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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20212022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission
File Number
Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, and IRS Employer Identification No.

Commission
File Number
Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, Address of Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, and IRS Employer Identification No.
1-11299ENTERGY CORPORATION1-35747ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC
(a Delaware corporation)
639 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
Telephone (504) 576-4000
(a Texas limited liability company)
1600 Perdido Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Telephone (504) 670-3700
72-122975282-2212934
1-10764ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLC1-34360ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.
(a Texas limited liability company)
425 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Telephone (501) 377-4000
(a Texas corporation)
10055 Grogans Mill Road2107 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Telephone (409) 981-2000
83-191866861-1435798
1-32718ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC1-09067SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
(a Texas limited liability company)
4809 Jefferson Highway
Jefferson, Louisiana 70121
Telephone (504) 576-4000
(an Arkansas corporation)
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, Mississippi 39213
Telephone (601) 368-5000
47-446964672-0752777
1-31508ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, LLC
(a Texas limited liability company)
308 East Pearl Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Telephone (601) 368-5000
83-1950019




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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
RegistrantTitle of ClassTrading
Symbol
Name of Each Exchange
on Which Registered
Entergy CorporationCommon Stock, $0.01 Par ValueETRNew York Stock Exchange
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueETRNYSE Chicago, Inc.
   
Entergy Arkansas, LLCMortgage Bonds, 4.875% Series due September 2066EAINew York Stock Exchange
   
Entergy Louisiana, LLCMortgage Bonds, 4.875% Series due September 2066ELCNew York Stock Exchange
   
Entergy Mississippi, LLCMortgage Bonds, 4.90% Series due October 2066EMPNew York Stock Exchange
   
Entergy New Orleans, LLCMortgage Bonds, 5.0% Series due December 2052ENJNew York Stock Exchange
Mortgage Bonds, 5.50% Series due April 2066ENONew York Stock Exchange
   
Entergy Texas, Inc.5.375% Series A Preferred Stock, Cumulative, No Par Value (Liquidation Value $25 Per Share)ETI/PRNew York Stock Exchange




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Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit such files).  Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether each registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated
filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller
reporting
company
Emerging
growth
company
Entergy Corporationü
Entergy Arkansas, LLCü
Entergy Louisiana, LLCü
Entergy Mississippi, LLCü
Entergy New Orleans, LLCü
Entergy Texas, Inc.ü
System Energy Resources, Inc.ü

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrants have elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

Common Stock OutstandingOutstanding at April 30, 202129, 2022
Entergy Corporation($0.01 par value)200,659,948203,374,308

Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, LLC, Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, LLC, Entergy New Orleans, LLC, Entergy Texas, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc. separately file this combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Information contained herein relating to any individual company is filed by such company on its own behalf.  Each company reports herein only as to itself and makes no other representations whatsoever as to any other company.  This combined Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q supplements and updates the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 2020,2021, filed by the individual registrants with the SEC, and should be read in conjunction therewith.





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Part I. Financial Information
Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements
Entergy Arkansas, LLC and Subsidiaries
Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Subsidiaries
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Entergy Mississippi, LLC
Entergy New Orleans, LLC and Subsidiaries
Entergy Texas, Inc. and Subsidiaries
System Energy Resources, Inc.
Part II. Other Information
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

In this combined report and from time to time, Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries each makes statements as a registrant concerning its expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, projections, strategies, and future events or performance.  Such statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” “plan,” “predict,” “forecast,” and other similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the only means to identify these statements.  Although each of these registrants believes that these forward-looking statements and the underlying assumptions are reasonable, it cannot provide assurance that they will prove correct.  Any forward-looking statement is based on information current as of the date of this combined report and speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made.  Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, these registrants undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  There are factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed or incorporated by reference in (a) Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Form 10-K and in this report, (b) those factors discussed or incorporated by reference in Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K and in this report, and (c) the following factors (in addition to others described elsewhere in this combined report and in subsequent securities filings):

resolution of pending and future rate cases and related litigation, formula rate proceedings and related negotiations, including various performance-based rate discussions, Entergy’s utility supply plan, and recovery of fuel and purchased power costs, as well as delays in cost recovery resulting from these proceedings;
continuing long-term risks and uncertainties associated with the termination of the System Agreement in 2016, including the potential absence of federal authority to resolve certain issues among the Utility operating companies and their retail regulators;
regulatory and operating challenges and uncertainties and economic risks associated with the Utility operating companies’ participation in MISO, including the benefits of continued MISO participation, the effect of current or projected MISO market rules and market and system conditions in the MISO markets, the allocation of MISO system transmission upgrade costs, the MISO-wide base rate of return on equity allowed or any MISO-related charges and credits required by the FERC, and the effect of planning decisions that MISO makes with respect to future transmission investments by the Utility operating companies;
changes in utility regulation, including with respect to retail and wholesale competition, the ability to recover net utility assets and other potential stranded costs, and the application of more stringent return on equity criteria, transmission reliability requirements or market power criteria by the FERC or the U.S. Department of Justice;
changes in the regulation or regulatory oversight of Entergy’s owned or operated nuclear generating facilities and nuclear materials and fuel, including with respect to the planned or actual shutdown and sale of each of the nuclear generating facilities owned or operated by Entergy Wholesale Commodities,Palisades, and the effects of new or existing safety or environmental concerns regarding nuclear power plants and nuclear fuel;
resolution of pending or future applications, and related regulatory proceedings and litigation, for license modifications or other authorizations required of nuclear generating facilities and the effect of public and political opposition on these applications, regulatory proceedings, and litigation;
the performance of and deliverability of power from Entergy’s generation resources, including the capacity factors at Entergy’s nuclear generating facilities;
increases in costs and capital expenditures that could result from changing regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions, and emerging operating and industry issues, and the risks related to recovery of these costs and capital expenditures from Entergy’s customers (especially in an increasing cost environment);
the commitment of substantial human and capital resources required for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of Entergy’s nuclear generating facilities;


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Entergy’s ability to develop and execute on a point of view regarding future prices of electricity, natural gas, and other energy-related commodities;
prices for power generated by Entergy’s merchant generating facilities and the ability to hedge, meet credit support requirements for hedges, sell power forward or otherwise reduce the market price risk associated with those facilities, including the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants, especially in light of the planned shutdown and sale of each of these nuclear plants;
the prices and availability of fuel and power Entergy must purchase for its Utility customers, and Entergy’s ability to meet credit support requirements for fuel and power supply contracts;
volatility and changes in markets for electricity, natural gas, uranium, emissions allowances, and other energy-related commodities, and the effect of those changes on Entergy and its customers;
changes in law resulting from federal or state energy legislation or legislation subjecting energy derivatives used in hedging and risk management transactions to governmental regulation;
changes in environmental laws and regulations, agency positions or associated litigation, including requirements for reduced emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, greenhouse gases, mercury, particulate matter and other regulated air emissions, heat and other regulated discharges to water, requirements for waste management and disposal and for the remediation of contaminated sites, wetlands protection and permitting, and changes in costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
changes in laws and regulations, agency positions, or associated litigation related to protected species and associated critical habitat designations;
the effects of changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations, and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, trade/tariff, domestic purchase requirements, or energy policies;policies and related laws, regulations, and other governmental actions;
the effects of full or partial shutdowns of the federal government or delays in obtaining government or regulatory actions or decisions;
uncertainty regarding the establishment of interim or permanent sites for spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste storage and disposal and the level of spent fuel and nuclear waste disposal fees charged by the U.S. government or other providers related to such sites;
variations in weather and the occurrence of hurricanes and other storms and disasters, including uncertainties associated with efforts to remediate the effects of hurricanes (including from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Hurricane Zeta)Ida), ice storms, or other weather events and the recovery of costs associated with restoration, including accessing funded storm reserves, federal and local cost recovery mechanisms, securitization, and insurance, as well as any related unplanned outages;
effects of climate change, including the potential for increases in extreme weather events and sea levels or coastal land and wetland loss;
the risk that an incident at any nuclear generation facility in the U.S. could lead to the assessment of significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums as a result of Entergy’s participation in a secondary financial protection system and a utility industry mutual insurance company, and industry self-insurance programs;
effects of climate change, including the potential for increases in extreme weather events and sea levels or coastal land and wetland loss;company;
changes in the quality and availability of water supplies and the related regulation of water use and diversion;
Entergy’s ability to manage its capital projects, including completion of projects timely and within budget and to obtain the anticipated performance or other benefits, and its operation and maintenance costs;
the effects of supply chain disruptions, including those driven by the COVID-19 global pandemic or by trade-related governmental actions, on Entergy’s ability to complete its capital projects in a timely and cost-effective manner;
Entergy’s ability to purchase and sell assets at attractive prices and on other attractive terms;
the economic climate, and particularly economic conditions in Entergy’s Utility service area and the northern United States and events and circumstances that could influence economic conditions in those areas, including power prices and inflation, and the risk that anticipated load growth may not materialize;
changes to federal income tax laws and regulations, including the continued impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its intended and unintended consequences on financial results and future cash flows;
the effects of Entergy’s strategies to reduce tax payments;
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changes in the financial markets and regulatory requirements for the issuance of securities, particularly as they affect access to capital and Entergy’s ability to refinance existing securities execute share repurchase programs, and fund investments and acquisitions;

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actions of rating agencies, including changes in the ratings of debt and preferred stock, changes in general corporate ratings, and changes in the rating agencies’ ratings criteria;
changes in inflation and interest rates;
the effects of litigation and government investigations or proceedings;
changes in technology, including (i) Entergy’s ability to implement new or emerging technologies, (ii) the impact of changes relating to new, developing, or alternative sources of generation such as distributed energy and energy storage, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand side management and other measures that reduce load and government policies incentivizing development of the foregoing, and (iii) competition from other companies offering products and services to Entergy’s customers based on new or emerging technologies or alternative sources of generation;
Entergy’s ability to effectively formulate and implement plans to reduce its carbon emission rate and aggregate carbon emissions, including its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and the potential impact on its business of attempting to achieve such objectives;
the effects, including increased security costs, of threatened or actual terrorism, cyber-attacks or data security breaches, natural or man-made electromagnetic pulses that affect transmission or generation infrastructure, accidents, and war or a catastrophic event such as a nuclear accident or a natural gas pipeline explosion;
the effects of a global or geopolitical event or pandemic, such as the COVID-19 global pandemic and the military activities between Russia and Ukraine, including economic and societal disruptions; volatility in the capital markets (and any related increased cost of capital or any inability to access the capital markets or draw on available bank credit facilities); reduced demand for electricity, particularly from commercial and industrial customers; increased or unrecoverable costs; supply chain, vendor, and contractor disruptions; delays in completion of capital or other construction projects, maintenance, and other operations activities, including prolonged or delayed outages; impacts to Entergy’s workforce availability, health, or safety; increased cybersecurity risks as a result of many employees telecommuting; increased late or uncollectible customer payments; regulatory delays; executive orders affecting, or increased regulation of, Entergy’s business; changes in credit ratings or outlooks as a result of any of the foregoing; or other adverse impacts on Entergy’s ability to execute on its business strategies and initiatives or, more generally, on Entergy’s results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity;
Entergy’s ability to attract and retain talented management, directors, and employees with specialized skills;
Entergy’s ability to attract, retain, and manage an appropriately qualified workforce;
changes in accounting standards and corporate governance;
declines in the market prices of marketable securities and resulting funding requirements and the effects on benefits costs for Entergy’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans;
future wage and employee benefit costs, including changes in discount rates and returns on benefit plan assets;
changes in decommissioning trust fund values or earnings or in the timing of, requirements for, or cost to decommission Entergy’s nuclear plant sites and the implementation of decommissioning of such sites following shutdown;
the decision to cease merchant power generation at all Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants by mid-2022, including the implementation of the planned shutdownsshutdown and salessale of Indian Point 2, Indian Point 3, and Palisades;
the effectiveness of Entergy’s risk management policies and procedures and the ability and willingness of its counterparties to satisfy their financial and performance commitments;
the potential for the factors listed herein to lead to the impairment of long-lived assets; and
Entergy and its subsidiaries’ ability to successfully execute on their business strategies, including their ability to complete strategic transactions that Entergythey may undertake.


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DEFINITIONS

Certain abbreviations or acronyms used in the text and notes are defined below:
Abbreviation or AcronymTerm
ALJAdministrative Law Judge
ANO 1 and 2Units 1 and 2 of Arkansas Nuclear One (nuclear), owned by Entergy Arkansas
APSCArkansas Public Service Commission
ASUAccounting Standards Update issued by the FASB
BoardBoard of Directors of Entergy Corporation
CajunCajun Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
capacity factorActual plant output divided by maximum potential plant output for the period
City CouncilCouncil of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana
COVID-19The novel coronavirus disease declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March 2020
D.C. CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
DOEUnited States Department of Energy
EntergyEntergy Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries
Entergy CorporationEntergy Corporation, a Delaware corporation
Entergy Gulf States, Inc.Predecessor company for financial reporting purposes to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana that included the assets and business operations of both Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas
Entergy Gulf States LouisianaEntergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company formally created as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. and the successor company to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for financial reporting purposes.  The term is also used to refer to the Louisiana jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires. Effective October 1, 2015, the business of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana was combined with Entergy Louisiana.
Entergy LouisianaEntergy Louisiana, LLC, a Texas limited liability company formally created as part of the combination of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the company formerly known as Entergy Louisiana, LLC (Old Entergy Louisiana) into a single public utility company and the successor to Old Entergy Louisiana for financial reporting purposes.
Entergy TexasEntergy Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation formally created as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc.  The term is also used to refer to the Texas jurisdictional business of Entergy Gulf States, Inc., as the context requires.
Entergy Wholesale CommoditiesEntergy’s non-utility business segment primarily comprised of the ownership, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power plants, the ownership of interests in non-nuclear power plants, and the sale of the electric power produced by its operating power plants to wholesale customers
EPAUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FERCFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
Form 10-KAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC by Entergy Corporation and its Registrant Subsidiaries
Grand GulfUnit No. 1 of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (nuclear), 90% owned or leased by System Energy
GWhGigawatt-hour(s), which equals one million kilowatt-hours
IndependenceHLBVIndependence Steam Electric Station (coal), owned 16% by Entergy Arkansas, 25% by Entergy Mississippi, and 7% by Entergy Power, LLCHypothetical liquidation at book value
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Abbreviation or AcronymTerm
IndependenceIndependence Steam Electric Station (coal), owned 16% by Entergy Arkansas, 25% by Entergy Mississippi, and 7% by Entergy Power, LLC
Indian Point 2Unit 2 of Indian Point Energy Center (nuclear), previously owned by an Entergy subsidiary in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment, which ceased power production in April 2020 and was sold in May 2021
Indian Point 3
Unit 3 of Indian Point Energy Center (nuclear), previously owned by an Entergy subsidiary in
the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment, which ceased power production in April 2021
and was sold in May 2021
IRSInternal Revenue Service
ISOIndependent System Operator
kWKilowatt, which equals one thousand watts
kWhKilowatt-hour(s)
LPSCLouisiana Public Service Commission
MISOMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., a regional transmission organization
MMBtuOne million British Thermal Units
MPSCMississippi Public Service Commission
MWMegawatt(s), which equals one thousand kilowatts
MWhMegawatt-hour(s), which equals one thousand kilowatts
Nelson Unit 6Unit No. 6 (coal) of the Nelson Steam Electric Generating Station, 70% of which is co-owned by Entergy Louisiana (57.5%) and Entergy Texas (42.5%) and 10.9% of which is owned by an Entergy subsidiary in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment
Net debt to net capital ratioGross debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total capitalization less cash and cash equivalents
Net MW in operationInstalled capacity owned and operated
NRCNuclear Regulatory Commission
PalisadesPalisades Nuclear Plant (nuclear), owned by an Entergy subsidiary in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment
Parent & OtherThe portions of Entergy not included in the Utility or Entergy Wholesale Commodities segments, primarily consisting of the activities of the parent company, Entergy Corporation
PilgrimPilgrim Nuclear Power Station (nuclear), previously owned by an Entergy subsidiary in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment, which ceased power production in May 2019 and was sold in August 2019
PPAPurchased power agreement or power purchase agreement
PUCTPublic Utility Commission of Texas
Registrant SubsidiariesEntergy Arkansas, LLC, Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, LLC, Entergy New Orleans, LLC, Entergy Texas, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc.
River BendRiver Bend Station (nuclear), owned by Entergy Louisiana
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
System AgreementAgreement, effective January 1, 1983, as modified, among the Utility operating companies relating to the sharing of generating capacity and other power resources. The agreement terminated effective August 2016.
System EnergySystem Energy Resources, Inc.
TWhTerawatt-hour(s), which equals one billion kilowatt-hours
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DEFINITIONS (Concluded)
Abbreviation or AcronymTerm
Unit Power Sales AgreementAgreement, dated as of June 10, 1982, as amended and approved by the FERC, among Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and System Energy, relating to the sale of capacity and energy from System Energy’s share of Grand Gulf
UtilityEntergy’s business segment that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power, with a small amount of natural gas distribution
Utility operating companiesEntergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas
Vermont YankeeVermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station (nuclear), previously owned by an Entergy subsidiary in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment, which ceased power production in December 2014 and was disposed of in January 2019
Waterford 3Unit No. 3 (nuclear) of the Waterford Steam Electric Station, owned by Entergy Louisiana
weather-adjusted usageElectric usage excluding the effects of deviations from normal weather
White BluffWhite Bluff Steam Electric Generating Station, 57% owned by Entergy Arkansas
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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Entergy operates primarily through two business segments: Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities.

