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

How şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Smart can help your business

şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř 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 şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř 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.

Over the past decade, Entergy’s dedicated legal team has contributed more than 22,000 hours of pro bono work, resulting in a $6.1 million in-kind donation to the communities we serve.

“Receiving the Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award is an honor for the entire Entergy legal team, whose collective efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many people across the communities we serve. We believe that access to justice is a fundamental right and our commitment to pro bono work reflects that belief,” said Brown.

Under Brown’s guidance, Entergy has established strong partnerships with several nonprofit organizations, providing valuable legal support to those who might otherwise face barriers in accessing necessary services. Our pro bono initiatives focus on a variety of issues, including support for low-income families, nonprofits and small businesses, and veterans where legal assistance can significantly enhance the quality of life.

In addition to helping create a program that dramatically increased the pro bono commitment of the company’s attorneys and legal staff, Brown also established a full-time, in-house counsel role at Entergy dedicated to pro bono legal assistance – a unique position amongst Fortune 500 companies. In this role, Christy Kane, Entergy’s senior pro bono counsel has been instrumental in expanding in-house pro bono at Entergy, including the launch of EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day with the Pro Bono Institute, and aligning pro bono efforts with Entergy’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The Pro Bono Institute’s acknowledgment of our efforts underscores the vital role companies play in fostering legal access and community support.  As businesses continue to recognize their responsibility to society, leaders like Brown serve as inspirations for professionals across industries.

At Entergy, we remain committed to our pro bono mission, with plans to expand our initiatives and impact for the benefit of our customers and communities. Learn more about our legal department’s recent pro bono work.

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 şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Smart program demonstrates leadership in responsible energy management.

şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř 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’ şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Smart program is proud to partner with a school that turns environmental values into measurable action.

“Fundamentally, we believe all our stakeholders have a bright future ahead, and Entergy is championing a better future through fostering growth within our service area and investment in cleaner, more reliable and more resilient energy,” said Marsh.

Entergy is focused on initiatives to improve outcomes and deliver value for all our stakeholders, including capturing customer growth, resolving key regulatory priorities, creating opportunities for employees, making the energy grid more resilient, continuing to enhance our restoration response for our communities, furthering progress on renewable energy, and building generation resources to meet customer-driven needs.

Marsh highlighted several business achievements in 2024:

• “We continued to see strong industrial customer growth, fueled by the competitive advantages of our region. Last year, both Ěý˛ą˛Ô»ĺĚý signed electric service agreements with hyperscale data center customers. These new customers bring significant value to our stakeholders, including good jobs, infrastructure improvements and tax revenues for our communities.”
• “Driven by customer interest, we continued to make progress in advancing renewable energy and other clean technology solutions. We brought more than 700 megawatts of solar resources online last year.”
• “OłÜ°ůĚýcommitment to corporate social responsibility had a positive impact in 2024, resulting in an economic impact of over $153 million for our customers and communities. Our dedicated employees played a pivotal role in our economic impact, contributing more than 122,000 hours of volunteer service valued at more than $4 million across our service area.”
• Serving as a  of the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, Entergy strengthened our stakeholder engagements leading up to the big game. “In partnership with the Host Committee, the New Orleans Saints, the NFL Foundation and other philanthropic organizations, we created the charitable legacy program, . Through Impact 59, we awarded more than $3.5 million in impactful grants to local nonprofit organizations. This program is making a positive impact in the Greater New Orleans community and has left a legacy of philanthropy that will endure long after the Super Bowl ends.”
• “Finally, we effectuated a  and again delivered  last year, in the top half of our guidance range. We also  our quarterly dividend per share by approximately 6% and, importantly, we continued to make positive progress on our credit metrics in 2024, which provides financial flexibility as well as long-term customer benefits through lower cost of capital.”

Explore Entergy’s  to learn about our latest progress and the growth opportunities ahead.

Other business

Additional business conducted during today’s meeting:

• Entergy shareholders elected all 10 director nominees to the company’s board of directors.
• Two management proposals related to the appointment of the company’s independent public accountants and executive compensation were voted on and approved by shareholders.
• Marsh responded to several shareholder questions on a range of topics, including the growth potential for data centers and new industrial customers for the Entergy region, our progress on hardening the energy grid for severe weather events, potential tariff impacts on our operations, and how the company is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations.

A replay of Entergy’s annual shareholders meeting and responses to questions asked during the meeting will be published on our  next week.

