergy texas’ hard work, beaumont and the entire southeast texas area continue to have a bright energy future.” the accelerated resiliency efforts proposed in entergy texas’ resiliency plan are a key component of the company’s southeast texas energy plan, also known as the step ahead plan. this strategic initiative aims to add 1,600 megawatts of generation capacity to the southeast texas power grid by 2028 by keeping rates affordable, building more generation, investing in a diverse mix of generation resources, and strengthening the grid to withstand extreme weather. for more information about entergy texas' step ahead plan and ongoing efforts to meet the region's growing energy needs, <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">click here</a>. about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-resiliency-plan-strengthen-southeast-texas-power-grid/?6682cb3f8232f8c9400fb7d5mon, 01 jul 2024 10:22:00 -0500entergy ranks first in united way’s top 10 most generous workplaces in southeast louisiana <h4>for the 10th year, united way has recognized entergy as a top 10 company for creating positive, lasting change across southeast louisiana</h4> new orleans – united way of southeast louisiana, or uwsela, <a href="https://www.unitedwaysela.org/news/united-ways-centennial-annual-meeting-highlights-grantees-volunteers-philanthropic-workplaces" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently recognized</a> entergy as the leading company in their top 10 most generous workplaces for 2023-2024. this is the 10th year in a row entergy has been recognized in the top 10 list. "our collaboration with entergy has been pivotal in our steadfast dedication to bridging divides and fostering avenues for prosperity so that every individual in our community can thrive in health, education and financial stability," said uwsela president and ceo michael williamson. "congratulations to entergy for securing the top ranking, and heartfelt appreciation goes to our unwavering partners who drive uwsela's mission to eliminate poverty across jefferson, orleans, plaquemines, st. bernard, st. tammany, tangipahoa and washington parishes." the annual ranking recognizes businesses in uwsela’s seven-parish service area that are investing in a more vibrant southeast louisiana and its residents through employee contributions, volunteerism, corporate gifts, in-kind support and fundraisers. in 2023, entergy shareholders and employees raised or contributed more than $1.1 million to uwsela. "we are honored to be recognized as the leader of the top ten most generous companies in southeast louisiana," said patty riddlebarger, entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “this recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to supporting the very communities where we live and work to create a positive impact. by collaborating with united way, we are strengthening our workforce, boosting the local economy and enhancing the overall health and wellness of the communities we serve." each year, entergy employees participate in united way campaigns to raise funds for their communities. company shareholders match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar to maximize the impact of employee giving. through the company’s partnership with uwsela, entergy continues to implement a range of initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, promoting education and workforce development, providing financial assistance to vulnerable customers, improving its communities and caring for the environment. this year’s top 10 most generous workplaces include: 沙特vs墨西哥让球 valero meraux refinery shell chalmette refining, llc - pbf energy zachry group international paper freeport-mcmoran, inc. rain carbon inc. pan-american life insurance group latter &amp; blum | compass entergy is committed in its mission to give back and make a difference in the communities it serves across its service area in arkansas, louisiana, mississippi and texas. in 2023, the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility had a profound impact on its customers and communities, resulting in an <a href="https://performancereport.entergy.com/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?zoom=page-fit&amp;file=entergypr2023-04.02.2024.pdf&amp;r=986#page=35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">economic impact of nearly $140 million</a>. learn more about entergy’s commitment to <a href="https://www.entergy.com/csr/">serving its communities here</a>. about entergy entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and follow <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-ranks-first-in-united-way-s-top-10-most-generous-workplaces-in-southeast-louisiana///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-ranks-first-in-united-way-s-top-10-most-generous-workplaces-in-southeast-louisiana/?667dd6cb216164f22c0d9656thu, 27 jun 2024 16:13:00 -0500entergy’s new bill toolkit helps customers manage summer usage <h4>trim your bills with essential summer energy efficiency tips and tools</h4> jackson, miss. – signs of summer are already here, and temperatures are starting to climb. after experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, entergy mississippi is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit site</a>. heating and cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. this means that it is important to take steps to conserve energy to lower your electric bills when temperatures start to rise. entergy’s bill toolkit site helps customers find ways to manage energy usage and save money through <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency/main/">energy efficiency programs</a>. examples of products and services, available at little to no cost, include ac tune-ups, led bulbs, smart thermostats, duct sealing and insulation. additionally, this program offers home assessments that yield energy efficiency recommendations. a home performance with energy star assessment reduces the up-front cost of installing energy efficiency upgrades. low to no-cost energy efficiency tips customers also can save money with these quick and easy energy efficiency tips: <ul> <li>change air filters. air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.</li> <li>set your thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature. the smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.