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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs |  |  | $ 32,367 | $ 15,735
Entergy Wholesale Commodities [Member] | Indian Point |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party |  | $ 83,000 |  |
Damages awarded for previously recorded operation and maintenance | $ 47,000 |  |  |
Damages awarded for previously capitalized costs | 32,000 |  |  |
Damages awarded for previously recorded taxes other than income taxes | $ 4,000 |  |  |

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