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Risk Management And Fair Values (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8$—$8
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7$—$7
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$2$—$2
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$21($1)$20
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($—)$1$1

(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 posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $2 million as of December 31, 2024
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
Location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$11
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$49
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($6)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$53
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.  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.
2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$1,444 $— $— $1,444 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities41 — — 41 
Debt securities861 1,230 — 2,091 
Common trusts (b)3,315 
Securitization recovery trust account10 — — 10 
Storm reserve escrow accounts300 — — 300 
Natural gas swaps— — 
Financial transmission rights— — 
$2,664 $1,230 $7 $7,216 

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$811 $— $— $811 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities30 — — 30 
Debt securities848 1,199 — 2,047 
Common trusts (b)3,486 
Securitization recovery trust account— — 
Storm reserve escrow accounts340 — — 340 
Natural gas swaps— — 
Financial transmission rights— — 20 20 
 $2,035 $1,199 $20 $6,740 
Liabilities:    
Financial transmission rights$— $— $1 $1 

(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.
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024:
20252024
(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$20 $21 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset36 41 
Settlements(49)(53)
Balance as of March 31,$7 $9 
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8.4$—$8.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.0$—$3.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.4$—$0.4Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.2)$0.3$0.1Entergy Mississippi
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.6$—$1.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.6($0.1)$8.5Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.7($0.1)$8.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3$—$1.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.1)$1.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.4)$0.9$0.5Entergy Mississippi

(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)Excludes letters of credit posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $0.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.1 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.3 million for Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$18.8(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(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$26.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.5(b)Entergy Texas
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.  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

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$54.9 $— $— $54.9 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities19.5 — — 19.5 
Debt securities265.9 324.2 — 590.1 
Common trusts (b)961.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 3.0 3.0 
$340.3 $324.2 $3.0 $1,629.1 

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.4 $— $— $3.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities12.9 — — 12.9 
Debt securities259.9 319.1 — 579.0 
Common trusts (b)1,012.5 
Financial transmission rights— — 8.5 8.5 
$276.2 $319.1 $8.5 $1,616.3 
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$8.6 $8.6 ($0.5)$1.3 $1.9 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset13.2 16.8 2.4 1.3 2.0 
Settlements(18.8)(22.0)(2.0)(2.2)(3.5)
Balance as of March 31,$3.0 $3.4 ($0.1)$0.4 $0.4 

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 March 31, 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 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset23.7 10.5 0.3 0.5 6.3 
Settlements(26.9)(16.2)(1.1)(1.1)(7.5)
Balance as of March 31,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8.4$—$8.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.0$—$3.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.4$—$0.4Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.2)$0.3$0.1Entergy Mississippi
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.6$—$1.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.6($0.1)$8.5Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.7($0.1)$8.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3$—$1.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.1)$1.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.4)$0.9$0.5Entergy Mississippi

(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)Excludes letters of credit posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $0.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.1 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.3 million for Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$18.8(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(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$26.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.5(b)Entergy Texas
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$392.0 $— $— $392.0 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities17.1 — — 17.1 
Debt securities329.2 596.9 — 926.1 
Common trusts (b)1,435.0 
Storm reserve escrow account226.0 — — 226.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 3.4 3.4 
$964.3 $596.9 $3.4 $2,999.6 

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$326.8 $— $— $326.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities14.5 — — 14.5 
Debt securities326.0 582.1 — 908.1 
Common trusts (b)1,506.5 
Storm reserve escrow account256.7 — — 256.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 8.6 8.6 
 $924.0 $582.1 $8.6 $3,021.2 
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$8.6 $8.6 ($0.5)$1.3 $1.9 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset13.2 16.8 2.4 1.3 2.0 
Settlements(18.8)(22.0)(2.0)(2.2)(3.5)
Balance as of March 31,$3.0 $3.4 ($0.1)$0.4 $0.4 

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 March 31, 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 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset23.7 10.5 0.3 0.5 6.3 
Settlements(26.9)(16.2)(1.1)(1.1)(7.5)
Balance as of March 31,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8.4$—$8.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.0$—$3.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.4$—$0.4Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.2)$0.3$0.1Entergy Mississippi
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.6$—$1.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.6($0.1)$8.5Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.7($0.1)$8.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3$—$1.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.1)$1.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.4)$0.9$0.5Entergy Mississippi