</li> <li>buy a programmable thermostat. a programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage. </li> <li>use fans to cool off. ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.</li> <li>close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.</li> <li>seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.</li> <li>use the myadvisor tool on <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/">myentergy.com</a>. the usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.</li> </ul> for customers needing help with their bill, entergy’s bill toolkit provides an overview of payment options, such as level billing and pick-a-date, and customer assistance programs. entergy partners with third party agencies that provide utility bill assistance for seniors, individuals with disabilities and programs that are income-based. through entergy's <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a>, local nonprofit agencies provide emergency bill payment assistance to seniors and disabled individuals. you also may be eligible to receive federal payment assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program or <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/mississippi/help-paying/">liheap</a>. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-s-new-bill-toolkit-helps-customers-manage-summer-usage///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-s-new-bill-toolkit-helps-customers-manage-summer-usage/?667dd4a4da5d3f7bc60682f1thu, 27 jun 2024 16:00:00 -0500entergy mississippi hosts customer engagement event <h4>in-person help with bill management available next week</h4> jackson, miss. – as summer temperatures continue to rise, entergy mississippi is taking action to help customers save money and manage their high utility bills. the past two summers have brought some of the hottest weather on record – reaching three-digit temperatures across our service area and leading to record-level electricity usage by our customers. entergy mississippi is committed to helping our customers manage their usage and bills through a variety of tools and programs. for our customers in the cleveland and greenville, mississippi areas, we are hosting an in-person event on july 2, in partnership with local community advocate organization boss lady 2022年世界杯比分. the event will be 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the bolivar county expo center located at 601 first street, cleveland, mississippi. <ul> <li>participants will learn about <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency/main/">energy efficiency programs</a> that help customers conserve electricity while staying comfortable.</li> <li>qualifying customers will be connected to <a href="https://www.entergy.com/communities/low-income/">available financial assistance</a>, including entergy’s <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a> for low-income older adults and customers with disabilities.</li> <li>participants will be introduced to <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">our new bill toolkit</a> that empowers customers with resources and available assistance options through a one-stop online shop at <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a>.</li> <li>limited quantities of free box fans and energy efficiency kits will be available, along with other giveaways.</li> </ul> the event will also give customers the opportunity to learn more from entergy mississippi on a variety of other services and programs, too. <ul> <li>entergy is partnering with north mississippi rural legal services to offer free legal guidance on a variety of topics, including fema appeals for tornado survivors.</li> <li>qualifying customers can enroll in our <a href="https://www.entergy.com/csr/kids/">kids to college matching savings account program</a>.</li> <li>electrical safety principles will be demonstrated through our arcs and sparks presentations and personal protective equipment exhibits.</li> <li>information on adding security lighting to your home or business will be shared.</li> </ul> for more information on entergy’s community engagement pop-up event, contact abecker@entergy.com. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-hosts-customer-engagement-event///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-hosts-customer-engagement-event/?667b0d01df695715e2692869tue, 25 jun 2024 13:22:00 -0500entergy texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock the woodlands, texas – the entergy texas, inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its series a preferred stock. the dividend is payable july 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of july 3, 2024. about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-declares-quarterly-dividend-on-preferred-stock-1583941816///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-declares-quarterly-dividend-on-preferred-stock-1583941816/?6673566191d34ac9820060d6thu, 20 jun 2024 10:04:00 -0500trim your bills with essential summer energy efficiency tips and tools new orleans – signs of summer are already here, and temperatures are starting to climb. after experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, entergy louisiana and entergy new orleans are providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit site</a>. heating and cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. this means that it is important to take steps to conserve energy to lower your electric bills when temperatures start to rise. entergy’s bill toolkit site helps customers find ways to manage energy usage and save money through energy efficiency programs, including the <a href="https://www.entergy-louisiana.com/energy-efficiency-program/">entergy solutions</a> for entergy louisiana customers and the <a href="https://www.energysmartnola.info/">energy smart</a> program for entergy new orleans customers. examples of products and services, available at little to no cost, include ac tune-ups, led bulbs, smart thermostats, duct sealing and insulation. additionally, both programs offer home assessments that yield energy efficiency recommendations. a home performance with energy star assessment reduces the up-front cost of installing energy efficiency upgrades. low to no-cost energy efficiency tips customers also can save money with these quick and easy energy efficiency tips: <ul> <li>change air filters. air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.