A bill on its way to the Governor’s desk—with connections to gas industry allies—could enshrine hydrocarbons as Louisiana’s future.
Tag: Entergy New Orleans
Posted inEnvironment
City Council committee allows Entergy New Orleans to sell its natural gas system
Though Councilmembers were swayed by job creation, critics said that the jobs pale in comparison to the rate increases and environmental effects that Orleans residents will now shoulder.
Posted inEnvironment
Nuns Harnessing the Sun
The Sisters of the Holy Family are constructing solar panels on the order’s New Orleans East motherhouse, to create the city’s 12th solar-driven Community Lighthouse – and, over on Dwyer Road, they’re installing solar panels to reduce their neighbors’ Entergy bills.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City Council committee approves moratorium on Entergy shutdowns until November
The resolution, which the company has agreed to, now goes to the full council for final approval.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City Council struggles to attract firms to help regulate Entergy New Orleans
The council is planning to rebid a contract to do a management audit into Entergy New Orleans, after the first bid received zero responses.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Entergy defends billing accuracy, but few details on whether bills are rising
The company also claims to have made major improvements since it accidentally cut power to thousands of customers during Mardi Gras 2021.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council advances funding plan for SWB substation over concerns from Cantrell administration
Councilwoman Moreno questioned the authenticity of Cantrell’s objections, asking whether they were simply “a delay tactic.”
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Entergy shareholder payments reach $1.5 billion in last two years as customer bills rise
Experts who spoke to The Lens said that the practice effectively insulates shareholders from risk, shifting it to ‘captive customers.’ But Entergy insists that the payments encourage investment, lowering borrowing costs and ultimately benefiting its customers.
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Council rehires longtime utility consultants, but launches search for potential replacements
The council also passed an ordinance to begin transitioning the city’s vehicle fleet to electric vehicles starting in 2025.
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City Council reduces Entergy bill increase, but gas bill hikes still coming next week
The council also began the process to create a “system resiliency and storm hardening plan” by March of next year.