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Retirement And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, amortization
Entergy and Entergy Louisiana reclassified the following costs out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (before taxes and including amounts capitalized) for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
2023Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $3,509 ($113)$3,396 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(1,064)2,898 (134)1,700 
Settlement loss(490)— (1,429)(1,919)
($1,554)$6,407 ($1,676)$3,177 
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $951 $— $951 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(190)1,764 — 1,574 
Settlement loss(22)— — (22)
($212)$2,715 $— $2,503 

2022Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $4,014 ($177)$3,837 
Amortization of net loss(3,976)(596)(298)(4,870)
Settlement loss(14,263)— (76)(14,339)
($18,239)$3,418 ($551)($15,372)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $1,158 $— $1,158 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(407)186 (1)(222)
Settlement loss(1,340)— — (1,340)
($1,747)$1,344 ($1)($404)
Entergy and Entergy Louisiana reclassified the following costs out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (before taxes and including amounts capitalized) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
2023Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $10,529 ($338)$10,191 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(3,208)8,693 (491)4,994 
Settlement loss(7,446)— (2,962)(10,408)
($10,654)$19,222 ($3,791)$4,777 
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $2,853 $— $2,853 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(588)5,292 (1)4,703 
Settlement loss(1,551)— — (1,551)
($2,139)$8,145 ($1)$6,005 

2022Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $12,042 ($531)$11,511 
Amortization of net loss(26,921)(1,788)(1,065)(29,774)
Settlement loss(14,441)— (1,225)(15,666)
($41,362)$10,254 ($2,821)($33,929)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $3,474 $— $3,474 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(1,404)558 (3)(849)
Settlement loss(1,518)— — (1,518)
($2,922)$4,032 ($3)$1,107 
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
Entergy’s qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
20232022
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$25,302 $33,845 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation73,850 60,734 
Expected return on assets(96,775)(100,203)
Amortization of net loss20,204 42,367 
Settlement charges6,914 125,548 
Net pension costs$29,495 $162,291 

Entergy’s qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
20232022
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$76,346 $108,482 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation223,584 164,529 
Expected return on assets(290,660)(306,895)
Amortization of net loss63,858 159,359 
Settlement charges152,588 148,201 
Net pension costs$225,716 $273,676 
Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
Entergy’s other postretirement benefits income, including amounts capitalized, for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
20232022
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,664 $6,184 
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)10,568 6,827 
Expected return on assets(9,183)(10,855)
Amortization of prior service credit(5,640)(6,388)
Amortization of net (gain) loss(2,862)1,083 
Net other postretirement benefits income($3,453)($3,149)

Entergy’s other postretirement benefits income, including amounts capitalized, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
 20232022
 (In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$10,992 $18,552 
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)31,704 20,481 
Expected return on assets(27,549)(32,565)
Amortization of prior service credit(16,920)(19,164)
Amortization of net (gain) loss(8,586)3,249 
Net other postretirement benefits income($10,359)($9,447)
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)
Entergy Arkansas [Member] | Non Qualified Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$63 $24 $85 $33 $63 
2022$69 $24 $80 $28 $961 
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$575 $76 $724 $99 $190 
2022$212 $77 $241 $84 $1,264 
Entergy Louisiana [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, amortization
Entergy and Entergy Louisiana reclassified the following costs out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (before taxes and including amounts capitalized) for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
2023Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $3,509 ($113)$3,396 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(1,064)2,898 (134)1,700 
Settlement loss(490)— (1,429)(1,919)
($1,554)$6,407 ($1,676)$3,177 
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $951 $— $951 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(190)1,764 — 1,574 
Settlement loss(22)— — (22)
($212)$2,715 $— $2,503 

2022Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $4,014 ($177)$3,837 
Amortization of net loss(3,976)(596)(298)(4,870)
Settlement loss(14,263)— (76)(14,339)
($18,239)$3,418 ($551)($15,372)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $1,158 $— $1,158 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(407)186 (1)(222)
Settlement loss(1,340)— — (1,340)
($1,747)$1,344 ($1)($404)
Entergy and Entergy Louisiana reclassified the following costs out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (before taxes and including amounts capitalized) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
2023Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $10,529 ($338)$10,191 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(3,208)8,693 (491)4,994 
Settlement loss(7,446)— (2,962)(10,408)
($10,654)$19,222 ($3,791)$4,777 
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $2,853 $— $2,853 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(588)5,292 (1)4,703 
Settlement loss(1,551)— — (1,551)
($2,139)$8,145 ($1)$6,005 