</li> <li>set your thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature. the smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.</li> <li>buy a programmable thermostat. a programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage. </li> <li>use fans to cool off. ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.</li> <li>close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.</li> <li>seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.</li> <li>use the myadvisor tool on <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/">myentergy.com</a>. the usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.</li> </ul> for customers needing help with their bill, entergy’s bill toolkit provides an overview of payment options, such as level billing and pick-a-date, and customer assistance programs. entergy partners with third party agencies that provide utility bill assistance for seniors, disabled individuals and programs that are income-based. through entergy's <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a>, local nonprofit agencies provide emergency bill payment assistance to seniors and disabled individuals. you also may be eligible to receive federal payment assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program or <a href="https://www.entergy.com/billhelp/">liheap</a>. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. about entergy louisiana entergy louisiana, llc provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in baton rouge, louisiana. about entergy new orleans entergy new orleans, llc is an electric and gas utility that serves louisiana’s orleans parish. the company provides electricity to more than 209,000 customers and natural gas to more than 110,000 customers. both companies are subsidiaries of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through 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.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/trim-your-bills-with-essential-summer-energy-efficiency-tips-tools-880928435///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/trim-your-bills-with-essential-summer-energy-efficiency-tips-tools-880928435/?6671db94df695747c915846dtue, 18 jun 2024 14:04:00 -0500trim your bills with essential summer energy efficiency tips and tools <h4>manage your usage while staying cool this summer with entergy's bill toolkit </h4> little rock, ark. – signs of summer are already here, and temperatures are starting to climb. after experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, entergy arkansas is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">bill toolkit site</a>. heating and cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. this means that it is important to take steps to conserve energy to lower your electric bills when temperatures start to rise. entergy’s bill toolkit site helps customers find ways to manage energy usage and save money through energy efficiency programs including entergy arkansas’ <a href="https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/energy_efficiency/main/">entergy solutions.</a> examples of products and services, available at little to no cost, include ac tune-ups, led bulbs, smart thermostats, duct sealing and insulation. an a/c tune-up is a great way to evaluate your equipment's energy performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure that your system is running as efficiently as possible. a/c tune-ups provide a comprehensive diagnostic check of your system to ensure that it's running smoothly and identify any potential issues. an energy-efficient a/c unit can keep you and your family cool and comfortable even during the hottest summer days. customers can schedule an a/c tune-up today by contacting one of our trade allies, visit <a href="http://www.entergytradeally.com">entergytradeally.com</a> to learn more. tune-ups are available to qualifying entergy arkansas customers at no additional cost. to learn more about our other energy-saving programs, visit the entergy solutions website at <a href="http://www.entergysolutionsar.com/">entergysolutionsar.com</a>. additionally, this program offers home assessments that yield energy efficiency recommendations. <a href="https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_home/save_money/ee/home-energy-solutions/">a home performance assessment</a> with energy star reduces the up-front cost of installing energy efficiency upgrades. low to no-cost energy efficiency tips customers also can save money with these quick and easy energy efficiency tips: <ul> <li>change air filters. air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.</li> <li>set your thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature. the smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.</li> <li>buy a programmable thermostat. a programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage. </li> <li>use fans to cool off. ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.</li> <li>close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.</li> <li>seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.</li> <li>use the myadvisor tool on <a href="https://www.myentergy.com/">myentergy.com</a>. the usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.</li> </ul> for customers needing help with their bill, entergy’s bill toolkit provides an overview of payment options, such as level billing and pick-a-date, and customer assistance programs. entergy partners with third party agencies that provide utility bill assistance for seniors, disabled individuals and programs that are income-based. through entergy's <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care program</a>, local nonprofit agencies provide emergency bill payment assistance to seniors and disabled individuals. you also may be eligible to receive federal payment assistance through the <a href="https://www.entergy.com/communities/low-income/">low-income home energy assistance program or liheap</a>. for more information, visit <a href="https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/">billtoolkit.entergy.com</a> for the tools and resources you need to understand your bill, reduce your usage or look for assistance programs and services available to you. about entergy arkansas entergy arkansas, llc provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. entergy arkansas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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. for