Entergy Services, LLC
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP Purpose:
Identification of Environmental
Projects
For Potential Funding
Issued and Coordinated by:Entergy’s Sustainability and Environmental Policy
Organization

Statement of Confidentiality:
The information contained in this document is proprietary to Entergy Services,
LLC. It may not be disclosed, duplicated, or used for any purpose, in whole or inpart, without the prior written consent of Entergy Services, LLC.

Request for Proposal
Environmental Projects

General Information and Purpose of this RFP
The intent of this RFP is to assist Entergy’s Sustainability and Environmental Policy (SEP)
organization in the selection of environmentally beneficial projects to be funded in whole or in partby the Entergy Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF).
Acceptable projects may include those that lower water usage, prevent or reduce waste, encourage
recycling, promote energy efficiency, reduce emissions, promote or address environmental justice,decrease fuel consumption, reduce water effluents or otherwise improve water quality, provide forregistered greenhouse gas (GHG) emission offsets and/or develop innovative solutions to climatechange impacts, or that otherwise deliver specific environmental benefit(s) for Entergy and its
stakeholders.
The RFP also solicits existing or developing projects targeted in the same areas whose scope ofwork could be modified to accomplish the goals stated above.
Funding for the project must be completed in 2024; however, the project may be completed overmultiple years. An initial screening of the high-level proposals will identify a set of proposals forwhich SEP may seek additional information for further consideration. SEP may engage with thirdparty subject matter experts (SMEs) to review, rank, and recommend projects for consideration.
SEP reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.
The initial project screening will seek to determine the project value based on:A.

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Potential to create environmental benefits•

Location (projects within the utility service area will be given preference)•Project quality•

Proponent’s standing, reputation, and co-party risk•

The likelihood that a project will not move forward without EIF funding•Cost•

Marketing, public relations, and volunteer opportunities•

Project-specific terms and conditions•

Uniqueness, innovative quality, or opportunity to expand into self-funding projects

Overview of EntergyEntergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operatingcompanies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability andresilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy
solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized
leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100
million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism andadvocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000
employees.

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Current Regulated Service Area

B.

Entergy’s Environmental Focus

Entergy is committed to environmental compliance and stewardship. In 2023, Entergy was named
to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 22nd consecutive year. Entergy is theonly U.S. electric utility to be included on the index for 20 consecutive years and is one of only fourcompanies in the sector named to the list.
In 2001, Entergy was the first U.S. utility to stabilize its GHG emissions through a voluntarycommitment. Entergy’s Board of Directors established the EIF to support environmentally
beneficial projects with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and solutions. The company
has continued to adopt more stringent CO2 reduction goals and, in March 2019, published a climate
report and scenario analysis that announced Entergy’s goal of reducing its CO2 emissions rate(lbs/MWh) by 50%, from 2000 levels, by 2030. In 2020, Entergy committed to achieve net-zeroemissions by 2050 and published an addendum to the 2019 Climate Report. In 2022, Entergy
enhanced its commitment including adding an interim goal of 50% carbon-free generating capacity
by 2030.
In addition to our own climate goals, Entergy supports projects that combat climate change and its
impacts; increase access to clean water and sanitation; improve access to affordable, reliable,sustainable, and modern energy; protect ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, and halt
biodiversity loss; promote sustainable consumption and production and reduce waste; andstrengthen our partnerships at the regional, state, and local levels.
Past EIF projects have included CO2 capture/sequestration; habitat restoration; wetlandrestoration; water quality efficiency and reuse; the purchase of environmental attributes, offsets
and allowances; community development for environmental outreach/education/demonstration;
electric vehicle uptake including development of charging infrastructure; and other projects that
support the commercialization of emerging or creative environmental/energy efficiency
technologies. Additional information on projects funded can be viewed at Entergy's Environmental
Initiatives Fund: History and Highlights. A list of 2023 EIF award recipients is available here.

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C.

Right of Rejection

Entergy reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses to this RFP or any portion thereof
for any reason or for no reason at all. Neither receipt of a response nor failure to reject a responseshall impose any obligation on Entergy to fund a project.
D.

General Conditions

Entergy reserves the right to pursue contract negotiations at a later date, if at all, with any bidder
best suited to meet Entergy’s needs. Any expenses incurred in the preparation of responses tothis RFP are the sole responsibility of the bidder. The ability to submit proposals is not limited toentities who received this RFP directly from Entergy. Funding will not be provided for politicalorganizations or organizations designed primarily to lobby, fraternal organizations, merchantassociations, chamber memberships or programs, or 501(c)(4) or (6) organizations.
Successful bidders will be required to execute a Grant Agreement prior to receiving funds and will
be required to submit semi-annual reports that include financial data detailing how funds were used,
the overall status of the project, and the quantifiable environmental benefits of the Project.
E.

Submission Requirements

An online application for the project must be completed by bidders via the Entergy EIF application.
The project application should focus on the criteria listed above. Applicants should also be awareof the following information:
1.

Internet Browser: Entergy’s grant system is compatible with the followingbrowsers:
a. Chrome (Windows, Mac, Android)b. Firefox (Windows and Mac)c. Edged. Safari.

2.
Federal EIN: After clicking the link to the application, you will be asked for thefederal employer tax identification number (FEIN) of the organization for which you are requesting
funds. The person that handles the taxes for your organization or company should have that
information readily available. If your organization does not fall under section 501 of the IRS tax
code, a message will appear stating that the Tax ID you entered was not found in the IRS database.
However, you can hit OK and the system will grant you access to the application. The application
also contains a field for the FEIN. If you do not have the actual number, then enter “0000” and thesystem will allow you to continue.
3.
information.

Save Often. You should save your application every 5 to 10 minutes to avoid losing

4.
Deadline. Applications must be received no later than midnight, Central Time, on
May 31, 2024. Clarifying questions can be posed before the deadline by submitting questions tothe email address EIF@entergy.com.
F.

Performance schedule
RFP Issued
Application due date
Review of submittals
Begin final selection announcements

February 23, 2024
May 31, 2024
June 3 – August 30, 2024
on or about September 9, 20244