LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, air conditioners will start running full blast and lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high energy bills. By making a few simple changes around your home, you can improve its energy efficiency and beat the heat while keeping costs down.

According to the U.S. ���ϳԹ��� Information Administration, home heating and cooling costs can make up more than 52% of an average customer’s electric bill. In some cases, poor insulation, air leaks and inefficient HVAC systems can lead to even greater energy costs each year. To keep your home cool without significantly lowering the thermostat and save money on your bill at the same time, try these low-to-no-cost tips.

Improving energy efficiency with low-to-no-cost tips

• Change air filters. Air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.
• 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.
• Buy a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use the��myAdvisor���ٴǴDZ�. The usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.

By following these simple steps, you can stay cool and comfortable all summer long while keeping your bills under control. We also offer free comprehensive residential energy audits and rebates to help reduce the upfront cost of installing energy-efficient equipment.

Exploring resources through Bill Toolkit

To make sure customers have quick access to energy efficiency, bill management and financial assistance resources, Entergy created an online platform called��. The platform consolidates helpful resources for customers interested in exploring ways to lower their electric use and costs and learn more about different payment options the company offers.

Tracking energy use through��myAdvisor

Meanwhile, customers can set electric usage alerts and monitor how much energy they use each day through bill management tools like myAdvisor which is available through their����account online. Tracking usage over time can help customers identify trends that contribute to higher usage and budget their monthly expenses. With the myAdvisor dashboard, customers have access to not only usage and cost details, but also bill history and projections, analyzer tools and more. On the Entergy mobile app, this information can be found by clicking the “usage” tab.

Managing bills through payment and assistance options

Entergy offers several flexible payment options so customers can choose when, where and how they receive their bills.

• ��allows customers to pay their bills when it works best for them.
• ��allows customers to “level out” seasonal energy use fluctuations, making their bills more consistent every month.
• ��billing allows customers to get their bills emailed as soon as they post and instant access to two years of billing history.
• ��allows customers to avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having bills automatically deducted from their bank accounts.

Entergy encourages customers who may need additional payment options to reach out. Customers can find out if they qualify for deferred payment arrangements or payment extensions on��our mobile app��or through�����DzԱ����Ա�.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at����and connect with��@EntergyARK��on social media.

Get an A/C tune-up today at no additional cost. Our network of qualified trade allies will evaluate your equipment’s energy performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure your system runs as efficiently as possible.

Benefits of an A/C Tune-Up:

• Improved ���ϳԹ��� Efficiency:��Necessary adjustments help your system run more efficiently.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Check:��Our trade allies perform a thorough check to ensure smooth operation and identify potential issues.
• Longer Lifespan:��Proper maintenance extends the life of your A/C unit, making it more reliable and safer for your family.
• Greater Comfort:��An energy-efficient A/C unit keeps you and your family cool and comfortable, even on the hottest summer days.

Schedule an A/C tune-up today by contacting one of our��. Tune-ups are available to qualifying Entergy Arkansas customers at no additional cost. To learn more about our other energy-saving programs, visit our website at��.

And here’s another benefit: Did you know that fresh indoor air can make for a better night’s sleep? Using an air purifier in your bedroom can help filter out many particles responsible for nasal congestion that can keep you up at night. Investing in an air purifier to clean your air also removes pollutants or allergens that can irritate your airways and make you snore. Sounds like a fresh start for a new season.

Celebrate the earth and save

The Entergy Arkansas����is your one-stop shop for energy-efficient air quality products. ENERGY STAR® certified air purifiers are about 25% more energy-efficient* than standard models, and what better time to get more energy-efficient than during Earth Month? Shop our online marketplace during April to save up to $35.

With additional discounts on smart thermostats, dehumidifiers and more, the marketplace is officially open for spring savings.

Enrolling in the Manufactured Homes Program grants you eligibility for energy-saving measures such as air sealing, duct sealing, and more. These upgrades not only contribute to your long-term energy savings but also ensure your comfort. Additionally, as part of this program, energy-saving products, high-efficiency showerheads and high-efficiency kitchen and bath aerators can be installed in your home at no extra cost.

