Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Preferred dividends on subsidiaries' preferred stock	$ 17,018	$ 13,894	$ 13,741
Entergy Corporation [Member]
Preferred dividends on subsidiaries' preferred stock	$ 16,500	$ 13,900	$ 13,700