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Energy bills are rising while pathways for aid are threatened at state, federal level

Avatar photo by Safura Syed May 19, 2025June 14, 2025

The recent end to a state-led energy efficiency program combined with massive layoffs last month at the federal agency that provides electric bill assistance to low-income households have residents of greater New Orleans worried about how they are going to cool their homes during the hottest months of the year.

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New rules make jail calls cheaper, but Orleans sheriff has extra time to comply

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick August 20, 2024August 26, 2024
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Louisiana utility commission OKs major donor’s plan to buy Entergy gas system

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Nearly 600 New Orleans customers affected by Entergy verification delays, company tells council

Lue Palmer by Lue Palmer June 30, 2023August 11, 2023
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Entergy customers go without power during June heat wave due to account setup delays

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At PSC, newcomer seeks renewed look at prison phone rates

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New state utility regulator wants to reduce rates, introduce renewable mandates

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