Entergy New Orleans business customers are taking advantage of a variety of savings opportunities through ���ϳԹ��� Smart,��Entergy New Orleans’��energy efficiency program.

How ���ϳԹ��� Smart can help your business

���ϳԹ��� Smart helps businesses like yours receive cash incentives to complete energy efficiency upgrades. Whether your business is large or small, we have a solution for you.

1. Contact an energy advisor.
2. Learn about offerings, savings and incentives available to you.
3. Implement your energy efficiency project.
4. Receive a check in the mail for up to 100% of the cost of your project.

Common projects and savings opportunities

Entergy New Orleans business customers are taking advantage of a variety of����through ���ϳԹ��� Smart, including upgrading to energy-saving equipment and implementing energy-reducing recommendations.

• LED lighting upgrades.
• A/C tune-ups.
• Smart thermostat installation.
• And more.

The first step is scheduling an appointment with an energy advisor – Don’t wait to get started on your improvements.����an energy advisor today.

JACKSON, Miss. – Nine communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area will receive the company’s annual economic development 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 $70,000 in grants to support digital marketing, site development and economic development training. The recipients include the Greater Grenada County Partnership, Tate County Economic Development Foundation, Yazoo County Economic Development District, Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber, Natchez, Inc., Rankin First Economic Development, Vicksburg-Warren Partnership, Washington County Economic Alliance, and Jefferson Davis County Economic Development 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 economic development. “This year’s recipients serve communities with plenty of potential for development, and we’re excited to see these funds help them succeed.”

Over nine years, the program has awarded over $670,000 to more than 20 Mississippi communities. The grants have assisted with strategic planning, site readiness, and marketing materials.

The selected communities may also leverage the grant when applying for state or federal site development assistance programs. By strategically partnering with Entergy Mississippi, economic development organizations are enhancing industrial sites and elevating their communities.

Entergy Mississippi’s economic development team works with communities year-round to help prepare them for growth. Learn more about��Entergy Mississippi’s economic development��efforts at��.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi 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��@EntergyMS��on social media.

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This recognition honors exceptional restoration and rehabilitation projects completed in Orleans parish in 2024.

“The variety of this year’s thirteen award-winning projects reflects the strength and reach of historic preservation across New Orleans,” says Michael Mancuso, president of Louisiana Landmarks Society. “These efforts are essential to preserving our city’s character while contributing to its cultural and economic growth.”

The Claiborne Substation, a century-old brick masonry structure, has long served as a vital power hub for the Greater New Orleans area. Originally built as a power generation facility, the substation played a foundational role in electrifying the Vieux Carré and predates the well-known Market Street Power Plant. Although in continuous operation, the facility had deteriorated significantly over time.

The award recognizes the team’s efforts to preserve and rehabilitate the historic site while keeping it fully operational. Despite the complexity, the team successfully balanced preservation with functionality using expert craftsmanship, careful planning, and strategic project management.

At Entergy New Orleans, our work goes beyond powering homes and businesses. We are committed to strengthening our city by investing in projects that reflect the culture, history, and resilience of the communities we serve.

A striking mural now spans the wall of this historic site and serves as the final phase of the revitalization effort. New Orleans-based artist Brenden Palmer-Angell, known for his deep connection to the city and his symbolic, meaningful approach to public art, was commissioned to bring the mural to life. The mural, added after the three-year restoration effort, now stands as a powerful symbol of rebirth and renewal for both the building and the community.

The mural features a white heron surrounded by a cornucopia of native healing plants—passionflower, elderberry flower, sassafras leaf, blooming cats’ claw, and red Mamou. According to the artist, the heron symbolizes wisdom, peace, resourcefulness, and adaptability. The plants represent natural elements that promote healing and clarity. Together, these components deliver a message of hope, unity, and resilience.

“This is our community, and we want to see it flourish,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “We’re honored to receive this award and proud to play a role in preserving the history that makes our city so unique.”

The mural and restoration project reflects Entergy New Orleans’ ongoing commitment to investing in the communities we serve. We are thankful for the recognition by the Louisiana Landmarks Society and will continue to champion projects that celebrate our city’s rich history while building a stronger, more beautiful New Orleans for generations to come.

During the festival, Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May, alongside Entergy New Orleans President and CEO Deanna Rodriguez, presented a $35,000 grant to the College Fund and the Chief of the United Houma Nation. This investment is set to provide scholarships for students as they embark on their academic journeys, empowering them to create positive change within their communities.��

“Our decade-long partnership with the American Indian College Fund underscores our commitment to empowering Native American communities,” said May. “It’s a meaningful part of our Louisiana 100 plan, which prioritizes education, opportunity and long-term investment.”

“Education is a powerful tool for transformation—not just for individuals, but entire communities,” said Rodriguez. “Entergy New Orleans is committed to helping our youth overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential. We are proud to partner with the American Indian College Fund and the United Houma Nation to support the next generation of leaders and change-makers.”��

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Entergy New Orleans contributed both financial support and volunteer power. Eighteen employees worked on two homes in the Gentilly neighborhood clearing debris, filling dumpsters, restoring fencing, building a pergola, and installing a garden. These efforts brought meaningful improvements to the families’ homes and enhanced the safety and vitality of the neighborhood.

