Piglia, who has a Bachelor of Science in finance from Louisiana State University and a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Missouri—St. Louis, grew up in Harvey, Louisiana. She joined Entergy in 2019 as a financial analyst lead for the utility finance and strategy group. She later changed roles to be the financial analyst lead for Entergy Louisiana prior to joining the incident response group.��

“Our team is responsible for ensuring employees assigned to incident response roles are trained and prepared to respond when the company experiences a disruption in normal operations,” said Piglia. “We recognize that responding to incidents is not part of most employees’ everyday jobs, and that it can be intimidating to be activated for storm duty not knowing what to do or what is expected of them.”��

The goal of the training and exercise programs is to better prepare Entergy’s workforce to efficiently and effectively respond to incidents. “We do this by determining what each role needs to know to be successful in its area of incident response, assisting with setting up and tracking incident role training and testing our preparedness with a variety of exercises throughout the year,” said Piglia.��

The direct impact we have on our customers during incident response activities is one of Piglia’s favorite things about her job.����

She noted, “Preparing our employees to feel more knowledgeable and comfortable when they temporarily step away from their day jobs to respond to a storm or some other kind of incident is so rewarding.”����

The company and our customers benefit from the efficiency of our company’s incident response training program with potential shorter restoration times and lower costs. Like many Entergy employees, Piglia notes how impactful it is to see the connection our company has to the communities we serve during storm restoration–an opportunity she didn’t always have in her day job which is why she values each incident response role.����

��“My current storm role is serving as the deputy administration section chief, and I enjoy it. The administration section roles are responsible for the administrative tasks that are involved in storm restoration,” said Piglia.��

The administration team does a great deal of work while response crews are actively restoring customers’ power. In fact, many of the workers who support this team stay activated after restoration is complete in order to process invoices, reconcile credit cards, refine cost estimates and assist in regulatory filings and financial disclosures.��������

Just recently Piglia had the opportunity to support the company’s preparation efforts for the Taylor Swift concert and the Super Bowl-two events that were big economic boosts to the city.��

“My first involvement with the Taylor Swift concerts and Super Bowl planning started in January 2024 when the��incident response team was asked to co-present very early plans for Super Bowl LIX and what changes have taken place since the last time New Orleans hosted the Super Bowl in 2013. Over the next few weeks, that morphed into me leading the planning team for both events.”��

The planning team consisted of several business functions – power delivery, security, power generation, facilities, event planning, customer service and many more – all with their own objectives for Super Bowl planning. Piglia was charged with ensuring those plans were moving forward, understanding each function’s plans, and forming it all into one cohesive plan. She, along with several others, also represented Entergy in two Super Bowl sub-committees led by city agencies and had the opportunity to engage with external stakeholders.����

“This Super Bowl was important for our company following the power outage that occurred during the 2013 Super Bowl,” said Marcelle. “We went into the event confident we would not see a repeat of the outage that occurred in 2013.”��

Several upgrades were made within the Superdome and to Entergy’s infrastructure serving the Superdome since 2013, including the equipment that was determined to cause the outage. As part of the massive renovation, Caesar’s Superdome upgraded its lights from metal halide to LED, which take a much shorter amount of time to power up. Entergy has served the Superdome through several large events since 2013 without any power interruptions, but used the Taylor Swift concerts in October as a dry run to ensure the team would successfully execute all business functions.����

“It has been quite an experience seeing it all come together, and I am very proud of what this team accomplished over the last several months – not to mention a hurricane and a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm impacting us in that time frame, too!”����

Piglia noted that similar to her feelings on incident response, she finds joy in seeing Entergy and many other organizations come together with the common goal of making New Orleans shine throughout events like Super Bowl week.

When she sees the company’s involvement in, and impact on, the communities we serve, Piglia is proud to work for Entergy,��especially when the company’s involvement positively��impacts��her hometown of��the New Orleans Metro-area.��

Outside of work, Piglia enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and two dogs. She enjoys reading, traveling, being with family and friends, spending time outside and practicing yoga.����

Be sure to celebrate Mardi Gras safely by keeping your distance from power lines, or anything that’s touching them. Overhead power lines can carry thousands of volts of electricity. Touching a power line with any part of your body, grabbing beads hanging from a power line or touching a power line with objects like ladders or nets can provide an instant path for electricity. If that happens, you can be seriously hurt or even killed.

