Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 1,097,138	$ 1,118,719	$ 1,406,653
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)	1,035	(29,754)	(55,487)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	146,893	195,929	22,496
Net unrealized investment gains	(7,154)	(49,496)	30,704
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	140,774	116,679	(2,287)
Total comprehensive income	1,237,912	1,235,398	1,404,366
Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Preferred Unit Holders, Redeemable	(6,028)	227	18,319
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	1,243,940	1,235,171	1,386,047
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	855,870	653,984	1,082,352
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax	47,092	3,951	(235)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period	47,092	3,951	(235)
Total comprehensive income	902,962	657,935	1,082,117
Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Preferred Unit Holders, Redeemable	1,366	0	0
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation	$ 901,596	$ 657,935	$ 1,082,117