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 was a founding partner of the Host Committee for Super Bowl LIX played in New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Entergy’s corporate headquarters. A Fortune 500 company, Entergy has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

In this news release, and from time to time, şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř makes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding Entergy’s 2025 earnings guidance; financial and operational outlooks; industrial load growth outlooks; statements regarding its climate transition and resilience plans, goals, beliefs, or expectations; and other statements of Entergy’s plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, Entergy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed elsewhere in this news release and in Entergy’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Entergy’s other reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (b) uncertainties associated with (1) rate proceedings, formula rate plans, and other cost recovery mechanisms, including the risk that costs may not be recoverable to the extent or on the timeline anticipated by the utilities and (2) implementation of the ratemaking effects of changes in law; (c) uncertainties associated with (1) realizing the benefits of its resilience plan, including impacts of the frequency and intensity of future storms and storm paths, as well as the pace of project completion and (2) efforts to remediate the effects of major storms and recover related restoration costs; (d) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (e) changes in decommissioning trust values or earnings or in the timing or cost of decommissioning Entergy’s nuclear plant sites; (f) legislative and regulatory actions and risks and uncertainties associated with claims or litigation by or against Entergy and its subsidiaries; (g) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including (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 centers 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; (h) direct and indirect impacts to Entergy or its customers from pandemics, terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, or other attempts to disrupt Entergy’s business or operations, and/or other catastrophic events; and (i) effects on Entergy or its customers of (1) changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, international trade, 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.

Investor inquiries:
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504-576-3294
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Media inquiries:
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504-576-4238
nkirby@entergy.com

Electrification is a priority for Entergy New Orleans, and the installation is part of a broader effort to create permanent power sources that reduce localized emissions. The project is expected to deliver a net reduction of approximately 15 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. The electrification project also advances the festival’s environmental goals and builds upon the work of Shell, Jazz Fest’s official sustainability partner, who helped the Festival achieve .

“This project is about more than powering a stage—it’s about building a cleaner, healthier future for our city,” says Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “By investing in electrification and partnering with organizations that share our goals, we’re helping iconic events like Jazz Fest reduce their environmental impact while continuing to serve the communities that make New Orleans so special.”

Entergy New Orleans remains committed to expanding electrification infrastructure throughout the city and supporting projects that create lasting environmental, economic, and cultural value.

Visit here for more information on Entergy New Orleans’ sustainability initiatives.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans provides electricity to approximately 209,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Entergy New Orleans is a subsidiary of şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř. 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 @EntergyNOLA on social media.

“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.

 to see our progress and learn how we provide energy for a better future.

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.

“We know that protecting natural resources is foundational to helping our communities thrive,” said John Weiss, Entergy’s vice president of sustainability and environmental policy. “For 24 consecutive years, our shareholders have supported the work of community partners who are stewarding our local ecosystems to ensure a brighter future for both the customers we serve and the natural world.”

Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund identifies projects or programs that improve the environment by reducing emissions, protecting natural resources, and restoring wetlands and forests. The fund also supports projects designed to educate Entergy’s customers, employees, communities and owners on the value of natural resources and other environmental improvements.

Recipients of the 2024 Environmental Initiatives Fund grants include:

•  to purchase hazardous materials mitigation supplies for  in Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine, Arkansas ($160,000).
•  to build new enclosures to house education ambassador raptors and add flight cages for conditioning rehabilitated birds for release back to the wild. MWR plans to open the  as a free destination for the public in Coldwater, Mississippi ($72,000).
•  to steward the longleaf pine ecosystem in the 5,673-acre Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary with a focus on wildfire risk prevention, invasive species control, and restoration of native ecosystem function in Kountze, Texas ($50,000).
•  to restore habitats for migratory birds in Belle Chasse, Louisiana ($37,000).
•  to support programming to educate residents about building climate resilience and biodiversity in the Melia and Pines Village neighborhoods of New Orleans, Louisiana ($25,000).

View the complete list of the 2024 grant recipients here.

Since 2001, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $44 million in environmentally beneficial projects and programs through the Environmental Initiatives Fund. The fund also contributes to Entergy’s leadership role as an advocate for and contributor to solutions to our most critical environmental challenges.

Learn more about Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund on our website.

2025 request for proposals now open

If you or someone you know has a project idea that promotes conservation, energy efficiency or delivers other environmental benefits, encourage them to review the Environmental Initiatives Fund’s 25th  on our website. Applications are due June 6 no later than midnight Central Time.

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, 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. Learn more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

Entergy is proud to be named to the  of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC for the third time. Serving our customers across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas, Entergy was honored in 2023 and 2022 as well. This year, we ranked 64th overall and 8th among utilities.

Each year, JUST Capital and CNBC evaluate nearly 1,000 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies. They highlight the top 100 that are doing the right thing for all their stakeholders ─ customers, employees, communities, owners, and the environment.

