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Entergy announces some customers could be eligible for $150 credit towards power bills

Entergy announces some customers could be eligible for $150 credit towards power bills
HEAR YOUR SUGGESTIONS OR IDEAS FOR WHERE YOU WANT YOUR TAX DOLLARS SPENT. ENTERGY IS HELPING SOME CUSTOMERS PAY THEIR POWER BILLS. STARTING AUGUST 17, QUALIFYING CUSTOMERS IN THE PARISHES LISTED ON YOUR SCREEN WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A ONE-TIME $150 CREDIT ON THEIR UTILITY BILL THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. TO QUALIFY, ENTERGY SAYS CUSTOMERS MUST HAVE A TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF $69,000 OR LESS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR YOU CAN FIND THE LINK TO APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE, WDSU.COM
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Entergy announces some customers could be eligible for $150 credit towards power bills
Some Entergy customers can apply for credits to go towards their power bills. According to Entergy, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana has committed nearly $4.4 million to Louisiana United Ways for bill payment assistance. According to Entergy, starting Aug. 17, qualifying customers in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Tangipahoa, St. Tammany and Washington parishes will be able to apply for a one-time $150 credit on their utility bill through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana. To apply, click here. Additional local United Ways across Louisiana will open their application process shortly, according to Entergy. Entergy says to qualify, customers must have a total household income of up to 250% of the federal poverty level, which equates to $69,000 for a family of four. Customers are encouraged to visit entergy.com/answers for the most up-to-date information on bill assistance, according to a statement from Entergy.Customers can also call or text United Way at 211 or text 898-211.Entergy also said a $425,000 supplemental donation will be made to Entergy’s The Power to Care program to help low-income older adults and customers with disabilities in Louisiana with their bills. That donation is in addition to $1.4 million that has already been donated to the program, according to Entergy. “By partnering with the United Way, we are reaching additional customers who may not qualify for other assistance programs,” said Deanna Rodriguez, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO in a statement. “Aligning with our community partners is the best way we know how to ensure these funds go where they're needed the most.”“We know these are difficult times for our communities," said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO in an issued statement. "We want to ensure we're doing everything we can to lessen the burden our customers may be facing when they receive their bills."

Some Entergy customers can apply for credits to go towards their power bills.

According to Entergy, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Louisiana has committed nearly $4.4 million to Louisiana United Ways for bill payment assistance.

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According to Entergy, starting Aug. 17, qualifying customers in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Tangipahoa, St. Tammany and Washington parishes will be able to apply for a one-time $150 credit on their utility bill through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

To apply, click here.

Additional local United Ways across Louisiana will open their application process shortly, according to Entergy.

Entergy says to qualify, customers must have a total household income of up to 250% of the federal poverty level, which equates to $69,000 for a family of four.

Customers are encouraged to visit entergy.com/answers for the most up-to-date information on bill assistance, according to a statement from Entergy.

Customers can also call or text United Way at 211 or text 898-211.

Entergy also said a $425,000 supplemental donation will be made to Entergy’s The Power to Care program to help low-income older adults and customers with disabilities in Louisiana with their bills.

That donation is in addition to $1.4 million that has already been donated to the program, according to Entergy.

“By partnering with the United Way, we are reaching additional customers who may not qualify for other assistance programs,” said Deanna Rodriguez, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO in a statement. “Aligning with our community partners is the best way we know how to ensure these funds go where they're needed the most.”

“We know these are difficult times for our communities," said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO in an issued statement. "We want to ensure we're doing everything we can to lessen the burden our customers may be facing when they receive their bills."