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Risk Management And Fair Values (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below.  Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Assets:
Electricity swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$29($2)$27Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:
Electricity swaps and options
Other current liabilities
(current portion)
$1($1)$—Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Assets:
Electricity swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$1$—$1Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$3$—$3Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$1$—$1Utility
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$17$—$17Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities (non-current portion)$1$—$1Utility
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 are shown in the table below.  Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments    
Assets:    
Electricity swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$92($1)$91Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Electricity swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$17$—$17Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:    
Electricity swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$1($1)$—Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments    
Assets:    
Electricity swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$11($1)$10Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$1$—$1Utility
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10$—$10Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:    
Electricity swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$2($2)$—Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$5$—$5Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities (non-current portion)$2$—$2Utility

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries’ Consolidated Balance Sheet
(d)Excludes cash collateral in the amount of $1 million posted as of September 30, 2020 and $11 million posted and $1 million held as of December 31, 2019. Also excludes letters of credit in the amount of $5 million posted and $22 million held as of September 30, 2020 and $98 million held as of December 31, 201
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges On Consolidated Statements Of Income
InstrumentAmount of gain (loss)
recognized in other
comprehensive
income
Income Statement locationAmount of gain
(loss)
reclassified from
accumulated
other
comprehensive
income into
income (a)
(In Millions)(In Millions)
2020
Electricity swaps and options($6)Competitive businesses operating revenues$15
2019
Electricity swaps and options($7)Competitive businesses operating revenues$19

(a)Before taxes of $3 million and $4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively

The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentAmount of gain (loss)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Income Statement locationAmount of gain
(loss)
reclassified from
accumulated
other
comprehensive
income into
income (a)
(In Millions)(In Millions)
2020
Electricity swaps and options$54Competitive businesses operating revenues$134
2019
Electricity swaps and options$145Competitive businesses operating revenues$76

(a)Before taxes of $28 million and $16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($1)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$33
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$2
2019
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($2)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$25
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$1

The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($3)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$61
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$—
2019
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($9)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$78
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$4
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(c)There were no gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income from electricity swaps and options.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, Entergy’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$1,196 $— $— $1,196 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities959 — — 959 
Debt securities (b)1,091 2,036 — 3,127 
Common trusts (c)2,702 
Power contracts— — 28 28 
Securitization recovery trust account47 — — 47 
Escrow accounts420 — — 420 
Gas hedge contracts— 
Financial transmission rights— — 17 17 
$3,716 $2,037 $45 $8,500 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$— $1 $— $1 

2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$391 $— $— $391 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities905 — — 905 
Debt securities1,139 1,824 — 2,963 
Common trusts (c)2,536 
Power contracts— — 118 118 
Securitization recovery trust account47 — — 47 
Escrow accounts459 — — 459 
Gas hedge contracts— — 
Financial transmission rights— — 10 10 
 $2,941 $1,825 $128 $7,430 
Liabilities:    
Gas hedge contracts$5 $2 $— $7 

(a)The decommissioning trust funds hold equity and fixed income securities. Equity securities are invested to approximate the returns of major market indices.  Fixed income securities are held in various governmental and corporate securities.  See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the investment portfolios.
(b)The decommissioning trust funds fair value presented herein does not include the recognition of a credit loss valuation allowance of $0.6 million on debt securities due to the adoption of ASU 2016-13. See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the allowance for expected credit losses.
(c)Common trust funds are not publicly quoted and are valued by the fund administrators using net asset value as a practical expedient. Accordingly, these funds are not assigned a level in the fair value table. The fund administrator of these investments allows daily trading at the net asset value and trades settle at a later date.
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
20202019
Power ContractsFinancial transmission rightsPower ContractsFinancial transmission rights
(In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$49 $22 $72 $29 
Total gains (losses) for the period (a)
Included in earnings— 
Included in other comprehensive income(6)— (7)— 
Included as a regulatory liability/asset— 27 — 12 
Settlements(17)(33)(18)(25)
Balance as of September 30,$28 $17 $48 $16 

(a)Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings for derivatives held at the end of the reporting period was ($3.7) million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and ($1.2) million for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
20202019
Power ContractsFinancial transmission rightsPower ContractsFinancial transmission rights
(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$118 $10 ($31)$15 
Total gains (losses) for the period (a)
Included in earnings— — 
Included in other comprehensive income54 — 145 — 
Included as a regulatory liability/asset— 44 — 44 
Issuances of financial transmission rights— 23 — 35 
Settlements(144)(61)(70)(78)
Balance as of September 30,$28 $17 $48 $16 
(a)Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings for derivatives held at the end of the reporting period was ($0.2) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and ($4.7) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information
The following table sets forth a description of the types of transactions classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and significant unobservable inputs to each which cause that classification as of September 30, 2020:
Transaction TypeFair ValueSignificant
Unobservable Inputs
Range
from
Average
%
Effect on
Fair Value
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Power contracts - electricity swaps$28Unit contingent discount+/-4.75%$3
Entergy Arkansas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.9$—$0.9Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.4($0.1)$6.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.1($0.1)$7.0Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3($0.2)$0.1
Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$—$1.3Entergy Louisiana
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4($0.1)$3.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5$—$4.5Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.0($0.1)$0.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2.4$—$2.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of September 30, 2020, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.9 million for Entergy Arkansas, $2.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.7 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2019, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.2(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.8(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.3)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.3)(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($4.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.7(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$30.5(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.6)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$15.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$40.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.6(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Arkansas
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$597.8 $— $— $597.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities15.1 — — 15.1 
Debt securities105.6 327.6 — 433.2 
Common trusts (b)720.5 
Financial transmission rights— — 6.3 6.3 
$718.5 $327.6 $6.3 $1,772.9 