The Utility business segment includes the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power in portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, including the City of New Orleans; and operation of a small natural gas distribution business.
The Entergy Wholesale Commodities business segment includes the ownership, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power plants located in the northern United States and the sale of the electric power produced by its operating plants to wholesale customers.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities also provides services to other nuclear power plant owners and owns interests in non-nuclear power plants that sell the electric power produced by those plants to wholesale customers. See “Entergy Wholesale Commodities Exit from the Merchant Power Business” below and in the Form 10-K for discussion of the operation and planned shutdown and sale of each of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants.plants, including the planned shutdown and sale of Palisades, the only remaining operating plant in Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ merchant nuclear fleet.

See Note 7 to the financial statements herein for financial information regarding Entergy’s business segments.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on Entergy’s business.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta, which caused significant damage to portions of the Utility’s service territories in Louisiana, including New Orleans, Texas, and to a lesser extent, in Arkansas and Mississippi. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of storm cost recovery filings made by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas in April 2021. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm cost recovery proceeding in May 2021.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in the United States, including Entergy’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for February 2021 for Entergy were approximately $720 million, including $145 million for Entergy Arkansas, $285 million for Entergy Louisiana, $65 million for Entergy Mississippi, $35 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $185 million for Entergy Texas. This compares to fuel and purchased power costs for February 2020 for Entergy of $245 million, including $40 million for Entergy Arkansas, $95 million for Entergy Louisiana, $35 million for Entergy Mississippi, $25 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $50 million for Entergy Texas. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of storm cost recovery filings made by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Texas in April 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of fuel cost recovery at the Utility operating companies.






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Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

Results of Operations

First Quarter 20212022 Compared to First Quarter 20202021

Following are income statement variances for Utility, Entergy Wholesale Commodities, Parent & Other, and Entergy comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 20202021 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

Utility
Entergy
Wholesale
Commodities

Parent &
Other (a)

Entergy

Utility
Entergy
Wholesale
Commodities

Parent &
Other (a)

Entergy
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
2020 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation$319,816 ($110,975)($90,127)$118,714 
2021 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation2021 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation$356,567 $37,577 ($59,579)$334,565 
Operating revenuesOperating revenues501,987 (84,330)417,659 Operating revenues131,540 (98,442)(11)33,087 
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale102,680 1,094 (10)103,764 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale160,924 4,836 11 165,771 
Purchased powerPurchased power155,967 7,143 10 163,120 Purchased power(105,937)(4,160)(11)(110,108)
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net39,958 — — 39,958 Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(60,704)— — (60,704)
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance36,589 (32,049)162 4,702 Other operation and maintenance26,207 (57,721)3,540 (27,974)
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related chargesAsset write-offs, impairments, and related charges— (1,822)— (1,822)Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges— (2,529)— (2,529)
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes(255)(13,641)304 (13,592)Taxes other than income taxes20,344 3,069 33 23,446 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization37,052 (22,148)(95)14,809 Depreciation and amortization29,121 (4,219)(449)24,453 
Other income (deductions)Other income (deductions)30,046 218,171 6,257 254,474 Other income (deductions)(46,264)(47,309)(1,834)(95,407)
Interest expenseInterest expense13,847 (1,106)(3,013)9,728 Interest expense15,442 (3,027)9,238 21,653 
Other expensesOther expenses(3,239)1,718 — (1,521)Other expenses1,698 (39,029)— (37,331)
Income taxesIncome taxes112,683 46,100 (21,647)137,136 Income taxes15,625 (12,706)(2,364)555 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interestPreferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest(1,339)— (48)(1,387)
2021 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation$356,567 $37,577 ($59,579)$334,565 
2022 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation2022 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Entergy Corporation$340,462 $7,312 ($71,374)$276,400 

(a)Parent & Other includes eliminations, which are primarily intersegment activity.

First quarter 2020 results of operations include losses of $211 million (pre-tax) on Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ nuclear decommissioning trust fund investments reflecting the equity market decline in March 2020 associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.See Notes 8 and 9 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of decommissioning trust fund investments.
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Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis
Operating Revenues

Utility

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$2,0952,597 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income323 
Volume/weather9730 
Retail electric price9691 
Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers24 
Volume/weather(14)
20212022 operating revenues$2,5972,728 

The Utility operating companies’ results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to an increase of 990 GWh, or 4%, in billed electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather on residential sales, partially offset by a decrease in industrial usage and decreased demand from mid to small customers. The decrease in industrial usage is primarily due to decreased demand from existing customers in the chemicals and petroleum refining industries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and plant shutdowns and operational issues. The decrease in industrial usage is partially offset by an increase in demand from expansion projects, primarily in the transportation, metals, and chemicals industries. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to:

increases in Entergy Arkansas’s formula rate plan rates effective May 2021 and January 2022;
an increase in Entergy Louisiana’s formula rate plan revenues, including an interim increase effective April 2020 due to the inclusion of the first-year revenue requirement for the Lake Charles Power Station, an increaseincreases in the distribution and transmission recovery mechanismmechanisms, effective September 2020, and an interim increase effective December 2020 due to the inclusion of the first-year revenue requirement for the Washington Parish Energy Center;2021;
increases in Entergy Mississippi’s formula rate plan rates effective with the first billing cycle of April 20202021 and the implementation of a vegetation management rider effective with the April 2020 billing cycle;July 2021;
an increase in Entergy New Orleans’s formula rate plan revenues resulting from the recovery of New Orleans Power Station costs,rates effective November 2020;2021; and
the implementation of the generation cost recovery rider effective January 2021, an increaseincreases in the transmission cost recovery factor rider effective March 2021 and March 2022, an increase in the distribution cost recovery factor rider effective March 2021,January 2022, and an increase in the generation cost recovery rider effective January 2022, each at Entergy Texas.

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the regulatory proceedings discussed above.

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The return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers resulted from activity at the Utility operating companies in response to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes began in second quarter 2018. In the first quarter 2021, $412022, $17 million was returned to customers through reductions in operating revenues as compared to $27$41 million in the first quarter 2020.2021. There is no effect on net income as the reductions in operating revenues were offset by reductions in income tax expense. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to the effect of less favorable weather on residential sales and a decrease in weather-adjusted residential usage, including the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on first quarter 2021, partially offset by increases in industrial and commercial usage. The increase in industrial usage was due to an increase in demand from cogeneration customers, an increase in demand from existing customers, primarily in the chemicals and pulp and paper industries as a result of prior year temporary plant shutdowns and operational issues, an increase in demand from expansion projects, primarily in the chemicals, transportation, and petroleum
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refining industries, and an increase in demand from small industrial customers. The increase in commercial usage was primarily due to an increase in customers and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in first quarter 2021. The increased usage from these industrial and commercial customers has a relatively smaller effect on operating revenues because a larger portion of the revenues from those customers comes from fixed charges.

Total electric energy sales for Utility for the three months ended March 31,2021 2022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential9,599 8,126 18 Residential8,454 8,663 (2)
CommercialCommercial6,134 6,244 (2)Commercial6,271 6,111 
IndustrialIndustrial11,458 11,815 (3)Industrial12,496 11,738 
GovernmentalGovernmental579 595 (3)Governmental584 581 
Total retailTotal retail27,770 26,780 Total retail27,805 27,093 
Sales for resaleSales for resale4,299 3,117 38 Sales for resale3,641 4,299 (15)
TotalTotal32,069 29,897 Total31,446 31,392 — 

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of operating revenues.

Entergy Wholesale Commodities

Operating revenues for Entergy Wholesale Commodities decreased from $332$248 million for the first quarter 20202021 to $248$150 million for the first quarter 20212022 primarily due to the shutdown of the Indian Point 2 plant3 in April 2020.2021.

Following are key performance measures for Entergy Wholesale Commodities for the first quarters2021 2022 and 2020:2021:
20212020
Owned capacity (MW) (a)2,2463,274
GWh billed4,4136,757
Entergy Wholesale Commodities Nuclear Fleet
Capacity factor99%99%
GWh billed3,9886,259
Average energy price ($/MWh)$51.86$47.42
Average capacity price ($/kW-month)$0.23$1.07

The Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants had no refueling outage days in the first quarters 2021 and 2020.
20222021
Owned capacity (MW) (a)1,2052,246
GWh billed2,2254,413
Entergy Wholesale Commodities Nuclear Fleet (b)
Capacity factor100%99%
GWh billed1,7663,988
Average energy price ($/MWh)$59.21$51.86
Average capacity price ($/kW-month)$0.15$0.23

(a)The reduction in owned capacity is due to the shutdown of the 1,0281,041 MW Indian Point 23 plant in April 2020.2021.
(b)The Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants had no refueling outage days in the first quarters 2022 and 2021.

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Other Income Statement Items

Utility

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $566 million for the first quarter 2020 to $602 million for the first quarter 2021 to $628 million for the first quarter 2022 primarily due to:

lower nuclear insurance refunds of $13 million;
an increase of $7$6 million in non-nuclear generation expensescustomer service center support costs primarily due to higher expenses associated with plants placed in service, including the Lake Charles Power Station, which began commercial operation in March 2020, the New Orleans Power Station which began commercial operation in May 2020, the Washington Parish Energy Center purchased in November 2020, and the Montgomery County Power Station which began commercial operation in January 2021;
an increase of $7 million in vegetation maintenancecontract costs; and
an increase of $5 million in nuclear generation expenses primarily due to a higher scope of work performed in 2022 as compared to prior year, partially offset by lower spending in 2022 on sanitation and social distancing protocols as a result of COVID-19.the COVID-19 pandemic;
an increase of $4 million in transmission expenses, including higher vegetation maintenance costs;
an increase of $3 million in distribution operations expenses primarily due to higher reliability costs and higher safety and training costs, partially offset by a decrease in meter reading expenses as a result of the deployment of advanced metering systems; and
several individually insignificant items.

The increase was partially offset by higher nuclear insurance refunds of $8 million.

Taxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to increases in franchise taxes and increases in ad valorem taxes resulting from higher assessments.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to additions to plant in service, including the Lake Charles Power Station and the Montgomery County Power Station.service.

Other regulatory charges (credits) - net includes the reversal in 2021 of the remaining $39 million regulatory liability for Entergy Arkansas’s 2019 historical year netting adjustment as part of its 2020 formula rate plan proceeding and $29 million recorded in first quarter 2020, at Entergy Louisiana, due to a settlement with the IRS related to the uncertain tax position regarding the Hurricane Isaac Louisiana Act 55 financing because the savings will be shared with customers.proceeding. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of Entergy Arkansas’s 2020 formula rate plan filing. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the settlement2020 formula rate plan filing. In addition, Entergy records a regulatory charge or credit for the difference between asset retirement obligation-related expenses and savings obligation.nuclear decommissioning trust earnings plus asset retirement obligation related costs collected in revenue.

Other income increaseddecreased primarily due to changes in decommissioning trust fund activity, partially offset by a decreaseincluding portfolio rebalancing of the decommissioning trust funds in the allowance for equity funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Lake Charles Power Station project and the Montgomery County Power Station project.first quarter 2021.

Interest expense increased primarily due to:

the issuance by Entergy LouisianaArkansas of $350$400 million of 2.90%3.35% Series mortgage bonds in March 2020;2021;
the issuance by Entergy Louisiana of $1.1 billion of 0.62% Series mortgage bonds, $300 million of 2.90% Series mortgage bonds, and $300 million of 1.60% Series mortgage bonds, each in November 2020;
the issuanceissuances by Entergy Louisiana of $500 million of 2.35% Series mortgage bonds and $500 million of 3.10% Series mortgage bonds, each in March 2021;
the issuance by Entergy Louisiana of $1 billion of 0.95% Series mortgage bonds in October 2021;
the issuance by Entergy Mississippi of $200 million of 3.50% Series mortgage bonds in March 2021;
the $1.2 billion unsecured term loan proceeds received by Entergy Louisiana in January 2022;
the issuance by Entergy Mississippi of $200 million of 2.55% Series mortgage bonds in November 2021; and
a decreasethe issuances by Entergy New Orleans of $70 million of 4.51% Series mortgage bonds and $90 million of 4.19% Series mortgage bonds, each in the allowance for borrowed funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Lake Charles Power Station project and the Montgomery County Power Station project.November 2021.

The increase was partially offset by the repaymentsrepayment by Entergy Arkansas of $350 million of 3.75% Series mortgage bonds in February 2021 and the repayment by Entergy Louisiana of $200 million of 5.25%4.8% Series mortgage bonds and $100 million of 4.70% Series mortgage bonds, each in December 2020.May 2021.

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Entergy Wholesale Commodities

Other operation and maintenance expenses decreased from $131 million for the first quarter 2020 to $99 million for the first quarter 2021 to $41 million for the first quarter 2022 primarily due to:

a decrease of $28$44 million primarily resulting from the absence of expenses from the Indian Point 2 plant3, after it was shut down in April 2020;2021; and
a decrease of $6$10 million in severance and retention expenses. Severance and retention expenses were incurred in 20212022 and 20202021 due to management’s strategy to exit the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant power business.

See “Entergy Wholesale Commodities Exit from the Merchant Power Business” below and in the Form 10-K for a discussion of management’s strategy to shut down and sell all of the remaining plants in Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ merchant nuclear fleet. See Note 7 to the financial statements herein for further discussion of severance and retention expenses resulting from management’s strategy to shut down and sell all of the remaining plants in Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ merchant nuclear fleet.

Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to lower payroll taxes and lower ad valorem taxes.

Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased primarily due to:

the absence of depreciation expense from the Indian Point 2 plant, after it was shut down in April 2020; and
the effect of recording in 2021 a final judgment to resolve claims in the Palisades damages case against the DOE related to spent nuclear fuel storage costs. The damages awarded included $9 million of spent nuclear fuel storage costs previously recorded as depreciation expense. See Note 1 to the financial statements herein for discussion of the spent nuclear fuel litigation.expenses.

Other income increaseddecreased primarily due to lossesthe absence of earnings from the nuclear decommissioning trust funds that were transferred in the sale of the Indian Point Energy Center in May 2021 and lower gains on Palisades decommissioning trust fund investments, in the first quarter 2020. These losses reflected the equity market decline in March 2020 associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.partially offset by lower non-service pension costs. See Notes 8 and 9 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of decommissioning trust fund investments. See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the sale of the Indian Point Energy Center. See Note 6 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of pension and other postretirement benefits costs.

Other expenses decreased primarily due to the absence of decommissioning expense from Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3, after the sale of the Indian Point Energy Center in May 2021. See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the sale of the Indian Point Energy Center.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate wasrates were 19.2% for the first quarter 2022 and 16.3% for the first quarter 2021. The differencedifferences in the effective income tax raterates for the first quarter 2022 and the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% waswere primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was (136.6%) for the first quarter 2020.The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the settlement with the IRS on the treatment of funds received in conjunction with the Louisiana Act 55 financing of Hurricane Isaac storm costs, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, partially offset by state income taxes.See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the IRS settlement and the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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Entergy Wholesale Commodities Exit from the Merchant Power Business

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Entergy Wholesale Commodities Exit from the Merchant Power Business” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of management’s strategy to shut down and sell all remaining plants in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant nuclear fleet.  Following are updates to that discussion.

Planned ShutdownIn April 2022, Entergy and Sale of Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3Nebraska Public Power District signed an agreement to mutually terminate the management support services contract, under which Entergy provides plant operation support services for the 800 MW Cooper Nuclear Station located near Brownville, Nebraska, effective July 31, 2022.

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2019, Entergy entered into an agreement to sell, directly or indirectly, 100% of the equity interests in the subsidiaries that own Indian Point 1, Indian Point 2, and Indian Point 3, after Indian Point 3 has been shut down and defueled, to a Holtec subsidiary for decommissioning the plants. The sale will include the transfer of the licenses, spent fuel, decommissioning liabilities, and nuclear decommissioning trusts for the three units.

In November 2019, Entergy and Holtec submitted a license transfer application to the NRC. The NRC issued an order approving the application in November 2020, subject to the NRC’s authority to condition, revise, or rescind the approval order based on the resolution of four pending hearing requests. In January 2021 the NRC issued an order denying all four hearing requests challenging the license transfer application. In January 2021, New York State filed a petition for review with the D.C. Circuit asking the court to vacate the NRC’s January 2021 order denying the State’s hearing request, as well as the NRC’s November 2020 order approving the license transfers. In January 2021 the D.C. Circuit issued a scheduling order, setting deadlines for initial procedural filings in March 2021. In March 2021 additional parties also filed petitions for review with the D.C. Circuit seeking review of the same NRC orders. In March 2021 the court consolidated all of the appeals into the same proceeding. The court has yet to issue a scheduling order for briefing.

In November 2019, Entergy and Holtec also submitted a petition to the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) seeking an order from the NYPSC disclaiming jurisdiction or abstaining from review of the transaction or, alternatively, approving the transaction. Closing is also conditioned on obtaining from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation an agreement related to Holtec’s decommissioning plan as being consistent with applicable standards. In April 2021, Entergy and Holtec filed a joint settlement proposal with the NYPSC that resolves all issues among all parties. These issues include financial assurance, site restoration, financial reporting, continued funding for state and local emergency management and response activities, a memorandum of understanding with local taxing jurisdictions, and the dismissal of the federal appeals described in the preceding paragraph. The NYPSC is expected to take action on the joint settlement proposal at its May 13, 2021 meeting.

