Revolving Credit Facilities, Lines Of Credit And Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary Of The Borrowings Outstanding And Capacity Available Under The Facility

Capacity	Borrowings	Letters of Credit	Capacity Available
(In Millions)
$3,500	$795	$8	$2,697

Parent Company [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Issuance Of Commercial Paper To Finance Acquisition And Ownership Of Nuclear Fuel

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	2.31%	$36.7
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.36%	$54.7
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$40.0

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

Notes Payable By Variable Interest Entities

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 Arkansas VIE	2.62% Series K due December 2017	$60 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series Q due July 2017	$75 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
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series G due July 2017	$25 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

Entergy Arkansas [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Issuance Of Commercial Paper To Finance Acquisition And Ownership Of Nuclear Fuel

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	2.31%	$36.7
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.36%	$54.7
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$40.0

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

Notes Payable By Variable Interest Entities

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 Arkansas VIE	2.62% Series K due December 2017	$60 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series Q due July 2017	$75 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
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series G due July 2017	$25 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

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Issuance Of Commercial Paper To Finance Acquisition And Ownership Of Nuclear Fuel

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	2.31%	$36.7
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.36%	$54.7
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$40.0

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

Notes Payable By Variable Interest Entities

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 Arkansas VIE	2.62% Series K due December 2017	$60 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series Q due July 2017	$75 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
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series G due July 2017	$25 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

Entergy Louisiana [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Issuance Of Commercial Paper To Finance Acquisition And Ownership Of Nuclear Fuel

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	2.31%	$36.7
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.36%	$54.7
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$40.0

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

Notes Payable By Variable Interest Entities

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 Arkansas VIE	2.62% Series K due December 2017	$60 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series Q due July 2017	$75 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
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series G due July 2017	$25 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

Entergy Mississippi [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Entergy New Orleans [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Entergy Texas [Member]

Credit Facilities

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Interest Rate (a)	Amount Drawn as of December 31, 2012
Entergy Arkansas	April 2013	$20 million (b)	1.81%	-
Entergy Arkansas	March 2017	$150 million (c)	1.71%	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	March 2017	$150 million (d)	1.71%	-
Entergy Louisiana	March 2017	$200 million (e)	1.71%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$35 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$25 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy Mississippi	May 2013	$10 million (f)	1.96%	-
Entergy New Orleans	November 2013	$25 million (g)	1.69%	-
Entergy Texas	March 2017	$150 million (h)	1.96%	-

(a)	The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 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 this 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 requires Entergy New Orleans to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.
(h)	The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to issue letters of credit against 50% of the borrowing capacity of the facility.  As of December 31, 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.

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

System Energy [Member]

Short-Term Borrowings And The Outstanding Short-Term Borrowings

	Authorized	Borrowings
	(In Millions)
Entergy Arkansas	$250	-
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana	$200	$7
Entergy Louisiana	$250	-
Entergy Mississippi	$175	-
Entergy New Orleans	$100	-
Entergy Texas	$200	-
System Energy	$200	-

Issuance Of Commercial Paper To Finance Acquisition And Ownership Of Nuclear Fuel

Company	Expiration Date	Amount of Facility	Weighted Average Interest Rate on Borrowings (a)	Amount Outstanding as of December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIE	July 2013	$85	2.31%	$36.7
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$85	n/a	$-
Entergy Louisiana VIE	July 2013	$90	2.36%	$54.7
System Energy VIE	July 2013	$100	2.37%	$40.0

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

Notes Payable By Variable Interest Entities

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 Arkansas VIE	2.62% Series K due December 2017	$60 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	5.56% Series N due May 2013	$75 million
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series Q due July 2017	$75 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
Entergy Louisiana VIE	3.25% Series G due July 2017	$25 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