2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities$0.6 $— $— $0.6 
Debt securities108.7 304.1 — 412.8 
Common trusts (b)687.9 
Securitization recovery trust account4.0 — — 4.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 3.3 3.3 
$113.3 $304.1 $3.3 $1,108.6 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$6.1 $12.5 $1.1 ($0.2)$2.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.4 (2.4)1.0 0.4 22.5 
Settlements(5.2)(3.1)(1.3)(0.1)(22.8)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$8.2 $15.6 $2.8 $2.0 $0.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.8)7.9 0.6 (1.6)6.2 
Settlements(3.5)(14.4)(1.9)0.3 (5.5)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Issuances of financial transmission rights6.5 13.2 1.4 (0.1)2.4 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset11.2 3.2 (0.7)0.7 29.5 
Settlements(14.7)(13.9)(0.7)(0.8)(30.5)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.4 $8.3 $2.2 $1.3 ($0.5)
Issuances of financial transmission rights9.6 18.7 3.9 2.7 0.1 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset6.3 23.0 0.6 (1.1)15.3 
Settlements(15.4)(40.9)(5.2)(2.2)(13.6)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.9$—$0.9Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.4($0.1)$6.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.1($0.1)$7.0Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3($0.2)$0.1
Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$—$1.3Entergy Louisiana
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4($0.1)$3.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5$—$4.5Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.0($0.1)$0.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2.4$—$2.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of September 30, 2020, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.9 million for Entergy Arkansas, $2.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.7 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2019, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.2(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.8(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.3)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.3)(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($4.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.7(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$30.5(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.6)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$15.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$40.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.6(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Louisiana
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$251.8 $— $— $251.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities9.4 — — 9.4 
Debt securities162.8 463.6 — 626.4 
Common trusts (b)1,014.6 
Escrow accounts256.7 — — 256.7 
Securitization recovery trust account9.6 — — 9.6 
Gas hedge contracts2.2 0.9 — 3.1 
Financial transmission rights— — 7.0 7.0 
$692.5 $464.5 $7.0 $2,178.6 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$— $1.3 $— $1.3 

2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$1.5 $— $— $1.5 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities4.3 — — 4.3 
Debt securities180.8 420.7 — 601.5 
Common trusts (b)958.0 
Escrow accounts295.9 — — 295.9 
Securitization recovery trust account3.7 — — 3.7 
Gas hedge contracts— 0.8 — 0.8 
Financial transmission rights— — 4.5 4.5 
 $486.2 $421.5 $4.5 $1,870.2 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$2.4 $2.2 $— $4.6 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$6.1 $12.5 $1.1 ($0.2)$2.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.4 (2.4)1.0 0.4 22.5 
Settlements(5.2)(3.1)(1.3)(0.1)(22.8)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$8.2 $15.6 $2.8 $2.0 $0.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.8)7.9 0.6 (1.6)6.2 
Settlements(3.5)(14.4)(1.9)0.3 (5.5)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Issuances of financial transmission rights6.5 13.2 1.4 (0.1)2.4 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset11.2 3.2 (0.7)0.7 29.5 
Settlements(14.7)(13.9)(0.7)(0.8)(30.5)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.4 $8.3 $2.2 $1.3 ($0.5)
Issuances of financial transmission rights9.6 18.7 3.9 2.7 0.1 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset6.3 23.0 0.6 (1.1)15.3 
Settlements(15.4)(40.9)(5.2)(2.2)(13.6)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 
Entergy Mississippi [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.9$—$0.9Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.4($0.1)$6.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.1($0.1)$7.0Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3($0.2)$0.1
Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$—$1.3Entergy Louisiana
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4($0.1)$3.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5$—$4.5Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.0($0.1)$0.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2.4$—$2.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of September 30, 2020, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.9 million for Entergy Arkansas, $2.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.7 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2019, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.2(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.8(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.3)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.3)(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($4.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.7(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$30.5(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.6)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$15.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$40.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.6(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Mississippi
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$43.0 $— $— $43.0 
Escrow accounts80.3 — — 80.3 
Gas hedge contracts1.1 — — 1.1 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.8 0.8 
$124.4 $— $0.8 $125.2 
2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$51.6 $— $— $51.6 
Escrow accounts80.2 — — 80.2 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.8 0.8 
 $131.8 $— $0.8 $132.6 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$2.3 $— $— $2.3 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$6.1 $12.5 $1.1 ($0.2)$2.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.4 (2.4)1.0 0.4 22.5 
Settlements(5.2)(3.1)(1.3)(0.1)(22.8)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$8.2 $15.6 $2.8 $2.0 $0.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.8)7.9 0.6 (1.6)6.2 
Settlements(3.5)(14.4)(1.9)0.3 (5.5)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Issuances of financial transmission rights6.5 13.2 1.4 (0.1)2.4 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset11.2 3.2 (0.7)0.7 29.5 
Settlements(14.7)(13.9)(0.7)(0.8)(30.5)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.4 $8.3 $2.2 $1.3 ($0.5)
Issuances of financial transmission rights9.6 18.7 3.9 2.7 0.1 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset6.3 23.0 0.6 (1.1)15.3 
Settlements(15.4)(40.9)(5.2)(2.2)(13.6)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 
Entergy New Orleans [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.9$—$0.9Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.4($0.1)$6.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.1($0.1)$7.0Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3($0.2)$0.1
Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$—$1.3Entergy Louisiana
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4($0.1)$3.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5$—$4.5Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.0($0.1)$0.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2.4$—$2.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of September 30, 2020, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.9 million for Entergy Arkansas, $2.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.7 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2019, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.2(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.8(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.3)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.3)(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($4.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.7(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$30.5(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.6)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$15.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$40.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.6(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy New Orleans
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$6.2 $— $— $6.2 
Escrow accounts83.0 — — 83.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.1 0.1 
$89.2 $— $0.1 $89.3 

