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Risk Management And Fair Values (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 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)
(In Millions)
2023
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2$—$2
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$44($4)$40
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$12$—$12

2022
Assets:   
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$13$—$13
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3$—$3
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$21($2)$19
Liabilities:   
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$25$—$25

(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 cash collateral in the amount of $8 million posted as of December 31, 2022. Also excludes letters of credit in the amount of $6 million posted as of June 30, 2023 and $3 million posted as of December 31, 2022.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($1)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$32
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$23
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$37

The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($38)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$48
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$78
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$60

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
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 June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$1,127 $— $— $1,127 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities19 — — 19 
Debt securities586 1,121 — 1,707 
Common trusts (b)2,834 
Securitization recovery trust account— — 
Storm reserve escrow accounts411 — — 411 
Gas hedge contracts— — 
Financial transmission rights— — 40 40 
$2,150 $1,121 $40 $6,145 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$12 $— $— $12 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$109 $— $— $109 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities24 — — 24 
Debt securities534 1,122 — 1,656 
Common trusts (b)2,442 
Securitization recovery trust account13 — — 13 
Storm reserve escrow accounts402 — — 402 
Gas hedge contracts13 — 16 
Financial transmission rights— — 19 19 
 $1,095 $1,125 $19 $4,681 
Liabilities:    
Gas hedge contracts$25 $— $— $25 

(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.
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
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 June 30, 2023 and 2022:
20232022
(In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$7 $1 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included as a regulatory liability/asset23 32 
Issuances of financial transmission rights42 16 
Settlements(32)(37)
Balance as of June 30,$40 $12 

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 six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
20232022
(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$19 $4 
Total gains (losses) for the period
Included as a regulatory liability/asset27 52 
Issuances of financial transmission rights42 16 
Settlements(48)(60)
Balance as of June 30,$40 $12 
Entergy Arkansas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 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)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.1$—$2.1Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.8($0.2)$19.6Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.9($0.2)$16.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.8)$1.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6($0.1)$1.5Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.5($2.3)$1.2Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$12.6$—$12.6Entergy Mississippi
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $13.1$—$13.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10.3$—$10.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.7($0.4)$7.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.2($1.1)$0.1Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$24.0$—$24.0Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy New Orleans

(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)As of June 30, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $5.9 million for Entergy Arkansas. As of December 31, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $2.4 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($29.8)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.9(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Arkansas

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.9 $— $— $3.9 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities1.6 — — 1.6 
Debt securities135.7 349.1 — 484.8 
Common trusts (b)840.2 
Financial transmission rights— — 19.6 19.6 
$141.2 $349.1 $19.6 $1,350.1 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.4 $— $— $3.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities4.5 — — 4.5 
Debt securities126.8 343.9 — 470.7 
Common trusts (b)724.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 10.3 10.3 
$134.7 $343.9 $10.3 $1,213.6 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 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)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.1$—$2.1Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.8($0.2)$19.6Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.9($0.2)$16.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.8)$1.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6($0.1)$1.5Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.5($2.3)$1.2Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$12.6$—$12.6Entergy Mississippi
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $13.1$—$13.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10.3$—$10.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.7($0.4)$7.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.2($1.1)$0.1Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$24.0$—$24.0Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy New Orleans

(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)As of June 30, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $5.9 million for Entergy Arkansas. As of December 31, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $2.4 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($29.8)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.9(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Louisiana

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$856.8 $— $— $856.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities14.4 — — 14.4 
Debt securities249.5 503.9 — 753.4 
Common trusts (b)1,205.3 
Storm reserve escrow account300.0 — — 300.0 
Gas hedge contracts2.1 — — 2.1 
Financial transmission rights— — 16.7 16.7 
$1,422.8 $503.9 $16.7 $3,148.7 
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$6.3 $— $— $6.3 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities16.8 — — 16.8 
Debt securities209.4 515.7 — 725.1 
Common trusts (b)1,037.2 
Storm reserve escrow account293.4 — — 293.4 
Gas hedge contracts13.1 3.4 — 16.5 
Financial transmission rights— — 7.3 7.3 
 $539.0 $519.1 $7.3 $2,102.6 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 
Entergy Mississippi [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 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)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.1$—$2.1Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.8($0.2)$19.6Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.9($0.2)$16.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.8)$1.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6($0.1)$1.5Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.5($2.3)$1.2Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$12.6$—$12.6Entergy Mississippi
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $13.1$—$13.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10.3$—$10.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.7($0.4)$7.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.2($1.1)$0.1Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$24.0$—$24.0Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy New Orleans

