Entergy New Orleans is an electric and gas utility company that serves the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The company is a subsidiary of the larger Entergy Corporation, which operates in multiple states across the United States. Entergy New Orleans provides reliable energy to over 200,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the city. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, including natural gas-fired plants and renewable energy sources like solar power. Entergy New Orleans is committed to investing in the local community and has implemented programs to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support economic development in the area.
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Entergy New Orleans's energy comes from natural gas, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 83% of Entergy New Orleans's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 17%.
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The average electricity rate for Entergy New Orleans customers is 11.7 cents/kWh. Entergy New Orleans has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Electric Service (RES-25) | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
In 2021, the average Entergy New Orleans customer lost electricity for 3 times for about 2414 minutes each. In total, the average Entergy New Orleans customer had their electricity out for about 7454 minutes during the whole year.
Energy exported to the grid, measured instantaneously, will be credited at the utility's avoided cost rate (Net Billing). Existing net metering customers are grandfathered for 15 years and will receive credit at full retail rates.