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Energy Smart helps businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. We are ready to help your company receive cash incentives and install energy-saving equipment. Schedule an energy consultation to learn how you can reduce your utility bill and participate in the Energy Smart program

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Testimonials

Are you a small business?

Energy Smart provides additional support for small business Entergy New Orleans customers. The Small Business Energy Assessment provides a free assessment with the installation of energy-saving products and recommendations for additional upgrades.
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Successful stories

Café Reconcile

“Energy Smart gave Café Reconcile thermostats and 376 free light bulbs, saving us $2,600.”

– Dwight Marshall, Facilities Manager, Café Reconcile

LSU Health Science Center

“Using the Energy Smart program about six years ago for outdoor lighting on campus alone improved safety for students and cut our utility bills by about 75%.”

– Kurt Deslatte, Maintenance and Construction, LSU Health Science Center

Other offerings

Prescriptive incentives

Prescriptive incentives are paid a standard rate for qualifying equipment found on the prescriptive list. If your project is not included on the list, it will be considered a custom project.

Download the prescriptive incentive list.

Energy Smart lighting workbook

If your Energy Smart project includes LED lighting upgrades, use the lighting workbook to provide project application information and estimate cash incentives.

Download the lighting workbook.

Energy Smart non-lighting workbook

If your Energy Smart project includes energy-efficient equipment other than LED lighting, use the non-lighting workbook to provide project application information and estimate cash incentives. Non-lighting efficiency upgrades may include HVAC, refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, window film and custom scopes of work.

Download the non-lighting workbook.

Submit your application today

Before ordering equipment, submit your Application Package to [email protected] or click the button below.

Application package includes:

  • Completed energy smart workbook.
  • One Energy New Orleans utility bill for project site.
  • Detailed project proposal/quote.
  • Proposed equipment specifications.
  • Proposed equipment certifications (DLC, ENERGY STAR, AHRI).
  • W-9 for incentive payee.
  • Photos of existing equipment.

Common questions answered

Why does Entergy New Orleans offer cash energy efficiency incentives through the Energy Smart program?

Energy Smart offers energy efficiency solutions to help New Orleans residents and businesses save energy and money. The comprehensive energy efficiency plan was developed by the New Orleans City Council and is administered by Entergy New Orleans, LLC.

Who can participate in the Energy Smart program for businesses?

Any business that receives electrical service from Entergy New Orleans, including:

  • Small businesses.
  • Colleges and universities.
  • Hotels.
  • Government agencies.
  • Commercial real estate.
  • Parking lots and garages.
  • Large commercial and industrial facilities.
  • Offices.
  • Healthcare organizations.
  • K-12 schools.
  • Grocery and convenience stores.
  • Warehouses.

Do you have any special offers for small businesses?

Small businesses are eligible for a free Small Business Energy Assessment, which includes energy-saving product installation and recommendations for additional upgrades.

How can my business receive Energy Smart cash incentives?

Follow these steps to get cash incentives for your business:

  1. Identify your energy efficiency project.
  2. Submit the required Energy Smart application package.
  3. Participate in a site visit and receive pre-approval from the Energy Smart program.
  4. Order and install pre-approved equipment.
  5. Submit completed documents after your equipment has been installed.
  6. Participate in a post-site visit and receive your incentive check.

How does my business apply for cash incentives?

An Energy Smart energy advisor can walk you through the application process. You can contact an energy advisor by emailing [email protected] or calling 504-229-6868.

How is my company’s cash incentive calculated?

Cash incentives are based on electric (kWh) savings associated with your company’s proposed scope of work in your Energy Smart application package.

What is a trade ally?

Trade allies are approved and trained contractors that may recommend energy efficiency upgrades, complete Energy Smart application package and install efficient equipment.

How much money can my business get?

Businesses may receive up to $200,000 per project with a maximum of $600,000 per year.

What are the required documents in an Energy Smart application package?

  1. Completed Energy Smart workbook for lighting, non-lighting, or new construction.
  2. One utility bill from Entergy New Orleans with the address of the project site.
  3. Detailed project proposal/quote.
  4. Proposed equipment specifications.
  5. Proposed equipment certifications (DLC, ENERGY STAR®, AHRI).
  6. W-9 for businesses applying for incentives.
  7. Photos of existing equipment.

Email application package documents to [email protected].

How do I determine what type of energy upgrades I want or need to make for my business?

Does my business have to get approval before starting a project?

  • For a project that is estimated to exceed $5,000, pre-approval is required before purchasing and installing equipment.
  • For a project estimated at less than $5,000, pre-approval is optional. Your business can purchase and install eligible equipment before submitting your application. Contact an energy advisor to verify that your equipment is eligible for Energy Smart incentives.

How will I know if my project will exceed $5K?

You can learn how much your project will cost by getting a quote for the work. If you’re not familiar with that process, please contact an energy advisor, who can help guide you.

When will my business receive the cash incentive?

Incentive checks are mailed three to six weeks after the completion documentation has been emailed to [email protected].