Safety is Entergy’s top priority. Did you know, each year, Entergy crews patrol the routes and ride in front of parades to correct any potential float-clearance issues to keep riders safe?

 Other safety tips to remember during Mardi Gras include:

• Whether you’re on a float or on the ground, avoid throwing beads on power lines.
• Don’t climb utility poles looking for a better view.
• If you use a long-handled net to catch throws, be careful that you avoid pushing the net into overhead power lines.
• Be careful when climbing ladders on the parade route. Always be aware of what’s above and around you.
• If you take Mylar balloons outdoors, make sure that they are securely tied to weights that are heavy enough to keep them from floating away.

Colorful Mylar balloons may add to the festivities, but they also can cause power outages. How? Those metallic-coated balloons can cause an electrical surge if they make contact with power lines or other electrical equipment. This surge can knock out power and lead to fires, property damage and injuries.

Entergy wants you to stay safe while celebrating. Remember: never attempt to retrieve anything that’s on or near a power line. If you see a downed line, keep your distance and immediately call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749).

“The Blue Krewe team has been a steadfast partner of the City, demonstrating the value of local management in providing New Orleanians with affordable transportation options and alignment with the City’s public health and climate goals,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “Adding 300 new bikes to the program brings the City one step closer to the goal of offering 2,500 bike share options by 2025 as outlined by the updated released last month. It also ensures residents of all income levels have access to programs that increase physical activity while promoting healthy lifestyles through the use of low-carbon transportation.”

While Blue Bikes first launched in 2017 under the management of a for-profit, out-of-state operator, the idea of a bikeshare program for New Orleans emerged from community members advocating for the expansion of safe transportation options and bike infrastructure in the late 2000s.

After the original for-profit operators pulled out of the New Orleans market in 2020, bikeshare advocates decided that adopting a nonprofit governance model would promote the long-term sustainability of the program and ensure that bikeshare is run for and by residents of New Orleans.

To make the dream of community-run bikeshare a reality, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana recommitted as the title sponsor of Blue Bikes, ensuring healthy transportation options would be available and affordable in New Orleans.

“Blue Cross was proud to be the title sponsor of Louisiana’s first bikeshare program because Blue Bikes delivers a healthy, green way for New Orleanians to ride to work or school, buy fresh food, and get to medical appointments or events,” said Michael Tipton, Blue Cross head of Community Relations and Foundation president. “We’re excited by how enthusiastically the community has embraced Blue Bikes since its return. Now that the fleet is expanding, we hope even more people will enjoy the ride.”

The Blue Bikes fleet expansion benefits the greater New Orleans region by equitably providing affordable access to transportation for residents and visitors to the city. Since relaunching, roughly 47,000 riders took more than a quarter million Blue Bikes trips. Rider data shows that more than half – approximately�� 60 percent�� – of Blue Bikes trips are taken by New Orleans residents.

As a local nonprofit, the success of Blue Bikes depends upon community support. The Greater New Orleans Foundation provided critical start-up funding and fiscal sponsorship for Blue Krewe. Blue Krewe relaunched New Orleans’ bikeshare program in the fall 2021 with an initial fleet of 504 pedal-assist e-bikes.

“The expansion of the Blue Bikes fleet is a clear demonstration that our city continues to move toward a more equitable and environmentally-sustainable future,” said Andy Kopplin, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation and Treasurer of the Blue Krewe board. “As the Greater New Orleans Foundation celebrates our centennial year, we are thrilled to see the impact of our leadership investment into this program. We look forward to continuing to support the vision of Blue Krewe and working together to ensure our city and region thrive for generations to come.”

Additionally, both Entergy and the Greater New Orleans Foundation continue to support community-run bikeshare as Blue Bikes station sponsors.

“For more than 20 years, we have invested in and partnered with community organizations to nurture the health benefits and reduction of emissions of a biking-friendly city,” said Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “We’re excited to continue to help Blue Bikes grow their bikeshare program in New Orleans, which is an important part of our city’s cleaner future of transportation.”

Given the 24/7 nature of New Orleans’ economy, bikeshare builds upon the existing transit network to expand access to job opportunities throughout the city.

