Cleco’s Power Wise® program is celebrating a major milestone in 2025 – assisting more than 100,000 Louisiana residents and businesses in reducing their energy consumption since the energy efficiency program’s start in 2014.

“Reaching more than 100,000 customers through Power Wise is a testament to Cleco’s commitment to helping Louisiana families and businesses take control of their energy use,” said Jaci Meche, manager of energy efficiency at Cleco. “Every rebate, weatherization and lighting upgrade reflects our promise to make energy efficiency accessible and affordable for our customers.”

Power Wise offers a wide range of energy-efficient offerings, from a home weatherization assessment to a science education program for sixth grade students. Power Wise also assists with lighting upgrades, HVAC change-outs and commercial kitchen equipment rebates for businesses of all sizes.

In 2025 alone, Power Wise helped participating schools save over 3.6 million kWhs annually and awarded more than $395,000 in financial incentives for lighting upgrades and HVAC tune-ups.

Other Power Wise milestones include:

• More than 16,000 weatherization’s performed to date
• More than 20,000 kits of energy-saving items have been distributed to students and their families since the education program’s inception in 2019
• Addition of an online store, ClecoMarketplace.com, which provides instant rebates and manufacturer discounts on items like smart thermostats, advanced power strips and air purifiers
• Expanded programs for customers who meet income eligibility requirements such as discounted LED lighting, HVAC replacements and weatherization services

For more information about Power Wise and how to participate, visit www.cleco.com/powerwise.