2022Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $12,042 ($531)$11,511 
Amortization of net loss(26,921)(1,788)(1,065)(29,774)
Settlement loss(14,441)— (1,225)(15,666)
($41,362)$10,254 ($2,821)($33,929)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $3,474 $— $3,474 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(1,404)558 (3)(849)
Settlement loss(1,518)— — (1,518)
($2,922)$4,032 ($3)$1,107 
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)
Entergy Louisiana [Member] | Non Qualified Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$63 $24 $85 $33 $63 
2022$69 $24 $80 $28 $961 
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$575 $76 $724 $99 $190 
2022$212 $77 $241 $84 $1,264 
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)
Entergy Mississippi [Member] | Non Qualified Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$63 $24 $85 $33 $63 
2022$69 $24 $80 $28 $961 
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$575 $76 $724 $99 $190 
2022$212 $77 $241 $84 $1,264 
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)
Entergy New Orleans [Member] | Non Qualified Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$63 $24 $85 $33 $63 
2022$69 $24 $80 $28 $961 
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$575 $76 $724 $99 $190 
2022$212 $77 $241 $84 $1,264 
Entergy Texas [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Entergy Texas [Member] | Other Postretirement [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)
Entergy Texas [Member] | Non Qualified Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$63 $24 $85 $33 $63 
2022$69 $24 $80 $28 $961 
The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their current and former employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
2023$575 $76 $724 $99 $190 
2022$212 $77 $241 $84 $1,264 
System Energy [Member] | Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$4,566 $6,175 $1,431 $492 $1,074 $1,430 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation13,813 14,896 3,797 1,667 3,138 3,419 
Expected return on assets(17,639)(18,892)(4,830)(2,206)(4,147)(4,392)
Amortization of net loss5,438 4,748 1,545 456 1,008 1,204 
Settlement charges558 561 345 248 632 228 
Net pension cost$6,736 $7,488 $2,288 $657 $1,705 $1,889 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,138 $8,261 $1,953 $690 $1,441 $1,891 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation11,866 12,523 3,383 1,368 2,795 2,882 
Expected return on assets(18,731)(20,586)(5,006)(2,487)(4,551)(4,509)
Amortization of net loss10,283 10,156 2,941 1,208 2,130 2,641 
Settlement charges11,477 33,507 6,853 4,402 13,082 4,593 
Net pension cost$21,033 $43,861 $10,124 $5,181 $14,897 $7,498 

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension costs, including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$13,976 $18,654 $4,369 $1,470 $3,271 $4,342 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation42,010 45,219 11,551 5,051 9,542 10,382 
Expected return on assets(53,593)(56,891)(14,349)(6,783)(12,322)(13,431)
Amortization of net loss18,170 14,704 4,937 1,453 3,057 3,939 
Settlement charges24,516 38,791 12,088 1,948 10,902 5,518 
Net pension cost$45,079 $60,477 $18,596 $3,139 $14,450 $10,750 
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$19,695 $26,405 $6,158 $2,194 $4,652 $5,937 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation30,944 33,706 8,857 3,646 7,242 7,614 
Expected return on assets(57,009)(62,779)(15,373)(7,517)(14,393)(13,718)
Amortization of net loss36,557 35,055 10,371 3,944 7,124 9,078 
Settlement charges22,973 37,968 9,061 4,402 15,547 6,616 
Net pension cost$53,160 $70,355 $19,074 $6,669 $20,172 $15,527 
Expected Employer Contributions Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2023:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2023 pension contributions$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Pension contributions made through September 2023$54,468 $44,565 $21,110 $1,420 $5,314 $15,543 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2023$— $— $— $— $— $— 
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Components Of Net Pension Cost
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the third quarters of 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$741 $845 $220 $59 $202 $189 
Interest cost on APBO2,001 2,233 543 290 649 432 
Expected return on assets(3,778)— (1,179)(1,316)(2,194)(634)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)524 (951)(239)(229)(1,093)(73)
Amortization of net (gain) loss43 (1,764)21 117 229 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income) ($469)$363 ($634)($1,079)($2,207)($86)
2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,114 $1,408 $339 $99 $331 $310 
Interest cost on APBO1,263 1,443 350 174 399 279 
Expected return on assets(4,483)— (1,394)(1,499)(2,568)(791)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefits cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their current and former employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, included the following components:
2023Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$2,223 $2,535 $660 $177 $606 $567 
Interest cost on APBO6,003 6,699 1,629 870 1,947 1,296 
Expected return on assets(11,334)— (3,537)(3,948)(6,582)(1,902)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,572 (2,853)(717)(687)(3,279)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss129 (5,292)63 351 687 — 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($1,407)$1,089 ($1,902)($3,237)($6,621)($258)

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$3,342 $4,224 $1,017 $297 $993 $930 
Interest cost on APBO3,789 4,329 1,050 522 1,197 837 
Expected return on assets(13,449)— (4,182)(4,497)(7,704)(2,373)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)1,413 (3,474)(1,329)(687)(3,279)(240)
Amortization of net (gain) loss654 (558)168 (675)486 90 
Net other postretirement benefits cost (income)($4,251)$4,521 ($3,276)($5,040)($8,307)($756)