“The Blue Bikes are an example of how New Orleans is a city focused on sustainability and connectivity, which is a story we want to continue to tell the world,” said Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “New Orleans & Company is pleased to be part of this low-cost and healthy mode of transportation that increases mobility and accessibility for our residents and visitors who live, work and play in our great city.”

With the arrival of 300 new Blue Bikes, Blue Krewe looks forward to continuing work with community members and partners to expand equitable access to bikeshare.

“Blue Krewe is excited to be able to increase access to healthy, equitable and sustainable transportation. This is the first of what we hope will be many fleet expansions as we partner with the City of New Orleans and the community to increase transportation equity while decreasing our collective carbon footprint,” said Geoff Coats, CEO of Blue Krewe. “Operating Blue Bikes as a community-focused nonprofit means that we both serve our community and rely on our community partnerships to deliver healthy, active transportation to all New Orleanians. These new bikes are the manifestation of all of our collective work.”

This trash — plastic cups, doubloons, toys and beads – can make its way into storm drains, where it increases the chance for flooding, and into the environment, creating a��hazard��to wildlife. But with a little effort, these items can be collected and recycled.��

That’s why we are proud to partner for a more sustainable Carnival season by supporting several projects through our Environmental Initiatives Fund.��

The EIF, funded by company shareholders, identifies environmentally beneficial projects or programs that help better the environment by reducing emissions, protecting natural resources and restoring wetlands and forests.��

Entergy is once again working with��, a nonprofit organization focused on waste prevention, to increase recycling efforts and expand the use of eco-friendly throws and consumable goods. Formed in 2017, Grounds Krewe’s efforts have proven to be the most successful parade waste reduction and recycling effort in the history of New Orleans.��

“Supporting a recycling program that helps ensure a sustainable Mardi Gras, which is so closely associated with our company hometown’s unique culture and appeal, fits well with our mission to add sustainable value to our communities and our commitment to protect the environment,” said Kelli Dowell, Entergy’s director of environmental policy.��

On the Route Parade Recycling
Revelers will benefit from a parade recycling activity in partnership with Entergy, ArcGNO, The Urban Conservancy and Republic Services.��

Paradegoers should be on the lookout for volunteers in neon vests Feb. 26, during the krewes of Iris and Tucks parades and Feb. 27, during the krewes of Okeanos, Mid-City and Thoth parades. Volunteers��will distribute labeled recycling bags to paradegoers before the first parade and collect unwanted throws, aluminum cans and plastic waste following the last parade.��

Sustainable Throw Catalog
Entergy is also helping ensure a more sustainable Mardi Gras even before a parade begins. Grounds Krewe was awarded a grant from Entergy’s shareholder-funded Environmental Initiatives Fund to launch an online��.��

Catalog items are made from sustainable materials and biodegradable packaging and promote Louisiana’s unique culture. This year’s environmentally friendly options include red beans, jambalaya mix and ground coffee. Keep your eyes peeled and your hands raised high for these coveted sustainable throws throughout the Carnival season.

Be sure to celebrate Mardi Gras safely by keeping your distance from power lines, or anything that’s touching them. Overhead power lines can carry thousands of volts of electricity. Touching a power line with any part of your body, grabbing beads hanging from a power line or touching a power line with objects like ladders or nets can provide an instant path for electricity. If that happens, you can be seriously hurt or even killed.

Safety is Entergy’s top priority. Did you know, each year, Entergy crews patrol the routes and ride in front of parades to correct any potential float-clearance issues to keep riders safe?

��Other safety tips to remember during Mardi Gras include:

• Whether you’re on a float or on the ground, avoid throwing beads on power lines.
• Don’t climb utility poles looking for a better view.
• If you use a long-handled net to catch throws, be careful that you avoid pushing the net into overhead power lines.
• Be careful when climbing ladders on the parade route. Always be aware of what’s above and around you.
• If you take Mylar balloons outdoors, make sure that they are securely tied to weights that are heavy enough to keep them from floating away.

Colorful Mylar balloons may add to the festivities, but they also can cause power outages. How? Those metallic-coated balloons can cause an electrical surge if they make contact with power lines or other electrical equipment. This surge can knock out power and lead to fires, property damage and injuries.

