When Temperatures Rise, Entergy Mississippi Customers Can Keep Bills Level

Users can control costs with energy-efficiency tools, bill management options Vicksburg, Miss. — A massive heat wave continues to push heat indexes into the 100s, making keeping cool a priority. And as air conditioners work harder, electricity use increases, meaning customers could face higher-than-normal utility bills. But there are solutions to help control and manage electricity costs. Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has a level billing program that takes the spikes out of rising summer bills, and another that lets customers pick which day of the month their bill is due. In addition, energy-efficiency tips and tools help customers stay cool while controlling electricity costs. “Making the right energy-efficiency choices is your best bet for controlling summer  energy costs,” said Don Arnold, customer service manager for Entergy Mississippi, Inc. in Vicksburg. “But in times of extreme heat, bills can rise a lot with higher electricity usage. That’s when Entergy’s Level Billing program is at its most powerful—it takes the surprise out of monthly bills.” Level billing averages a customer’s bill over a 12-month period based on usage. Customers are then billed about the same amount for electricity every month of the year. This cuts the high bills of summer to more manageable amounts, as it spreads some of the costs to winter bills. “You’re still paying for the power you use, but you’re able to do so in regular, manageable amounts spread out over the year, so you can better plan and manage your budget,” said Arnold. To find out about how much their monthly level billing amount would be, customers should call Entergy Mississippi at 1-800-ENTERGY (368-3749) or visit entergy-mississippi.com, log in/register for My Account Online and click on Billing Options. For energy-efficiency tips, visit entergy-mississippi.com and click on the “Save Money on Your Bill” icon on the home page. This connects users to ENsight, Entergy’s website that features money-saving efficiency information. “We’re doing everything we can to keep customers’ bills as low as possible,” [CSM last name] said. “We encourage customers to do the same by taking advantage of the information, tools and options available that give them the power to reduce their energy use, manage their energy costs and control their bill payments.” Entergy Mississippi, Inc. provides electricity to more than 435,000 customers in 45 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, and it is the second-largest nuclear generator in the United States. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.]]]]> ]]>