“At Entergy New Orleans, we believe that building a stronger, more resilient city starts with investing ion our communities- block by block, neighbor by neighbor,” said Stephanie Willis, director of public affairs for Entergy New Orleans. “Our partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans reflects that commitment. We’re not just restoring homes – we’re restoring hope, safety, and efficiency for families across the city.”

Our ongoing collaboration with Rebuilding Together New Orleans highlights the impact of corporate-community partnerships in driving meaningful change. Through financial support, hands-on service, and a shared vision for safer neighborhoods, Entergy New Orleans continues to help strengthen the city we call home.

We thank Rebuilding Together New Orleans for their leadership and vision. We also extend our gratitude to the volunteers, sponsors, and community members who made this year’s Build and Boil a success. Together, we’re building more than homes—we’re building a stronger New Orleans.

Located in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, Mount Carmel Academy serves 1,200 students across its 9-acre campus. While the school did not face critical energy cost issues, it saw an opportunity to reduce its energy use and lessen environmental impact. Its decision to enroll in the ���ϳԹ��� Smart program demonstrates leadership in responsible energy management.

���ϳԹ��� Smart’s Large Commercial Automated Demand Response Program rewards organizations that reduce electricity use during peak demand periods. Mount Carmel Academy recognized this as a clear opportunity to support our electric grid and promote sustainability. Since joining the program in 2021, the school has earned $51,237 in incentives. More importantly, it has reduced its energy footprint while reinvesting those savings into its facilities and education programs.

“As committed environmental stewards, we recognize the importance of conserving our planet’s finite resources,” said Sister Camille Anne Campbell, president of Mount Carmel Academy. “This program not only aligns with our values but also presents a great opportunity to teach our students about sustainability and resource conservation,”

The academy’s participation also serves as a teaching tool as it integrates real-world examples of energy conservation into the educational experience. The initiative reflects a deep sense of environmental responsibility, not just from the school’s leadership, but from the student body as well.

Mount Carmel Academy continues to lead by example, showing how educational institutions can play a vital role in building a more sustainable New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans’ ���ϳԹ��� Smart program is proud to partner with a school that turns environmental values into measurable action.

During the session, Entergy linemen shared their unique career journeys and the vital roles they play in powering communities. They highlighted the wide range of career paths available within the utility sector – from engineering to operations to customer service and community engagement – and explained how these roles contribute to maintaining safe, reliable energy service.

The linemen also introduced students to the importance of innovation and sustainability in the energy field. In addition, they shared tips on workplace readiness and encouraged students to start thinking critically about their own goals and the paths to reach them.

“Our goal was to connect with the students in a real and honest way while introducing them to the energy sector,” said Norris Williams, line superintendent at Entergy New Orleans. “We wanted them to see that success comes with perseverance, preparation, and passion—and that there’s a place for them in the energy industry.”

The event was more than just a career talk—it was an investment in the future leaders of our community. At Entergy New Orleans, we are committed to empowering our youth through education, mentorship, and meaningful engagement.

The school’s administration had previously been advised by their electrician that the secondary wiring on campus was deteriorating. Plans were in place to address the issue over the summer break, as repairs would require a temporary power outage. However, on Monday evening, the wiring failed resulting in a loss of power to the entire campus.

The next morning Entergy crews were on-site to assess the situation and determine how we could assist. Recognizing the urgency, Entergy New Orleans took immediate action – expediting the order and delivery of a new transformer, setting a new pole, installing updated wiring, and preparing the transformer pad.�� All of the work was completed within 48 hours, enabling the school’s electrical contractor to begin replacing the secondary wiring.

Through close coordination with Dominican High School and the office of Councilmember Joe Giarrusso, power was restored to the school on Thursday morning.

“We recognized how important it was to act fast,” said Nyka Scott, vice president, customer service and economic development at Entergy New Orleans. “When schools are affected, we know time is critical. After the school’s equipment broke down, our team worked proactively to reduce downtime and support students’ return to the classroom as quickly and safely as possible.”

“The St. Mary’s Dominican High School community extends its sincere gratitude to Entergy for its prompt response, mobilization, and collaboration in securing the necessary equipment and restoring power to our campus,” said Dr. Cynthia Thomas, president at St. Mary’s Dominican High School. “Their efforts were instrumental in ensuring the successful completion of our school year.��“

“A school’s doors being open is critical but maybe even more so at year end,” said Councilman Joe Giarusso. “When Dominican experienced a power issue, Entergy expedited receipt and installation of equipment to ensure the school and kids finish the year on the right note.”

Entergy New Orleans is committed to delivering reliable service and responding promptly to challenges. We will continue to actively collaborate with local leaders to ensure timely, effective solutions that support the communities we serve.

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 ���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 New Orleans, visit the����and connect with��@EntergyNOLA��on social media.

