EX-12 10 a060101205.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES OF ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA a060101205.htm

Exhibit 12.05
           
             
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.
 
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
         
   
Six Months
 
   
ended June 30,
 
             
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
  Total Interest Charges
  $ 55,605     $ 59,663  
  Interest applicable to rentals
    2,448       2,204  
 
               
Total fixed charges, as defined
  $ 58,053     $ 61,867  
 
               
Earnings as defined:
               
                 
  Net Income
  $ 70,237     $ 55,923  
  Add:
               
    Provision for income taxes
    53,090       36,878  
    Fixed charges as above
    58,053       61,867  
 
               
Total earnings, as defined
  $ 181,380     $ 154,668  
                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined
    3.12       2.50