Weatherization upgrades to your home deliver the following benefits:

1. ���ϳԹ��� efficiency: Sealing air leaks enhances your home’s overall efficiency, leading to potential energy savings.
2. Home comfort: By addressing air leaks, common comfort issues like excessively cold or hot rooms can be mitigated.
3. Air quality: A well-sealed home acts as a barrier against humidity, dust, pollen, and pests, improving indoor air quality.

Take the first step towards a more comfortable home this winter. Enhance your home’s energy efficiency for now and the years to come. Visit����to find a participating trade ally or learn more about this program.

Over the past few years, parts of our service area have experienced severe winter weather and colder temperatures. While weather can be unpredictable, we remain storm ready no matter the season.

We’re storm ready, 365 days a year

To ensure our company and customers are prepared for the winter weather ahead, we continue to implement unique readiness plans at each power plant and review measures taken with transmission lines and transmission facilities, while reviewing critical systems and infrastructure preparedness across the grid.

Entergy Arkansas has taken a series of proactive pre-winter actions to prepare to serve our customers during extreme temperatures, including:

• Undertaking normal storm preparation activities, including critical asset inspections and patrols in advance of cold weather.
• 1,100 internal and contracted crew members ready to respond beginning Monday.
• Control centers monitoring load balancing and will adjust settings to avoid cold weather outages.
• Fleet assets and cold weather PPE being restocked from last week’s storm.
• Insulating critical power plant equipment using improved methods and materials that allow them to withstand lower temperatures.
• Insulating or draining piping within power generation facilities with potential for standing water during normal operation, to prevent freezing and breaks.
• Maintaining substations and transmission lines that are critical to Bulk Electric System reliability.
• Testing equipment that can be impacted by extreme cold, such as gas-filled circuit breakers.
• Additional vegetation trimming, which removes tree limbs that would normally have been above the power line.

As our teams prepare, we encourage our customers to prepare as well. Entergy’s����provides a list of safety tips, bill management assistance and energy efficiency resources to keep families safe and warm throughout the winter season.

Customers should prepare now��

Being prepared can help keep you safe. Get ready before weather threatens your area by having an emergency plan in place. Find safekeeping resources on our Storm Center:

• : Make a plan, make a kit.
• : Winterize inside and out.
• : A lifeline during a disaster.
• : Download the app, report an outage.
• : Safety after the storm.
• : Know the hazards.
• : Indoor and outdoor tips.

Verify your contact information in your online��before severe weather strikes, so you receive our notifications. If a storm impacts your area, you can report an outage quickly and easily through our digital options – using either our��free mobile app, online at����or by texting OUT to 36778.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, a developing La Niña is expected to persist through the winter season causing a warmer and drier season in our service area. Despite these predictions, Arkansas weather remains unpredictable, and Entergy Arkansas will be ready for any extreme weather that may affect our state.

Entergy Arkansas crews have performed a significant review of our preparedness and protections against extreme conditions. This includes developing a comprehensive plan to protect our generation, transmission and distribution systems from extreme cold. We have implemented unique readiness plans for each of our power generation resources that include insulating critical equipment and diligently testing protections based on historical operating experience. Our transmission team follows a specialized seasonal readiness program that includes inspection and maintenance of critical lines and their associated breakers, transformers and substation distribution feeders going to generation/natural gas facilities. Entergy Arkansas crews have inspected critical systems and infrastructure across the grid in advance of colder temperatures in order to maintain reliability and resiliency.

Our winter readiness work follows the recommendations of The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and is in compliance with their standards. In addition, Entergy Arkansas employees recently participated in a winter readiness exercise that included situational drills and tabletop discussions for training and awareness of lessons learned and best practices for winter storm response. In 2021, a winter storm brought sub-zero temperatures, ice accumulation and record snowfall totals across the southern part of the U.S.�� While other states experienced challenges, the Arkansas Public Service Commission concluded that Entergy Arkansas and its grid “performed well from an operational perspective during the February 2021 event,” ably handling related outages and power restoration efforts.

