JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to Entergy Mississippi, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the company’s plan to decrease energy rates and help keep bills stable for customers.

The plan will take effect during the July billing cycle, according to Entergy Mississippi. This comes as the anticipated summer heat wave will cause customers to increase their energy usage. The typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month will see a bill decrease of $2.07 beginning in July.

Despite the increased costs required to generate power, maintain infrastructure and provide electrical service, officials said Entergy Mississippi’s plan offsets those costs and ensures rates remain as flat as possible, while customers’ energy use is at its highest.  

“We work hard to safely provide quality and reliable electricity to all our customers,” said Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO. “As our customers face rising costs on groceries and other bills, we’re doing what we can to help keep their energy bills stable. We hope this savings will help customers feel some relief from the heat and in their wallets at a time when they need it most.”

Customers can visit www.entergy-mississippi.com/energy_efficiency to find information about programs and resources.