the latest news from entergy arkansas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/arkansas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyark</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/trim-your-bills-with-essential-summer-energy-efficiency-tips-tools///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/trim-your-bills-with-essential-summer-energy-efficiency-tips-tools/?6671977103c6f385120814ddtue, 18 jun 2024 09:05:00 -0500public service commission approves entergy mississippi’s plan to keep bills stable this summer jackson, miss. – the mississippi public service commission has approved entergy mississippi’s plan to decrease energy rates and help keep bills stable for customers. the plan, taking effect during the july billing cycle, comes as the anticipated summer heat wave will cause customers to increase their energy usage. the typical residential customer using 1,000 kwh per month will see a bill decrease of $2.07 beginning in july. despite the increased costs required to generate power, maintain infrastructure and provide electrical service, entergy mississippi's plan offsets those costs and ensures rates remain as flat as possible, while customers’ energy use is at its highest. “we work hard to safely provide quality and reliable electricity to all our customers,” said haley fisackerly, entergy mississippi president and ceo. “as our customers face rising costs on groceries and other bills, we’re doing what we can to help keep their energy bills stable. we hope this savings will help customers feel some relief from the heat and in their wallets at a time when they need it most.” entergy mississippi’s residential rates continue to be among the lowest in the nation, and rates have grown more slowly than the cost of other goods since 2005. in nearly two decades, entergy mississippi’s residential rates have increased by 44%; while according to the u.s. bureau of labor statistics, the cost of bread and eggs have risen by 88% and 130%, respectively. customers can visit <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency/main/">entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency</a> to find a variety of programs and resources that help explain bills, and save money and energy. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/public-service-commission-approves-entergy-mississippi-s-plan-keep-bills-stable-during-summer-mon///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/public-service-commission-approves-entergy-mississippi-s-plan-keep-bills-stable-during-summer-mon/?666b1e1fa7b3c99f0305bea0thu, 13 jun 2024 11:22:00 -0500entergy and nextera energy resources agree to develop up to 4.5 gw of solar, energy storage projects new orleans and juno beach, fla. – entergy and nextera energy resources llc, a subsidiary of nextera energy inc. (nyse: nee), today announced a joint development agreement that will accelerate the development of up to 4.5 gigawatts of new solar generation and energy storage projects. the agreement represents significant progress toward entergy’s growing portfolio of renewable generation. “we’re excited about this joint development agreement, which will enable entergy to provide our customers with low-cost, renewable energy as demand grows across arkansas, louisiana, mississippi and texas,” said rod west, group president of utility operations for entergy. “we believe the power sector is at an inflection point, and growing electricity demand will be met by low-cost, renewable generation and storage,” said rebecca kujawa, president and chief executive officer of nextera energy resources. “we’re pleased to reach this agreement because it further strengthens our long-standing collaboration and adds up to 4.5 gw on top of the more than 1.7 gw of renewable energy projects already underway with entergy.” the five-year joint development agreement is expected to facilitate the development and construction of new solar generation and energy storage projects. 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife about nextera energy resources nextera energy resources llc (together with its affiliated entities, "nextera energy resources") is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the u.s., with approximately 30,600 megawatts of total net generating capacity, primarily in 41 states and canada as of year-end 2023. nextera energy resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. the business operates clean, emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in new hampshire and wisconsin as part of the nextera energy nuclear fleet. nextera energy resources offers a wide range of clean energy solutions to help businesses and customers across the country meet their emissions reduction goals. nextera energy resources llc is a subsidiary of juno beach, florida-based nextera energy inc. (nyse: nee). for more information, visit: <a href="https://www.nexteraenergyresources.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.nexteraenergyresources.com</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-nextera-energy-resources-agree-develop-up-4-5-gw-solar-energy-storage-projects///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-nextera-energy-resources-agree-develop-up-4-5-gw-solar-energy-storage-projects/?6662ef62d57ca5ae760100dafri, 07 jun 2024 06:30:00 -0500arkansas nuclear one donates bearcat to pope county sheriff’s office <h4>armored vehicle once used by nuclear security to now help law enforcement</h4> russellville, ark. – entergy’s arkansas nuclear one recently donated one of its armed security vehicles to the pope county sheriff’s office for use in law enforcement activities. entergy uses the vehicles for protecting the health and safety of the public from radiological sabotage, but is donating this one as a means of good stewardship in the community and to help foster a symbiotic partnership with local officials. “we are honored that we’re able to support local law enforcement with this donation,” said doug pehrson, ano site vice president. “and we are proud to power life by supporting our community in this way.” the lenco bearcat is a wheeled swat vehicle designed for military and law enforcement use. the vehicle is based on a ford f-550 super duty commercial truck chassis with a diesel engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. the steel armored bodywork includes ballistic glass capable of multi-hits, blast-resistant floors, gunports, roof hatches and other equipment. “we are grateful for this generous donation to our department,” said sheriff shane jones. “not only will this vehicle allow the sheriff’s office to respond to events in pope county, but it will also allow us to respond to a potential event at arkansas nuclear one.” lenco bearcats have been credited with saving the lives of officers in armed confrontations on numerous occasions. supporting and improving the quality of life in communities where entergy operates through strategic investments is a core value. entergy strives to contribute to a society that is healthy, educated, environmentally safe and productive.