Vegetation Management

• The risk of falling tree limbs and branches is a leading cause of power outages during winter weather. Entergy Arkansas is proactively identifying and mitigating problem areas by taking steps year-round to maintain and control vegetation across our service area. Crews have completed the annual clearing of right-of-way areas to minimize the impact of fallen trees or branches following a storm. Prior to storms impacting our area, vegetation crews perform pre-storm patrols of circuits to mitigate any imminent threats within the right of way. Our year-round storm preparations include our comprehensive vegetation management program and the targeted “ground to sky” vegetation trimming, which removes tree limbs that would typically have been above the power line. Our crews also use artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to help predict when trimming may be needed.

Prepare for cold weather by maximizing energy efficiency

When colder temperatures arrive in the state, heating systems will start running full blast, causing a spike in energy usage. However, staying warm and comfortable doesn’t have to come at the cost of high energy bills. By making a few simple changes around your home, you can improve its energy efficiency and keep costs down throughout the colder months.

Air leaks and inefficient HVAC systems can lead to an additional $400 in home energy costs each year. Rather than cranking up the thermostat as temperatures drop, try these affordable or even free tips to reduce your energy use and save money.

Keep heating costs low all season long by taking these tips to improve your home’s energy efficiency:

• Use solar energy:��Open curtains on the south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the home and close them at night to reduce the chill from cold windows.
• Insulate drafty windows:��Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of window frames and make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.
• Adjust the thermostat:��When you are home and awake, set the thermostat as low as is comfortable, but when you are asleep or out of the house, turn the thermostat back to save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills.
• Find and seal leaks:��Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets.
• Maintain heating systems:��Schedule routine service for home����and replace furnace and heat pump filters once a month or as needed.
• Reduce heat loss from the fireplace:��Keep the fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning and check the seal on the fireplace flue damper and make it as snug as possible.

By following these simple steps, you can stay warm and comfortable all winter long while keeping your energy bills under control.

We also offer free comprehensive residential energy audits and rebates to help reduce the upfront cost of installing energy-efficient equipment. Visit��entergy.com/energyefficiency��for more information.

Bill management resources��Entergy’s newly launched online����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.

Track your energy use��

Bill management tools like����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.

Entergy Arkansas encourages customers who may need help or resources to reach out by visiting��our mobile app��or��.

About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, 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����and connect with��@EntergyArk��on social media.

Little Rock, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is pleased to announce that the Entergy Solutions Large Commercial & Industrial Program has been recognized as a 2024 exemplary program by the American Council for an ���ϳԹ���-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) in the Industrial category. The recognition is part of the ACEEE’s annual Leaders of the Pack awards, which recognize energy efficiency programs across the United States. Utilities, government agencies and third-party program administrators nominate their programs across ten award categories.

Entergy Arkansas provides incentives to commercial customers for undertaking energy efficiency upgrades via the Large Commercial & Industrial program within their Entergy Solutions portfolio. These cash incentives are awarded upon completion of specific projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency within businesses. Moreover, such initiatives can lead to increased cash flow through electricity savings and bolster the environmentally friendly image of these enterprises. Entergy Arkansas also helps in crafting a customized energy savings strategy for buildings and integrates energy efficiencies and savings into operational procedures for their customers.

“The programs and incentives we are able to provide to our large commercial customers have such a positive impact for their organizations” said Beau Blakenship, project manager for the Large Commercial & Industrial program. “Making efficiency and savings top of mind for these customers helps them save energy and helps decrease their costs. When they see that savings across their company, it’s a win for everyone. We are thrilled that the ACEEE has recognized our program and the good it is doing for our customers.”

The Entergy Arkansas Large Commercial & Industrial Program provides technical and financial assistance for energy efficiency programming within large industrial facilities with a peak demand of 100 kilowatt hours or greater.

In 2023, the program served 311 customers, who collectively saved over 105 megawatt hours and achieved carbon dioxide emissions reductions of 76,000 metric tons. This success was achieved from continuous energy improvement (CEI) and custom process- and energy-efficiency projects. The CEI program works closely with commercial customers to provide training, incentives, and free assessments for participating customers.

