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Risk Management and Fair Values (Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value $ 1,320,565 $ 60,939
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 11,000  
Replacement Reserve Escrow 336,000 323,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 7,240,000 5,277,000
Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 1,000 11,000
Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 2,051,000 1,770,000
Common trust funds valued using Net Asset Value [Domain]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 3,448,000 3,070,000
Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 30,000 21,000
Equity Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 43,000 24,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 1,321,000 61,000
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 11,000 8,000
Replacement Reserve Escrow 336,000 323,000
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 43,000 24,000
Debt Securities 796,000 611,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 2,507,000 1,027,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 1,000 11,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 0 0
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 1,255,000 1,159,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 1,255,000 1,159,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 0 0
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 30,000 21,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 30,000 21,000
Entergy New Orleans [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 34,415 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 1,565 2,426
Replacement Reserve Escrow 82,700 78,700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 120,700 82,200
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   600
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 2,000 1,100
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 34,400  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 1,600 2,400
Replacement Reserve Escrow 82,700 78,700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 118,700 81,100
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   600
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 0 0
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   0
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 0 0
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 2,000 1,100
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   0
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 2,000 1,100
Entergy Mississippi [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 36,372 6,600
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow   700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   800
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure   8,700
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 300  
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 500 10,100
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset   1,400
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 36,400 6,600
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow   700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   500
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure   7,300
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0  
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 500 10,100
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset   0
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow   0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure   0
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0  
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0 0
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset   0
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow   0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   300
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure   1,400
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 300  
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis 0 0
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset   1,400
Entergy Louisiana [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 100,767 517
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow 253,700 243,800
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 2,780,900 2,361,500
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   400
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 877,600 788,100
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Common trust funds valued using Net Asset Value [Domain]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 1,515,500 1,304,700
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 11,600 9,800
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 21,700 14,600
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 100,800 500
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow 253,700 243,800
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 21,700 14,600
Debt Securities 303,800 271,700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 680,000 530,600
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   400
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 573,800 516,400
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 573,800 516,400
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   0
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Replacement Reserve Escrow 0 0
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 11,600 9,800
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Gas Hedge Contracts [Member]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure on Recurring Basis   0
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 11,600 9,800
Entergy Arkansas [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 632,936 3,112
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 2,247,700 1,423,100
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 597,500 496,900
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Common trust funds valued using Net Asset Value [Domain]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 988,900 910,700
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 13,000 6,000
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 15,400 6,400
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 632,900 3,100
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 15,400 6,400
Debt Securities 191,800 129,900
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 840,100 139,400
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 405,700 367,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 405,700 367,000
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 13,000 6,000
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 13,000 6,000
Entergy Texas [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 353,354 20,489
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 9,686 5,195
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 367,100 28,100
Entergy Texas [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 4,000 2,400
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 353,400 20,500
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 9,700 5,200
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 363,100 25,700
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 0 0
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0 0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 4,000 2,400
Entergy Texas [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset 4,000 2,400
System Energy [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 77,579 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 1,602,900 1,342,300
System Energy [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 575,900 485,200
System Energy [Member] | Common trust funds valued using Net Asset Value [Domain]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 943,900 854,400
System Energy [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Decommissioning Fund Investments, Fair Value 5,500 2,700
System Energy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 77,600  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 5,500 2,700
Debt Securities 300,400 209,500
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 383,500 212,200
System Energy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 275,500 275,700
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure 275,500 275,700
System Energy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 0  
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current 0 0
Debt Securities 0 0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure $ 0 0
Entergy Corporation [Member]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 8,000