Access to sources of heat, light, and water are vital necessities and have been considered sacred in cultures across the globe and throughout time. ​

Now, in many places, these critical resources are controlled by private, for-profit corporations that place the interest of their shareholders over their obligation to provide affordable, reliable service to their ratepayers.

​We are urging the New Orleans City Council to declare utility access a human right

and to adopt policies – such as a prohibition on residential disconnections for inability to pay – that protect our communities.

You can get involved!

​Contact your Councilmembers and tell them Light is Your Right. ​​Not sure how get in contact? Click on the button below. 

Write Your Regulator

As part of our campaign we've put forth a People's Platform about energy regulation in New Orleans for Council candidates and voters.

We also held a forum in September to give residents an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for the New Orleans City Council.

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​Light is Your Right Campaign

What Have We've Achieved

January 2024 - Limited ratepayer impacts associated with Entergy's $1B ask

May 2022 - Resolution prohibiting carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure and projects in Orleans Parish, and a prohibition on the use of public funds for that purpose

April 2022 - Ethics ordinance banning campaign contributions to City Council candidates and members from regulated utilities and city contractors

May 2021 - Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard (RCPS) for New Orleans, requiring Entergy to meet an increasing amount of customer demand using renewable and clean technologies

Additionally, we host Council candidate forums and community education events to keep New Orleans ratepayers informed and engaged on utility and energy justice issues. Check out our News page for information on the latest events.