(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)As of June 30, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $5.9 million for Entergy Arkansas. As of December 31, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $2.4 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($29.8)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.9(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Mississippi

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$8.4 $— $— $8.4 
Storm reserve escrow account34.3 — — 34.3 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.2 1.2 
$42.7 $— $1.2 $43.9 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$12.6 $— $— $12.6 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$17.0 $— $— $17.0 
Storm reserve escrow account33.5 — — 33.5 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.6 0.6 
 $50.5 $— $0.6 $51.1 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$24.0 $— $— $24.0 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 
Entergy New Orleans [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 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)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.1$—$2.1Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.8($0.2)$19.6Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.9($0.2)$16.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.8)$1.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6($0.1)$1.5Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.5($2.3)$1.2Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$12.6$—$12.6Entergy Mississippi
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $13.1$—$13.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10.3$—$10.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.7($0.4)$7.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.2($1.1)$0.1Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$24.0$—$24.0Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy New Orleans

(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)As of June 30, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $5.9 million for Entergy Arkansas. As of December 31, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $2.4 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($29.8)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.9(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy New Orleans

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$141.3 $— $— $141.3 
Securitization recovery trust account1.7 — — 1.7 
Storm reserve escrow account76.7 — — 76.7 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.5 1.5 
$219.7 $— $1.5 $221.2 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$4.4 $— $— $4.4 
Securitization recovery trust account2.2 — — 2.2 
Storm reserve escrow account75.0 — — 75.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.8 0.8 
$81.6 $— $0.8 $82.4 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$1.5 $— $— $1.5 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 
Entergy Texas [Member]  
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 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)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$2.1$—$2.1Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$19.8($0.2)$19.6Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$16.9($0.2)$16.7Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.0($0.8)$1.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6($0.1)$1.5Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$3.5($2.3)$1.2Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$12.6$—$12.6Entergy Mississippi
The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)
Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $13.1$—$13.1Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$3.4$—$3.4Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$10.3$—$10.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$7.7($0.4)$7.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.2($1.1)$0.1Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$24.0$—$24.0Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$1.5$—$1.5Entergy New Orleans

(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)As of June 30, 2023, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $5.9 million for Entergy Arkansas. As of December 31, 2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi, $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $2.4 million for Entergy Texas.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$19.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.5(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.5(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$8.7(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$14.6(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.2)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$16.1(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.6(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.0(b)Entergy Texas
The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2023
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.7)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($29.8)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($2.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$8.0(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$28.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.5(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.2(b)Entergy Texas
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$19.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$57.4(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$0.9(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$23.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$25.5(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$3.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.9(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options 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 and options 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.
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
Entergy Texas

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$2.8 $— $— $2.8 
Securitization recovery trust account3.6 — — 3.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 1.2 1.2 
$6.4 $— $1.2 $7.6 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$3.0 $— $— $3.0 
Securitization recovery trust account10.9 — — 10.9 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.1 0.1 
$13.9 $— $0.1 $14.0 
Reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$4.0 $2.5 $0.2 $0.3 ($0.1)
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(0.9)15.6 2.6 1.3 4.6 
Settlements(4.1)(19.5)(3.0)(1.5)(3.5)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of April 1,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset14.6 15.2 1.7 1.3 (1.9)
Settlements(16.0)(16.1)(2.2)(1.6)(1.0)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$10.3 $7.3 $0.6 $0.8 $0.1 
Issuances of financial transmission rights20.6 18.1 1.4 1.4 0.2 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset(3.3)19.6 3.7 1.7 5.1 
Settlements(8.0)(28.3)(4.5)(2.4)(4.2)
Balance as of June 30,$19.6 $16.7 $1.2 $1.5 $1.2 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Issuances of financial transmission rights5.4 5.3 0.8 0.8 3.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset20.2 24.3 2.6 2.1 1.7 
Settlements(23.5)(25.5)(3.2)(2.4)(4.9)
Balance as of June 30,$4.4 $4.7 $0.5 $0.6 $1.5 
System Energy [Member]  
Assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis
System Energy

2023Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$46.2 $— $— $46.2 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities2.5 — — 2.5 
Debt securities200.7 268.4 — 469.1 
Common trusts (b)788.7 
$249.4 $268.4 $— $1,306.5 

2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$2.9 $— $— $2.9 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities2.8 — — 2.8 
Debt securities197.5 262.2 — 459.7 
Common trusts (b)680.4 
$203.2 $262.2 $— $1,145.8