Indian Point 2 permanently ceased operations on April 30, 2020 and Indian Point 3 permanently ceased operations on April 30, 2021. The transaction is targeted to close in May 2021, following the defueling of Indian Point 3. The Indian Point transaction is expected to result in a $285 million net loss based on the difference between Entergy’s adjusted net investment in the subsidiaries at closing and the sale price net of agreed adjustments. The primary variables in the ultimate loss that Entergy will incur are the values of the nuclear decommissioning trusts and the asset retirement obligations at closing, the financial results from plant operations until the closing, and the level of any unrealized deferred tax balances at closing.

Planned Shutdown and Sale of Palisades

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to adjustment for net liabilities and other amounts) to a Holtec subsidiary. The sale will include the transfer of the nuclear decommissioning trust and obligation for spent fuel management and plant decommissioning.
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In December 2020, Entergy and Holtec submitted a license transfer applicationintends to the NRC requesting approval to transfer theshut down Palisades and Big Rock Point licenses from Entergy to Holtec. The NRC has indicated that it expects to complete its review of the application by Januarypermanently no later than May 31, 2022. In February 2021 several parties filed with the NRC petitions to intervene and requests for hearing challenging the license transfer application. In March 2021, Entergy and Holtec filed answers opposing the petitions to intervene and hearing requests, and the petitioners filed replies. In March 2021 an additional party also filed a petition to intervene and request for hearing. Entergy and Holtec filed an answer to the March 2021 petition in April 2021.

Subject to the conditions discussed in the Form 10-K, the transactionsale of Palisades is expected to close by the end of 2022. in mid-2022. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy’s adjusted net investment in Palisades was $30approximately ($100) million. The primary variables in the ultimate loss or gain that Entergy will incur on the transaction are the values of the nuclear decommissioning trust and the asset retirement obligations at closing, the financial results from plant operations until the closing, and the level of any unrealized deferred tax balances at closing.

Costs Associated with Exit of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities Strategic TransactionsBusiness

Entergy expects to incur employee retention and severance expenses associated with management’s strategy to exit the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant power business of approximately $40$5 million in 2021,2022, of which $13$4 million has been incurred as of March 31, 2021, and a total of approximately $15 million in 2022. In addition, Entergy Wholesale Commodities incurred impairment charges of $3 million primarily related to expenditures for capital assets for the three months ended March 31, 2021. These costs were charged to expense as incurred as a result of the impaired value of certain of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants’ long-lived assets due to the significantly reduced remaining estimated operating lives associated with management’s strategy to exit the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant power business.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy’s capital structure, capital expenditure plans and other uses of capital, and sources of capital.  Following are updates to that discussion.

Capital Structure and Resources

Entergy’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital ratio for Entergy as of March 31, 20212022 is primarily due to the net issuance of debt in 2021.2022.
March 31, 2021December 31,
2020
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capitalDebt to capital69.6 %68.3 %Debt to capital70.5 %69.5 %
Effect of excluding securitization bondsEffect of excluding securitization bonds(0.1 %)(0.2 %)Effect of excluding securitization bonds(0.1 %)(0.1 %)
Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)69.5 %68.1 %Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)70.4 %69.4 %
Effect of subtracting cashEffect of subtracting cash(1.5 %)(1.7 %)Effect of subtracting cash(0.5 %)(0.3 %)
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)68.0 %66.4 %Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)69.9 %69.1 %

(a)Calculation excludes the Louisiana, New Orleans and Texas securitization bonds, which are non-recourse to Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans and Entergy Texas, respectively.

As of March 31, 2021, 22.2%2022, 21.5% of the debt outstanding is at the parent company, Entergy Corporation, 77.3%78% is at the
Utility, and 0.5% is at Entergy Wholesale Commodities. Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents.  Debt consists of notes payable and commercial paper, finance lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion.  Capital consists of debt, common shareholders’ equity, and subsidiaries’ preferred stock without sinking fund.  Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents.  Entergy uses
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the debt to capital ratios excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes they provide useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy’s financial condition because the securitization bonds are non-recourse to Entergy, as more fully described in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.  Entergy also uses the net debt to net capital ratio excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

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total borrowing capacity of the credit facility.  The commitment fee is currently 0.225% of the undrawn commitment amount.  Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation.  The weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was 1.63%1.81% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summaryAs of the borrowingsMarch 31, 2022, amounts outstanding and capacity available under the $3.5 billion credit facility as of March 31, 2021:are:
CapacityBorrowingsLetters
of Credit
Capacity
Available
(In Millions)
$3,500$55$6$3,439

CapacityBorrowingsLetters
of Credit
Capacity
Available
(In Millions)
$3,500$150$3$3,347
A covenant in Entergy Corporation’s credit facility requires Entergy to maintain a consolidated debt ratio, as defined, of 65% or less of its total capitalization.  The calculation of this debt ratio under Entergy Corporation’s credit facility is different than the calculation of the debt to capital ratio above.  One such difference is that it excludes the effects, among other things, of certain impairments related to the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear generation assets.  Entergy is currently in compliance with the covenant and expects to remain in compliance with this covenant.  If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy or one of the Registrant SubsidiariesUtility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the Entergy Corporation credit facility’s maturity date may occur.  See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the Entergy Corporation credit facility and discussion of the Registrant Subsidiaries’Utility operating companies’ credit facilities.

Entergy Corporation has a commercial paper program with a Board-approved program limit of up to $2 billion. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Corporation had approximately $1,028 million$1.343 billion of commercial paper outstanding. The weighted-average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was 0.34%0.48%.

CertainEntergy Mississippi had $33 million in its storm reserve escrow account at March 31, 2022.

In February 2022, Entergy New Orleans filed with the City Council a securitization application requesting that the City Council review Entergy New Orleans’s storm reserve and increase the storm reserve funding level to $150 million, to be funded through securitization. A City Council decision is expected in third quarter 2022.

Equity Issuances and Equity Distribution Program

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in January 2021, Entergy entered into an equity distribution sales agreement with several counterparties establishing an at the market equity distribution program, pursuant to which Entergy may offer and sell from time to time shares of its common stock. The sales agreement provides that, in addition to the issuance and sale of shares of Entergy common stock, Entergy may also enter into forward sale agreements for the sale of its common stock. The aggregate number of shares of common stock sold under this sales agreement and under any forward sale agreement may not exceed an aggregate gross sales price of $1 billion. Through March 31, 2022, Entergy has utilized the equity distribution program either to sell or to enter into forward sale agreements with respect to shares of common stock with an aggregate gross sales price of approximately $630 million, of which approximately $430 million of aggregate gross sales price is the subject of forward sale agreements that have not been settled and is subject to adjustment pursuant to the forward sale agreements. In addition to settlement of existing forward sale agreements, Entergy Corporation currently expects to issue approximately $570 million of equity through 2024. See Note 3 to the financial statements herein for discussion of the forward sale agreements and common stock issuances and sales under the equity distribution program.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida (Entergy Louisiana)

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the outages. Additionally, as a result of Hurricane Laura’s extensive damage to the grid infrastructure serving the impacted area, large portions of the underlying transmission system required nearly a complete rebuild. In February 2021 two winter storms (collectively, Winter Storm Uri) brought freezing rain and ice to Louisiana. Ice accumulation sagged or downed trees, limbs and power lines, causing damage to Entergy Louisiana’s transmission and distribution systems. The additional weight of ice caused trees and limbs to fall into power lines and other electric equipment. When the ice melted, it affected vegetation and electrical equipment, causing additional outages.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs and in July 2021, Entergy Louisiana made a supplemental filing updating the total restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by these storms were estimated to be approximately $2.06 billion, including approximately $1.68 billion in capital costs and approximately $380 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through January 2022, Entergy Louisiana was seeking an LPSC determination that $2.11 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, was eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana was requesting that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of a storm escrow account to the previously authorized amount of $290 million was appropriate. In July 2021, Entergy Louisiana supplemented the application with a request regarding the financing and recovery of the recoverable storm restoration costs. Specifically, Entergy Louisiana requested approval to securitize its restoration costs pursuant to Louisiana Act 55 financing, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

In August 2021, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to Entergy Louisiana’s distribution and, to a lesser extent, transmission systems resulting in widespread power outages. In September 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments in connection with the issuance of approximately $1 billion of shorter-term mortgage bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida, which bonds were issued in October 2021. Also in September 2021, Entergy Louisiana sought approval for the creation and funding of a $1 billion restricted escrow account for Hurricane Ida restoration costs, subject to a subsequent prudence review.

After filing of testimony by LPSC staff and intervenors, which generally supported or did not oppose Entergy Louisiana’s requests in regard to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida, the parties negotiated and executed an uncontested stipulated settlement which was filed with the LPSC in February 2022. The settlement agreement contained the following key terms: $2.1 billion of restoration costs from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri were prudently incurred and were eligible for recovery; carrying costs of $51 million were recoverable; a $290 million cash storm reserve should be re-established; a $1 billion reserve should be established to partially pay for Hurricane Ida restoration costs; and Entergy Louisiana was authorized to finance $3.186 billion utilizing the securitization process authorized by Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293. The LPSC issued an order approving the settlement in March 2022. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Louisiana reclassified $1.339 billion from utility plant to other regulatory assets. The securitization process is expected to be completed in second quarter 2022.

In April 2022, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Ida restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida currently are estimated to be approximately $2.54 billion, including approximately $1.96 billion in capital costs and approximately $586 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through December 2022, Entergy Louisiana is seeking an LPSC determination that $2.60 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As part of this filing, Entergy Louisiana also is seeking an LPSC determination that an additional $32 million in restoration costs associated with the restoration of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta as well as Winter Storm Uri was prudently incurred. This amount is exclusive of the requested $3 million in carrying costs through December 2022. In total, Entergy Louisiana is requesting an LPSC determination that $2.64 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As discussed above, in March 2022 the LPSC

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approved financing of a $1 billion storm escrow that can be withdrawn to finance costs associated with Hurricane Ida restoration. Entergy Louisiana expects to supplement the April 2022 application with a request that the LPSC authorize Entergy Louisiana to finance the remaining storm restoration costs included in the April 2022 application, currently expected to be through the securitization process authorized by Louisiana Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

Hurricane Ida (Entergy New Orleans)

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Ida, which caused significant damage to Entergy’s service area, including Entergy’s electrical grid. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm cost recovery proceeding in late second quarter 2022.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri (Entergy Texas)

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In July 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT an application for a financing order to approve the securitization of certain system restoration costs, which were approved by the PUCT as eligible for securitization in December 2021. In November 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting the issuance of a financing order consistent with Entergy Texas’s application and with minor adjustments to certain upfront and ongoing costs to be incurred to facilitate the issuance and serving of system restoration bonds. In January 2022 the PUCT issued a financing order consistent with the unopposed settlement. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Texas reclassified $153 million from utility plant to other regulatory assets.

In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds). With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas began cost recovery through the system restoration charge effective with the first billing cycle of May 2022 and the system restoration charge is expected to remain in place up to 15 years. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of the April 2022 issuance of the securitization bonds.

Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital

See the table and discussion in the Form 10-K under “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources- Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital,” that sets forth the amounts of planned construction and other capital investments by operating segment for 2022 through 2024. Following are updates to that discussion. While Entergy is still assessing the effect on its planned solar projects, a recently commenced investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce into potential circumvention of duties and tariffs may result in increased duties or tariffs on imported solar panels and has created supply chain disruptions which will affect the ultimate timing and could increase the cost of completion of these projects.

West Memphis Solar Facility

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2021 the APSC directed Entergy Arkansas to file a report within 180 days detailing its efforts to obtain a tax equity partnership. In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its tax equity partnership status report and will file subsequent reports until a tax equity partnership is obtained or a tax equity partnership is no longer sought. Entergy Arkansas views the progress of the outreach to potential tax equity

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investors and the current status of the discussions as consistent with its expectations for the timeline for achieving a tax equity partnership. Closing had been expected to occur in 2023. The counter-party has notified Entergy Arkansas that it is seeking changes to certain terms of the build-own-transfer agreement, including both cost and schedule. Negotiations are ongoing, but at this time the project is not expected to achieve commercial operation in 2023.

Driver Solar Facility

In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed a petition with the APSC seeking a finding that the purchase of the 250 MW Driver Solar Facility is in the public interest. The acquisition of Driver Solar will be contingent upon receiving all necessary regulatory and Board approvals. Entergy Arkansas requested a decision by the APSC by June 2022 and requested cost recovery through the formula rate plan rider. The APSC established a procedural schedule with a hearing scheduled in June 2022. The facility is expected to be in service by the end of 2024.

2021 Solar Certification and the Geaux Green Option

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in November 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC seeking certification of and approval for the addition of four new solar photovoltaic resources with a combined nameplate capacity of 475 megawatts (the 2021 Solar Portfolio) and the implementation of a new green tariff, the Geaux Green Option (Rider GGO). The LPSC has established a procedural schedule that is expected to result in an LPSC decision by the end of 2022. In March 2022 direct testimony from Walmart, the Louisiana Energy Users Group (LEUG) and the LPSC staff was filed. Each party recommended that the LPSC approve the resources proposed in Entergy Louisiana’s application, and the LPSC staff witness indicated that the process through which Entergy Louisiana solicited or obtained the proposals for the resources complies with applicable LPSC orders. LPSC staff and LEUG’s witnesses made recommendations to modify the proposed Rider GGO and Entergy Louisiana’s proposed rate relief. In April 2022, LPSC staff and LEUG filed cross-answering testimony concerning the other party’s proposed modifications to Rider GGO and the proposed rate recovery. Discovery concerning these parties’ testimonies is ongoing.

Sunflower Solar Facility

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in November 2018, Entergy Mississippi announced that it signed an agreement for the purchase of an approximately 100 MW solar photovoltaic facility that will be sited on approximately 1,000 acres in Sunflower County, Mississippi. The estimated total investment, including the base purchase price and other related costs, for Entergy Mississippi to acquire the Sunflower Solar Facility is approximately $153.2 million. Entergy Mississippi will purchase the facility upon mechanical completion and after the other purchase contingencies have been met. In April 2020 the MPSC issued an order approving certification of the Sunflower Solar Facility and its recovery through Entergy Mississippi’s interim capacity rate adjustment mechanism, subject to certain conditions including: (i) that Entergy Mississippi pursue a partnership structure through which the partnership would acquire and own the facility under the build-own-transfer agreement, and (ii) that if Entergy Mississippi does not consummate the partnership structure under the terms of the order, there will be a cap of $136 million on the level of recoverable costs. In April 2022, Entergy Mississippi confirmed mechanical completion of the Sunflower Solar Facility. The initial closing is targeted to occur in May 2022. In conjunction with closing, Entergy Mississippi is executing a partnership structure through which the partnership will acquire and own the Sunflower Solar Facility. Final payment of the purchase price will be made upon substantial completion of the facility, which is currently expected in third quarter 2022.

Orange County Advanced Power Station

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in September 2021, Entergy Texas filed an application seeking PUCT approval to amend Entergy Texas’s certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, and operate the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a new 1,215 MW combined-cycle combustion turbine facility to be

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located in Bridge City, Texas at an initially-estimated expected total cost of $1.2 billion inclusive of the estimated costs of the generation facilities, transmission upgrades, contingency, an allowance for funds used during construction, and necessary regulatory expenses, among others. The project includes combustion turbine technology with dual fuel capability, able to co-fire up to 30% hydrogen by volume upon commercial operation and upgradable to support 100% hydrogen operations in the future. In December 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. In March 2022 certain intervenors filed testimony opposing the hydrogen co-firing component of the proposed project and others filed opposing the project outright. Also in March 2022, PUCT staff filed testimony opposing the hydrogen co-firing component of the proposed project, but otherwise taking no specific position on the merits of the project. The PUCT staff also proposed that the PUCT establish a maximum amount that Entergy Texas may recover in rates attributable to the project. In April 2022, Entergy Texas filed rebuttal testimony addressing and rebutting these various arguments. Also in April 2022 the ALJs with the State Office of Administrative Hearings approved a continuance of the hearing on the merits from April 2022 to June 2022, providing Entergy Texas an opportunity to accelerate the determination and fixing of pricing for the Orange County Advanced Power Station prior to the hearing. A final order by the PUCT is expected in third or fourth quarter of 2022. Entergy Texas also is pursuing environmental permitting that is required prior to the commencement of construction. Subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals, permits, and other conditions, the facility is expected to be in service by May 2026.

Dividends

Declarations of dividends on Entergy’s common stock are made at the discretion of the Board.  Among other things, the Board evaluates the level of Entergy’s common stock dividends based upon earnings per share from the Utility operating companies havesegment and the Parent and Other portion of the business, financial strength, and future investment opportunities.  At its April 2022 meeting, the Board declared a totaldividend of $72$1.01 per share, which is the same quarterly dividend per share that Entergy has paid since the third quarter 2021.

Cash Flow Activity

As shown in Entergy’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
20222021
(In Millions)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$443 $1,759 
Net cash provided by (used in):  
Operating activities538 (49)
Investing activities(1,551)(1,513)
Financing activities1,272 1,546 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents259 (16)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$702 $1,743 

Operating Activities

Entergy’s operating activities provided $538 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $49 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to the following activity:

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decreased fuel costs, including costs related to Winter Storm Uri in 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery;
a decrease of $84 million in pension contributions in 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K and Note 6 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of qualified pension and other postretirement benefits funding; and
an increase of $43 million in proceeds received from the DOE resulting from litigation regarding spent nuclear fuel storage costs that were previously expensed. See Note 1 to the financial statements herein and Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the spent nuclear fuel litigation.

