Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss), tax expense (benefit)	$ (3,772)	$ 14,531	$ 3,453	$ (26,604)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities, tax expense	1,822	5,885	19,583	11,754
Net unrealized investment gains, tax expense	29,580	(9,325)	35,328	44,986
Foreign currency translation, tax expense	172	11	213	(405)
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana [Member]
Pension and other postretirement liabilities, tax expense	85	778	186	1,564
Entergy Louisiana [Member]
Pension and other postretirement liabilities, tax expense	$ (180)	$ 542	$ (344)	$ 1,089