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Risk Management And Fair Values (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 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)
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$49$—$49
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$2$—$2
2023
Assets:   
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$21$—$21
Liabilities:   
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$11$—$11

(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 Sheets
(d)Excludes letters of credit in the amount of $3 million posted as of June 30, 2024 and $2 million posted as of December 31, 2023
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$3
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$47
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($1)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$32
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($3)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$100
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($38)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$48

(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
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, 2024 and December 31, 2023.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$1,272 $— $— $1,272 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities54 — — 54 
Debt securities721 1,201 — 1,922 
Common trusts (b)3,289 
Securitization recovery trust account—  
Storm reserve escrow accounts333 — — 333 
Financial transmission rights— — 49 49 
$2,384 $1,201 $49 $6,923 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$2 $— $— $2 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$61 $— $— $61 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities24 — — 24 
Debt securities611 1,159 — 1,770 
Common trusts (b)3,070 
Securitization recovery trust account— — 
Storm reserve escrow accounts323 — — 323 
Financial transmission rights— — 21 21 
 $1,027 $1,159 $21 $5,277 
Liabilities:    
Gas hedge contracts$11 $— $— $11 

(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)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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
20242023
(In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$9 $7 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included as a regulatory liability/asset34 23 
Issuances of financial transmission rights53 42 
Settlements(47)(32)
Balance as of June 30,$49 $40 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
20242023
(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$21 $19 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included as a regulatory liability/asset75 27 
Issuances of financial transmission rights53 42 
Settlements(100)(48)
Balance as of June 30,$49 $40 
Entergy Arkansas [Member]  
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the tables 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)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.9($0.1)$19.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.6$—$3.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.6$—$2.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.6$—$6.6Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy Mississippi

2023
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.0$—$6.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9.8$—$9.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.4$—$1.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.7($0.3)$2.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.4$—$0.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$10.1$—$10.1Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.6$—$0.6Entergy 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, 2024, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.0 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.6 million for Entergy Mississippi,
and $0.4 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.2 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.5 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.3 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(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$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$2.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.5(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$38.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$41.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.1(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$29.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

Entergy Arkansas

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$772.2 $— $— $772.2 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities33.1 — — 33.1 
Debt securities165.1 389.3 — 554.4 
Common trusts (b)935.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 16.1 16.1 
$970.4 $389.3 $16.1 $2,310.8 
2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.1 $— $— $3.1 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities6.4 — — 6.4 
Debt securities129.9 367.0 — 496.9 
Common trusts (b)910.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 6.0 6.0 
$139.4 $367.0 $6.0 $1,423.1 
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset7.7 19.1 1.2 2.6 2.7 
Settlements(12.0)(25.0)(2.1)(3.3)(4.6)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$6.0 $9.8 $1.4 $1.1 $2.4 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset31.4 29.6 1.4 3.1 9.0 
Settlements(38.9)(41.2)(3.1)(4.4)(12.1)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]  
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the tables 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)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.9($0.1)$19.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.6$—$3.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.6$—$2.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.6$—$6.6Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy Mississippi

2023
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.0$—$6.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9.8$—$9.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.4$—$1.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.7($0.3)$2.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.4$—$0.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$10.1$—$10.1Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.6$—$0.6Entergy 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, 2024, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.0 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.6 million for Entergy Mississippi,
and $0.4 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.2 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.5 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.3 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(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$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$2.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.5(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$38.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$41.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.1(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$29.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Entergy Louisiana

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$185.3 $— $— $185.3 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities18.6 — — 18.6 
Debt securities293.7 518.9 — 812.6 
Common trusts (b)1,461.0 
Storm reserve escrow account250.4 — — 250.4 
Financial transmission rights— — 19.8 19.8 
$748.0 $518.9 $19.8 $2,747.7 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$0.5 $— $— $0.5 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities14.6 — — 14.6 
Debt securities271.7 516.4 — 788.1 
Common trusts (b)1,304.7 
Storm reserve escrow account243.8 — — 243.8 
Financial transmission rights— — 9.8 9.8 
 $530.6 $516.4 $9.8 $2,361.5 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.4 $— $— $0.4 
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset7.7 19.1 1.2 2.6 2.7 
Settlements(12.0)(25.0)(2.1)(3.3)(4.6)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$6.0 $9.8 $1.4 $1.1 $2.4 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset31.4 29.6 1.4 3.1 9.0 
Settlements(38.9)(41.2)(3.1)(4.4)(12.1)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
Entergy Mississippi [Member]  
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the tables 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)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.9($0.1)$19.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.6$—$3.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.6$—$2.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.6$—$6.6Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy Mississippi

