Basis of Financial Statements (Details)	Jun. 30, 2021
RS Cogen
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	50.00%
Entergy
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	50.00%

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