Entergy wants you to stay safe while celebrating. Remember: never attempt to retrieve anything that’s on or near a power line. If you see a downed line, keep your distance and immediately call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749).

As modern appliances dramatically changed the way food was prepared, the company began a series of weekly cooking demonstrations at its 317 Baronne St. headquarters. Vivian Berry supervised a group of home economists who not only showed wives and mothers how to use the array of blenders, mixers, and ranges being introduced to the market, but gathered and tested recipes to use in these modern kitchens. This King Cake is just one of the many recipes that came out of these efforts.��

Ingredients:

• 1 package yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 6 tablespoons milk, scalded and cooled
• 4 cups sifted flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs

Directions:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk and enough flour, about 1/2 cup, to make a soft dough. In another bowl, combine sugar, salt and eggs with the electric mixer. Remove from mixer and add soft ball of yeast dough. Mix thoroughly. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour to make a medium dough that is neither too soft nor too stiff. Please in a greased bowl and brush top of dough with butter. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rise until doubled in bulk, about 3 hours. Use remaining 1 cup flour to knead dough into an oval shape. The Center should be about 7 x 12 inches. Connect ends of dough by dampening with water. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. (A bean or one-inch plastic baby doll may be placed in cake if desired).

Bake in 325°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Decorate by brushing top of cake with corn syrup and alternating 3-inch bands of purple, green and gold colored granulated sugar. (To color sugar, add a few drops of food color to sugar, and shake in tightly covered jar until desired color is achieved.)��

Enjoy!��For more recipes from Entergy, check out��From Woodstoves to Microwaves: Cooking with Entergy.

Note: The recipes in this book were published by Entergy over many years in various publications and printed materials, including books, transit materials and bill stuffers. They were developed and tested when home appliances were not as efficient and powerful as they are today. Cooking times and temperature suggestions may have to be altered to provide optimum results. While Entergy provided some assistance to customers with the preparation of these recipes in the past, we no longer have home economists on staff to answer questions or solve the problems you may have in preparing these recipes. Thank you for requesting “From Woodstoves to Microwaves… Cooking with Entergy.”

More than 2.5 million pounds of debris are collected each year from the streets of New Orleans during the Carnival season. A significant amount of these items can easily be recycled for future seasons, keeping them out of the city’s critical drainage system.

This Carnival season, paradegoers will be able to enjoy more sustainable options thanks to several initiatives being funded by Entergy shareholders.

Entergy is working with , a nonprofit organization focused on waste prevention, to increase recycling efforts and expand the use of eco-friendly throws and consumable goods that highlight New Orleans’ unique culture, including red beans, jambalaya mix and ground coffee.

“Supporting programs that help ensure the sustainability of an event like Mardi Gras, a celebration that is part of the city’s fabric, unique culture and appeal, fits well with our commitment to protecting the environment and our mission to add sustainable value to our communities,” said Kelli Dowell, Entergy’s director of environmental policy. “We appreciate the leadership of Grounds Krewe and look forward to spreading the word about this important and inventive initiative along the parade route.”

Revelers will benefit from an “on the route” recycling effort in partnership with Entergy, ArcGNO, The Urban Conservancy and Republic Services.

Entergy is building upon its partnership-driven recycling efforts in 2019 where volunteers collected 3.5 tons of throws and 7,000 cans and bottles following three parades.

Paradegoers should be on the lookout for Entergy volunteers in neon vests Sunday, Feb. 23 during the Krewes of Okeanos, Mid-City and Thoth parades. Entergy volunteers��will distribute labeled recycling bags to waiting paradegoers before the first parade and collect unwanted throws, aluminum cans and plastic waste following the last parade.

Entergy is also helping ensure a more sustainable Mardi Gras even before a parade begins. Grounds Krewe was awarded a grant from Entergy’s shareholder-funded Environmental Initiatives Fund to launch an online . Catalog items are made from sustainable materials and biodegradable packaging and promote Louisiana culture and organizations. Keep your eyes peeled and your hands raised high for these coveted sustainable throws throughout the Carnival season.

These sustainable efforts contribute to Entergy’s leadership role as an environmental advocate, while supporting the , which were established in 2015 to create a brighter future on Earth. The company’s EIF projects influence UNSDGs, including:��(12)��Responsible Consumption;��(14)��Life Below Water;��(15)��Life on Land and��(17)��Partnerships for the Goals, among other goals. Learn more about Entergy’s commitment to the environment here.