2023
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.0$—$6.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9.8$—$9.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.4$—$1.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.7($0.3)$2.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.4$—$0.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$10.1$—$10.1Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.6$—$0.6Entergy 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, 2024, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.0 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.6 million for Entergy Mississippi,
and $0.4 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.2 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.5 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.3 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(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$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$2.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.5(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$38.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$41.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.1(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$29.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Entergy Mississippi

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.1 $— $— $3.1 
Storm reserve escrow account0.8 — — 0.8 
Financial transmission rights— — 3.6 3.6 
$3.9 $— $3.6 $7.5 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$1.5 $— $— $1.5 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$6.6 $— $— $6.6 
Storm reserve escrow account0.7 — — 0.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.4 1.4 
 $7.3 $— $1.4 $8.7 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$10.1 $— $— $10.1 
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset7.7 19.1 1.2 2.6 2.7 
Settlements(12.0)(25.0)(2.1)(3.3)(4.6)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$6.0 $9.8 $1.4 $1.1 $2.4 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset31.4 29.6 1.4 3.1 9.0 
Settlements(38.9)(41.2)(3.1)(4.4)(12.1)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
Entergy New Orleans [Member]  
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the tables 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)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.9($0.1)$19.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.6$—$3.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.6$—$2.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.6$—$6.6Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy Mississippi

2023
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.0$—$6.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9.8$—$9.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.4$—$1.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.7($0.3)$2.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.4$—$0.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$10.1$—$10.1Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.6$—$0.6Entergy 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, 2024, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.0 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.6 million for Entergy Mississippi,
and $0.4 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.2 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.5 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.3 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(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$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$2.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.5(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$38.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$41.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.1(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$29.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Entergy New Orleans

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$6.5 $— $— $6.5 
Securitization recovery trust account1.3 — — 1.3 
Storm reserve escrow account81.7 — — 81.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 2.6 2.6 
$89.5 $— $2.6 $92.1 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$2.4 $— $— $2.4 
Storm reserve escrow account78.7 — — 78.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.1 1.1 
$81.1 $— $1.1 $82.2 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.6 $— $— $0.6 
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset7.7 19.1 1.2 2.6 2.7 
Settlements(12.0)(25.0)(2.1)(3.3)(4.6)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$6.0 $9.8 $1.4 $1.1 $2.4 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset31.4 29.6 1.4 3.1 9.0 
Settlements(38.9)(41.2)(3.1)(4.4)(12.1)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
Entergy Texas [Member]  
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
The fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the tables 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)
2024
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.1$—$16.1Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.9($0.1)$19.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.6$—$3.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.6$—$2.6Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.6$—$6.6Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy Mississippi

2023
Assets:
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$6.0$—$6.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9.8$—$9.8Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.4$—$1.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.1$—$1.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.7($0.3)$2.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.4$—$0.4Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$10.1$—$10.1Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.6$—$0.6Entergy 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, 2024, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.0 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.6 million for Entergy Mississippi,
and $0.4 million for Entergy Texas. As of December 31, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $1.2 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.5 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.3 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($3.0)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(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$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$2.3(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.5(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$38.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$41.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.1(b)Entergy Texas
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$29.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(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.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Entergy Texas

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$124.9 $— $— $124.9 
Securitization recovery trust account2.3 — — 2.3 
Financial transmission rights— — 6.6 6.6 
$127.2 $— $6.6 $133.8 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$20.5 $— $— $20.5 
Securitization recovery trust account5.2 — — 5.2 
Financial transmission rights— — 2.4 2.4 
$25.7 $— $2.4 $28.1 
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset7.7 19.1 1.2 2.6 2.7 
Settlements(12.0)(25.0)(2.1)(3.3)(4.6)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$6.0 $9.8 $1.4 $1.1 $2.4 
Issuances of financial transmission rights17.6 21.6 3.9 2.8 7.3 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset31.4 29.6 1.4 3.1 9.0 
Settlements(38.9)(41.2)(3.1)(4.4)(12.1)
Balance as of June 30,$16.1 $19.8 $3.6 $2.6 $6.6 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of financial transmission rights classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
System Energy [Member]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
System Energy

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$30.8 $— $— $30.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities2.0 — — 2.0 
Debt securities262.3 292.3 — 554.6 
Common trusts (b)893.7 
$295.1 $292.3 $— $1,481.1 

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities$2.7 $— $— $2.7 
Debt securities209.5 275.7 — 485.2 
Common trusts (b)854.4 
$212.2 $275.7 $— $1,342.3