The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presented Cleco Power with an Emergency Recovery Award in recognition of recovery efforts following Winter Storm Enzo.

Winter Storm Enzo impacted Louisiana in January 2025 bringing freezing temperatures, hazardous road conditions and snowfall upwards of eight inches across parts of Cleco's service territory.

“Cleco has a long history of safe and efficient storm response,” said Bill Fontenot, president and CEO of Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC. “We are proud to receive this award and continue our legacy of service.”

Twice a year, Emergency Response Awards are presented to select EEI member companies in recognition of their outstanding efforts to promptly restore service to the public following a storm or other disaster. Cleco was chosen by a panel of judges following an international nomination process.

“This award is a testament to the planning, preparation and hard work that is done by dedicated Cleco employees across the state,” said Andre Guillory, chief customer officer of Cleco Power LLC.

EEI has recognized Cleco with 31 awards since the program’s inception in 1998, earning 19 Recovery awards and 12 Assistance awards.

“America’s electric companies and their dedicated workforces work tirelessly throughout the year to strengthen the energy grid and to restore power—and peace of mind—for American families and businesses after extreme weather events and natural disasters,” said EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney. “EEI is proud to recognize Cleco for its extraordinary response efforts following Winter Storm Enzo. This recovery award reflects Cleco and its storm response team’s incredible commitment to the customers and communities they serve.”