This honor is a testament to our company’s strong performance on key issues that matter most to Americans today, such as:

• Paying fair, living wages;
• Supporting worker well-being, training, and work-life balance;
• Communicating openly;
• Strengthening communities;
• Showing ethical leadership; and
• Treating customers fairly.

“We’re honored to be recognized once again by JUST Capital and CNBC,” said Entergy Vice President, Sustainability and Environmental Policy John Weiss. “A foundation of our business is creating long-term value for everyone we serve, including the communities where we live and work.”

Entergy is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. Through partnerships with community organizations such as non-profits and higher educational institutions, we support a range of initiatives to address poverty, promote education and jobs, help vulnerable customers, and care for the environment.

Entergy has been recognized by many prestigious organizations for its employee volunteering and community investment. This includes being named to  by Points of Light for nine years, a Top Utility in Economic Development for 17 years, and receiving the HIRE Vets Medallion Award for seven years. United Way of Southeast Louisiana ranked Entergy, whose headquarters are in New Orleans, as number one on its list of  in 2024 – the tenth straight year that Entergy has appeared on the list.

Learn more about our sustainability work at entergy.com/sustainability.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – A brighter, more resilient energy future is on the horizon for Southeast Texas. On January 16, the Public Utility Commission of Texas unanimously approved Phase I of Entergy Texas’ Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan. The first phase of the company’s comprehensive resiliency plan will be implemented over a roughly three-year period and includes $137 million in strategic projects to strengthen the Southeast Texas power grid, reduce storm-related outages, and save customers millions in restoration costs over the coming decades. Over the next 50 years, these improvements are projected to reduce outage times by an estimated 1 billion minutes, significantly cutting the time families and businesses spend in the dark after severe weather events.

“This is more than a plan — it’s a promise to our customers that we’re investing in their future,” said Eliecer Viamontes, president and CEO of Entergy Texas. “The PUCT’s approval allows us to continue building a power grid that can withstand today’s challenges and adapt to tomorrow’s needs. This is how we help build a stronger foundation for our communities to thrive, even in the face of extreme weather.”

The first phase of the Texas Future Ready Resiliency Plan will focus on key infrastructure upgrades, including:

• Stronger distribution lines: Upgrading local distribution and main feeder lines to higher storm-resilient standards.
• Stronger transmission lines: Rebuilding high-voltage lines and poles to withstand hurricane-force winds.
• Undergrounding select lines: Moving overhead lines underground in targeted areas.

In addition, Entergy Texas plans to pursue funding from the Texas şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Fund to implement additional projects at no cost to customers and explore innovative financing options like storm securitization to deliver long-term savings. The company’s approach to balancing affordability with strategic grid improvements proved successful when it recently  through the Department of şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program to bolster grid reliability in Port Arthur, a coastal community vulnerable to storms. A portion of these funds will offset the cost of Phase I projects as well.

Resiliency is a key component of Entergy Texas’ holistic Southeast Texas şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Plan (also known as STEP Ahead). This six-step strategy aims to add 1,600 megawatts of new generation capacity by 2028, maintain affordable rates, and meet the region’s rapidly growing energy needs with reliability and resilience at the forefront.

 about how Entergy Texas is staying a STEP Ahead of energy challenges and building a more grid energy future for Southeast Texas.

About Entergy Texas
Entergy Texas provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties. Entergy Texas is a subsidiary of şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Texas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyTX on social media.

NEW ORLEANS – With just 59 days until Super Bowl LIX, the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, NFL Foundation, Entergy, the New Orleans Saints, Ochsner Health, Venture Global, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and the NOLA Coalition announced the distribution of more than $3.5 million in grants to 65 nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans region.

, the official Super Bowl LIX Legacy Grant Program, is designed to provide lasting support for local organizations working in key areas such as economic development, education, workforce training, youth development, health and wellness, and equity and inclusion. The program is committed to creating a meaningful legacy in New Orleans long after the city hosts its record-tying 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9, 2025.

During the event, the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, led by the New Orleans Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, and its partner organizations highlighted the importance of giving back to the community through the Host Committee theme of “It’s what we do.”

“Super Bowl LIX is about more than just a game,” said Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and long-time philanthropist. “It’s about showing up for our city, supporting our neighbors, and ensuring that we leave a positive, lasting legacy in the community. This program is part of what we do – to create meaningful change and provide lasting resources for the people who call New Orleans home.”

The grants awarded through Impact 59 Powered by Entergy have been allocated to nonprofit organizations focused on programs that foster positive change in youth development, workforce training, education, health and wellness, and equity and inclusion. These organizations are receiving critical support for their efforts to improve lives in New Orleans and surrounding areas, including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes. A grant selection committee carefully reviewed eligibility and compliance and made award determinations based on the need, merit, and potential impact of each project.