The above activity was partially offset by:

an increase of approximately $128 million in storm spending primarily due to Hurricane Ida. See MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida in the Form 10-K for discussion of storm restoration efforts; and
lower Entergy Wholesale Commodities revenues in 2022.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $38 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to:

an increase of $50 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily due to increased spending on various nuclear projects in 2022;
a decrease of $44 million in net receipts from storm reserve escrow accountsaccounts;
an increase of $35 million in nuclear fuel purchases due to variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements, materials and services deliveries, and the timing of cash payments during the nuclear fuel cycle; and
an increase of $27 million in information technology capital expenditures primarily due to increased spending on various technology projects in 2022.

The increase was partially offset by:

a decrease of $92 million in transmission construction expenditures primarily due to lower capital expenditures for storm restoration in 2022; and
a decrease of $25 million in non-nuclear generation construction expenditures primarily due to higher spending in 2021 on the Montgomery County Power Station project.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities decreased $274 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to long-term debt activity providing approximately $1,329 million of cash in 2022 compared to providing approximately $2,330 million of cash in 2021. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $741 million in net issuances of commercial paper in 2022 compared to 2021. For details of Entergy’s commercial paper program and long-term debt, see Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other Regulation” in the Form 10-K for discussions of rate regulation, federal regulation, and related regulatory proceedings.

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State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding these proceedings.

Federal Regulation

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding federal regulatory proceedings.

Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments

Entergy Wholesale Commodities Portfolio

Some of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ power plants contain provisions that require an Entergy subsidiary to provide credit support to secure its obligations under the agreements. The primary form of credit support to satisfy these requirements is an Entergy Corporation guarantee.  Cash and letters of credit are also acceptable forms of credit support. At March 31, 2022, based on power prices at that time, Entergy had liquidity exposure of $26 million under the guarantees in place supporting Entergy Wholesale Commodities transactions and $8 million of posted cash collateral. In the event of a decrease in Entergy Corporation’s credit rating to below investment grade, based on power prices as of March 31, 2022, Entergy would have been required to provide approximately $30 million of additional cash or letters of credit under some of the agreements. As of March 31, 2022, the liquidity exposure associated with Entergy Wholesale Commodities assurance requirements, including return of previously posted collateral from counterparties, would increase by an insignificant amount for a $1 per MMBtu increase in gas prices in both the short- and long-term markets.

As of March 31, 2022, substantially all of the credit exposure associated with the planned energy output under contract for the Palisades plant through 2022 is with counterparties or their guarantors that have public investment grade credit ratings.

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS –Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of new accounting pronouncements.


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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$2,655,776 $2,538,420 
Natural gas72,361 58,168 
Competitive businesses149,788 248,250 
TOTAL2,877,925 2,844,838 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale666,938 501,167 
Purchased power269,626 379,734 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses43,002 43,739 
Other operation and maintenance678,812 706,786 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,273 
Decommissioning62,048 98,642 
Taxes other than income taxes180,148 156,702 
Depreciation and amortization438,972 414,519 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(28,425)32,279 
TOTAL2,311,865 2,336,841 
OPERATING INCOME566,060 507,997 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Interest and investment income (loss)(21,918)143,315 
Miscellaneous - net7,603 (60,929)
TOTAL1,556 96,963 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense227,622 205,886 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(6,096)(6,013)
TOTAL221,526 199,873 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES346,090 405,087 
Income taxes66,497 65,942 
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME279,593 339,145 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENTERGY CORPORATION$276,400 $334,565 
Earnings per average common share:
Basic$1.36 $1.67 
Diluted$1.36 $1.66 
Basic average number of common shares outstanding202,943,628 200,525,549 
Diluted average number of common shares outstanding203,888,483 201,059,665 
See Notes to Financial Statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
Net Income$279,593 $339,145 
Other comprehensive loss
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss) (net of tax benefit of $— and $7,869)24 (29,580)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $2,542, and $6,314)8,328 22,967 
Net unrealized investment loss (net of tax benefit of $7,221 and $25,581)(12,402)(44,687)
Other comprehensive loss(4,050)(51,300)
Comprehensive Income275,543 287,845 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation$272,350 $283,265 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net income$279,593 $339,145 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization561,731 580,571 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued70,780 240,431 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,278 
Changes in working capital:
Receivables122,987 (52,690)
Fuel inventory14,795 26,878 
Accounts payable(283,175)(175,651)
Taxes accrued(79,941)(231,182)
Interest accrued32,862 (3,778)
Deferred fuel costs(58,932)(353,099)
Other working capital accounts(95,033)(43,582)
Changes in provisions for estimated losses8,206 (60,923)
Changes in other regulatory assets(1,424,270)89,910 
Changes in other regulatory liabilities(250,358)(14,464)
Storm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory asset1,491,942 — 
Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilities(101,641)(166,733)
Other247,676 (227,676)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities537,966 (49,565)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction/capital expenditures(1,501,578)(1,552,103)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Nuclear fuel purchases(83,326)(47,916)
Litigation proceeds from settlement agreement9,829 — 
Changes in securitization account13,532 (1,304)
Payments to storm reserve escrow account— (10)
Receipts from storm reserve escrow account— 44,205 
Decrease (increase) in other investments(11,862)12,521 
Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs32,367 15,735 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales479,937 3,225,510 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(505,989)(3,224,487)
Net cash flow used in investing activities(1,551,219)(1,513,272)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of:
Long-term debt2,553,369 3,676,242 
Treasury stock9,629 979 
Retirement of long-term debt(1,224,091)(1,346,172)
Changes in credit borrowings and commercial paper - net141,634 (599,860)
Other1,382 10,380 
Dividends paid:
Common stock(205,058)(190,595)
Preferred stock(4,580)(4,580)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities1,272,285 1,546,394 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents259,032 (16,443)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period442,559 1,759,099 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$701,591 $1,742,656 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalized$186,269 $202,451 
Income taxes($11,505)$9,015 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash$76,146 $44,944 
Temporary cash investments625,445 397,615 
Total cash and cash equivalents701,591 442,559 
Accounts receivable:
Customer668,620 786,866 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(31,486)(68,608)
Other171,858 231,843 
Accrued unbilled revenues406,010 420,255 
Total accounts receivable1,215,002 1,370,356 
Deferred fuel costs375,670 324,394 
Fuel inventory - at average cost139,780 154,575 
Materials and supplies - at average cost1,066,535 1,041,515 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs125,192 133,422 
Prepayments and other215,231 156,774 
TOTAL3,839,001 3,623,595 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Decommissioning trust funds5,210,130 5,514,016 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)357,092 357,576 
Other159,728 159,455 
TOTAL5,726,950 6,031,047 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Electric63,405,911 64,263,250 
Natural gas666,646 658,989 
Construction work in progress1,556,651 1,511,966 
Nuclear fuel547,706 577,006 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT66,176,914 67,011,211 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization24,982,767 24,767,051 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - NET41,194,147 42,244,160 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $34,145 as of March 31, 2022 and $49,579 as of December 31, 2021)8,037,526 6,613,256 
Deferred fuel costs241,002 240,953 
Goodwill377,172 377,172 
Accumulated deferred income taxes58,388 54,186 
Other359,340 269,873 
TOTAL9,073,428 7,555,440 
TOTAL ASSETS$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$1,039,335 $1,039,329 
Notes payable and commercial paper1,342,811 1,201,177 
Accounts payable1,741,052 2,610,132 
Customer deposits402,600 395,184 
Taxes accrued339,887 419,828 
Interest accrued224,013 191,151 
Deferred fuel costs— 7,607 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities60,249 68,336 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes35,241 53,385 
Other177,997 204,613 
TOTAL5,363,185 6,190,742 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued4,796,208 4,706,797 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits209,921 211,975 
Regulatory liability for income taxes-net1,233,417 1,255,692 
Other regulatory liabilities2,433,906 2,643,845 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities4,816,524 4,757,084 
Accumulated provisions165,328 157,122 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities1,855,771 1,949,325 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $54,674 as of March 31, 2022 and $83,639 as of December 31, 2021)26,176,449 24,841,572 
Other786,581 815,284 
TOTAL42,474,105 41,338,696 
Commitments and Contingencies
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund219,410 219,410 
EQUITY
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued shares in 2022 and 2021 - none— — 
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 499,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued 271,965,510 shares in 2022 and 20212,720 2,720 
Paid-in capital6,735,154 6,766,239 
Retained earnings10,311,894 10,240,552 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(336,578)(332,528)
Less - treasury stock, at cost (68,808,788 shares in 2022 and 69,312,326 shares in 2021)5,003,087 5,039,699 
Total common shareholders' equity11,710,103 11,637,284 
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund and noncontrolling interest66,723 68,110 
TOTAL11,776,826 11,705,394 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
Common Shareholders’ Equity
Subsidiaries’ Preferred Stock and Noncontrolling InterestCommon
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $2,700 ($5,074,456)$6,549,923 $9,897,182 ($449,207)$10,961,142 
Consolidated net income (a)4,580 — — — 334,565 — 339,145 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (51,300)(51,300)
Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 28,235 (29,871)— — (1,636)
Common stock dividends declared— — — — (190,595)— (190,595)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $2,700 ($5,046,221)$6,520,052 $10,041,152 ($500,507)$11,052,176 

Balance at December 31, 2021$68,110 $2,720 ($5,039,699)$6,766,239 $10,240,552 ($332,528)$11,705,394
Consolidated net income (a)3,193 — — — 276,400 — 279,593 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (4,050)(4,050)
Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 36,612 (31,085)— — 5,527 
Common stock dividends declared— — — — (205,058)— (205,058)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2022$66,723 $2,720 ($5,003,087)$6,735,154 $10,311,894 ($336,578)$11,776,826 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) Consolidated net income and preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries for first quarter 2022 and first quarter 2021 each includes $4 million of preferred dividends on subsidiaries’ preferred stock without sinking fund that is not presented as equity.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory authorities, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business.  While management is unable to predict with certainty the outcome of such proceedings, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Entergy’s results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition, except as otherwise discussed in the Form 10-K or in this report.  Entergy discusses regulatory proceedings in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and herein and discusses tax proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and Note 10 to the financial statements herein.

Vidalia Purchased Power Agreement

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy Louisiana’s Vidalia purchased power agreement.

ANO Damage, Outage, and NRC Reviews

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the ANO stator incident, subsequent NRC reviews, and the deferral of replacement power costs.

Spent Nuclear Fuel Litigation

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s spent nuclear fuel litigation.

In October 2021 the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a final judgment in the amount of $83 million in favor of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC against the DOE in the Indian Point Unit 2 third round and Unit 3 second round combined damages case. Entergy received payment from the U.S. Treasury in January 2022. The effect of recording the judgment was a reduction to asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges. The damages awarded included $32 million related to costs previously recorded as plant, $47 million related to costs previously recorded as other operation and maintenance expenses, and $4 million related to costs previously recorded as taxes other than income taxes.

Nuclear Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on nuclear liability and property insurance associated with Entergy’s nuclear power plants.

Non-Nuclear Property Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s non-nuclear property insurance program.


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Employment and Labor-related Proceedings

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s employment and labor-related proceedings.

Asbestos Litigation(Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas)

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding asbestos litigation.

Grand Gulf - Related Agreements

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding Grand Gulf-related agreements.


NOTE 2.  RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS(Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities in the Utility business presented on the balance sheets of Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Fuel and purchased power cost recovery

Entergy Arkansas

Energy Cost Recovery Rider

In March 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its annual redetermination of its energy cost rate pursuant to the energy cost recovery rider, which reflected an increase from $0.00959 per kWh to $0.01785 per kWh. The primary reason for the rate increase is a large under-recovery balance as a result of higher natural gas prices in 2021, particularly in the fourth quarter 2021. At the request of the APSC general staff, Entergy Arkansas deferred its request for recovery of $32 million from the under-recovery related to the 2021 February winter storms until the 2023 energy cost rate redetermination, unless a request for an interim adjustment to the energy cost recovery rider is necessary. This resulted in a redetermined rate of $0.016390 per kWh, which became effective with the first billing cycle in April 2022 through the normal operation of the tariff.

Retail Rate Proceedings

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding retail rate proceedings involving the Utility operating companies.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Filings with the APSC (Entergy Arkansas)

COVID-19 Orders

See the Form 10-K for discussion of APSC orders issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Arkansas had a regulatory asset of $34.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Filings with the LPSC (Entergy Louisiana)

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the LPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses incurred from the suspension of disconnections and collection of late fees imposed by LPSC orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, utilities may seek future recovery, subject to LPSC review and approval, of losses and expenses incurred due to compliance with the LPSC’s COVID-19 orders. Utilities seeking to recover the regulatory asset must formally petition the LPSC to do so, identifying the direct and indirect costs for which recovery is sought. Any such request is subject to LPSC review and approval. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Louisiana had a regulatory asset of $47.8 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the MPSC (Entergy Mississippi)

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In March 2022, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 2022 test year filing and 2021 look-back filing showing Entergy Mississippi’s earned return for the historical 2021 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth and projected earned return for the 2022 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth. The 2022 test year filing shows a $69 million rate increase is necessary to reset Entergy Mississippi’s earned return on common equity to the specified point of adjustment of 6.70% return on rate base, within the formula rate plan bandwidth. The change in formula rate plan revenues, however, is capped at 4% of retail revenues, which equates to a revenue change of $48.6 million. The 2021 look-back filing compares actual 2021 results to the approved benchmark return on rate base and reflects the need for a $34.5 million interim increase in formula rate plan revenues. In fourth quarter 2021, Entergy Mississippi recorded a regulatory asset of $19 million to reflect the then-current estimate in connection with the look-back feature of the formula rate plan. In accordance with the provisions of the formula rate plan, Entergy Mississippi implemented a $24.3 million interim rate increase, reflecting a cap equal to 2% of 2021 retail revenues, effective in April 2022, subject to refund, pending a final MPSC order. A final order is expected in the second quarter 2022, with the resulting final rates, including amounts above the 2% cap of 2021 retail revenues, effective July 2022.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the MPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to defer incremental costs and expenses associated with COVID-19 compliance and to seek future recovery through rates of the prudently incurred incremental costs and expenses.As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Mississippi had a regulatory asset of $14.1 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the City Council (Entergy New Orleans)

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In April 2022, Entergy New Orleans submitted to the City Council its formula rate plan 2021 test year filing. The 2021 test year evaluation report produced an earned return on equity of 6.88% compared to the authorized return on equity of 9.35%. Entergy New Orleans seeks approval of a $40.2 million rate increase based on the formula set by the City Council in the 2018 rate case. The formula results in an increase in authorized electric revenues of $32.3 million and an increase in authorized gas revenues of $3.2 million. Entergy New Orleans also seeks to commence collecting $4.7 million in electric revenues that were previously approved by the City Council for collection through the formula rate plan. The filing is subject to review by the City Council and other parties over a 75-day review period, followed by a 25-day period to resolve any disputes among the parties. Resulting rates will be effective with the first billing cycle of September 2022 pursuant to the formula rate plan

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tariff. For any disputed rate adjustments, however, the City Council would set a procedural schedule that would extend the process for City Council approval of disputed rate adjustments.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the City Council issued an accounting order authorizing Entergy New Orleans to establish a regulatory asset for incremental COVID-19-related expenses. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy New Orleans had a regulatory asset of $14.5 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the PUCT and Texas Cities (Entergy Texas)

Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a request to amend its DCRF rider. The proposed rider is designed to collect from Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $40.2 million annually, or $13.9 million in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective DCRF rider based on its capital invested in distribution between September 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in December 2021. In December 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested DCRF revenue requirement and resolving all issues in the proceeding, including a motion for interim rates to take effect for usage on and after January 24, 2022. Also, in December 2021, the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings issued an order granting the motion for interim rates, which went into effect in January 2022, admitting evidence, and remanding the proceeding to the PUCT to consider the settlement. In March 2022 the PUCT issued an order approving the settlement.

Generation Cost Recovery Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020, Entergy Texas filed an application to establish a generation cost recovery rider to begin recovering a return of and on its generation capital investment in the Montgomery County Power Station through August 31, 2020, which was approved by the PUCT on an interim basis in January 2021. In March 2021, Entergy Texas filed to update its generation cost recovery rider to include its generation capital investment in Montgomery County Power Station after August 31, 2020 and an unopposed settlement agreement filed on behalf of the parties by Entergy Texas in October 2021 was approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In February 2022, Entergy Texas filed a relate-back rider to collect over five months an additional approximately $5 million, which is the difference between the interim revenue requirement approved in January 2021 and the revenue requirement approved in January 2022 that reflects Entergy Texas’s full generation capital investment and ownership in Montgomery County Power Station on January 1, 2021, plus carrying costs from January 2021 through January 2022 when the updated revenue requirement took effect. In April 2022, Entergy Texas and PUCT staff filed a joint proposed order that supports approval of Entergy Texas’s as-filed request.

