JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved Entergy Mississippi’s annual rate plan to keep energy rates stable on June 17.

According to Entergy, the plan, which takes effect during the July billing cycle, 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 have a bill decrease of .04 cents beginning in July, keeping bills stable.

“We’re thankful for the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s continued oversight and support of our efforts to keep rates affordable while making critical reliability improvements and addressing increased challenges caused by vegetation,” said Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO.

Entergy officials said the approved plan provides rate stability while also addressing infrastructure upgrades. It includes approximately $525 million related to power quality and reliability improvements, and efforts planned for 2025 to help customers save money through energy efficiency rebates and savings programs.

As the summer heat rises, customers are reminded that bills are not only impacted by rates, but also energy usage. Customers can visit billtoolkit.entergy.com/mississippi/ to find a variety of tips and resources that help explain bills and save money and energy.