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Risk Management and Fair Values (Reconciliation Of Changes In The Net Assets (Liabilities) For The Fair Value Of Derivatives Classified As Level 3 In The Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | $ 121.0 | $ 0 | $ 121.0 | $ 0
Balance as of January 1, | (61.0) | 52.0 | (98.0) | 178.0
Realized losses included in earnings | (28) | (8) | (59) | (22)
Unrealized gains included in earnings | 35 | (2) | 88 | 3
Unrealized losses included in OCI | 2 | 45 | (220) | (74)
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 85 | 0 | 122 | 0
Purchases | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0
Settlements | (101.0) | (4.0) | 94.0 | (2.0)
Balance as of June 30, | 56.0 | 83.0 | 56.0 | 83.0
Entergy Arkansas [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 4.2 |  | 4.2 |
Balance as of January 1, | 2.7 |  | 0 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 2.8 |  | 10.6 |
Settlements | 6.7 |  | 11.8 |
Balance as of June 30, | 3.0 |  | 3.0 |
Entergy Gulf States [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 37.3 |  | 37.3 |
Balance as of January 1, | 5.4 |  | 6.7 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 30.6 |  | 38.3 |
Settlements | 26.1 |  | 35.1 |
Balance as of June 30, | 47.2 |  | 47.2 |
Entergy Louisiana [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 21.5 |  | 21.5 |
Balance as of January 1, | 3.0 |  | 5.7 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 11.5 |  | 16.8 |
Settlements | 12.4 |  | 20.4 |
Balance as of June 30, | 23.6 |  | 23.6 |
Entergy Mississippi [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 15.2 |  | 15.2 |
Balance as of January 1, | 4.8 |  | 1.0 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | (2.8) |  | 8.8 |
Settlements | 4.5 |  | 12.3 |
Balance as of June 30, | 12.7 |  | 12.7 |
Entergy New Orleans [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 8.3 |  | 8.3 |
Balance as of January 1, | 1.0 |  | 2.0 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 2.5 |  | 4.5 |
Settlements | 3.3 |  | 6.3 |
Balance as of June 30, | 8.5 |  | 8.5 |
Entergy Texas [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Issuance of Fixed Transmission Rights | 33.2 |  | 33.2 |
Balance as of January 1, | 7.4 |  | 18.4 |
Unrealized gains included as a regulatory liability/asset | 40.6 |  | 42.4 |
Settlements | 33.4 |  | 46.2 |
Balance as of June 30, | $ 47.8 |  | $ 47.8 |

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