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Risk Management And Fair Values (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below.  Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$37$—$37Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$9$—$9Utility
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$13($1)$12Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 are shown in the table below.  
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments    
Assets:    
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$6$—$6Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5$—$5Utility
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4$—$4Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:    
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$7$—$7Utility

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries’ Consolidated Balance Sheet
(d)Excludes cash collateral in the amount of $12 million posted as of June 30, 2022 and $8 million posted as of December 31, 2021. Also excludes letters of credit in the amount of $6 million posted as of June 30, 2022.
Derivative Instruments Designated As Cash Flow Hedges On Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentAmount of gain (loss)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Income Statement locationAmount of gain
(loss)
reclassified from
accumulated
other
comprehensive
income into
income (a)
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Electricity swaps and options$2Competitive businesses operating revenues$40

(a)    Before taxes of $8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$23
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$37
2021
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$18
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$16
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$—

The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$78
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power(b)$60
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$25
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power(b)$144
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues($2)
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(c)There were no gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income from electricity swaps and options prior to the expiration of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities portfolio of derivative instruments in April 2021.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, Entergy’s assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$514 $— $— $514 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities18 — — 18 
Debt securities (b)598 1,095 — 1,693 
Common trusts (c)2,379 
Securitization recovery trust account28 — — 28 
Escrow accounts331 — — 331 
Gas hedge contracts37 — 46 
Financial transmission rights— — 12 12 
$1,526 $1,104 $12 $5,021 

2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$398 $— $— $398 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities132 — — 132 
Debt securities (b)770 1,407 — 2,177 
Common trusts (c)3,205 
Securitization recovery trust account29 — — 29 
Escrow accounts49 — — 49 
Gas hedge contracts— 11 
Financial transmission rights— — 
 $1,384 $1,412 $4 $6,005 
Liabilities:    
Gas hedge contracts$7 $— $— $7 

(a)The decommissioning trust funds hold equity and fixed income securities. Equity securities are invested to approximate the returns of major market indices.  Fixed income securities are held in various governmental and corporate securities.  See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the investment portfolios.
(b)The decommissioning trust funds fair value presented herein does not include the recognition pursuant to ASU 2016-13 of a credit loss valuation allowance of $0.4 million as of December 31, 2021 on debt securities. See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the allowance for expected credit losses.
(c)Common trust funds are not publicly quoted and are valued by the fund administrators using net asset value as a practical expedient. Accordingly, these funds are not assigned a level in the fair value table. The fund administrator of these investments allows daily trading at the net asset value and trades settle at a later date.
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:

20222021
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights
(In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1 $4 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included as a regulatory liability/asset32 15 
Issuances of financial transmission rights16 12 
Settlements(37)(16)
Balance as of June 30,$12 $15 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
20222021
Financial transmission rightsPower ContractsFinancial transmission rights
(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$4 $38 $9 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included in earnings— (2)
Included in other comprehensive income— — 
Included as a regulatory liability/asset52 — 135 
Issuances of financial transmission rights16 — 12 
Settlements(60)(38)(144)
Balance as of June 30,$12 $— $15 
Entergy Arkansas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.7$—$8.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$20.6$—$20.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5($0.1)$4.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$5.3($0.6)$4.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.7($0.2)$1.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2
Entergy New Orleans
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of June 30, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi and $5.3 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$4.9(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$13.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.8(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$4.9(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$6.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$18.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$29.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$18.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.0(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$82.7(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Arkansas
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$58.2 $— $— $58.2 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities4.1 — — 4.1 
Debt securities131.6 353.2 — 484.8 
Common trusts (b)705.9 
Financial transmission rights— — 4.4 4.4 
$193.9 $353.2 $4.4 $1,257.4 

