Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02% Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

	Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
	(In Thousands)

Entergy	$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas	$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana	$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi	$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans	$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas	$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy	$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit, Short-Term Borrowings, And Long-Term Debt

NOTE 4. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in March 2017. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against 50% of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The commitment fee is currently 0.275% of the commitment amount. Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation. The weighted average interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 2.1% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of June 30, 2012.

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)

$3,500	$1,470	$8	$2,022

Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Entergy is in compliance with this covenant. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of June 30, 2012

Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.96%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.75%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.75%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.75%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	2.00%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (g)	2.00%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of June 30, 2012 that would be applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)	The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Borrowings under the Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable.
(c)	The credit facility allows Entergy Arkansas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(d)	The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(e)	The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(f)	Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Entergy Mississippi is required to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(g)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2012, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Texas to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.125% to 0.275% of the commitment amount.

The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through October 31, 2013. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits. The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of June 30, 2012 (aggregating both money pool and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)

Entergy Arkansas	$250	$46
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	-
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	$19
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	$41

Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 18 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIE). The variable interest entities have credit facilities and also issue commercial paper to finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel as follows as of June 30, 2012:

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)

Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	2.18%	$3.5
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.38%	$12.6
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$61.1

(a)	Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances by the VIEs for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The VIE for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The amount outstanding on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility is included in long-term debt on its balance sheet and the commercial paper outstanding for the other VIEs is classified as a current liability on the respective balance sheets. The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount. Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 70% or less of its total capitalization.

The variable interest entities had notes payable that are included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of June 30, 2012 as follows:

Company	Description	Amount

Entergy Arkansas VIE	9% Series H due June 2013	$30 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	5.69% Series I due July 2014	$70 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE	3.23% Series J due July 2016	$55 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.41% Series O due July 2012	$60 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	5.69% Series E due July 2014	$50 million
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.30% Series F due March 2016	$20 million
System Energy VIE	6.29% Series F due September 2013	$70 million
System Energy VIE	5.33% Series G due April 2015	$60 million
System Energy VIE	4.02% Series H due February 2017	$50 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities' credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Debt Issuances and Redemptions

(Entergy Corporation)

In January 2012, Entergy Corporation issued $500 million of 4.70% senior notes due January 2017. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay borrowings under its $3.5 billion credit facility. The net repayment of Entergy's credit facility during the first quarter 2012 was $455 million.

(Entergy Gulf States)

In April 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana redeemed, prior to maturity, its $10.84 million 5.8% Series pollution control revenue bonds due April 2016.

In July 2012, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE issued $75 million of 3.25% Series Q notes due July 2017. Entergy Gulf States used the proceeds to pay, at maturity, its $60 million 5.41% Series O notes due July 2012 and to repay borrowings of $3.5 million under its $85 million VIE credit facility.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In January 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $250 million of 1.875% Series first mortgage bonds due December 2014. Entergy Louisiana used a portion of the proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under the Entergy System money pool.

In July 2012, Entergy Louisiana issued $200 million of 5.25% Series first mortgage bonds due July 2052. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

In August 2012, Entergy Louisiana VIE issued $25 million of 3.25% Series G notes due July 2017.

(System Energy)

In February 2012, System Energy VIE issued $50 million of 4.02 Series H notes due February 2017. System Energy used the proceeds to purchase additional nuclear fuel.

Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2012 are as follows:

		Book Value of Long-Term Debt	Fair Value of Long-Term Debt (a) (b)
		(In Thousands)

Entergy		$12,389,324	$12,617,931
Entergy Arkansas		$1,870,015	$1,763,739
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana		$1,505,810	$1,636,552
Entergy Louisiana		$2,420,377	$2,498,456
Entergy Mississippi		$920,469	$1,004,657
Entergy New Orleans		$166,319	$172,351
Entergy Texas		$1,645,057	$1,888,272
System Energy		$757,194	$631,169

(a)	The values exclude lease obligations of $169 million at Entergy Louisiana and $139 million at System Energy, long-term DOE obligations of $181 million at Entergy Arkansas, and the note payable to NYPA of $135 million at Entergy, and include debt due within one year.
(b)	Fair values are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements and are based on prices derived from inputs such as benchmark yields and reported trades.

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