- link Copy URL
- [     Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Entergy Volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency Partner To Weatherize Homes https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231241?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X")
- [  Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231241?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin")
- [  Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231241?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook")
- [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Entergy Volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency Partner To Weatherize Homes&body=ESG News from Entergy Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1231241?absolute=1 "Share via email")
 
 

 [Volunteering & Community](/categories/volunteering-community)

 # Entergy Volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency Partner To Weatherize Homes

 


 

 Sep 14, 2023 7:00 AM ET

  ![A group of people posed outside a home.](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/BeatTheHeatLouisiana_entergy_091123_1786559024.jpg)

 

A team of Entergy employee volunteers and members of Quad Area Community Action Agency worked together to weatherize the home of Gerry Matherne in Laplace.

“It was almost too good to be true,” said Gerry Matherne, a local homeowner.

To improve energy efficiency for the homeowner, volunteers and members of the community action agency provided portable fans and installed a new stove, weather stripping around door frames and water heater insulation.

Homes in St. James and St. John parishes are a few of the several locations that Entergy Louisiana and the community action agency have introduced energy efficiency measures.

“Throughout the summer and year-round, we work hard to provide customers with resources to reduce the impact of high temperatures and increased energy usage on utility bills,” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “Partnering with agencies like the Quad Area Community Action Agency not only provides assistance to our customers, but it also keeps the community informed on steps they can take to reduce energy usage while staying cool.”

Here are some ways customers can stay cool and save money:

- **Change air filters**. Air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.
- **Setting the thermostat to 78 degrees or the highest comfortable temperature.** Every degree lower than 78 can raise a bill as much as 3%.
- **Buy a programmable thermostat**. A programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage.
- **Use fans to cool off**. Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. Make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. Be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.
- **Close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in**. Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.
- **Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork**. Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.

For customers struggling to pay their bill, Entergy offers a number of payment options, such as level billing, auto-pay and more, as well as tools and programs designed to help customers manage energy usage. For more information, visit [myentergy.com/s/programs](https://www.myentergy.com/s/programs) or call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with a customer service representative.

Entergy Louisiana assists low-income, disabled and elderly customers through [The Power to Care program](https://www.entergy.com/care/). Through this program, local nonprofit agencies provide bill assistance to qualified individuals in need.



 

### Additional Media

#### Videos

 [  ![An Entergy volunteer speaks about the work the team is doing at a home.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/2023-09/energyvolunteer_entergy_091123.png?h=f64993c5)  ](/sites/default/files/2023-09/beat_the_heat.mp4 "An Entergy volunteer speaks about the work the team is doing at a home.") 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 [![Entergy logo](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Entergy-logo.png)](/profiles/entergy)

 

 

### More from Entergy Corporation

###### [Entergy New Orleans and Rebuilding Together New Orleans Launch Power Up Homes To Help Customers Save Energy](/news/entergy-new-orleans-and-rebuilding-together-new-orleans-launch-power-homes-help-customers-save)

 Oct 1, 2026 10:05 AM ET

  



###### [Entergy Highlights Women Leading The Future Of The Utility Industry](/news/entergy-highlights-women-leading-future-utility-industry)

 Sep 22, 2026 4:50 PM ET

  



###### [Entergy Protects Endangered Whooping Cranes While Increasing Reliability for Customers](/news/entergy-protects-endangered-whooping-cranes-while-increasing-reliability-customers)

 Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM ET

  



###### [Entergy, Ampirical Invest $1.5M in LSU New Orleans Energy Lab](/news/entergy-ampirical-invest-15m-lsu-new-orleans-energy-lab)

 Sep 10, 2026 4:30 PM ET

  



###### [Keeping Energy Affordable for Customers Who Need It Most](/news/keeping-energy-affordable-customers-who-need-it-most)

 Aug 27, 2026 4:00 PM ET

  



###### [Entergy Louisiana Recognized for Its Commitment to the Community at Capital Area United Way Annual Meeting](/news/entergy-louisiana-recognized-its-commitment-community-capital-area-united-way-annual-meeting)

 Aug 25, 2026 7:00 AM ET

  



###### [Poverty Simulation Hosted by Entergy and United Way of Southeast Louisiana Highlights Challenges Facing Vulnerable Families](/news/poverty-simulation-hosted-entergy-and-united-way-southeast-louisiana-highlights-challenges)

 Aug 24, 2026 8:30 AM ET

  



###### [Entergy New Orleans Volunteers Help New Orleans Residents "Beat the Heat"](/news/entergy-new-orleans-volunteers-help-new-orleans-residents-beat-heat)

 Aug 21, 2026 7:00 AM ET