Any residential, commercial, or industrial Entergy New Orleans electric customer is eligible to participate. The program will cover the cost of or offer rebates for home energy audits, attic insulation, air sealing and duct sealing, annual HVAC tune ups, appliance upgrades, and more. The Council has added new targets to reduce high energy demand costs, meaning the program goes beyond efficiency and includes incentives for customers with battery storage.
The Alliance worked for many years to make Energy Smart a reality. Initially started as a pilot program, The Alliance has made sure Energy Smart is now a permanent and comprehensive program by incorporating Energy Smart into the city’s Integrated Resource Plan. We recognize that the program hasn’t reached its potential, and that many New Orleanians still can’t participate, including those with the highest energy burdens. Thus we’ve successfully advocated for programs that target specific neighborhoods with residents that struggle the most to keep the lights on. The Alliance continues to monitor the implementation of the program and offer guidance to the City Council on program adjustments to increase the reach of these programs.
