News Summary
Entergy Louisiana is implementing a new initiative to help customers manage rising energy bills by offering free and discounted smart thermostats. Each household is eligible for up to two free smart thermostats, which are usually priced between $80 and $130. Additionally, customers can buy more thermostats at steep discounts, including a limited-time offer for thermostats at just one penny. Alongside this, Entergy has introduced a Bill Toolkit site to enhance energy management, advocating for various energy efficiency programs and customer assistance, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Entergy Louisiana is launching an initiative to assist customers in managing rising energy bills by offering free and discounted smart thermostats. This program comes at a critical time as summer temperatures soar, and cooling costs become a significant burden on budgets.
Customers can redeem up to two free smart thermostats per household account. The eligible thermostats included in this initiative are the Amazon Smart Thermostat, Sensi Lite Thermostat, Sensi Smart Thermostat, and the Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat. Typically, these devices retail between $80 and $130, but customers have the opportunity to obtain them at no cost.
In addition to the free options, customers can also purchase additional smart thermostats at discounted rates. The offers are applied immediately at checkout when customers provide their Entergy Louisiana account number. Notably, for a limited time until September 2, select thermostats can be purchased for just one penny, which includes shipping and taxes. To access this deal, customers must enter the code “EntergyAugustShipping” during the checkout process.
Supportive Resources for Energy Management
In conjunction with the smart thermostat initiative, Entergy Louisiana has recently launched a Bill Toolkit site. This resource is designed to help customers understand and manage their energy usage more effectively. It emphasizes that heating and cooling costs make up over 55% of an average customer’s electric bill.
The Bill Toolkit offers information on various energy efficiency programs, including Entergy Solutions for Louisiana customers and Energy Smart for customers in New Orleans. These programs provide access to affordable energy-saving products such as AC tune-ups, LED bulbs, smart thermostats, and home energy assessments.
Customer Assistance Programs
Recognizing that some customers may struggle to pay their utility bills, Entergy also offers assistance programs tailored for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Through the Power to Care program, eligible individuals can receive emergency bill payment assistance via local nonprofit organizations. This illustrates Entergy’s commitment to supporting customers who may find themselves in financial distress.
Company Overview
Entergy Louisiana provides electric service to over 1 million customers across 58 parishes, while Entergy New Orleans serves more than 209,000 customers in Orleans Parish. The parent company, Entergy Corporation, is a Fortune 500 company that extends its services across multiple states, catering to approximately 3 million customers in total.
In recent years, Entergy has committed over $100 million annually to enhance local communities through initiatives in philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy, reinforcing its goal to improve energy reliability and promote cleaner energy solutions.
This initiative to offer smart thermostats, coupled with the availability of energy management resources and customer assistance programs, positions Entergy Louisiana as a proactive partner in helping its customers navigate the challenges of energy consumption and costs effectively.
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