2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$6.0 $— $— $6.0 
Securitization recovery trust account2.0 — — 2.0 
Escrow accounts82.6 — — 82.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.3 0.3 
$90.6 $— $0.3 $90.9 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.2 $— $— $0.2 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$6.1 $12.5 $1.1 ($0.2)$2.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.4 (2.4)1.0 0.4 22.5 
Settlements(5.2)(3.1)(1.3)(0.1)(22.8)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$8.2 $15.6 $2.8 $2.0 $0.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.8)7.9 0.6 (1.6)6.2 
Settlements(3.5)(14.4)(1.9)0.3 (5.5)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Issuances of financial transmission rights6.5 13.2 1.4 (0.1)2.4 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset11.2 3.2 (0.7)0.7 29.5 
Settlements(14.7)(13.9)(0.7)(0.8)(30.5)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.4 $8.3 $2.2 $1.3 ($0.5)
Issuances of financial transmission rights9.6 18.7 3.9 2.7 0.1 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset6.3 23.0 0.6 (1.1)15.3 
Settlements(15.4)(40.9)(5.2)(2.2)(13.6)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 
Entergy Texas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.9$—$0.9Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.4($0.1)$6.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.1($0.1)$7.0Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3($0.2)$0.1
Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$—$1.3Entergy Louisiana
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4($0.1)$3.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5$—$4.5Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.0($0.1)$0.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2.4$—$2.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$2.2$—$2.2Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of September 30, 2020, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.9 million for Entergy Arkansas, $2.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.7 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2019, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.2(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.8(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.3)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.3)(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.4(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($4.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.5)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$14.7(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$30.5(b)Entergy Texas
2019
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.6)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.5)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$15.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$40.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$13.6(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Texas
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$30.9 $— $— $30.9 
Financial transmission rights— — 2.3 2.3 
$30.9 $— $2.3 $33.2 
2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$12.9 $— $— $12.9 
Securitization recovery trust account37.7 — — 37.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.9 0.9 
$50.6 $— $0.9 $51.5 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$6.1 $12.5 $1.1 ($0.2)$2.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.4 (2.4)1.0 0.4 22.5 
Settlements(5.2)(3.1)(1.3)(0.1)(22.8)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of July 1,$8.2 $15.6 $2.8 $2.0 $0.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.8)7.9 0.6 (1.6)6.2 
Settlements(3.5)(14.4)(1.9)0.3 (5.5)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Issuances of financial transmission rights6.5 13.2 1.4 (0.1)2.4 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset11.2 3.2 (0.7)0.7 29.5 
Settlements(14.7)(13.9)(0.7)(0.8)(30.5)
Balance as of September 30,$6.3 $7.0 $0.8 $0.1 $2.3 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.4 $8.3 $2.2 $1.3 ($0.5)
Issuances of financial transmission rights9.6 18.7 3.9 2.7 0.1 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset6.3 23.0 0.6 (1.1)15.3 
Settlements(15.4)(40.9)(5.2)(2.2)(13.6)
Balance as of September 30,$3.9 $9.1 $1.5 $0.7 $1.3 
System Energy [Member]  
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
System Energy
2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$11.8 $— $— $11.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities8.5 — — 8.5 
Debt Securities179.1 241.7 — 420.8 
Common trusts (b)685.2 
$199.4 $241.7 $— $1,126.3 

2019Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$68.4 $— $— $68.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities13.3 — — 13.3 
Debt securities176.3 209.9 — 386.2 
Common trusts (b)654.6 
$258.0 $209.9 $— $1,122.5