Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax	$ (6,760)	$ 25,242	$ (12,537)	$ 19,890
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax	4,713	3,077	19,789	6,326
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Tax	10,812	8,096	19,555	16,169
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax	$ (334)	$ (342)	$ 3,006	$ (684)