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Basis of Financial Statements (Details) | Mar. 31, 2021
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RS Cogen |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 50.00%
Entergy |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 50.00%

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