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/arkansas-nuclear-one-donates-bearcat-pope-county-sheriff-s-office///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/arkansas-nuclear-one-donates-bearcat-pope-county-sheriff-s-office/?66622528e4b3230ef408cf56thu, 06 jun 2024 15:53:00 -0500it’s a win win again: entergy women in nuclear “most reactive” chapter <h4>national award recognizes excellence in promoting nuclear science in the community</h4> jackson, miss. – entergy’s women in nuclear chapter has been recognized again by the u.s. win organization as the “most reactive” chapter. it is the second time in as many years the chapter has gained national recognition for their educational outreach efforts, this time for their work during 2023’s national nuclear science week. chapters are judged on the number of activities held during nsw, the number of participating u.s. win members, the number of individuals and public sectors reached and the variety of topics covered. “it was the dedication, hard work and leadership our team demonstrated last year that allowed us to be awarded, for the second year in a row, the most reactive chapter for 2023’s nuclear science week,” said danielle andreozzi, entergy nuclear design engineer and fleet president of entergy’s u.s. win chapter. “i am so proud to be a part of this organization and company. i have personally seen the effects advocating for nuclear and stem careers has on students and the local community.” entergy has a win chapter at each of its four nuclear power plants in mississippi, arkansas and louisiana, as well as at its headquarters in jackson. chapters from all five sites participated, with some putting on multiple events. among the outreach efforts were: <ul> <li>nuclear and stem-related activities and giveaways for visitors at the mississippi children’s museum hosted by win volunteers from entergy nuclear’s echelon headquarters</li> <li>stem day and national science day events at grand gulf nuclear station in port gibson, miss. for girl scouts, boy scouts, a local youth council and students ranging from middle school to high school</li> <li>a stem fair hosted by river bend station in st. francisville, la. for bains elementary fifth grade students</li> <li>nuclear science days at russellville middle school held by arkansas nuclear one win members in russellville, ark. for hundreds of sixth- and seventh-grade students</li> <li>a nuclear and stem-related activities event hosted by waterford 3 steam electric station in killona, la. for k-12 students at the killona community center in the after-school program</li> <li>nuclear advocacy letters to mississippi legislators from entergy nuclear headquarter employees</li> </ul> in all, their efforts reached more than 1,500 school children, teachers, parents, legislators and other community members. “this year’s competition for the most reactive chapter was fierce,” said jennifer watkins, nuclear science week lead for the u.s. win communications committee. “we had submissions from 10 chapters who all did an amazing job with their outreach efforts. the creativity and diversity in events were fantastic. approximately 3,000 individuals of all ages were able to explore nuclear science topics—and that doesn’t even cover those who were reached via social media! we love seeing how our chapters promote and support nuclear energy as a carbon-free energy source in our communities.” u.s. women in nuclear is an organization of individuals who work in nuclear energy and technology fields around the united states. their vision is aimed at positioning the united states for the future of nuclear energy and technology through the advancement of women. nuclear science week, held the third week in october, is an international, broadly observed, week-long celebration to focus local, regional, national and international attention on all aspects of nuclear science.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/it-s-win-win-again-entergy-women-in-nuclear-most-reactive-chapter///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/it-s-win-win-again-entergy-women-in-nuclear-most-reactive-chapter/?666206514e109e70210d4aa7thu, 06 jun 2024 13:42:00 -0500entergy mississippi commits $425k in bill assistance <h4>the power to care program helps older adults and customers with disabilities</h4> jackson, miss. – entergy mississippi has committed $425,654 to provide bill assistance and income-based programs to older adults and customers with disabilities. the power company announced the contribution at a recent mississippi braves game. the bill assistance, which includes contributions from employees, customers and shareholders, is distributed through entergy’s <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">the power to care</a> program, with the help of the salvation army. while mississippians know to expect a hot summer, the scorching temperatures can be especially dangerous for older adults and individuals with disabilities. having power for air conditioning and fans is a necessity, just like food and medicine. “extreme heat increases electricity use, causing power bills to rise and creating further strain on budgets,” said valarie mabry, public affairs analyst. mabry helps to coordinate the program for entergy mississippi. “however, relief is available, even when there is no reprieve from the weather. we are proud that our employees, customers and shareholders join together to provide assistance for those who need it most through the power to care program.” entergy mississippi customers can help their neighbors in need by <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">donating to the program</a> and adding a monthly gift to their bill. to learn more about how to make a one-time gift donation by credit card or