(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)Excludes letters of credit posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $0.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.1 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.3 million for Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$18.8(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(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$26.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.5(b)Entergy Texas
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$598.0 $— $— $598.0 
Natural gas swaps8.4 — — 8.4 
$606.4 $— $— $606.4 
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rights$— $— $0.1 $0.1 
2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$155.5 $— $— $155.5 
Natural gas swaps1.6 — — 1.6 
 $157.1 $— $— $157.1 
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rights$— $— $0.5 $0.5 
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$8.6 $8.6 ($0.5)$1.3 $1.9 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset13.2 16.8 2.4 1.3 2.0 
Settlements(18.8)(22.0)(2.0)(2.2)(3.5)
Balance as of March 31,$3.0 $3.4 ($0.1)$0.4 $0.4 

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 March 31, 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 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset23.7 10.5 0.3 0.5 6.3 
Settlements(26.9)(16.2)(1.1)(1.1)(7.5)
Balance as of March 31,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8.4$—$8.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.0$—$3.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.4$—$0.4Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.2)$0.3$0.1Entergy Mississippi
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.6$—$1.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.6($0.1)$8.5Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.7($0.1)$8.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3$—$1.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.1)$1.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.4)$0.9$0.5Entergy Mississippi

(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)Excludes letters of credit posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $0.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.1 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.3 million for Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$18.8(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(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$26.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.5(b)Entergy Texas
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$13.9 $— $— $13.9 
Securitization recovery trust account0.9 — — 0.9 
Storm reserve escrow account74.3 — — 74.3 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.4 0.4 
$89.1 $— $0.4 $89.5 

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$31.4 $— $— $31.4 
Securitization recovery trust account1.6 — — 1.6 
Storm reserve escrow account83.7 — — 83.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.3 1.3 
$116.7 $— $1.3 $118.0 
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$8.6 $8.6 ($0.5)$1.3 $1.9 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset13.2 16.8 2.4 1.3 2.0 
Settlements(18.8)(22.0)(2.0)(2.2)(3.5)
Balance as of March 31,$3.0 $3.4 ($0.1)$0.4 $0.4 

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 March 31, 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 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset23.7 10.5 0.3 0.5 6.3 
Settlements(26.9)(16.2)(1.1)(1.1)(7.5)
Balance as of March 31,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 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)
2025
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$8.4$—$8.4Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.0$—$3.0Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.4$—$0.4Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.2)$0.3$0.1Entergy Mississippi
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
2024
Assets:
Natural gas swapsPrepayments and other$1.6$—$1.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.6($0.1)$8.5Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$8.7($0.1)$8.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3$—$1.3Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.1)$1.9Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Financial transmission rightsOther current liabilities($0.4)$0.9$0.5Entergy Mississippi

(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)Excludes letters of credit posted with MISO to cover financial transmission rights exposure in the amount of $0.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.1 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.3 million for Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2024.
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 March 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2025
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$18.8(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$22.0(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2024
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(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$26.9(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.2(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.1(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.5(b)Entergy Texas
(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps 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 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

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$298.0 $— $— $298.0 
Securitization recovery trust account8.8 — — 8.8 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.4 0.4 
$306.8 $— $0.4 $307.2 
2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$184.7 $— $— $184.7 
Securitization recovery trust account2.7 — — 2.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.9 1.9 
$187.4 $— $1.9 $189.3 
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
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 March 31, 2025.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$8.6 $8.6 ($0.5)$1.3 $1.9 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset13.2 16.8 2.4 1.3 2.0 
Settlements(18.8)(22.0)(2.0)(2.2)(3.5)
Balance as of March 31,$3.0 $3.4 ($0.1)$0.4 $0.4 

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 March 31, 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 
Gains included as a regulatory liability/asset23.7 10.5 0.3 0.5 6.3 
Settlements(26.9)(16.2)(1.1)(1.1)(7.5)
Balance as of March 31,$2.8 $4.1 $0.6 $0.5 $1.2 
System Energy [Member]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
System Energy

2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$2.4 $— $— $2.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities3.7 — — 3.7 
Debt securities266.0 308.9 — 574.9 
Common trusts (b)918.7 
$272.1 $308.9 $— $1,499.7 

2024Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$28.5 $— $— $28.5 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities2.4 — — 2.4 
Debt securities262.4 297.4 — 559.8 
Common trusts (b)966.9 
$293.3 $297.4 $— $1,557.6