Rate And Regulatory Matters (Fuel And Purchased Power Cost Recovery) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred Fuel Cost Non Current	$ 241,085			$ 240,953
Entergy Arkansas [Member]
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Asset	208,600			177,600
Deferred Fuel Cost Non Current	68,883			68,751
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Asset	327,300			213,500
Deferred Fuel Cost Non Current	168,122			168,122
Entergy Mississippi [Member]
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Asset	143,200	$ 291,700	$ 100,000	121,900
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Liability		$ 51,100
Entergy New Orleans [Member]
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Asset	14,200
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Liability				(3,500)
Deferred Fuel Cost Non Current	4,080			4,080
Entergy Texas [Member]
Deferred Fuel Cost - Net Asset	$ 258,100			$ 48,300