check, visit <a href="https://www.entergy.com/care/">www.entergy.com/care</a>. all donations go directly to helping our customers make payments on their entergy bill and are not used for fundraising or administrative purposes. when customers give, entergy shareholders match the gift, up to $500,000, doubling the impact of the contribution. donations to entergy’s the power to care program are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. a summary of donations to the power to care program are included in the january bill for tax reporting purposes. customers having difficulty paying their bill may also qualify for <a href="https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community/liheap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the low-income home energy assistance program, or liheap</a>. liheap is funded through the federal government and works with community action agencies to qualify customers and distribute the funds. entergy mississippi also helps customers manage their energy usage and save money by offering energy efficient upgrades through the entergy solutions marketplace at <a href="http://www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency">www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency</a>, and providing these quick and easy energy efficiency tips: <ul> <li>change air filters. air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.</li> <li>setting the thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature.the smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.</li> <li>buy a programmable thermostat. a programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage. </li> <li>use fans to cool off. ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.</li> <li>close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.</li> <li>seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork. weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.</li> <li style="text-align: left;">use the myadvisor tool on <a href="http://www.myentergy.com">myentergy.com</a>. the usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.</li> </ul> learn more about the power to care and other ways we support our customers and communities at <a href="http://www.entergy.com/communities">www.entergy.com/communities</a>. about entergy mississippi entergy mississippi, llc provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. entergy mississippi is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy 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 <a href="https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/100years/">100 years</a>, 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. for the latest news from entergy mississippi, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/mississippi/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergyms</a> on social media.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-commits-425k-in-bill-assistance///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-mississippi-commits-425k-in-bill-assistance/?665f18d8c54b545b44056a91tue, 04 jun 2024 08:16:00 -0500entergy texas propone nuevas centrales eléctricas para apoyar el rápido crecimiento de texas <h4>la empresa presentó una solicitud de autorización ante la comisión de servicios públicos de texas para construir dos centrales avanzadas de gas natural en los condados de liberty y jefferson</h4> the woodlands, texas - el sureste de texas está experimentando un extraordinario crecimiento económico y demográfico, lo que ha provocado un aumento significativo de la demanda de electricidad y una necesidad urgente de que entergy texas agregue <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">un 40% más de capacidad de generación a su red eléctrica </a>en cuatro años. para abordar esta problemática, entergy texas presentó una solicitud ante la comisión de servicios públicos de texas para obtener la aprobación de dos centrales eléctricas de gas natural de última generación que se llamarán legend y lone star. "las centrales legend y lone star responderán a la necesidad crítica de aumentar la capacidad de generación de energía, apoyarán el incremento de la actividad económica en toda la región y allanarán el camino para la creación de soluciones energéticas sostenibles que beneficiarán al sureste de texas en las próximas décadas", declaró eliecer viamontes, presidente y director ejecutivo de entergy texas. "se prevé que estos proyectos a futuro harán que los clientes ahorren aproximadamente 370 millones de dólares a lo largo de la vida útil de las centrales”. la central eléctrica legend es una instalación de turbinas de combustión de ciclo combinado de 754 megavatios que se ubicará en port arthur (texas). como parte de su compromiso de modernizar la forma en la que entergy texas presta servicio a sus clientes, este proyecto permitirá la captura de carbono y contará con una turbina de combustión apta para hidrógeno. una vez finalizada, la inversión de 1.460 millones de dólares producirá suficiente energía fiable y sostenible para abastecer a casi 190.000 hogares, y esto agregará una importante capacidad de generación a la red eléctrica del sureste de texas y procurará minimizar el impacto ambiental. la central eléctrica lone star es una instalación de turbinas de combustión de 453 megavatios que se ubicará cerca de cleveland (texas). la inversión de 735 millones de dólares para seguir modernizando la red eléctrica incluye una turbina de combustión apta para hidrógeno. una vez en funcionamiento, la tecnología de avanzada de lone star proporcionará energía eficiente y asequible suficiente para abastecer a más de 110.000 hogares. se espera que estos recursos de generación de energía gestionables 24/7 entren en servicio en 2028 y aporten un total de 2.800 millones de dólares en beneficios económicos a la región. además, la construcción y explotación de estas centrales ofrecerá importantes oportunidades laborales a las comunidades locales. <img class="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="//cdn.entergynewsroom.com/userfiles/entergy texas meets with gov abbott 2.