Highlighting customer impact

During LIHEAP Action Day, we conducted 25 meetings with congressional representatives and staff from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, highlighting the direct impact of LIHEAP funding on customers. Our community action partners provided customer testimonials underscoring the critical need for the program and its benefit to low-income households.

“Our commitment goes beyond advocacy. We are taking action to ensure our customers receive the support they need,” said Sandra Diggs-Miller, Entergy’s vice president of consumer and advocacy programs. “Our commitment is reflected not only in our presence on Capitol Hill, but also in our ongoing efforts to provide direct assistance to our customers who need it the most.”

Legislators expressed strong bipartisan support for the LIHEAP program and acknowledged its vital role in assisting low-income families. Many also recognized that current funding allocations do not fully meet the demand, leaving many households at risk.

Building on advocacy efforts

To build on the progress made during LIHEAP Day, we will continue to engage with policymakers regarding the program’s impact, while strengthening partnerships with advocacy groups and stakeholders to ensure a unified voice in future funding efforts.

Access to affordable energy is a critical issue for millions of households. Entergy is committed to working with federal and local leaders to support policies that provide reliable assistance to customers in need. By continuing to advocate for LIHEAP funding, Entergy reinforces our commitment to ensuring energy security for the most vulnerable communities.

At Entergy, our commitment goes well beyond providing reliable power – we strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. For more than two decades, Entergy has empowered employees to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger through volunteerism. That’s why our employees teamed up with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Healthy Blue, Louisiana Blue to help fight food insecurity in Louisiana. Together, volunteers packed more than 200,000 meals for families in need.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 47 million people in the United States face hunger, including one in five children. This collective effort not only enabled us to meet our goal of supporting our customers, neighbors, and families in need but also played a crucial role in addressing hunger in our communities.

“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than about what we can do as a company to help others, but also about using our resources to join hands with community partners to assist those In critical need,” said Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana. “With more than a century of service and a commitment to building a more vibrant Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana remains committed to giving back through volunteerism, advocacy, financial support and partnerships that help strengthen the communities we serve.”

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service supports Entergy’s mission to create sustainable value through volunteerism and philanthropy, and we observe King’s legacy by continuing to give back to the communities we serve. This day serves as a reminder to put his teachings into action by addressing social problems, advancing equality and empowering others. We encourage our employees to continue to work together to support communities and drive meaningful change.

To learn more about how Entergy Louisiana supports the community, visit entergy.com/communities.

RICHLAND PARISH, La. – Entergy Louisiana is pleased to announce plans to invest in modern, efficient generation facilities and robust transmission infrastructure to support the region and Meta’s data center representing a $10 billion in investment in Richland Parish. Once completed, it will be Meta’s largest data center at more than 4-million square feet.

This transformative project promises to revitalize Northeast Louisiana’s economy, creating jobs, bolstering infrastructure and driving significant economic growth in the region, based on this project and others that may follow.

“Today marks a turning point for Northeast Louisiana,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “This is more than just an investment in infrastructure; it’s an investment in the people, businesses and communities of our state. Entergy Louisiana is proud to partner with Meta to bring this vision to life and support a project that will help shape the region’s future for decades to come.”

Just as Entergy’s founder, Harvey Couch, pioneered new power solutions nearly a century ago, Entergy Louisiana is building on its legacy of innovation and commitment to community growth. By constructing cutting-edge electric infrastructure, Entergy is laying the foundation for economic success in a region that has faced challenges such as population decline and outward migration.

Strategic site selection

Meta’s data center will be built on what is referred to as the Franklin Farm mega site, a more than 1,400-acre certified site, in Richland Parish, Louisiana, that boasts proximity to existing utility infrastructure and robust transportation routes. Entergy Louisiana  through its �����Ի��� platforms, emphasizing its potential for large-scale developments.

“We’re not going to just be powering a facility, we’re going to be empowering a community,” May added. “From job creation to infrastructure improvements, this partnership with Meta demonstrates what’s possible when innovative companies and communities come together to build a brighter future.

“Our team is proud to have played a significant role in assisting the State of Louisiana in recruiting this project to our state.”

Economic impact

. Louisiana will benefit far more than just the investment made Meta. Entergy Louisiana’s investment will also provide jobs to bolster our communities.

During construction, Entergy Louisiana projects will provide significant economic benefits and create:

• 1,500 to 1,800 construction jobs for the new advanced generation units being constructed
• 3,500 to 5,000 construction jobs for substation and transmission investment
• 44 permanent jobs

Richland Parish, known for its rich agricultural history and community traditions, stands to benefit significantly from this development.

