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At Cleco, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Recently, our incredible interns dedicated their time and energy to volunteer at the Martin Branch Library. Their tasks included: Hanging up beautiful photos showcasing Pineville and Alexandria. Dusting shelves to keep the library sparkling clean. Moving and straightening books to ensure easy access for all visitors. Thank you to our hardworking interns for their commitment to making a positive impact. Their efforts help create a welcoming and organized space for everyone to enjoy!

Through Cleco's partnership with the Adopt a Charger program, two electric vehicle charging stations were installed this month by GSE Integrated at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville, La. Over the course of the partnership, up to 30 new, Level 2 EV chargers will be installed across St. Tammany Parish. Adopt a Charger is a nonprofit program established to accelerate the use of plug-in EVs by installing free public charging stations at popular locations.

Cleco Power Wise™ provides incentives to commercial customers in a variety of smart savings options. Complete the form at https://lnkd.in/gn7_MFF5 to get started.

Invest in long-term savings for your commercial kitchen or food service business with Cleco Power Wise™. An ENERGY STAR-rated commercial food service equipment suite could save about 99,644 kWh/year, totaling approximately $5,300/year.

At Cleco, we believe in investing in our employees and their futures. Today, we're proud to highlight Leigh Middleton, who is utilizing Cleco’s Education Reimbursement Program to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety. His commitment to professional growth and continuous learning embodies the spirit of Cleco. Cleco provides its employees with opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers. From education reimbursement to various training programs, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed. Join us in congratulating Leigh on his academic journey and celebrating the learning and development opportunities available at Cleco. Together, we're building a safer, smarter future. #TalentTriumph #EmployeeHighlight #LearningAndDevelopment #EducationReimbursement #ProfessionalGrowth #TalentStrategy #EnergizeYourFuture

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Cleco Power with the Emergency Response Award for efforts to restore power following the April 10, 2024 tornadoes across Louisiana. The award recognizes the recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. Cleco was chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process. The multiday restoration event included collaborations between 450 outside contractor line mechanics and vegetation specialists, who assisted Cleco personnel in repairing or replacing 600 damaged crossarms, 200 damaged poles and 175 damaged transformers.

Sign up for a no-obligation lighting assessment for your facility and learn how you can save by upgrading to energy-efficient LED lighting. Fill out the form available at https://lnkd.in/gfFVrfED and one of our approved contractors will reach out to you to schedule your assessment.

Through the Cleco Power Wise™ commercial program, DeSoto Habilitation Services, a nonprofit organization in Mansfield, was able to replace their old, inefficient lighting with new, energy efficient LEDs. As a result of this upgrade, DeSoto Habilitation Services will save over 28,000 kWh annually, allowing the organization to use funds that would have been spent on monthly energy bills on other business needs, such as supplies and equipment.

For the second year, Cleco is giving local high school students the chance to explore a future in the energy industry. We're partnering with Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Louisiana Central and nine other local companies for this year’s Manufacturers Career Camp. This week, Samantha Stanley, talent management facilitator at Cleco, talked to campers about soft skills, interview techniques and more.

Cleco hosted more than 80 emergency responders, OEP directors, hospital administrators, parish and municipal officials this week at the storm preparedness meeting for the Eunice region at Louisiana State University Eunice.