Mississippi
| 2017 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | 2021 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | Total Population under 200% Federal Poverty Level 2021 | Number of customers under 200% of Federal Poverty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,204,400 | 1,134,500 | 39.80% | MISSING |
| Investor-Owned Electric Utility | Number of Residential Customers | Financial Assistance Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Payment Extension; Level Billing; The Power to Care; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Certified medical emergency
https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/bill-help/
Energy Efficiency Programs: Weatherization Assistance Program; ENERGY STAR Appliance Upgrade Incentives; EV Charger Incentives; Entergy Solutions Marketplace; A/C Tune-up Program https://www.entergy-mississippi.com/your_home/save_money/ee/residential-solutions/ |
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| Mississippi Power | Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Project SHARE; Bill Discount Program; Bill Extender Program
https://www.mississippipower.com/residential/manage-your-account/payment-assistance.html
Energy Efficiency Programs: Smart Thermostat Incentives; Rebates for HVAC Replacement, Attic Insulation, Heat Pump Water Heater, Pool Pump, Windows AC https://www.mississippipower.com/residential/ways-to-save/rebates---incentives.html |
| Renewable Standards Portfolio and Goals | Low and Moderate-Income Clean Energy Programs | Electric Market Status | 2023 LIHEAP Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi has no Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). | Renewable resources generated nearly 3% of Mississippi's utility-scale electricity in 2021, with biomass producing the majority of it. Besides biomass, the state also uses solar and wind energy. Mississippi has a limited net metering program that does have a specified rebate mandate for lower income residents. In 2021, the state ranked last among U.S. states in renewable energy generation. | Regulated | $42,517,665 |