Infrastructure to power progress

To support the Richland Parish Data Center, as well as broader economic development in the state and our growing customer base, Entergy Louisiana will:

• Build three combined-cycle combustion turbines with a combined capacity of 2,260 megawatts, two of which will be in Richland Parish
• Construct two Entergy-owned substations and six customer-owned substations
• Install nearly 100 miles of 500kV transmission lines and eight new 230kV transmission lines
• Upgrade existing infrastructure, including a substation near Sterlington

Pending regulatory approval, the new generators are expected to come online between 2028 and 2029.

Shared costs and community benefits

Revenue from Meta will significantly offset the costs associated to make service available to the company’s data center and the region. Moreover, Meta will also share in the future cost of providing service like other customers including Formula Rate Plan costs, securitized storm costs and resiliency costs – this is expected to reduce costs that existing customers would otherwise pay by more than $300 million. Additionally, Meta has committed to contributing to Entergy’s The Power to Care program, matching $1 million in shareholder contributions to assist older adults and individuals with disabilities in paying utility bills.

Commitment to sustainability

Both Meta and Entergy Louisiana are committed to sustainability. The new generators will initially support the ability to utilize 30% hydrogen co-firing and, through future upgrades, the ability to transition to 100% hydrogen and incorporate carbon capture and sequestration technology.

Meta has also committed to helping fund CCS technology at an Entergy power plant in Lake Charles as well as 1,500 megawatts of new solar and storage resources, complementing Entergy Louisiana’s .

The companies have also committed to exploring nuclear energy as a future power supply option alongside renewable sources like solar and wind. This effort includes researching conventional nuclear technologies, supporting small modular reactors and potential upgrades to enhance the output of existing nuclear plants in Southeast Louisiana.

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 ���ϳԹ��� (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, resilience and growth 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.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

In this news release, and from time to time, Entergy Louisiana 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 Louisiana’s planned capital investments and its operational and load growth outlooks; and other statements of Entergy Louisiana’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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Entergy Louisiana’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) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (d) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including (1) 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 (2) 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; (e) 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 (f) 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) changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; and (3) technological change, including the costs, pace of development, and commercialization of new and emerging technologies.

Earlier this month, Edge was awarded the James M. Shipp Jr Memorial Young Business Leader award from the Chamber of Commerce. This award is presented annually to a young individual who has displayed outstanding civic leadership ability, contributions to community progress, and has personal and/or business standing in Ouachita Parish.

“I was so delighted to receive this award,” said Edge. “To be recognized and honored for your hard work is a remarkable feeling. My goal is to always not only work hard, but also plant my boots in the community and help foster growth and success to help shape a more vibrant Louisiana.”

As an active community member, Edge is known for pledging her time with many organizations. She is currently active in GROWnela (serving as chair), North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP), LIDEA, Louisiana Delta Community College Foundation, American Red Cross, Downtown West Monroe Revitalization, BRIP, The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, The United Way, and LABI Emerging Leaders to name a few.

“Amanda continues to be a key contributor not only within the community, but within the workplace here at Entergy,” said Seth Schilling, manager, region customer service in North Louisiana. “She has been instrumental in many company projects including the Sterlington Solar project and the Bioresearch and Innovation Park that broke ground this year at the University of Monroe. We love having her on our team and are very proud of her achievements, she deserves it.”

Committed to leading by example, Edge is never afraid to open doors, facilitate discussion or have tough conversations when necessary. She has an unwavering dedicated to serving others, and is a testament to the power of perseverance, resiliency and excellence, a true representation of Entergy’s core values and future success.

Please join us in congratulating Amanda Edge on being the 2024 James M. Shipp Jr. Memorial Business Leader award recipient and her outstanding civic leadership within Monroe and Ouachita Parish.

At Entergy, thousands of employees with unique experiences and backgrounds come together to power life in our communities. Among those dedicated to the company’s mission is Florence “Flo” Dumas.

Dumas, whose career at Entergy spans 37 years, is a customer service manager in the River Parishes of St. John the Baptist, St. James and St. Charles.

Previously, she worked as a senior lighting coordinator, service operator and customer service assistant.

“It’s truly an honor to work alongside some incredible people and serve our communities,”  Dumas said. “I learn something new every day, and I enjoy having the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in the places we call home.”

Dumas has worked on some significant projects in the last six months, including a proposal to bring a solar facility to St. James Parish, the company’s Beat the Heat efforts that saw the distribution of fans to older adults, a student-development program with St. James Parish School Board called the Salute 1st Training Academy and career fairs at River Parish-area schools.