In December 2020, Entergy Texas also filed an application to amend its generation cost recovery rider to reflect its acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which closed in June 2021. Because Hardin was to be acquired in the future, the initial generation cost recovery rider rates proposed in the application represented no change from the generation cost recovery rider rates established in Entergy Texas’s previous generation cost recovery rider proceeding. In July 2021 the PUCT issued an order approving the application. In August 2021, Entergy Texas filed an update application to recover its actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in April 2022. In January 2022, Entergy Texas filed an update to its application to align the requested revenue requirement with the terms of the generation cost recovery rider settlement approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In March 2022, Entergy Texas filed on

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behalf of the parties an unopposed motion, which motion was granted by the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings, to abate the procedural schedule indicating that the parties had reached an agreement in principle. In April 2022, Entergy Texas filed on behalf of the parties a unanimous settlement agreement that would adjust its generation cost recovery rider to recover an annual revenue requirement of approximately $92.8 million, which is $4.5 million in incremental annual revenue above the $88.3 million approved in January 2022, related to Entergy Texas’s actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2020 the PUCT authorized electric utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In future proceedings, the PUCT will consider whether each utility's request for recovery of these regulatory assets is reasonable and necessary, the appropriate period of recovery, and any amount of carrying costs thereon. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Texas had a regulatory asset of $10.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entergy Arkansas Opportunity Sales Proceeding

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the Entergy Arkansas opportunity sales proceeding. As discussed in the Form 10-K, in September 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas challenging the APSC’s order denying Entergy Arkansas’s request to recover the costs of the opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies. In October 2020 the APSC filed a motion to dismiss Entergy Arkansas’s complaint. In March 2022 the court denied the APSC’s motion to dismiss and, in April 2022, issued a scheduling order including a trial date in February 2023.

Complaints Against System Energy

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding pending complaints against System Energy. The following are updates to that discussion.

Return on Equity and Capital Structure Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2021 the FERC ALJ issued an initial decision in the proceeding against System Energy regarding the return on equity component of the Unit Power Sales Agreement. With regard to System Energy’s authorized return on equity, the ALJ determined that the existing return on equity of 10.94% is no longer just and reasonable, and that the replacement authorized return on equity, based on application of the Opinion No. 569-A methodology, should be 9.32%. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (January 2017-April 2018) based on the difference between the current return on equity and the replacement authorized return on equity. The ALJ determined that the April 2018 complaint concerning the authorized return on equity should be dismissed, and that no refunds for a second fifteen-month refund period should be due. With regard to System Energy’s capital structure, the ALJ determined that System Energy’s actual equity ratio is excessive and that the just and reasonable equity ratio is 48.15% equity, based on the average equity ratio of the proxy group used to evaluate the return on equity for the second complaint. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (September 2018-December 2019) based on the difference between the actual equity ratio and the 48.15% equity ratio. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this proceeding is approximately $61 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2022, and the estimated resulting annual rate reduction would be approximately $50 million. The estimated refund will continue to accrue interest until a final FERC decision is issued. Based on the course of the proceeding to date, System Energy has recorded a provision of $38 million, including interest, as of March 31, 2022.

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exceptions, in which it challenged the initial decision’s findings on both the return on equity and capital structure issues. Also in April 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, City Council, and the FERC trial staff filed briefs on exceptions. Reply briefs opposing exceptions were filed in May 2021 by System Energy, the FERC trial staff, the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the City Council. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Grand Gulf Sale-leaseback Renewal Complaint and Uncertain Tax Position Rate Base Issue

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2018 the LPSC filed a complaint against System Energy and Entergy Services related to System Energy’s renewal of a sale-leaseback transaction originally entered into in December 1988 for an 11.5% undivided interest in Grand Gulf Unit 1. A hearing was held before a FERC ALJ in November 2019. In April 2020 the ALJ issued the initial decision. Among other things, the ALJ determined that refunds were due on three main issues. First, with regard to the lease renewal payments, the ALJ determined that System Energy is recovering an unjust acquisition premium through the lease renewal payments, and that System Energy’s recovery from customers through rates should be limited to the cost of service based on the remaining net book value of the leased assets, which is approximately $70 million. The ALJ found that the remedy for this issue should be the refund of lease payments (approximately $17.2 million per year since July 2015) with interest determined at the FERC quarterly interest rate, which would be offset by the addition of the net book value of the leased assets in the cost of service. The ALJ did not calculate a value for the refund expected as a result of this remedy. In addition, System Energy would no longer recover the lease payments in rates prospectively. Second, with regard to the liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions, the ALJ determined that the liabilities are accumulated deferred income taxes and that System Energy’s rate base should have been reduced for those liabilities. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this issue through March 31, 2022, is approximately $422 million, plus interest, which is approximately $135 million through March 31, 2022. The ALJ also found that System Energy should include liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as a rate base reduction going forward. Third, with regard to the depreciation expense adjustments, the ALJ found that System Energy should correct for the error in re-billings retroactively and prospectively, but that System Energy should not be permitted to recover interest on any retroactive return on enhanced rate base resulting from such corrections. If the initial decision is affirmed on this issue, System Energy estimates refunds of approximately $19 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2022.

The ALJ initial decision is an interim step in the FERC litigation process, and an ALJ’s determinations made in an initial decision are not controlling on the FERC. The ALJ in the initial decision acknowledges that these are issues of first impression before the FERC. The case is pending before the FERC, which will review the case and issue an order on the proceeding, and the FERC may accept, reject, or modify the ALJ’s initial decision in whole or in part. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

LPSC Authorization of Additional Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the LPSC authorized its staff to file additional complaints at the FERC related to the rates charged by System Energy for Grand Gulf energy and capacity supplied to Entergy Louisiana under the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint

The first of the additional complaints was filed by the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC and the City Council in September 2020. The first complaint raises two sets of rate allegations: violations of the filed rate and a corresponding request for refunds for prior periods; and elements of the Unit Power Sales Agreement are unjust and unreasonable and a corresponding request for refunds for the 15-month refund period and changes to the Unit Power Sales Agreement prospectively. In May 2021 the FERC issued an order addressing the complaint, establishing a refund effective date of September 21, 2020, establishing hearing procedures, and holding those procedures in

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abeyance pending the FERC’s review of the initial decision in the Grand Gulf sale-leaseback renewal complaint discussed above. System Energy agreed that the hearing should be held in abeyance but sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision as related to matters set for hearing that were beyond the scope of the FERC’s jurisdiction or authority. The complainants sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision to hold the hearing in abeyance and filed a motion to proceed, which motion System Energy subsequently opposed. In June 2021, System Energy’s request for rehearing was denied by operation of law, and System Energy filed an appeal of the FERC’s orders in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal was initially stayed for a period of 90 days, but the stay expired. In November 2021 the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as premature.

In November 2021 the LPSC, APSC, and City Council filed direct testimony and requested the FERC to order refunds for prior periods and prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. The LPSC’s refund claims include, among other things, allegations that: (1) System Energy should not have included certain sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments; (2) System Energy should have credited rate base to reflect the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) System Energy incorrectly included refueling outage costs that were recorded in account 174 in rate base; and (4) System Energy should have excluded several accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 from rate base. The LPSC is also seeking a retroactive adjustment to retained earnings and capital structure in conjunction with the implementation of its proposed refunds. In addition, the LPSC seeks amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement going forward to address below-the-line costs, incentive compensation, the working capital allowance, litigation expenses, and the 2019 termination of the capital funds agreement. The APSC argues that: (1) System Energy should have included borrowings from the Entergy System money pool in its determination of short-term debt in its cost of capital; and (2) System Energy should credit customers with System Energy’s allocation of earnings on money pool investments. The City Council alleges that System Energy has maintained excess cash on hand in the money pool and that retention of excess cash was imprudent. Based on this allegation, the City Council’s witness recommends a refund of approximately $98.8 million for the period 2004-September 2021 or other alternative relief. The City Council further recommends that the FERC impose a hypothetical equity ratio such as 48.15% equity to capital on a prospective basis.

In January 2022, System Energy filed answering testimony arguing that the FERC should not order refunds for prior periods or any prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. In response to the LPSC’s refund claims, System Energy argues, among other things, that (1) the inclusion of sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments was correct; (2) the filed rate doctrine bars the request for a retroactive credit to rate base for the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) an accounting misclassification for deferred refueling outage costs has been corrected, caused no harm to customers, and requires no refunds; and (4) its accounting and ratemaking treatment of specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 has been correct. System Energy further responds that no retroactive adjustment to retained earnings or capital structure should be ordered because there is no general policy requiring such a remedy and there was no showing that the retained earnings element of the capital structure was incorrectly implemented. Further, System Energy presented evidence that all of the costs that are being challenged were long known to the retail regulators and were approved by them for inclusion in retail rates, and the attempt to retroactively challenge these costs, some of which have been included in rates for decades, is unjust and unreasonable. In response to the LPSC’s proposed going-forward adjustments, System Energy presents evidence to show that none of the proposed adjustments are needed. On the issue of below-the-line expenses, during discovery procedures, System Energy identified a historical allocation error in certain months and agreed to provide a bill credit to customers to correct the error. In response to the APSC’s claims, System Energy argues that the Unit Power Sales Agreement does not include System Energy’s borrowings from the Entergy System money pool or earnings on deposits to the Entergy System money pool in the determination of the cost of capital; and accordingly, no refunds are appropriate on those issues. In response to the City Council’s claims, System Energy argues that it has reasonably managed its cash and that the City Council’s theory of cash management is defective because it fails to adequately consider the relevant cash needs of System Energy and it makes faulty presumptions about the operation of the Entergy System money pool. System Energy further points out that the issue of its capital structure is already subject to pending FERC litigation.


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In March 2022 the FERC trial staff filed direct and answering testimony in response to the LPSC, APSC, and City Council’s direct testimony. In its testimony, the FERC trial staff recommends refunds for two primary reasons: (1) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with rate refunds; and (2) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with a deemed contract satisfaction and reissuance that occurred in 2005. The FERC trial staff recommends refunds of $84.1 million, exclusive of any tax gross-up or FERC interest. In addition, the FERC trial staff recommends the following prospective modifications to the Unit Power Sales Agreement: (1) inclusion of a rate base credit to recognize the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (2) exclusion of executive incentive compensation costs for members of the Office of the Chief Executive and long-term performance unit costs where awards are based solely or primarily on financial metrics; and (3) exclusion of unvested, accrued amounts for stock options, performance units, and restricted stock awards. With respect to issues that ultimately concern the reasonableness of System Energy’s rate of return, the FERC trial staff states that it is unnecessary to consider such issues in this proceeding, in light of the pending case concerning System Energy’s return on equity and capital structure. On all other material issues raised by the LPSC, APSC, and City Council, the FERC trial staff recommends either no refunds or no modification to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

System Energy Formula Rate Annual Protocols Formal Challenge Concerning 2020 Calendar Year Bills

System Energy’s Unit Power Sales Agreement includes formula rate protocols that provide for the disclosure of cost inputs, an opportunity for informal discovery procedures, and a challenge process. In February 2022, pursuant to the protocols procedures, the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC, the City Council, and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff filed with the FERC a formal challenge to System Energy’s implementation of the formula rate during calendar year 2020. The formal challenge alleges: (1) that it was imprudent for System Energy to accept the IRS’s partial acceptance of a previously uncertain tax position; (2) that System Energy should have delayed recording the result of the IRS’s partial acceptance of the previously uncertain tax position until after internal tax allocation payments were made; (3) that the equity ratio charged in rates was excessive; (4) that sale-leaseback rental payments should have been excluded from rates; and (5) that all issues in the ongoing Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint proceeding should also be reflected in calendar year 2020 bills. While System Energy disagrees that any refunds are owed for the 2020 calendar year bills, the formal challenge estimates that the financial impact of the first through fourth allegations is approximately $53 million; it does not provide an estimate of the financial impact of the fifth allegation.

In March 2022, System Energy filed an answer to the formal challenge in which it requested that the FERC deny the formal challenge as a matter of law, or else hold the proceeding in abeyance pending the resolution of related dockets.

Storm Cost Recovery Filings with Retail Regulators

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion regarding storm cost recovery filings. The following are updates to that discussion.

Entergy Louisiana

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Louisiana’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the outages. Additionally, as a result of Hurricane Laura’s extensive damage to the grid infrastructure serving the impacted area, large portions of the underlying transmission system required nearly a complete rebuild. In February 2021 two winter storms (collectively, Winter Storm Uri) brought freezing rain and ice to Louisiana. Ice

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accumulation sagged or downed trees, limbs and power lines, causing damage to Entergy Louisiana’s transmission and distribution systems. The additional weight of ice caused trees and limbs to fall into power lines and other electric equipment. When the ice melted, it affected vegetation and electrical equipment, causing additional outages.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs and in July 2021, Entergy Louisiana made a supplemental filing updating the total restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by these storms were estimated to be approximately $2.06 billion, including approximately $1.68 billion in capital costs and approximately $380 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through January 2022, Entergy Louisiana was seeking an LPSC determination that $2.11 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, was eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana was requesting that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of a storm escrow account to the previously authorized amount of $290 million was appropriate. In July 2021, Entergy Louisiana supplemented the application with a request regarding the financing and recovery of the recoverable storm restoration costs. Specifically, Entergy Louisiana requested approval to securitize its restoration costs pursuant to Louisiana Act 55 financing, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

In August 2021, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to Entergy Louisiana’s distribution and, to a lesser extent, transmission systems resulting in widespread power outages. In September 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments in connection with the issuance of approximately $1 billion of shorter-term mortgage bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida, which bonds were issued in October 2021. Also in September 2021, Entergy Louisiana sought approval for the creation and funding of a $1 billion restricted escrow account for Hurricane Ida restoration costs, subject to a subsequent prudence review.

After filing of testimony by LPSC staff and intervenors, which generally supported or did not oppose Entergy Louisiana’s requests in regard to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida, the parties negotiated and executed an uncontested stipulated settlement which was filed with the LPSC in February 2022. The settlement agreement contained the following key terms: $2.1 billion of restoration costs from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri were prudently incurred and were eligible for recovery; carrying costs of $51 million were recoverable; a $290 million cash storm reserve should be re-established; a $1 billion reserve should be established to partially pay for Hurricane Ida restoration costs; and Entergy Louisiana was authorized to finance $3.186 billion utilizing the securitization process authorized by Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293. The LPSC issued an order approving the settlement in March 2022. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Louisiana reclassified $1.339 billion from utility plant to other regulatory assets. The securitization process is expected to be completed in second quarter 2022.

In April 2022, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Ida restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida currently are estimated to be approximately $2.54 billion, including approximately $1.96 billion in capital costs and approximately $586 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through December 2022, Entergy Louisiana is seeking an LPSC determination that $2.60 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As part of this filing, Entergy Louisiana also is seeking an LPSC determination that an additional $32 million in restoration costs associated with the restoration of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta as well as Winter Storm Uri was prudently incurred. This amount is exclusive of the requested $3 million in carrying costs through December 2022. In total, Entergy Louisiana is requesting an LPSC determination that $2.64 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As discussed above, in March 2022 the LPSC approved financing of a $1 billion storm escrow that can be withdrawn to finance costs associated with Hurricane Ida restoration. Entergy Louisiana expects to supplement the April 2022 application with a request that the LPSC authorize Entergy Louisiana to finance the remaining storm restoration costs included in the April 2022 application,

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currently expected to be through the securitization process authorized by Louisiana Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

Entergy Texas

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In July 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT an application for a financing order to approve the securitization of certain system restoration costs, which were approved by the PUCT as eligible for securitization in December 2021. In November 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting the issuance of a financing order consistent with Entergy Texas’s application and with minor adjustments to certain upfront and ongoing costs to be incurred to facilitate the issuance and serving of system restoration bonds. In January 2022 the PUCT issued a financing order consistent with the unopposed settlement. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Texas reclassified $153 million from utility plant to other regulatory assets.

In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds). With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas began cost recovery through the system restoration charge effective with the first billing cycle of May 2022 and the system restoration charge is expected to remain in place up to 15 years. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of the April 2022 issuance of the securitization bonds.


NOTE 3.  EQUITY (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Louisiana)

Common Stock

Earnings per Share

The following table presents Entergy’s basic and diluted earnings per share calculations included on the consolidated income statements:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
IncomeShares$/shareIncomeShares$/share
Basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Entergy Corporation$276.4 202.9 $1.36 $334.6 200.5 $1.67 
Average dilutive effect of:
Stock options0.5 — 0.4 (0.01)
Other equity plans0.4 — 0.2 — 
Equity forwards0.1 — — — 
Diluted earnings per share$276.4 203.9 $1.36 $334.6 201.1 $1.66 


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The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was approximately 0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and approximately 1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Entergy’s stock options and other equity compensation plans are discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements herein and in Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Dividends declared per common share were $1.01 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $0.95 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Equity Distribution ProgramState and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

In January 2021, Entergy entered into an equity distribution sales agreement with several counterparties establishing an at the market equity distribution program, pursuant to which Entergy may offer and sell from time to time shares of its common stock. The sales agreement provides that, in addition to the issuance and sale of shares of Entergy common stock, Entergy may also enter into forward sale agreements for the sale of its common stock. The aggregate number of shares of common stock sold under this sales agreement and under any forward sale agreement may not exceed an aggregate gross sales price of $1 billion. Entergy has not issued any shares or entered into any forward sale agreements under this program.

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Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital

See the table and discussion in the Form 10-K under “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources- Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital,” that sets forth the amounts of planned construction and other capital investments by operating segment for 2021 through 2023. Following are updates to that discussion.

Liberty County Solar Facility

In September 2020, Entergy Texas filed an application seeking PUCT approval to amend Entergy Texas’s certificate of convenience and necessity to acquire the 100 MW Liberty County Solar Facility and a determination that Entergy Texas’s acquisition of the facility through a tax equity partnership is in the public interest. In its preliminary order, the PUCT determined that, in considering Entergy Texas’s application, it would not specifically address whether Entergy Texas’s use of a tax equity partnership is in the public interest. In March 2021 intervenors and PUCT staff filed testimony, and Entergy Texas filed rebuttal testimony in April 2021. A hearing on the merits was held in April 2021. Post-hearing briefs and reply briefs are due in May 2021. Closing is expected to occur in 2023.