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="434" />el presidente y director ejecutivo de entergy texas, eliecer viamontes, habla sobre la propuesta de central eléctrica con el gobernador de texas, greg abbott. "a medida que texas siga creciendo, también lo hará nuestra necesidad de más energía despachable y fiable para ayudar a las empresas en el sureste de texas y en todo nuestro gran estado por prosperar", dijo el gobernador de texas, greg abbott. "las dos nuevas centrales de entergy contribuirán a reforzar la red eléctrica, y añadirán más de 1.000 megavatios de capacidad de generación en cuatro años. doy las gracias a entergy texas por trabajar para aportar 2.800 millones de dólares en inversiones económicas al sureste de texas y suministrar electricidad asequible a cientos de miles de tejanos. juntos, impulsaremos un texas más grande y mejor". la comisión de servicios públicos de texas estudiará la aprobación de estas centrales críticas en los próximos meses. la aprobación de los dos proyectos aumentará la fiabilidad del servicio para todos los clientes y apoyará la actividad económica a gran escala en la región, como el proyecto <a href="https://portarthurlng.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">port arthur lng</a> de sempra infrastructure. "el proyecto port arthur lng de sempra infrastructure tiene el potencial de ser uno de los proyectos de exportación de energía más importantes del mundo, ya que llevará la energía estadounidense a los mercados globales y apoyará la creación de empleo, la prosperidad económica y el bienestar aquí en casa. todo esto empieza con una red eléctrica resistente y sostenible", dijo justin bird, director ejecutivo de sempra infrastructure y vicepresidente ejecutivo de sempra. "nos complace ver cómo entergy texas avanza con sus iniciativas para servir al sureste de texas mediante la generación adicional de energía, y especialmente mediante la eventual utilización de soluciones bajas en carbono, incluso con la captura de carbono, la generación de hidrógeno y las energías renovables." la solicitud de generación despachable de entergy texas es un paso fundamental en el plan energético del sureste de texas de la empresa, también conocido como step ahead, por sus siglas en inglés. el plan estratégico de seis pasos pretende añadir 1.600 mw adicionales de capacidad de generación a la red eléctrica para el 2028, una transmisión crítica para llevar la energía allí donde se necesita y proyectos de refuerzo de la red para ayudar al sureste de texas a resistir condiciones meteorológicas extremas. <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">haga clic aquí </a>para saber más sobre cómo entergy texas se mantiene un paso por delante de las crecientes necesidades energéticas de la región. acerca de entergy texas entergy texas, inc. suministra electricidad a aproximadamente 512.000 clientes en 27 condados. entergy texas es una filial de 沙特vs墨西哥让球, una empresa eléctrica incluida en la lista fortune 500. entergy alimenta la vida de 3 millones de clientes a través de sus empresas operativas en arkansas, luisiana, misisipi y texas. estamos invirtiendo en la fiabilidad y resistencia del sistema energético al mismo tiempo que ayudamos a nuestra región en la transición hacia soluciones energéticas más limpias y eficientes. con raíces en nuestras comunidades desde hace más de 100 años, entergy es un líder reconocido a nivel nacional en sostenibilidad y ciudadanía corporativa. desde 2018, cada año hemos entregado más de 100 millones de dólares en beneficios económicos a las comunidades locales a través de la filantropía, el voluntariado y la promoción. entergy tiene su sede en nueva orleans (luisiana) y cuenta con unos 12.000 empleados. para conocer las últimas noticias de entergy texas, visite la <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">sala de prensa </a>y conéctese con <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx </a>en las redes sociales. acerca de sempra infrastructure sempra infrastructure, con sede en houston, se dedica a suministrar energía para un mundo mejor mediante el desarrollo, la construcción y la explotación de soluciones con bajas emisiones de carbono, redes energéticas e infraestructuras de gnl que se espera que desempeñen un papel crucial en los sistemas energéticos del futuro. a través de la fuerza combinada de sus activos en norteamérica, sempra infrastructure conecta a clientes de todo el mundo con infraestructuras energéticas modernas para abastecer y transportar energías renovables y gas natural, mientras avanza en el secuestro de carbono y el hidrógeno limpio. para más información sobre sempra infrastructure, visite <a href="https://www.semprainfrastructure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.semprainfrastructure.com </a>y las <a href="https://x.com/semprainfra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">redes sociales</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-propone-nuevas-centrales-el-ctricas-para-apoyar-el-r-pido-crecimiento-de-texas///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-propone-nuevas-centrales-el-ctricas-para-apoyar-el-r-pido-crecimiento-de-texas/?6660ce292e765f356406d181tue, 04 jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500entergy texas proposes new power plants to support rapid growth in southeast texas <h4>the company filed an application with the public utility commission of texas for approval to build two natural gas power plants in liberty and jefferson counties</h4> the woodlands, texas – southeast texas is experiencing extraordinary economic and population growth, leading to a significant rise in electricity demand and the urgent need for entergy texas to add <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">40% more generation capacity to its power grid</a> in four years. to help address this challenge, entergy texas filed an application with the public utility commission of texas to seek approval of two state-of-the-art natural gas power plants to be named legend and lone star. “the legend and lone star power stations will address the critical need for increased power generation capacity, support increased economic activity throughout the region, and pave the way for sustainable energy solutions that will benefit southeast texas for decades to come,” said eliecer viamontes, president and ceo of entergy texas. “these future-forward projects are projected to save customers approximately $370 million over the lifespan of the plants.” the legend power station is a 754-megawatt combined cycle combustion turbine facility that will be located in port arthur, texas. as a commitment to modernizing the way entergy texas serves its customers, this project will be carbon capture-enabled