2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$4.8 $— $— $4.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities16.7 — — 16.7 
Debt securities119.5 406.8 — 526.3 
Common trusts (b)895.4 
Financial transmission rights— — 2.3 2.3 
$141.0 $406.8 $2.3 $1,445.5 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset3.0 5.4 0.8 0.9 5.4 
Settlements(3.4)(5.9)(0.7)(0.8)(4.8)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset27.8 14.7 7.7 2.1 82.2 
Settlements(29.5)(18.2)(7.9)(2.0)(82.7)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.7$—$8.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$20.6$—$20.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5($0.1)$4.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$5.3($0.6)$4.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.7($0.2)$1.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2
Entergy New Orleans
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of June 30, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi and $5.3 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$4.9(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$13.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.8(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$4.9(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$6.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$18.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$29.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$18.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.0(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$82.7(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Louisiana
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$65.7 $— $— $65.7 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities12.6 — — 12.6 
Debt securities225.0 508.3 — 733.3 
Common trusts (b)1,010.6 
Escrow accounts290.1 — — 290.1 
Gas hedge contracts16.1 8.7 — 24.8 
Financial transmission rights— — 4.7 4.7 
$609.5 $517.0 $4.7 $2,141.8 
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$18.4 $— $— $18.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities20.2 — — 20.2 
Debt securities262.6 531.6 — 794.2 
Common trusts (b)1,300.1 
Gas hedge contracts5.7 5.3 — 11.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.6 0.6 
 $306.9 $536.9 $0.6 $2,144.5 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset3.0 5.4 0.8 0.9 5.4 
Settlements(3.4)(5.9)(0.7)(0.8)(4.8)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset27.8 14.7 7.7 2.1 82.2 
Settlements(29.5)(18.2)(7.9)(2.0)(82.7)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
Entergy Mississippi [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.7$—$8.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$20.6$—$20.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5($0.1)$4.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$5.3($0.6)$4.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.7($0.2)$1.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2
Entergy New Orleans
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of June 30, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi and $5.3 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$4.9(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$13.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.8(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$4.9(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$6.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$18.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$29.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$18.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.0(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$82.7(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Mississippi
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$26.1 $— $— $26.1 
Escrow accounts41.1 — — 41.1 
Gas hedge contracts20.6 — — 20.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.5 0.5 
$87.8 $— $0.5 $88.3 

2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$47.6 $— $— $47.6 
Escrow accounts48.9 — — 48.9 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.3 0.3 
 $96.5 $— $0.3 $96.8 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$6.7 $— $— $6.7 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset3.0 5.4 0.8 0.9 5.4 
Settlements(3.4)(5.9)(0.7)(0.8)(4.8)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset27.8 14.7 7.7 2.1 82.2 
Settlements(29.5)(18.2)(7.9)(2.0)(82.7)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
Entergy New Orleans [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.7$—$8.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$20.6$—$20.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5($0.1)$4.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$5.3($0.6)$4.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.7($0.2)$1.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2
Entergy New Orleans
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of June 30, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi and $5.3 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$4.9(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$13.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.8(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$4.9(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$6.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$18.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$29.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$18.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.0(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$82.7(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy New Orleans
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$25.7 $— $— $25.7 
Securitization recovery trust account1.7 — — 1.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.6 0.6 
$27.4 $— $0.6 $28.0 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.2 $— $— $0.2 
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$42.8 $— $— $42.8 
Securitization recovery trust account2.0 — — 2.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.1 0.1 
$44.8 $— $0.1 $44.9 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.5 $— $— $0.5 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset3.0 5.4 0.8 0.9 5.4 
Settlements(3.4)(5.9)(0.7)(0.8)(4.8)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset27.8 14.7 7.7 2.1 82.2 
Settlements(29.5)(18.2)(7.9)(2.0)(82.7)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
Entergy Texas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.7$—$8.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$20.6$—$20.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.5($0.1)$4.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$5.3($0.6)$4.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.7($0.2)$1.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.2$—$0.2
Entergy New Orleans
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of June 30, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi and $5.3 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$4.9(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$13.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.4(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.9(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.7(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.8(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$4.9(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$6.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$18.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$29.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$18.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.9(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$2.0(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$82.7(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Texas
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$14.4 $— $— $14.4 
Securitization recovery trust account26.6 — — 26.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.5 1.5 
$41.0 $— $1.5 $42.5 

2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$26.6 $— $— $26.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.8 0.8 
$26.6 $— $0.8 $27.4 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset3.0 5.4 0.8 0.9 5.4 
Settlements(3.4)(5.9)(0.7)(0.8)(4.8)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Issuances of financial transmission rights2.8 4.1 1.7 0.4 2.7 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset27.8 14.7 7.7 2.1 82.2 
Settlements(29.5)(18.2)(7.9)(2.0)(82.7)
Balance as of June 30,$3.8 $4.8 $2.1 $0.6 $3.8 
System Energy [Member]  
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
System Energy
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$134.6 $— $— $134.6 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities1.7 — — 1.7 
Debt Securities241.1 233.1 — 474.2 
Common trusts (b)662.9 
$377.4 $233.1 $— $1,273.4 
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$89.1 $— $— $89.1 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities12.9 — — 12.9 
Debt securities273.0 251.5 — 524.5 
Common trusts (b)847.9 
$375.0 $251.5 $— $1,474.4