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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from System
Energy Resources, Inc. financial statements for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.

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<NAME> SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

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   <NAME> SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
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