and feature a hydrogen-capable combustion turbine. upon completion, the $1.46 billion investment will produce enough reliable and sustainable energy to power nearly 190,000 homes–adding a significant amount of generation capacity to the southeast texas power grid while striving to minimize environmental impacts. the lone star power station is a 453-megawatt combustion turbine facility that will be located near cleveland, texas. the $735 million investment to further modernize the power grid features a hydrogen-capable combustion turbine. once operational, lone star’s cutting-edge technology will provide enough efficient and affordable energy to power over 110,000 homes. these proposed 24/7 dispatchable power generation resources are expected to be in service by 2028 and will bring a total of $2.8 billion in economic benefits to the region. additionally, the construction and operation of these power plants will offer substantial employment opportunities for local communities. <img class="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="//cdn.entergynewsroom.com/userfiles/entergy texas meets with gov abbott 2.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="396" /> entergy texas president &amp; ceo eliecer viamontes discusses power plant proposal with texas governor greg abbott “as texas continues to grow, so does our need for more dispatchable, reliable power to help businesses in southeast texas and across our great state thrive,” said texas governor greg abbott. “entergy’s two new power stations will help bolster the electric grid, adding over 1,000 megawatts of generation capacity in four years. i thank entergy texas for working to bring $2.8 billion in economic investments to southeast texas and provide affordable power to hundreds of thousands of texans. together, we will power a bigger, better texas.” the public utility commission of texas will consider approval of these critical power plants in the coming months. approval of the two projects will increase service reliability for all customers and support large-scale economic activity in the region like sempra infrastructure’s <a href="https://portarthurlng.com/">port arthur lng project</a>. “sempra infrastructure’s port arthur lng project has the potential to be one of the most significant energy export projects in the world, bringing u.s. energy to global markets and supporting job creation, economic prosperity and wellbeing here at home. this all starts with a resilient and sustainable electricity grid,” said justin bird, ceo of sempra infrastructure and executive vice president at sempra. “we are pleased to see entergy texas progress its initiatives to serve southeast texas through additional power generation, and especially through the eventual utilization of low carbon solutions, including carbon capture, hydrogen generation and renewables.” entergy texas’ dispatchable generation application is a critical step forward in the company’s southeast texas energy plan, also known as step ahead. the strategic six-step plan aims to add an additional 1,600 mw of generation capacity to the power grid by 2028, critical transmission to get power where it’s needed, and grid-hardening projects to help southeast texas withstand extreme weather. <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-announces-strategic-plan-keep-southeast-texas-step-ahead-growing-energy-needs/">click here</a> to learn more about how entergy texas is staying a step ahead of the region’s growing energy needs. about entergy texas entergy texas, inc. provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. entergy texas is a subsidiary of 沙特vs墨西哥让球, a fortune 500 electric company. entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its 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. for the latest news from entergy texas, visit the <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/our-companies/texas/">newsroom</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergytx</a> on social media. about sempra infrastructure sempra infrastructure, headquartered in houston, is focused on delivering energy for a better world by developing, building, and operating low carbon solutions, energy networks, and lng infrastructure that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. through the combined strength of its assets in north america, sempra infrastructure is connecting customers across the globe to modern energy infrastructure to source and transport renewables and natural gas, while advancing carbon sequestration and clean hydrogen. for more information about sempra infrastructure, please visit <a href="https://www.semprainfrastructure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.semprainfrastructure.com</a> and <a href="https://x.com/semprainfra" target="_blank" rel="noopener">social media</a>.//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-proposes-new-power-plants-support-rapid-growth-in-southeast-texas///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-texas-proposes-new-power-plants-support-rapid-growth-in-southeast-texas/?665938323373cd6ace0fa4bctue, 04 jun 2024 07:59:00 -0500entergy to host its 2024 analyst day on june 7 new orleans – entergy will host its 2024 analyst day conference on friday, june 7. chair and chief executive officer drew marsh and members of entergy’s executive management team plan to discuss the company’s growth opportunity and business strategy to help our customers meet their needs for reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. we invite you to listen to a live audio webcast of the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. et on entergy’s investor relations website at <a href="https://www.entergy.com/investors">entergy.com/investors</a>. presentation materials will be made available on the entergy investor relations website prior to market open on friday, june 7. after the conclusion of the event, a replay of the audio webcast will be available by accessing the same link mentioned above. 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 <a href="https://www.entergy.com/">entergy.com</a> and connect with <a href="//www.dcsportsinc.com/social/">@entergy</a> on social media. #wepowerlife//www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-host-its-2024-analyst-day-on-june-7///www.dcsportsinc.com/news/entergy-host-its-2024-analyst-day-on-june-7/?66589bc4d2aaf2222c092620thu, 30 may 2024 11:00:00 -0500