Hardin County Peaking Facility

In April 2020, Entergy Texas and East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. filed a joint report and application seeking PUCT approvals related to two transactions: (1) Entergy Texas’s acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility from East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; and (2) Entergy Texas’s sale of a 7.56% partial interest in the Montgomery County Power Station to East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. The two transactions, currently expected to close in June 2021, are interdependent. In October 2020, Entergy Texas filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting approval of the transactions. Key provisions of the settlement include: Entergy Texas will propose to depreciate its investment in Hardin County Peaking Facility through the end of 2041; Entergy Texas’s recovery of its investment in Hardin County Peaking Facility will be capped at approximately $36 million; and Entergy Texas will not seek recovery of an acquisition adjustment, if any, or transaction costs for either transaction. The settlement was approved by the PUCT in April 2021.

Dividends

Declarations of dividends on Entergy’s common stock are made at the discretion of the Board.  Among other things, the Board evaluates the level of Entergy’s common stock dividends based upon earnings per share from the Utility operating segment and the Parent and Other portion of the business, financial strength, and future investment opportunities.  At its April 2021 meeting, the Board declared a dividend of $0.95 per share, which is the same quarterly dividend per share that Entergy has paid since the third quarter 2020.

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Cash Flow Activity

As shown in Entergy’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
20212020
(In Millions)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$1,759 $426 
Cash flow provided by (used in):  
Operating activities(49)659 
Investing activities(1,513)(1,045)
Financing activities1,546 1,424 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(16)1,038 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,743 $1,464 

Operating Activities

Entergy’s operating activities used $49 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $659 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the following activity:

increased fuel costs as a result of Winter Storm Uri. See “Winter Storm Uri” above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding these proceedings.

Federal Regulation

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding federal regulatory proceedings.

Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments

Entergy Wholesale Commodities Portfolio

Some of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ power plants contain provisions that require an Entergy subsidiary to provide credit support to secure its obligations under the agreements. The primary form of credit support to satisfy these requirements is an Entergy Corporation guarantee.  Cash and letters of credit are also acceptable forms of credit support. At March 31, 2022, based on power prices at that time, Entergy had liquidity exposure of $26 million under the guarantees in place supporting Entergy Wholesale Commodities transactions and $8 million of posted cash collateral. In the event of a decrease in Entergy Corporation’s credit rating to below investment grade, based on power prices as of March 31, 2022, Entergy would have been required to provide approximately $30 million of additional cash or letters of credit under some of the agreements. As of March 31, 2022, the liquidity exposure associated with Entergy Wholesale Commodities assurance requirements, including return of previously posted collateral from counterparties, would increase by an insignificant amount for a $1 per MMBtu increase in gas prices in both the short- and long-term markets.

As of March 31, 2022, substantially all of the credit exposure associated with the planned energy output under contract for the Palisades plant through 2022 is with counterparties or their guarantors that have public investment grade credit ratings.

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS –Nuclear Matters in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery;
nuclear matters.an increase of approximately $200 million in storm spending;
an increase of $92 million in pension contributions in 2021 as compared to the same period in 2020. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K and Note 6 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of qualified pension and other postretirement benefits funding;
income tax payments of $9 million in 2021 compared to income tax refunds of $23 million in 2020. Entergy had net income tax payments in 2021 as a result of amended Mississippi state tax returns filed, offset by federal income tax refunds received associated with the completion of the 2014-2015 IRS audit. Entergy had income tax refunds in 2020 as a result of an overpayment on a prior year state income tax return;
a decrease of $18 million of nuclear insurance refunds; and
the effect of more favorable weather on billed Utility sales in 2021.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $468 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to:

an increase of $524 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to storm spending in 2021. See Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta above for discussion of storm restoration efforts;
an increase of $138 million in transmission construction expenditures primarily due to storm spending in 2021, partially offset by a lower scope of work on projects performed in 2021 as compared to 2020. See Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta above for discussion of storm restoration efforts; and
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a decrease of $46 million in proceeds received from the DOE resulting from litigation regarding spent nuclear fuel storage costs that were previously capitalized. See Note 1 to the financial statements herein and Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the spent nuclear fuel litigation.

The increase was partially offset by:

a decrease of $84 million of non-nuclear generation construction expenditures primarily due to higher spending in 2020 on the Montgomery County Power Station and Lake Charles Power Station projects;
a decrease of $41 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily due to decreased spending on various projects in 2021;
a decrease of $37 million in nuclear fuel purchases due to variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements, materials and services deliveries, and the timing of cash payments during the nuclear fuel cycle;
a decrease of $32 million in decommissioning trust fund investment activity;
a decrease of $26 million in information technology expenditures primarily due to decreased spending on various technology projects; and
$25 million in plant upgrades for the Choctaw Generating Station in March 2020. See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the Choctaw Generating Station purchase.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities increased $122 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to long-term debt activity providing approximately $2,330 million of cash in 2021 compared to providing approximately $1,581 million of cash in 2020.

The increase was partially offset by:

an increase of $595 million in net repayments of commercial paper in 2021 compared to 2020; and
a decrease of $39 million in treasury stock issuances in 2021 due to a larger amount of previously repurchased Entergy Corporation common stock issued in 2020 to satisfy stock option exercises.

For details of Entergy’s commercial paper program and long-term debt, see Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other RegulationCritical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other RegulationCritical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for discussionsa discussion of rate regulation, federal regulation,the estimates and relatedjudgments necessary in Entergy’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory proceedings.accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of new accounting pronouncements.


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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$2,655,776 $2,538,420 
Natural gas72,361 58,168 
Competitive businesses149,788 248,250 
TOTAL2,877,925 2,844,838 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale666,938 501,167 
Purchased power269,626 379,734 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses43,002 43,739 
Other operation and maintenance678,812 706,786 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,273 
Decommissioning62,048 98,642 
Taxes other than income taxes180,148 156,702 
Depreciation and amortization438,972 414,519 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(28,425)32,279 
TOTAL2,311,865 2,336,841 
OPERATING INCOME566,060 507,997 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Interest and investment income (loss)(21,918)143,315 
Miscellaneous - net7,603 (60,929)
TOTAL1,556 96,963 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense227,622 205,886 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(6,096)(6,013)
TOTAL221,526 199,873 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES346,090 405,087 
Income taxes66,497 65,942 
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME279,593 339,145 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENTERGY CORPORATION$276,400 $334,565 
Earnings per average common share:
Basic$1.36 $1.67 
Diluted$1.36 $1.66 
Basic average number of common shares outstanding202,943,628 200,525,549 
Diluted average number of common shares outstanding203,888,483 201,059,665 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
Net Income$279,593 $339,145 
Other comprehensive loss
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss) (net of tax benefit of $— and $7,869)24 (29,580)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $2,542, and $6,314)8,328 22,967 
Net unrealized investment loss (net of tax benefit of $7,221 and $25,581)(12,402)(44,687)
Other comprehensive loss(4,050)(51,300)
Comprehensive Income275,543 287,845 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation$272,350 $283,265 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net income$279,593 $339,145 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization561,731 580,571 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued70,780 240,431 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,278 
Changes in working capital:
Receivables122,987 (52,690)
Fuel inventory14,795 26,878 
Accounts payable(283,175)(175,651)
Taxes accrued(79,941)(231,182)
Interest accrued32,862 (3,778)
Deferred fuel costs(58,932)(353,099)
Other working capital accounts(95,033)(43,582)
Changes in provisions for estimated losses8,206 (60,923)
Changes in other regulatory assets(1,424,270)89,910 
Changes in other regulatory liabilities(250,358)(14,464)
Storm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory asset1,491,942 — 
Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilities(101,641)(166,733)
Other247,676 (227,676)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities537,966 (49,565)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction/capital expenditures(1,501,578)(1,552,103)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Nuclear fuel purchases(83,326)(47,916)
Litigation proceeds from settlement agreement9,829 — 
Changes in securitization account13,532 (1,304)
Payments to storm reserve escrow account— (10)
Receipts from storm reserve escrow account— 44,205 
Decrease (increase) in other investments(11,862)12,521 
Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs32,367 15,735 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales479,937 3,225,510 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(505,989)(3,224,487)
Net cash flow used in investing activities(1,551,219)(1,513,272)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of:
Long-term debt2,553,369 3,676,242 
Treasury stock9,629 979 
Retirement of long-term debt(1,224,091)(1,346,172)
Changes in credit borrowings and commercial paper - net141,634 (599,860)
Other1,382 10,380 
Dividends paid:
Common stock(205,058)(190,595)
Preferred stock(4,580)(4,580)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities1,272,285 1,546,394 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents259,032 (16,443)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period442,559 1,759,099 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$701,591 $1,742,656 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalized$186,269 $202,451 
Income taxes($11,505)$9,015 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash$76,146 $44,944 
Temporary cash investments625,445 397,615 
Total cash and cash equivalents701,591 442,559 
Accounts receivable:
Customer668,620 786,866 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(31,486)(68,608)
Other171,858 231,843 
Accrued unbilled revenues406,010 420,255 
Total accounts receivable1,215,002 1,370,356 
Deferred fuel costs375,670 324,394 
Fuel inventory - at average cost139,780 154,575 
Materials and supplies - at average cost1,066,535 1,041,515 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs125,192 133,422 
Prepayments and other215,231 156,774 
TOTAL3,839,001 3,623,595 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Decommissioning trust funds5,210,130 5,514,016 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)357,092 357,576 
Other159,728 159,455 
TOTAL5,726,950 6,031,047 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Electric63,405,911 64,263,250 
Natural gas666,646 658,989 
Construction work in progress1,556,651 1,511,966 
Nuclear fuel547,706 577,006 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT66,176,914 67,011,211 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization24,982,767 24,767,051 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - NET41,194,147 42,244,160 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $34,145 as of March 31, 2022 and $49,579 as of December 31, 2021)8,037,526 6,613,256 
Deferred fuel costs241,002 240,953 
Goodwill377,172 377,172 
Accumulated deferred income taxes58,388 54,186 
Other359,340 269,873 
TOTAL9,073,428 7,555,440 
TOTAL ASSETS$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$1,039,335 $1,039,329 
Notes payable and commercial paper1,342,811 1,201,177 
Accounts payable1,741,052 2,610,132 
Customer deposits402,600 395,184 
Taxes accrued339,887 419,828 
Interest accrued224,013 191,151 
Deferred fuel costs— 7,607 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities60,249 68,336 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes35,241 53,385 
Other177,997 204,613 
TOTAL5,363,185 6,190,742 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued4,796,208 4,706,797 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits209,921 211,975 
Regulatory liability for income taxes-net1,233,417 1,255,692 
Other regulatory liabilities2,433,906 2,643,845 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities4,816,524 4,757,084 
Accumulated provisions165,328 157,122 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities1,855,771 1,949,325 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $54,674 as of March 31, 2022 and $83,639 as of December 31, 2021)26,176,449 24,841,572 
Other786,581 815,284 
TOTAL42,474,105 41,338,696 
Commitments and Contingencies
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund219,410 219,410 
EQUITY
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued shares in 2022 and 2021 - none— — 
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 499,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued 271,965,510 shares in 2022 and 20212,720 2,720 
Paid-in capital6,735,154 6,766,239 
Retained earnings10,311,894 10,240,552 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(336,578)(332,528)
Less - treasury stock, at cost (68,808,788 shares in 2022 and 69,312,326 shares in 2021)5,003,087 5,039,699 
Total common shareholders' equity11,710,103 11,637,284 
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund and noncontrolling interest66,723 68,110 
TOTAL11,776,826 11,705,394 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
Common Shareholders’ Equity
Subsidiaries’ Preferred Stock and Noncontrolling InterestCommon
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $2,700 ($5,074,456)$6,549,923 $9,897,182 ($449,207)$10,961,142 
Consolidated net income (a)4,580 — — — 334,565 — 339,145 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (51,300)(51,300)
Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 28,235 (29,871)— — (1,636)
Common stock dividends declared— — — — (190,595)— (190,595)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $2,700 ($5,046,221)$6,520,052 $10,041,152 ($500,507)$11,052,176 

Balance at December 31, 2021$68,110 $2,720 ($5,039,699)$6,766,239 $10,240,552 ($332,528)$11,705,394
Consolidated net income (a)3,193 — — — 276,400 — 279,593 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (4,050)(4,050)
Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 36,612 (31,085)— — 5,527 
Common stock dividends declared— — — — (205,058)— (205,058)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2022$66,723 $2,720 ($5,003,087)$6,735,154 $10,311,894 ($336,578)$11,776,826 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) Consolidated net income and preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries for first quarter 2022 and first quarter 2021 each includes $4 million of preferred dividends on subsidiaries’ preferred stock without sinking fund that is not presented as equity.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory authorities, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business.  While management is unable to predict with certainty the outcome of such proceedings, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Entergy’s results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition, except as otherwise discussed in the Form 10-K or in this report.  Entergy discusses regulatory proceedings in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and herein and discusses tax proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and Note 10 to the financial statements herein.

Vidalia Purchased Power Agreement

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy Louisiana’s Vidalia purchased power agreement.

ANO Damage, Outage, and NRC Reviews

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the ANO stator incident, subsequent NRC reviews, and the deferral of replacement power costs.

Spent Nuclear Fuel Litigation

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s spent nuclear fuel litigation.

In October 2021 the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a final judgment in the amount of $83 million in favor of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC against the DOE in the Indian Point Unit 2 third round and Unit 3 second round combined damages case. Entergy received payment from the U.S. Treasury in January 2022. The effect of recording the judgment was a reduction to asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges. The damages awarded included $32 million related to costs previously recorded as plant, $47 million related to costs previously recorded as other operation and maintenance expenses, and $4 million related to costs previously recorded as taxes other than income taxes.

Nuclear Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on nuclear liability and property insurance associated with Entergy’s nuclear power plants.

Non-Nuclear Property Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s non-nuclear property insurance program.


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Employment and Labor-related Proceedings

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s employment and labor-related proceedings.

Asbestos Litigation(Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas)

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding asbestos litigation.

Grand Gulf - Related Agreements

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding Grand Gulf-related agreements.


NOTE 2.  RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS(Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities in the Utility business presented on the balance sheets of Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Fuel and purchased power cost recovery

Entergy Arkansas

Energy Cost Recovery Rider

In March 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its annual redetermination of its energy cost rate pursuant to the energy cost recovery rider, which reflected an increase from $0.00959 per kWh to $0.01785 per kWh. The primary reason for the rate increase is a large under-recovery balance as a result of higher natural gas prices in 2021, particularly in the fourth quarter 2021. At the request of the APSC general staff, Entergy Arkansas deferred its request for recovery of $32 million from the under-recovery related to the 2021 February winter storms until the 2023 energy cost rate redetermination, unless a request for an interim adjustment to the energy cost recovery rider is necessary. This resulted in a redetermined rate of $0.016390 per kWh, which became effective with the first billing cycle in April 2022 through the normal operation of the tariff.

Retail Rate Proceedings

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding retail rate proceedings involving the Utility operating companies.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Filings with the APSC (Entergy Arkansas)

COVID-19 Orders

See the Form 10-K for discussion of APSC orders issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Arkansas had a regulatory asset of $34.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.


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COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the LPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses incurred from the suspension of disconnections and collection of late fees imposed by LPSC orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, utilities may seek future recovery, subject to LPSC review and approval, of losses and expenses incurred due to compliance with the LPSC’s COVID-19 orders. Utilities seeking to recover the regulatory asset must formally petition the LPSC to do so, identifying the direct and indirect costs for which recovery is sought. Any such request is subject to LPSC review and approval. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Louisiana had a regulatory asset of $47.8 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the MPSC (Entergy Mississippi)

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In March 2022, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 2022 test year filing and 2021 look-back filing showing Entergy Mississippi’s earned return for the historical 2021 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth and projected earned return for the 2022 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth. The 2022 test year filing shows a $69 million rate increase is necessary to reset Entergy Mississippi’s earned return on common equity to the specified point of adjustment of 6.70% return on rate base, within the formula rate plan bandwidth. The change in formula rate plan revenues, however, is capped at 4% of retail revenues, which equates to a revenue change of $48.6 million. The 2021 look-back filing compares actual 2021 results to the approved benchmark return on rate base and reflects the need for a $34.5 million interim increase in formula rate plan revenues. In fourth quarter 2021, Entergy Mississippi recorded a regulatory asset of $19 million to reflect the then-current estimate in connection with the look-back feature of the formula rate plan. In accordance with the provisions of the formula rate plan, Entergy Mississippi implemented a $24.3 million interim rate increase, reflecting a cap equal to 2% of 2021 retail revenues, effective in April 2022, subject to refund, pending a final MPSC order. A final order is expected in the second quarter 2022, with the resulting final rates, including amounts above the 2% cap of 2021 retail revenues, effective July 2022.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the MPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to defer incremental costs and expenses associated with COVID-19 compliance and to seek future recovery through rates of the prudently incurred incremental costs and expenses.As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Mississippi had a regulatory asset of $14.1 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the City Council (Entergy New Orleans)

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In April 2022, Entergy New Orleans submitted to the City Council its formula rate plan 2021 test year filing. The 2021 test year evaluation report produced an earned return on equity of 6.88% compared to the authorized return on equity of 9.35%. Entergy New Orleans seeks approval of a $40.2 million rate increase based on the formula set by the City Council in the 2018 rate case. The formula results in an increase in authorized electric revenues of $32.3 million and an increase in authorized gas revenues of $3.2 million. Entergy New Orleans also seeks to commence collecting $4.7 million in electric revenues that were previously approved by the City Council for collection through the formula rate plan. The filing is subject to review by the City Council and other parties over a 75-day review period, followed by a 25-day period to resolve any disputes among the parties. Resulting rates will be effective with the first billing cycle of September 2022 pursuant to the formula rate plan

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tariff. For any disputed rate adjustments, however, the City Council would set a procedural schedule that would extend the process for City Council approval of disputed rate adjustments.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the City Council issued an accounting order authorizing Entergy New Orleans to establish a regulatory asset for incremental COVID-19-related expenses. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy New Orleans had a regulatory asset of $14.5 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the PUCT and Texas Cities (Entergy Texas)

Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a request to amend its DCRF rider. The proposed rider is designed to collect from Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $40.2 million annually, or $13.9 million in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective DCRF rider based on its capital invested in distribution between September 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in December 2021. In December 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested DCRF revenue requirement and resolving all issues in the proceeding, including a motion for interim rates to take effect for usage on and after January 24, 2022. Also, in December 2021, the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings issued an order granting the motion for interim rates, which went into effect in January 2022, admitting evidence, and remanding the proceeding to the PUCT to consider the settlement. In March 2022 the PUCT issued an order approving the settlement.

