Retirement, Other Postretirement Benefits, And Defined Contribution Plans (Schedule Of Projected Benefit Obligations) (Details) (Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Projected Benefit Obligation	$ 154,300	$ 199,300
Entergy Arkansas [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	4,162	4,323
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	2,511	2,909
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	50	116
Entergy Mississippi [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	1,752	1,841
Entergy New Orleans [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	434	457
Entergy Texas [Member]
Projected Benefit Obligation	$ 7,910	$ 9,732