Most importantly, Entergy reminds everyone to stay safe and be vigilant this Carnival season.

While you might be tempted to go for beads or other throws you may have missed, stay away from the ones near power lines, which can carry thousands of volts of electricity. The electricity wants to take the easiest path to the ground and will look for shortcuts wherever it can. Even the smallest amount of electricity can cause injury or death.

Festive metallic balloons can cause serious damage if they are caught in power lines. Be sure all mylar balloons are securely tethered and never release them outdoors. When no longer in use, metallic balloons should be deflated before repurposing or disposing of them.

As a reminder, if you notice a problem with a power line, keep a safe distance and call 1-800-ENTERGY to report it. If you notice any suspicious activity, such as unattended packages, vehicles where they shouldn’t be parked, or people taking pictures of critical infrastructure, be sure to report it to the appropriate authorities.��

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The community-driven recycling effort focused on reducing the adverse environmental effects of Carnival season. Beads, throws and other recyclable materials were collected during a Mardi Gras recycling initiative conducted through a new sustainability partnership between ���ϳԹ���, , , and . Volunteers and workers from the distributed and picked up recyclable bags that were filled by parade goers along the Uptown parade route on Sunday, March 3.

“It is my hope that incorporating recycling into Mardi Gras helps expand New Orleanians’ perceptions of what is possible when it comes to protecting and sustaining the environment,” said Kathryn, a volunteer and manger in Entergy’s ethics & compliance department.

Through this community partnership, volunteers walked 30 city blocks and collected 3.5 tons of Mardi Gras beads & throws and 7,000 cans & bottles following three parades. Check out the positive impact this volunteer initiative had on New Orleans’ environment in this infographic:

All plastic beads collected were donated to ArcGNO’s . Other recyclable materials collected were taken to local recycling facilities.

Learn more about Entergy’s commitment to the environment here.

This carnival season, paradegoers will enjoy more recycling options thanks to several initiatives underway, some of which were an outcome of hosted by local organizations the and last fall.

“The forum brought 300 New Orleanians together to discuss ways to reduce the adverse environmental impact of Carnival season while growing the local economic impact,” says Dana Eness, Urban Conservancy’s director. “It encouraged New Orleanians to continue to share their ideas for more sustainable practices on and off of the parade route and launch initiatives that shift the focus away from trashing the city and toward uplifting more local, ethical, green traditions. This Carnival season, we’re seeing the results of connections made at the forum.”

“The success of each Carnival season has been traditionally measured by the tonnage of debris collected by the end of Mardi Gras Day, but it is clear from survey responses collected from forum attendees that the public is ready to measure our success using more sustainable metrics,” says Brett Davis, founder of Grounds Krewe, an organization focused on waste reduction at parades. “Fifty-six percent of survey respondents reported that their largest concern was reducing street garbage and increasing recycling during carnival season.”

“Supporting a recycling program that helps ensure the sustainability of an event like Mardi Gras, which is so closely associated with the city’s unique culture and appeal, fits well with our mission to add sustainable value to our communities and our commitment to protecting the environment.”��

–��Chuck Barlow, Entergy’s vice president of sustainability and environmental policy

Entergy is working with both organizations to support “on the route” recycling efforts this year. The Urban Conservancy and Grounds Krewe, in partnership with ���ϳԹ���, and will recycle throws, cans and bottles during Muses (following Babylon and Chaos) on February 28 and during the Uptown daytime parades on March 3 (Okeanos, Mid-City and Thoth).

“New Orleans is Entergy’s corporate home. Supporting a recycling program that helps ensure the sustainability of an event like Mardi Gras, which is so closely associated with the city’s unique culture and appeal, fits well with our mission to add sustainable value to our communities and our commitment to protecting the environment,” said Chuck Barlow, Entergy’s vice president of sustainability and environmental policy. “We appreciate the leadership of the Urban Conservancy and Grounds Krewe and can’t wait to help implement this important and inventive initiative.”

Interested in helping? ��You can also look for the recycling bag pictured at right and pitch in on the designated parade routes!

Learn more about Entergy’s commitment to the environment.