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New Orleans Utility Filings: April 2026

Original title: COMMUNICATION - FROM ERIN SPEARS - CHIEF OF STAFF & COUNSEL, COUNCIL UTILITIES REGULATORY OFFICE Brief: Submitting the transmittal document for communications related to electric and gas utility matters to be received by the Council of the City of New Orleans at its meeting on April 23, 2026: Communications from Entergy New Orleans, LLC 1. Securitized Storm Recovery Rider II Annual Rate Revision Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-22-437, UD-22-01 2. 2025 Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards Filing, submitted pursuant to Resolution R-23-73, UD-17-04 Annotation: RECEIVED.

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These filings initiate the formal review process for Entergy New Orleans' annual rate adjustments related to storm recovery and the company's performance standards for electric grid reliability.

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Entergy New Orleans, LLC

The company is required to submit annual filings to the Council to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and rate recovery authorizations.

New Orleans utility customers

Customers are subject to potential rate adjustments resulting from the annual storm recovery rider revision.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The New Orleans City Council received two regulatory filings from Entergy New Orleans regarding storm recovery costs and electric system reliability standards. These documents were submitted for the Council's April 23, 2026 meeting.

Key Facts

  • The City Council officially received two regulatory filings from Entergy New Orleans on April 14, 2026.
  • Entergy submitted the 'Securitized Storm Recovery Rider II Annual Rate Revision Filing' under docket UD-22-01.
  • Entergy submitted the '2025 Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards Filing' under docket UD-17-04.
  • The filings are scheduled for the Council's meeting on April 23, 2026.
  • The submission is categorized under the Council's Consent Agenda (File: TMP-2171).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Securitized Storm Recovery Rider'?
It is a mechanism used by the utility to recover costs associated with storm damage repairs through customer rates, as authorized by previous Council resolutions.
What are 'Electric System Distribution Reliability Standards'?
These are performance benchmarks that the utility must meet to ensure the stability and consistency of the electric grid for customers.

Why It Matters

These filings initiate the formal review process for Entergy New Orleans' annual rate adjustments related to storm recovery and the company's performance standards for electric grid reliability.

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Ongoing Regulatory Oversight

The document demonstrates the ongoing, cyclical nature of utility oversight in New Orleans, specifically regarding storm recovery costs and grid reliability.

Connected Entities

organizationEntergy New Orleans, LLCUtility provider submitting regulatory filingsMap →
personErin SpearsChief of Staff & Counsel, Council Utilities Regulatory OfficeMap →
organizationCouncil of the City of New OrleansGoverning body receiving the communicationsMap →

Sources

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