Entergy Mississippi rates to remain stable for customers

JACKSON, Miss. (VDN) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved Entergy Mississippi’s annual rate plan, which aims to keep electricity rates stable and customer bills approximately 20% below the national average. The updated plan will take effect with the July billing cycle, as rising summer temperatures are expected to increase energy usage.

Under the plan, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see a slight bill decrease of $0.04 beginning in July. Despite growing costs to generate power, maintain infrastructure, and provide service, the plan is designed to keep rates as flat as possible during peak demand.

Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly credited strategic planning and oversight from the Public Service Commission for supporting affordability and reliability efforts.

“We’re thankful for the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s continued oversight and support of our efforts to keep rates affordable while making critical reliability improvements and addressing increased challenges caused by vegetation,” Fisackerly said.

Key strategies supporting the rate plan include:

• Recruiting new power partners: Entergy is expanding its customer base by attracting large commercial users, helping to distribute infrastructure investment costs more broadly.
• Diversifying power sources: A balanced energy mix shields customers from fuel price volatility and enhances grid resilience.
• Modernizing generation systems: Upgrades to cleaner, more efficient technology are aimed at long-term cost savings.
• Managing fuel costs: Customers pay the actual fuel price without markups, with continuous efforts to secure the lowest available rates.

The plan includes about $525 million for power quality and reliability improvements, and outlines customer-focused programs in 2025 such as energy efficiency rebates and savings incentives.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, cooling makes up more than 52% of the average electric bill during summer months. Entergy urges customers to explore energy-saving tips and tools at billtoolkit.entergy.com/mississippi to manage usage and reduce costs.

Fisackerly emphasized the company’s commitment to affordability. “We’re balancing fuel prices and modernizing generation resources because we know both can fluctuate. We hope this stability will help customers feel some relief from the heat and in their wallets at a time when they need it most,” he said.