“The partnership between MCHS and our company began in 2018,” said Paul “Scotty” Campbell, transmission control center training supervisor. “I saw that there was a need to develop the talent in this area and show them why they should come work at Entergy.”��

This realization led to the establishment of a partnership that would lead hearts and minds of young engineering interests at Madison Central High School to see that amazing career fields are right in their backyard.����

The MCHS Academy of Engineering has a three-week learning unit with Entergy to help students understand how engineering plays a role in their daily lives. About 20 students were given the opportunity to put their learned knowledge into action and see firsthand how all parts of electricity work, including clean nuclear power. One student shared, “Seeing the schematics for the power grid was really neat since I’ve been exposed to that in digital electronics.” Another said, “I finally understand the process of getting electricity from fossil fuels to a home, and about all of the people required to get it accomplished.”��

“Career readiness is an essential skill that is needed on day one to get a job,” says Rosalyn Howard, Entergy program manager for Diversity and Workplace Strategies. Howard served as the organizer for this event and said, “There must be a focus through stakeholder engagement, meaning that we are sharing knowledge with the community and nurturing the future workforce.”����

The students were also able to gain valuable insight from our Chief Nuclear Officer Kimberly Cook-Nelson as well.����

“We spend a lot of time at Entergy focusing on volunteering in local schools,” she said. “We start in the middle schools, then continue through high schools, trade schools and colleges to help people see and know what a career at Entergy looks like.”��

As part of the program, students were able to visit the Hinds Power Plant, Transmission Control Center and Transmission headquarters. “Seeing real-world applications of power generation, transmission and control helped bridge the gap between classroom concepts and industry practices”, said Michelle Robinson, academy director and science department chair at MCHS. “Thank you to Entergy for providing such a comprehensive and impactful experience.”��

“As we move forward from a strong 2024, Entergy is uniquely positioned to power life for our customers and communities, today and for future generations,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and chief executive officer. “Our investments in customer-driven solutions like strengthening the energy grid and advancing cleaner energy reflect our commitment to adapting to changing needs. We’re also addressing unprecedented growth opportunities while maintaining low electric rates by engaging our stakeholders on this transformational journey.”

Highlights from 2024 include:

Driving growth in our region.��Entergy is benefiting from companies expanding or establishing new operations in the Gulf South. That’s in part because our service area provides access to international markets with proximity to the Mississippi River and the ports along the Gulf Coast. We have a customer-led plan to invest for continued growth, reliability and resilience while maintaining a strong balance sheet and managing risk for all stakeholders. Through 2028, we plan to invest $37 billion to meet this expected growth.

Creating a cleaner energy future.��We operate one of the cleanest large-scale power generation fleets in the United States. As we continue to transform our generation portfolio to cleaner resources, we are also responsibly delivering meaningful environmental, social and economic value to the communities we serve, now and in the future. We are continuing to expand our power generation fleet to meet the need of anticipated growth in our service area — including new data centers and other large customers — with cleaner technologies.��This strategy supports Entergy’s long-term commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and helps customers meet their own environmental goals through low-carbon and carbon-free power.

Affordability for our customers.��Entergy is committed to keeping bills as low as possible for all our customers, especially for people struggling financially. Entergy promotes energy efficiency initiatives that help individual customers save money by reducing their usage. This includes energy audits, incentives, rebates and products to make people’s homes or businesses more energy efficient. Our Bill Toolkit, launched in 2024, empowers customers with resources and available assistance options to help them more easily manage their energy bills.

Empowering our communities.��Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our mission. In 2024, our focus on corporate social responsibility made a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and communities, resulting in an economic impact of $153.52 million across our service area. Our dedicated employees were vital to this success, contributing more than 122,000 hours of volunteer service, valued at more than $4 million.

Delivering on our financial commitments.��Our 2024 adjusted earnings per share was $3.65, in the top half of our guidance range. Our predictable financial results are the result of our actions to create value for our customers, employees, communities and owners. We are investing in our power delivery system to improve reliability and resilience, and we are expanding our clean, modern generation to support rapidly growing industrial load and the emission reduction goals of our customers.

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About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) 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��entergy.com��and connect with��@Entergy��on social media.

Forward-looking information

Entergy’s statements concerning its plans, goals, beliefs and expectations, including statements regarding its financial and operational outlooks, industrial load growth outlooks, capital plans and climate goals or commitments, and other statements of Entergy’s plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release are “forward-looking statements” which apply only as of the dates indicated. 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, among other things, uncertainties associated with regulatory proceedings and other cost recovery mechanisms; operation and relicensing of nuclear facilities; major storms and other catastrophic events; risks associated with executing on our business strategies; effects on Entergy or its customers of changes in federal, state, or local�� laws, regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, or energy policies; risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including, (i) 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, and (ii) Entergy’s ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for electricity, including from hyperscale data center and other large customers, and to manage the impacts of such growth on customers and Entergy’s business, or the risk that contracted or expected load growth does not materialize or is not sustained; the effects of technological change, including the costs, pace of development and commercialization of new and emerging technologies, uncertainties and other factors discussed in Entergy’s most recent Annual Report or Form 10-K and subsequent reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.