Entergy New Orleans Announces Clean Energy Partnership With Feed the Second Line To Empower New Orleans

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Entergy New Orleans partners with Feed the Second Line's Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative, investing $250,000 to support local artists and promote renewable energy. The project aims to create a resilient safety net for culture-bearers by empowering local restaurants with sustainable energy practices.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 7, 2024 / Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce its partnership with Feed the Second Line's Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative. Entergy New Orleans' contribution of $250,000 will fuel the organization's mission of creating a robust safety net for local artists that prioritizes environmental resilience, renewable energy, and community empowerment.

"We are thrilled to announce Entergy New Orleans' partnership with Feed the Second Line on its groundbreaking clean energy initiative, Get Lit, Stay Lit," stated Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. "This partnership underscores our commitment to resiliency, renewable energy, and to what makes our city so special - the people."

Founded in 2021, FTSL, is a New Orleans-based nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and supporting the city's vibrant culturebearers, including Black Masking Indians, musicians, baby dolls and visual artists. Under the visionary leadership of Executive Director Tinice Williams, FTSL is pleased to acknowledge its partnership with Entergy New Orleans. The groundbreaking project, Get Lit, Stay Lit, is an initiative that promotes clean, renewable energy by transforming local restaurants into community hubs during crises such as hurricanes, flooding, and heatwaves.

The Get Lit, Stay Lit project empowers local restaurants to adopt sustainable energy practices by installing microgrids. Most importantly, the project creates economic and job training opportunities in the solar industry for culture-bearers, contributing to the cultural and economic resilience of the community. Central to this initiative is Beanlandia, a community hub located in the Bywater area. Developed in collaboration with the Krewe of Red Beans, Beanlandia is set to be solar-powered micro-hub that will strengthen community resilience during hurricanes and heatwaves.

"Entergy New Orleans plays a critical role in making our communities more resilient to the effects of climate change," stated Executive Director Tinice Williams. "Entergy New Orleans is an important leader that can make our communities safer, more equitable, and more resilient."

Feed The Second Line continues to champion environmental stewardship and community support through initiatives like Get Lit, Stay Lit, and looks forward to a brighter, more sustainable future for New Orleans.

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FAQ

What is the name of the clean energy initiative Entergy New Orleans partnered with?

Entergy New Orleans partnered with Feed the Second Line's Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative.

How much did Entergy New Orleans contribute to the initiative?

Entergy New Orleans contributed $250,000 to support the Get Lit, Stay Lit clean energy initiative.

What is the goal of the Get Lit, Stay Lit project?

The goal of the Get Lit, Stay Lit project is to promote clean, renewable energy by transforming local restaurants into community hubs during crises.

Who is the Executive Director of Feed the Second Line?

Tinice Williams is the Executive Director of Feed the Second Line.

What is the significance of Beanlandia in the initiative?

Beanlandia is a solar-powered micro-hub developed in collaboration with the Krewe of Red Beans to strengthen community resilience during hurricanes and heatwaves.