“These exceptional efficiency programs are leading the way for saving energy, cutting pollution, and lowering energy bills,” said Jasmine Mah, senior research analyst at ACEEE and lead researcher for Leaders of the Pack. “Utilities and third-party program administrators seeking to establish or improve energy efficiency programs can look to this diverse set of leaders as models.”

ACEEE staff reviewed nearly 100 nominations from across the country. The committee evaluated programs on factors such as ambitious long-term goals, interim metrics to measure progress, effective marketing reaching target audiences, performance evaluation for ensuring effectiveness, and community engagement, especially with historically underserved communities.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, 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����and connect with��@EntergyArk��on social media.

About the American Council for an ���ϳԹ���-Efficient Economy

The American Council for an ���ϳԹ���-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization, develops policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change. Its independent analysis advances investments, programs, and behaviors that use energy more effectively and help build an equitable clean energy future. You can read their release about the Leaders of the Pack awards here:��.

Smart thermostats offer it all: sleek design, easy scheduling, flexibility, automatic adjustments—you can even control it from your smart device while you’re away from home. Set it and forget it or change the temperature any time you feel like it, from wherever you are.

Whether you use your smart thermostat manually, remotely or automatically, it can save you money and energy. It can even remind you when it’s time to change filters or send you an alert if there’s an issue with your HVAC system.

As the temperatures outside have dropped, so have prices on energy-efficient products. Just in time for the holidays, shop smart thermostats and more at the Entergy Arkansas online marketplace.

With our Entergy Solutions Programs, you may qualify for air sealing, duct sealing, and attic insulation installation measures. By taking advantage of these upgrades, you can ensure year-round comfort in your home while conserving energy.

Weatherization upgrades offer several benefits for your home:

1. ���ϳԹ��� Efficiency: Sealing leaks and adding insulation boosts your home’s efficiency, resulting in energy savings.
2. Comfort: Say goodbye to common comfort problems like excessively cold rooms in winter or overly hot spaces in summer by properly sealing and insulating your home.
3. Air Quality: A well-sealed and well-insulated home keeps out excess humidity, dust, pollen, and pests, improving the overall air quality within your living space.

Take the necessary steps to weatherize your home today and enjoy the benefits of increased energy efficiency, enhanced comfort, and improved air quality for you and your family.

Save energy while improving your home’s comfort for years to come. Visit or call 866-627-9177 to find a or to learn more.

Little Rock, Ark. – This summer, Entergy Arkansas provided nearly $380,000 through our “Beat the Heat” efforts, helping our low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer. Through Entergy Arkansas’ “Beat the Heat” program, customers received bill payment assistance, fans, energy efficiency kits, home weatherization and invaluable support from local community partners.

“We are committed to helping our customers manage their energy costs during times of high usage by providing bill payment assistance, energy efficiency products and services and other resources,” said Ventrell Thompson, vice president of customer service for Entergy Arkansas. “We understand the financial challenges many of our customers face, and we are here to support them.”

For decades, Entergy Arkansas has partnered with local organizations to ease the burden of hot summer temperatures resulting in increased usage and higher energy costs for our most vulnerable customers. Year after year, this collaborative program provides our customers with energy bill assistance, tools and resources, and support during the critical summer months. Through this program the company:

• Donated more than $300,000 in funds from Entergy shareholders, employees and customers to��The Power to Care program, which provides energy bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.
• Provided customers with free access to , an online resource that connects households in need with financial assistance and more.
• Awarded more than $12,000 in grants to vulnerable customers to provide free resources like electric fans and home weatherization kits.
• Donated to local organizations that weatherized homes for customers in need.
• Held in-person customer service events in underserved communities, providing customers with assistance and resources to help manage their bills, energy efficiency kits, pro bono legal aid, Kids to College savings accounts and more.
• Provided more than 600 free electric fans to help customers beat high temperatures and save on electricity bills throughout the summer.
• Distributed 70 energy efficiency kits to customers. The kits included money-saving LED lightbulbs, advanced power strips, bathroom faucet aerators and V-seal weatherstripping.

Entergy Arkansas is dedicated to ensuring all customers have access to the resources and support they need to stay safe and comfortable year-round. To learn more about our customer assistance programs, visit .

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, 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 and connect with @EntergyArk on social media.