“We understand how much Super Bowl LIX means to this community and we’re pleased to help give back to New Orleanians who have welcomed us with open arms,” said NFL Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the NFL Foundation Alexia Gallagher. “The NFL Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football. We’re proud to work with the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee to provide vital funding through the Legacy Grant Program to dozens of local organizations supporting communities in need throughout New Orleans and Louisiana.”

“Super Bowl LIX provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the host community,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Through Impact 59 Powered by Entergy, we are proud to support local organizations to help them continue their vital work and strengthen our city for years to come.”

The announcement of the 65 grant recipients reinforces the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee’s motto: “It’s what we do.” Impact 59 Powered by Entergy ensures these local organizations receive much-needed funding and resources, furthering their critical work and fostering long-term change in the community.

“At the end of the day, Super Bowl LIX is much more than just a game,” said Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee. “We’re only 59 days away from the opportunity to showcase our city, support our nonprofit community, boost Louisiana’s economy, and celebrate our rich culture. We are proud to contribute to this incredible legacy that extends beyond the game and has a positive impact on the people of New Orleans.”

Impact 59 is just one of several programs the Host Committee and NFL bring to New Orleans ahead of the big game. NFL Source, a diverse supplier program, launched earlier this year and engaged more than 200 underrepresented businesses in the greater New Orleans Area. Earlier this month, NFL Green and the Host Committee kicked off two sustainability projects in the city, with more to come as we get closer to Feb. 9, 2025.

Impact 59 Powered by Entergy grant recipients include:

Education

Xavier University of Louisiana
Crimestoppers, Inc
Eternal Seeds Inc.
Start the Adventure in Reading
New Schools for New Orleans
Blessed to be a Blessing Int’l. Ministries
New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center
Hope Community Resource Center
Leona Tate Foundation for Change Inc
College Beyond
Louisiana Children’s Museum

Equity and Inclusion

Raphael Village
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana (VOASELA)
S.M.C.L Foundation & Associates
New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The Posse Foundation, Inc.
East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity inc.
Rebuilding Together New Orleans
The Descendants Project
Winston Rhea Scholars
Foundation for Louisiana
St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krew

Health and Wellness

New Orleans East Hospital Foundation
Our Daily Bread Food Bank of Tangipahoa
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
Silence is Violence
Plaquemines Community CARE Centers Foundation, Inc
H.E.R. Institute
Northshore Food Bank
Cancer Association of Louisiana
Project Lazarus
Ubuntu Village NOLA
GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans Down Syndrome Achievement Center
Grace Outreach Development
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, Inc.
Vietnamese Initiatives In Economic Training (VIET)
St. John United Way
Eden Centers for Hope and Healing
New Orleans Council on Aging
Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans
The Split Second Foundation Inc.

Workforce Training

Capital Area United Way
Covenant House New Orleans
Reconcile New Orleans Inc
New Orleans Career Center
The First 72+
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
NextOp
The 18th Ward
United Way of St Charles
YouthForce NOLA

Youth Development

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Orleans/Acadiana
Child Advocacy Services
Special Olympics Louisiana Inc
Jewish Family Service Of Greater New Orleans Inc
New Wine Development Corporation
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Girls Play Trumpets Too
Nunez Community College
Youth Empowerment Project
St. John the Baptist Parish 4-H Foundation
Prominent Youth Foundation
Brilliant Mindz Inc
GENYOUth

Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome.

About the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee

The New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, led by the New Orleans Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, is responsible for planning, executing, and hosting the City’s record-tying 11th NFL Championship game on Feb. 9, 2025. The Host Committee works in partnership with the National Football League to deliver a successful Super Bowl LIX while driving lasting social and economic impact in the Greater New Orleans area. Learn more about the New Orleans Super LIX Host Committee at .

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, 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 a founding partner of the Host Committee for Super Bowl LIX that will be played Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of Entergy’s corporate headquarters. The company has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife

About the NFL Foundation

The National Football League Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation and its members, the 32 NFL clubs, support the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. Celebrating 50 years, the NFL Foundation has become one of the leading philanthropic entities in America, contributing to NFL team communities, national and international disaster relief efforts, and societal issues. The league is utilizing this anniversary to amplify the impact of NFL Philanthropy and the progress made by our nonprofit entities. For more information on the NFL Foundation, visit NFLFoundation.org.

About The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation

Organized in August 1988, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation (Sports Foundation) is a non-profit 501(c) (4) organization whose mission is to attract and manage sporting events that have a positive economic impact on Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area. Throughout its 36-year history, the Sports Foundation has hosted and been awarded hundreds of events and turned a $50 million public investment into more than $3.4 billion in economic impact for the State of Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area.