While not every effort leads to a favorable outcome, Dumas knows that her role comes with purpose, and so long as she’s doing work to support her Entergy team and neighbors, she’s encouraged and always ready to tackle whatever comes her way.

Dumas added, “Building stakeholder relationships and being visible in our communities is critical to making sure our company is able to gain customer support and loyalty and, ultimately, continue providing service into the future. It’s a role I take very seriously because this is where I’m from, and these communities mean so much to me.”

Dumas also enjoys spending time volunteering in the community. She received the APEL Volunteer of the Year award in 2015 and currently serves in some capacity with organizations such as the River Region Chamber of Commerce (RRCC), St. John United Way, St. Charles Economic Development Council and American Association of Blacks in ���ϳԹ���.

In addition, she enjoys being active in her church and, recently, became the first African American woman appointed commissioner by Governor Jeff Landry to the Port of South Louisiana.

“To know Flo is to love her,” said Michelle Bourg, Entergy Louisiana vice president of customer service. “She’s a unique and key contributor to the success of the customer service team. Her vibrant personality, loving demeanor and commitment to get the job done is beyond admirable.”

Dumas enjoys spending time with family, traveling and serving in the choir at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and attending Philadelphia Baptist Church with her fiancé. 

Join us in thanking Dumas for her unwavering commitment to the company and communities we serve.

Wherever you fall on the ‘love it or loathe it’ spectrum, changing the clocks can be disruptive. This year, daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., so before you go to bed on Saturday night, set your clocks back one hour.

While some may like the ‘fall back’ part of the time change because it provides an extra hour sleep on that night, the changes can disturb circadian rhythms and sleep.

The offers some to help ease the transition:

• It may take one week for the body to adjust.
• Reduce demanding physical and mental tasks as much as possible to allow time to adjust.

• Be vigilant while driving, at work and at home.
• You and others around you may be drowsy and less alert than usual, increasing the risks for making an error that can cause a vehicle crash or other accident.
• Those with existing heart disease may be at risk for a heart attack.
• Adjust to the time change gradually.
• About three days before the time changes, begin gradually moving the timing of wakening and bedtime, meals, exercise and exposure to light to 15-20 minutes later than your current times for those activities.
• About one hour after awakening, keep the lights dim and avoid electronic lit screens on computers, tablets, etc.
• Get enough sleep and be well rested for several days for the time change goes into effect.

 Some may have an easier time adjusting to the change than others. Your natural tendencies as either a morning person or an evening person, as well as how much sleep you get on a regular basis, can impact how disruptive the time change will be for you.

 Even though we may not like changing our clocks twice a year, it provides a convenient reminder to check your home safety list. Review your and have your furnace serviced by a certified electrician to make sure it is operating safely and efficiently.

 Before you set your clock back, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and you’ll rest even easier during that extra hour of sleep!

I want to praise our nuclear professionals – and those across our company — who focused on in-depth preparation, strong teamwork and unparalleled collaboration, with the safety of our folks and our communities being at the core of every decision related to the storm. While we are still doing safety walkdowns, damage assessments and checking on our team members, our facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi performed exceptionally well.

While our plants stayed on the grid during the event, producing power for our customers, our people also shined. Their nuclear professionalism is impressive and appreciated, but not surprising. While power outages remain across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi, Entergy’s utility crews continue to assess damages and work to restore power as safely and quickly as possible.

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Nuclear, along with Entergy’s operating companies in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. As of Monday morning, Sept. 9, the forecast from the National Hurricane Center calls for a Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening.

Although the storm is not anticipated to impact our nuclear stations, we’ve entered severe weather procedures that ensure our readiness at Waterford 3 and River Bend Stations in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi. Those procedures include walk-downs, securing of equipment and contingency staffing plans.

Nuclear power plants maintain the highest standard for operational safety, security, cybersecurity and emergency preparedness. The industry’s comprehensive safety procedures and stringent federal regulations keep our plants and neighboring communities safe. In addition, nuclear plants are designed to exceed requirements to withstand any historical natural disaster in their region, and Entergy’s plants have a long history of safety and security during challenging times.

Stay informed

With just a few days remaining before the system is expected to impact the coast, Entergy urges our communities and employees to remain weather aware. For up-to-date information, visit the  and follow Entergy Nuclear on .

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¬†entergy.com¬†and connect with¬†@Entergy¬†on social media. #WePowerLife

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.

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.

“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 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.

• 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 deduct from their bank accounts.

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 our mobile app or .

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:

• The Power to Care program provides emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.
• makes it easy for customers to quickly and confidentially check their eligibility for federal, state and local financial assistance.
• provides financial assistance for energy bills and other energy-related expenses.

For more ways to save energy and money, customers can visit .