Entergy Louisiana customers could see increase in bills due to streetlight upgrades [Video]

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Some Entergy customers may see an increase on their bill due to upgrades being made to streetlights.

Customers may have received letters about the potential impacts of LED lighting replacement. The replacement is necessary because “certain older-style bulbs and fixtures are no longer being manufactured, making it challenging to replace damaged or broken lights with the same equipment in all scenarios,” according to Entergy.

“These new LED fixtures are currently more expensive than traditional, older technology fixtures, and we understand that some customers may have concerns regarding potential bill increases associated with these upgrades,” Entergy Louisiana said.

The energy company said lighting typically makes up a small part of a customer’s bill and those who get upgraded fixtures won’t see a significant change in their bill.

Entergy highlighted the benefits of LED fixtures, including “brighter lighting, improved energy efficiency and a longer lifespan.”

“We recognize …