Stand With EFNO to Stop Winter Power Shut Offs

As temperatures drop and we all brace for the cold weather, thousands of Louisianans are at risk of having their power and heat shut off because they cannot afford to pay their bill.

​No one should be left in the dark and cold.

That’s why the Energy Future New Orleans Coalition (EFNO) are hosting a press conference and action on Monday, December 8 at 10:30 AM on the steps of New Orleans City Hall. We’re calling on the New Orleans City Council to enact a temporary freeze on electric and gas disconnections for households unable to pay through March 1, 2026.

Light is Your Right

​Too many families are being forced into impossible choices between keeping the lights and heat on or buying groceries and medications.

In 2023, roughly 1 in 5 households had their power shut off because of inability to pay. Meanwhile, in that same year Entergy New Orleans reported $228,938,000 million in profits.

Residents are tired of the status quo. Entergy loves to talk about how we have some of the lowest kWH rates in the country. But let me ask you, is your bill low? 

For years now, EFNO has been calling on the New Orleans City Council to declare utility access a human right and to adopt policies, like a prohibition on residential disconnections, to protect our communities. Nine cities/states across the country have adopted similar protections this winter. New Orleans and Louisiana can, and must, do the same.

Stand With Us on December 8

On December 8, EFNO will stand with local faith leaders, small business owners, community advocates, and residents who have personally experienced disconnections to amplify our call to the New Orleans City Council.  

We’re asking you to stand with us! We’re coming together to share stories that reflect a reality shared by thousands across our city: parents choosing between putting food on the table and paying the power bill, seniors relying on electricity for life-sustaining medical equipment, and small businesses trying to keep their doors open.

We’re fighting for them, and for everyone who believes that utility access is a basic human right. 
Your Voice MattersThe more people who stand with us on December 8, the louder our call will be. Public pressure matters, especially ahead of the Council’s upcoming December 10 Utility Committee meeting, where this issue can and should be addressed.

If you believe no one should lose their power because of unmanageable  bills, we hope you’ll join us. Together, we can ensure our neighbors aren’t left in the dark and cold this winter.

Event Details

​Press Conference & Action: Temporary Freeze on Power Disconnections
​📅 Monday, December 8
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 New Orleans City Hall – 1300 Perdido St., Front Steps

​Bring a friend, spread the word, and stand with EFNO as we push for real, immediate protections for New Orleans residents and families.

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