Generation Cost Recovery Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020, Entergy Texas filed an application to establish a generation cost recovery rider to begin recovering a return of and on its generation capital investment in the Montgomery County Power Station through August 31, 2020, which was approved by the PUCT on an interim basis in January 2021. In March 2021, Entergy Texas filed to update its generation cost recovery rider to include its generation capital investment in Montgomery County Power Station after August 31, 2020 and an unopposed settlement agreement filed on behalf of the parties by Entergy Texas in October 2021 was approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In February 2022, Entergy Texas filed a relate-back rider to collect over five months an additional approximately $5 million, which is the difference between the interim revenue requirement approved in January 2021 and the revenue requirement approved in January 2022 that reflects Entergy Texas’s full generation capital investment and ownership in Montgomery County Power Station on January 1, 2021, plus carrying costs from January 2021 through January 2022 when the updated revenue requirement took effect. In April 2022, Entergy Texas and PUCT staff filed a joint proposed order that supports approval of Entergy Texas’s as-filed request.

In December 2020, Entergy Texas also filed an application to amend its generation cost recovery rider to reflect its acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which closed in June 2021. Because Hardin was to be acquired in the future, the initial generation cost recovery rider rates proposed in the application represented no change from the generation cost recovery rider rates established in Entergy Texas’s previous generation cost recovery rider proceeding. In July 2021 the PUCT issued an order approving the application. In August 2021, Entergy Texas filed an update application to recover its actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in April 2022. In January 2022, Entergy Texas filed an update to its application to align the requested revenue requirement with the terms of the generation cost recovery rider settlement approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In March 2022, Entergy Texas filed on

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behalf of the parties an unopposed motion, which motion was granted by the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings, to abate the procedural schedule indicating that the parties had reached an agreement in principle. In April 2022, Entergy Texas filed on behalf of the parties a unanimous settlement agreement that would adjust its generation cost recovery rider to recover an annual revenue requirement of approximately $92.8 million, which is $4.5 million in incremental annual revenue above the $88.3 million approved in January 2022, related to Entergy Texas’s actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2020 the PUCT authorized electric utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In future proceedings, the PUCT will consider whether each utility's request for recovery of these regulatory assets is reasonable and necessary, the appropriate period of recovery, and any amount of carrying costs thereon. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Texas had a regulatory asset of $10.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entergy Arkansas Opportunity Sales Proceeding

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the Entergy Arkansas opportunity sales proceeding. As discussed in the Form 10-K, in September 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas challenging the APSC’s order denying Entergy Arkansas’s request to recover the costs of the opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies. In October 2020 the APSC filed a motion to dismiss Entergy Arkansas’s complaint. In March 2022 the court denied the APSC’s motion to dismiss and, in April 2022, issued a scheduling order including a trial date in February 2023.

Complaints Against System Energy

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding pending complaints against System Energy. The following are updates to that discussion.

Return on Equity and Capital Structure Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2021 the FERC ALJ issued an initial decision in the proceeding against System Energy regarding the return on equity component of the Unit Power Sales Agreement. With regard to System Energy’s authorized return on equity, the ALJ determined that the existing return on equity of 10.94% is no longer just and reasonable, and that the replacement authorized return on equity, based on application of the Opinion No. 569-A methodology, should be 9.32%. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (January 2017-April 2018) based on the difference between the current return on equity and the replacement authorized return on equity. The ALJ determined that the April 2018 complaint concerning the authorized return on equity should be dismissed, and that no refunds for a second fifteen-month refund period should be due. With regard to System Energy’s capital structure, the ALJ determined that System Energy’s actual equity ratio is excessive and that the just and reasonable equity ratio is 48.15% equity, based on the average equity ratio of the proxy group used to evaluate the return on equity for the second complaint. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (September 2018-December 2019) based on the difference between the actual equity ratio and the 48.15% equity ratio. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this proceeding is approximately $61 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2022, and the estimated resulting annual rate reduction would be approximately $50 million. The estimated refund will continue to accrue interest until a final FERC decision is issued. Based on the course of the proceeding to date, System Energy has recorded a provision of $38 million, including interest, as of March 31, 2022.

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exceptions, in which it challenged the initial decision’s findings on both the return on equity and capital structure issues. Also in April 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, City Council, and the FERC trial staff filed briefs on exceptions. Reply briefs opposing exceptions were filed in May 2021 by System Energy, the FERC trial staff, the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the City Council. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Grand Gulf Sale-leaseback Renewal Complaint and Uncertain Tax Position Rate Base Issue

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2018 the LPSC filed a complaint against System Energy and Entergy Services related to System Energy’s renewal of a sale-leaseback transaction originally entered into in December 1988 for an 11.5% undivided interest in Grand Gulf Unit 1. A hearing was held before a FERC ALJ in November 2019. In April 2020 the ALJ issued the initial decision. Among other things, the ALJ determined that refunds were due on three main issues. First, with regard to the lease renewal payments, the ALJ determined that System Energy is recovering an unjust acquisition premium through the lease renewal payments, and that System Energy’s recovery from customers through rates should be limited to the cost of service based on the remaining net book value of the leased assets, which is approximately $70 million. The ALJ found that the remedy for this issue should be the refund of lease payments (approximately $17.2 million per year since July 2015) with interest determined at the FERC quarterly interest rate, which would be offset by the addition of the net book value of the leased assets in the cost of service. The ALJ did not calculate a value for the refund expected as a result of this remedy. In addition, System Energy would no longer recover the lease payments in rates prospectively. Second, with regard to the liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions, the ALJ determined that the liabilities are accumulated deferred income taxes and that System Energy’s rate base should have been reduced for those liabilities. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this issue through March 31, 2022, is approximately $422 million, plus interest, which is approximately $135 million through March 31, 2022. The ALJ also found that System Energy should include liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as a rate base reduction going forward. Third, with regard to the depreciation expense adjustments, the ALJ found that System Energy should correct for the error in re-billings retroactively and prospectively, but that System Energy should not be permitted to recover interest on any retroactive return on enhanced rate base resulting from such corrections. If the initial decision is affirmed on this issue, System Energy estimates refunds of approximately $19 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2022.

The ALJ initial decision is an interim step in the FERC litigation process, and an ALJ’s determinations made in an initial decision are not controlling on the FERC. The ALJ in the initial decision acknowledges that these are issues of first impression before the FERC. The case is pending before the FERC, which will review the case and issue an order on the proceeding, and the FERC may accept, reject, or modify the ALJ’s initial decision in whole or in part. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

LPSC Authorization of Additional Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the LPSC authorized its staff to file additional complaints at the FERC related to the rates charged by System Energy for Grand Gulf energy and capacity supplied to Entergy Louisiana under the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint

The first of the additional complaints was filed by the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC and the City Council in September 2020. The first complaint raises two sets of rate allegations: violations of the filed rate and a corresponding request for refunds for prior periods; and elements of the Unit Power Sales Agreement are unjust and unreasonable and a corresponding request for refunds for the 15-month refund period and changes to the Unit Power Sales Agreement prospectively. In May 2021 the FERC issued an order addressing the complaint, establishing a refund effective date of September 21, 2020, establishing hearing procedures, and holding those procedures in

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abeyance pending the FERC’s review of the initial decision in the Grand Gulf sale-leaseback renewal complaint discussed above. System Energy agreed that the hearing should be held in abeyance but sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision as related to matters set for hearing that were beyond the scope of the FERC’s jurisdiction or authority. The complainants sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision to hold the hearing in abeyance and filed a motion to proceed, which motion System Energy subsequently opposed. In June 2021, System Energy’s request for rehearing was denied by operation of law, and System Energy filed an appeal of the FERC’s orders in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal was initially stayed for a period of 90 days, but the stay expired. In November 2021 the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as premature.

In November 2021 the LPSC, APSC, and City Council filed direct testimony and requested the FERC to order refunds for prior periods and prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. The LPSC’s refund claims include, among other things, allegations that: (1) System Energy should not have included certain sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments; (2) System Energy should have credited rate base to reflect the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) System Energy incorrectly included refueling outage costs that were recorded in account 174 in rate base; and (4) System Energy should have excluded several accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 from rate base. The LPSC is also seeking a retroactive adjustment to retained earnings and capital structure in conjunction with the implementation of its proposed refunds. In addition, the LPSC seeks amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement going forward to address below-the-line costs, incentive compensation, the working capital allowance, litigation expenses, and the 2019 termination of the capital funds agreement. The APSC argues that: (1) System Energy should have included borrowings from the Entergy System money pool in its determination of short-term debt in its cost of capital; and (2) System Energy should credit customers with System Energy’s allocation of earnings on money pool investments. The City Council alleges that System Energy has maintained excess cash on hand in the money pool and that retention of excess cash was imprudent. Based on this allegation, the City Council’s witness recommends a refund of approximately $98.8 million for the period 2004-September 2021 or other alternative relief. The City Council further recommends that the FERC impose a hypothetical equity ratio such as 48.15% equity to capital on a prospective basis.

In January 2022, System Energy filed answering testimony arguing that the FERC should not order refunds for prior periods or any prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. In response to the LPSC’s refund claims, System Energy argues, among other things, that (1) the inclusion of sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments was correct; (2) the filed rate doctrine bars the request for a retroactive credit to rate base for the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) an accounting misclassification for deferred refueling outage costs has been corrected, caused no harm to customers, and requires no refunds; and (4) its accounting and ratemaking treatment of specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 has been correct. System Energy further responds that no retroactive adjustment to retained earnings or capital structure should be ordered because there is no general policy requiring such a remedy and there was no showing that the retained earnings element of the capital structure was incorrectly implemented. Further, System Energy presented evidence that all of the costs that are being challenged were long known to the retail regulators and were approved by them for inclusion in retail rates, and the attempt to retroactively challenge these costs, some of which have been included in rates for decades, is unjust and unreasonable. In response to the LPSC’s proposed going-forward adjustments, System Energy presents evidence to show that none of the proposed adjustments are needed. On the issue of below-the-line expenses, during discovery procedures, System Energy identified a historical allocation error in certain months and agreed to provide a bill credit to customers to correct the error. In response to the APSC’s claims, System Energy argues that the Unit Power Sales Agreement does not include System Energy’s borrowings from the Entergy System money pool or earnings on deposits to the Entergy System money pool in the determination of the cost of capital; and accordingly, no refunds are appropriate on those issues. In response to the City Council’s claims, System Energy argues that it has reasonably managed its cash and that the City Council’s theory of cash management is defective because it fails to adequately consider the relevant cash needs of System Energy and it makes faulty presumptions about the operation of the Entergy System money pool. System Energy further points out that the issue of its capital structure is already subject to pending FERC litigation.


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In March 2022 the FERC trial staff filed direct and answering testimony in response to the LPSC, APSC, and City Council’s direct testimony. In its testimony, the FERC trial staff recommends refunds for two primary reasons: (1) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with rate refunds; and (2) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with a deemed contract satisfaction and reissuance that occurred in 2005. The FERC trial staff recommends refunds of $84.1 million, exclusive of any tax gross-up or FERC interest. In addition, the FERC trial staff recommends the following prospective modifications to the Unit Power Sales Agreement: (1) inclusion of a rate base credit to recognize the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (2) exclusion of executive incentive compensation costs for members of the Office of the Chief Executive and long-term performance unit costs where awards are based solely or primarily on financial metrics; and (3) exclusion of unvested, accrued amounts for stock options, performance units, and restricted stock awards. With respect to issues that ultimately concern the reasonableness of System Energy’s rate of return, the FERC trial staff states that it is unnecessary to consider such issues in this proceeding, in light of the pending case concerning System Energy’s return on equity and capital structure. On all other material issues raised by the LPSC, APSC, and City Council, the FERC trial staff recommends either no refunds or no modification to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

System Energy Formula Rate Annual Protocols Formal Challenge Concerning 2020 Calendar Year Bills

System Energy’s Unit Power Sales Agreement includes formula rate protocols that provide for the disclosure of cost inputs, an opportunity for informal discovery procedures, and a challenge process. In February 2022, pursuant to the protocols procedures, the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC, the City Council, and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff filed with the FERC a formal challenge to System Energy’s implementation of the formula rate during calendar year 2020. The formal challenge alleges: (1) that it was imprudent for System Energy to accept the IRS’s partial acceptance of a previously uncertain tax position; (2) that System Energy should have delayed recording the result of the IRS’s partial acceptance of the previously uncertain tax position until after internal tax allocation payments were made; (3) that the equity ratio charged in rates was excessive; (4) that sale-leaseback rental payments should have been excluded from rates; and (5) that all issues in the ongoing Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint proceeding should also be reflected in calendar year 2020 bills. While System Energy disagrees that any refunds are owed for the 2020 calendar year bills, the formal challenge estimates that the financial impact of the first through fourth allegations is approximately $53 million; it does not provide an estimate of the financial impact of the fifth allegation.

In March 2022, System Energy filed an answer to the formal challenge in which it requested that the FERC deny the formal challenge as a matter of law, or else hold the proceeding in abeyance pending the resolution of related dockets.

Storm Cost Recovery Filings with Retail Regulators

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion regarding storm cost recovery filings. The following are updates to that discussion.

Entergy Louisiana

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Louisiana’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the outages. Additionally, as a result of Hurricane Laura’s extensive damage to the grid infrastructure serving the impacted area, large portions of the underlying transmission system required nearly a complete rebuild. In February 2021 two winter storms (collectively, Winter Storm Uri) brought freezing rain and ice to Louisiana. Ice

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accumulation sagged or downed trees, limbs and power lines, causing damage to Entergy Louisiana’s transmission and distribution systems. The additional weight of ice caused trees and limbs to fall into power lines and other electric equipment. When the ice melted, it affected vegetation and electrical equipment, causing additional outages.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs and in July 2021, Entergy Louisiana made a supplemental filing updating the total restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by these storms were estimated to be approximately $2.06 billion, including approximately $1.68 billion in capital costs and approximately $380 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through January 2022, Entergy Louisiana was seeking an LPSC determination that $2.11 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, was eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana was requesting that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of a storm escrow account to the previously authorized amount of $290 million was appropriate. In July 2021, Entergy Louisiana supplemented the application with a request regarding the financing and recovery of the recoverable storm restoration costs. Specifically, Entergy Louisiana requested approval to securitize its restoration costs pursuant to Louisiana Act 55 financing, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

In August 2021, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to Entergy Louisiana’s distribution and, to a lesser extent, transmission systems resulting in widespread power outages. In September 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments in connection with the issuance of approximately $1 billion of shorter-term mortgage bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida, which bonds were issued in October 2021. Also in September 2021, Entergy Louisiana sought approval for the creation and funding of a $1 billion restricted escrow account for Hurricane Ida restoration costs, subject to a subsequent prudence review.

After filing of testimony by LPSC staff and intervenors, which generally supported or did not oppose Entergy Louisiana’s requests in regard to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida, the parties negotiated and executed an uncontested stipulated settlement which was filed with the LPSC in February 2022. The settlement agreement contained the following key terms: $2.1 billion of restoration costs from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri were prudently incurred and were eligible for recovery; carrying costs of $51 million were recoverable; a $290 million cash storm reserve should be re-established; a $1 billion reserve should be established to partially pay for Hurricane Ida restoration costs; and Entergy Louisiana was authorized to finance $3.186 billion utilizing the securitization process authorized by Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293. The LPSC issued an order approving the settlement in March 2022. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Louisiana reclassified $1.339 billion from utility plant to other regulatory assets. The securitization process is expected to be completed in second quarter 2022.

