Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments

As of December 31, 2014, Entergy owns investments in the following companies that it accounts for under the equity method of accounting:

Investment	Ownership			Description
RS Cogen LLC	50	%	member interest	Co-generation project that produces power and steam on an industrial and merchant basis in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area.
Top Deer	50	%	member interest	Wind-powered electric generation joint venture.

Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Reconciliation

Following is a reconciliation of Entergy’s investments in equity affiliates:

	2014			2013			2012
	(In Thousands)
Beginning of year		$40,350			$46,738			$44,876
Income (loss) from the investments	(5,169		)	(1,702		)	1,162
Dispositions and other adjustments	1,053			(4,686		)	700
End of year		$36,234			$40,350			$46,738