Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments

As of December 31, 2015, Entergy owns investments in the following companies that it accounts for under the equity method of accounting:

Investment	Ownership			Description
RS Cogen LLC	50	%	member interest	Co-generation project that produces power and steam on an industrial and merchant basis in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area.
Top Deer	50	%	member interest	Wind-powered electric generation joint venture.

Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Reconciliation

Following is a reconciliation of Entergy’s investments in equity affiliates:

	2015			2014			2013
	(In Thousands)
Beginning of year		$36,234			$40,350			$46,738
Loss from the investments	(36,269		)	(5,169		)	(1,702		)
Other adjustments	4,376			1,053			(4,686		)
End of year		$4,341			$36,234			$40,350