In April 2022, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Ida restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida currently are estimated to be approximately $2.54 billion, including approximately $1.96 billion in capital costs and approximately $586 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through December 2022, Entergy Louisiana is seeking an LPSC determination that $2.60 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As part of this filing, Entergy Louisiana also is seeking an LPSC determination that an additional $32 million in restoration costs associated with the restoration of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta as well as Winter Storm Uri was prudently incurred. This amount is exclusive of the requested $3 million in carrying costs through December 2022. In total, Entergy Louisiana is requesting an LPSC determination that $2.64 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As discussed above, in March 2022 the LPSC approved financing of a $1 billion storm escrow that can be withdrawn to finance costs associated with Hurricane Ida restoration. Entergy Louisiana expects to supplement the April 2022 application with a request that the LPSC authorize Entergy Louisiana to finance the remaining storm restoration costs included in the April 2022 application,

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currently expected to be through the securitization process authorized by Louisiana Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

Entergy Texas

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In July 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT an application for a financing order to approve the securitization of certain system restoration costs, which were approved by the PUCT as eligible for securitization in December 2021. In November 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting the issuance of a financing order consistent with Entergy Texas’s application and with minor adjustments to certain upfront and ongoing costs to be incurred to facilitate the issuance and serving of system restoration bonds. In January 2022 the PUCT issued a financing order consistent with the unopposed settlement. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Texas reclassified $153 million from utility plant to other regulatory assets.

In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds). With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas began cost recovery through the system restoration charge effective with the first billing cycle of May 2022 and the system restoration charge is expected to remain in place up to 15 years. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of the April 2022 issuance of the securitization bonds.


NOTE 3.  EQUITY (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Louisiana)

Common Stock

Earnings per Share

The following table presents Entergy’s basic and diluted earnings per share calculations included on the consolidated income statements:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
IncomeShares$/shareIncomeShares$/share
Basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Entergy Corporation$276.4 202.9 $1.36 $334.6 200.5 $1.67 
Average dilutive effect of:
Stock options0.5 — 0.4 (0.01)
Other equity plans0.4 — 0.2 — 
Equity forwards0.1 — — — 
Diluted earnings per share$276.4 203.9 $1.36 $334.6 201.1 $1.66 


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The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was approximately 0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and approximately 1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Entergy’s stock options and other equity compensation plans are discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements herein and in Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Dividends declared per common share were $1.01 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $0.95 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding these proceedings.

Federal Regulation

See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K regarding federal regulatory proceedings.

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Commodity Price Risk

Power Generation

As a wholesale generator, Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ core business is selling energy, measured in MWh, to its customers.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities enters into forward contracts with its customers and also sells energy in the day ahead or spot markets.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities also sells unforced capacity, which allows load-serving entities to meet specified reserve and related requirements placed on them by the ISOs in their respective areas.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ forward physical power contracts consist of contracts to sell energy only, contracts to sell capacity only, and bundled contracts in which it sells both capacity and energy.  While the terminology and payment mechanics vary in these contracts, each of these types of contracts requires Entergy Wholesale Commodities to deliver MWh of energy, make capacity available, or both. In addition to its forward physical power contracts, Entergy Wholesale Commodities may also use a combination of financial contracts, including swaps, collars, and options, to manage forward commodity price risk. The sensitivities may not reflect the total maximum upside potential from higher market prices. The information contained in the following table represents projections at a point in time and will vary over time based on numerous factors, such as future market prices, contracting activities, and generation. Following is a summary of Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ current forward capacity and generation contracts as well as total revenue projections based on market prices as of March 31, 2021 (2021 represents the remainder of the year):

Entergy Wholesale Commodities Nuclear Portfolio
20212022
Energy
Percent of planned generation under contract (a):
Unit-contingent (b)98%99%
Planned generation (TWh) (c) (d)5.82.8
Average revenue per MWh on contracted volumes:
Expected based on market prices as of March 31, 2021$56.4$47.1
Capacity
Percent of capacity sold forward (e):
Bundled capacity and energy contracts (f)86%98%
Capacity contracts (g)13%—%
Total99%98%
Planned net MW in operation (average) (d)1,158338
Average revenue under contract per kW per month (applies to capacity contracts only)$0.1$—
Total Energy and Capacity Revenues (h)
Expected sold and market total revenue per MWh$55.8$46.8
Sensitivity: -/+ $10 per MWh market price change$55.7-$56.0$46.7-$47.0

(a)Percent of planned generation output sold under contracts.
(b)Transaction under which power is supplied from a specific generation asset; if the asset is not operating, the seller is generally not liable to the buyer for any damages. Certain unit-contingent sales include a guarantee
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of availability. Availability guarantees provide for the payment to the power purchaser of contract damages, if incurred, in the event the seller fails to deliver power as a result of the failure of the specified generation unit to generate power at or above a specified availability threshold. All of Entergy’s outstanding guarantees of availability provide for dollar limits on Entergy’s maximum liability under such guarantees.
(c)Amount of output expected to be generated by Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear resources considering plant operating characteristics.
(d)Assumes the shutdown of Indian Point 3 on April 30, 2021 and planned shutdown of Palisades on May 31, 2022. For a discussion regarding the shutdown of the Indian Point 3 plant and planned shutdown of the Palisades plant, see “Entergy Wholesale Commodities Exit from the Merchant Power Business” above.
(e)Percent of planned qualified capacity sold to mitigate price uncertainty under physical or financial transactions.
(f)A contract for the sale of installed capacity and related energy, priced per megawatt-hour sold.
(g)A contract for the sale of an installed capacity product in a regional market.
(h)Excludes non-cash revenue from the amortization of the Palisades below-market purchased power agreement, mark-to-market activity, and service revenues.

Some of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ power plants contain provisions that require an Entergy subsidiary to provide credit support to secure its obligations under the agreements. The Entergy subsidiary is required to provide credit support based upon the difference between the current market prices and contracted power prices in the regions where Entergy Wholesale Commodities sells power. The primary form of credit support to satisfy these requirements is an Entergy Corporation guarantee.  Cash and letters of credit are also acceptable forms of credit support. At March 31, 2021,2022, based on power prices at that time, Entergy had liquidity exposure of $51$26 million under the guarantees in place supporting Entergy Wholesale Commodities transactions and $7$8 million of posted cash collateral. In the event of a decrease in Entergy Corporation’s credit rating to below investment grade, based on power prices as of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy would have been required to provide approximately $30 million of additional cash or letters of credit under some of the agreements. As of March 31, 2020,2022, the liquidity exposure associated with Entergy Wholesale Commodities assurance requirements, including return of previously posted collateral from counterparties, would increase by $7 millionan insignificant amount for a $1 per MMBtu increase in gas prices in both the short- and long-term markets.

As of March 31, 2021,2022, substantially all of the credit exposure associated with the planned energy output under contract for Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plantsthe Palisades plant through 2022 is with counterparties or their guarantors that have public investment grade credit ratings.

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters. Following are updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

NRC Reactor Oversight Process

As discussed in the Form 10-K, the NRC’s Reactor Oversight Process is a program to collect information about plant performance, assess the information for its safety significance, and provide for appropriate licensee and NRC response. The NRC evaluates plant performance by analyzing two distinct inputs: inspection findings resulting from the NRC’s inspection program and performance indicators reported by the licensee. The evaluations result in the placement of each plant in one of the NRC’s Reactor Oversight Process Action Matrix columns: “licensee response column,” or Column 1, “regulatory response column,” or Column 2, “degraded cornerstone column,” or Column 3, and “multiple/repetitive degraded cornerstone column,” or Column 4. Plants in Column 1 are subject to normal NRC inspection activities. Plants in Column 2, Column 3, or Column 4 are subject to progressively increasing levels of inspection by the NRC with, in general, progressively increasing levels of associated costs. Nuclear generating plants owned and operated by Entergy’s Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities businesses are currently in Column 1, except for Grand Gulf, which is in Column 3.
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In March 2021 the NRC placed Grand Gulf in Column 3 based on the incidence of five unplanned plant scrams during calendar year 2020, some of which were related to upgrades made to the plant’s turbine control system during the spring 2020 refueling outage. The NRC plans to conduct a supplemental inspection of Grand Gulf in accordance with its inspection procedures for nuclear plants in Column 3.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
OPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUES
ElectricElectric$2,538,420 $2,050,638 Electric$2,655,776 $2,538,420 
Natural gasNatural gas58,168 43,976 Natural gas72,361 58,168 
Competitive businessesCompetitive businesses248,250 332,565 Competitive businesses149,788 248,250 
TOTALTOTAL2,844,838 2,427,179 TOTAL2,877,925 2,844,838 
OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale501,167 397,403 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale666,938 501,167 
Purchased powerPurchased power379,734 216,614 Purchased power269,626 379,734 
Nuclear refueling outage expensesNuclear refueling outage expenses43,739 50,218 Nuclear refueling outage expenses43,002 43,739 
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance706,786 702,084 Other operation and maintenance678,812 706,786 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related chargesAsset write-offs, impairments, and related charges3,273 5,095 Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,273 
DecommissioningDecommissioning98,642 93,684 Decommissioning62,048 98,642 
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes156,702 170,294 Taxes other than income taxes180,148 156,702 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization414,519 399,710 Depreciation and amortization438,972 414,519 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net32,279 (7,679)Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(28,425)32,279 
TOTALTOTAL2,336,841 2,027,423 TOTAL2,311,865 2,336,841 
OPERATING INCOMEOPERATING INCOME507,997 399,756 OPERATING INCOME566,060 507,997 
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)
OTHER INCOMEOTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction14,577 35,953 Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Interest and investment income (loss)Interest and investment income (loss)143,315 (216,853)Interest and investment income (loss)(21,918)143,315 
Miscellaneous - netMiscellaneous - net(60,929)23,389 Miscellaneous - net7,603 (60,929)
TOTALTOTAL96,963 (157,511)TOTAL1,556 96,963 
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expenseInterest expense205,886 205,589 Interest expense227,622 205,886 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during constructionAllowance for borrowed funds used during construction(6,013)(15,444)Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(6,096)(6,013)
TOTALTOTAL199,873 190,145 TOTAL221,526 199,873 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES405,087 52,100 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES346,090 405,087 
Income taxesIncome taxes65,942 (71,194)Income taxes66,497 65,942 
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOMECONSOLIDATED NET INCOME339,145 123,294 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME279,593 339,145 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries4,580 4,580 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interestPreferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENTERGY CORPORATIONNET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENTERGY CORPORATION$334,565 $118,714 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ENTERGY CORPORATION$276,400 $334,565 
Earnings per average common share:Earnings per average common share:Earnings per average common share:
BasicBasic$1.67 $0.59 Basic$1.36 $1.67 
DilutedDiluted$1.66 $0.59 Diluted$1.36 $1.66 
Basic average number of common shares outstandingBasic average number of common shares outstanding200,525,549 199,790,016 Basic average number of common shares outstanding202,943,628 200,525,549 
Diluted average number of common shares outstandingDiluted average number of common shares outstanding201,059,665 200,901,349 Diluted average number of common shares outstanding203,888,483 201,059,665 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Net IncomeNet Income$339,145 $123,294 Net Income$279,593 $339,145 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized loss (net of tax benefit of $7,869 and $5,777)(29,580)(21,710)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $6,314 and $15,076)22,967 53,899 
Net unrealized investment gain (loss) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($25,581) and $8,743)(44,687)15,744 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(51,300)47,933 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss) (net of tax benefit of $— and $7,869)Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss) (net of tax benefit of $— and $7,869)24 (29,580)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $2,542, and $6,314)Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $2,542, and $6,314)8,328 22,967 
Net unrealized investment loss (net of tax benefit of $7,221 and $25,581)Net unrealized investment loss (net of tax benefit of $7,221 and $25,581)(12,402)(44,687)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(4,050)(51,300)
Comprehensive IncomeComprehensive Income287,845 171,227 Comprehensive Income275,543 287,845 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries4,580 4,580 
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interestPreferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries and noncontrolling interest3,193 4,580 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy CorporationComprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation$283,265 $166,647 Comprehensive Income Attributable to Entergy Corporation$272,350 $283,265 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net incomeConsolidated net income$339,145 $123,294 Consolidated net income$279,593 $339,145 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortizationDepreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization580,571 568,596 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization561,731 580,571 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued240,431 (31,405)Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued70,780 240,431 
Asset write-offs, impairments, and related chargesAsset write-offs, impairments, and related charges3,278 4,962 Asset write-offs, impairments, and related charges744 3,278 
Changes in working capital:Changes in working capital:Changes in working capital:
ReceivablesReceivables(52,690)70,357 Receivables122,987 (52,690)
Fuel inventoryFuel inventory26,878 (15,389)Fuel inventory14,795 26,878 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(175,651)(127,727)Accounts payable(283,175)(175,651)
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued(231,182)(44,241)Taxes accrued(79,941)(231,182)
Interest accruedInterest accrued(3,778)(4,791)Interest accrued32,862 (3,778)
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs(353,099)30,560 Deferred fuel costs(58,932)(353,099)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts(43,582)(21,758)Other working capital accounts(95,033)(43,582)
Changes in provisions for estimated lossesChanges in provisions for estimated losses(60,923)(35,829)Changes in provisions for estimated losses8,206 (60,923)
Changes in other regulatory assetsChanges in other regulatory assets89,910 99,275 Changes in other regulatory assets(1,424,270)89,910 
Changes in other regulatory liabilitiesChanges in other regulatory liabilities(14,464)(450,905)Changes in other regulatory liabilities(250,358)(14,464)
Storm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory assetStorm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory asset1,491,942 — 
Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilitiesChanges in pension and other postretirement liabilities(166,733)(113,071)Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilities(101,641)(166,733)
OtherOther(227,676)607,132 Other247,676 (227,676)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(49,565)659,060 Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities537,966 (49,565)
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction/capital expendituresConstruction/capital expenditures(1,552,103)(1,043,608)Construction/capital expenditures(1,501,578)(1,552,103)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction14,577 35,953 Allowance for equity funds used during construction15,871 14,577 
Nuclear fuel purchasesNuclear fuel purchases(47,916)(85,334)Nuclear fuel purchases(83,326)(47,916)
Payment for purchase of assets(24,633)
Litigation proceeds from settlement agreementLitigation proceeds from settlement agreement9,829 — 
Changes in securitization accountChanges in securitization account(1,304)(70)Changes in securitization account13,532 (1,304)
Payments to storm reserve escrow accountPayments to storm reserve escrow account(10)(1,557)Payments to storm reserve escrow account— (10)
Receipts from storm reserve escrow accountReceipts from storm reserve escrow account44,205 40,589 Receipts from storm reserve escrow account— 44,205 
Decrease in other investments12,521 2,265 
Decrease (increase) in other investmentsDecrease (increase) in other investments(11,862)12,521 
Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costsLitigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs15,735 62,162 Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs32,367 15,735 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund salesProceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales3,225,510 687,487 Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales479,937 3,225,510 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust fundsInvestment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(3,224,487)(718,741)Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(505,989)(3,224,487)
Net cash flow used in investing activitiesNet cash flow used in investing activities(1,513,272)(1,045,487)Net cash flow used in investing activities(1,551,219)(1,513,272)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of:Proceeds from the issuance of:Proceeds from the issuance of:
Long-term debtLong-term debt3,676,242 3,195,345 Long-term debt2,553,369 3,676,242 
Treasury stockTreasury stock979 39,964 Treasury stock9,629 979 
Retirement of long-term debtRetirement of long-term debt(1,346,172)(1,614,578)Retirement of long-term debt(1,224,091)(1,346,172)
Changes in credit borrowings and commercial paper - netChanges in credit borrowings and commercial paper - net(599,860)(4,911)Changes in credit borrowings and commercial paper - net141,634 (599,860)
OtherOther10,380 (756)Other1,382 10,380 
Dividends paid:Dividends paid:Dividends paid:
Common stockCommon stock(190,595)(185,763)Common stock(205,058)(190,595)
Preferred stockPreferred stock(4,580)(4,763)Preferred stock(4,580)(4,580)
Net cash flow provided by financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by financing activities1,546,394 1,424,538 Net cash flow provided by financing activities1,272,285 1,546,394 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(16,443)1,038,111 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents259,032 (16,443)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,759,099 425,722 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period442,559 1,759,099 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,742,656 $1,463,833 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$701,591 $1,742,656 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$202,451 $203,466 Interest - net of amount capitalized$186,269 $202,451 
Income taxesIncome taxes$9,015 ($23,063)Income taxes($11,505)$9,015 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:
CashCash$67,574 $128,851 Cash$76,146 $44,944 
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments1,675,082 1,630,248 Temporary cash investments625,445 397,615 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents1,742,656 1,759,099 Total cash and cash equivalents701,591 442,559 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
CustomerCustomer883,352 833,478 Customer668,620 786,866 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(119,027)(117,794)Allowance for doubtful accounts(31,486)(68,608)
OtherOther158,838 135,208 Other171,858 231,843 
Accrued unbilled revenuesAccrued unbilled revenues415,253 434,835 Accrued unbilled revenues406,010 420,255 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable1,338,416 1,285,727 Total accounts receivable1,215,002 1,370,356 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs226,619 4,380 Deferred fuel costs375,670 324,394 
Fuel inventory - at average costFuel inventory - at average cost146,056 172,934 Fuel inventory - at average cost139,780 154,575 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost972,771 962,185 Materials and supplies - at average cost1,066,535 1,041,515 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costsDeferred nuclear refueling outage costs182,721 179,150 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs125,192 133,422 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other179,315 196,424 Prepayments and other215,231 156,774 
TOTALTOTAL4,788,554 4,559,899 TOTAL3,839,001 3,623,595 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Decommissioning trust fundsDecommissioning trust funds7,339,088 7,253,215 Decommissioning trust funds5,210,130 5,514,016 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)355,819 343,328 Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)357,092 357,576 
OtherOther169,094 214,222 Other159,728 159,455 
TOTALTOTAL7,864,001 7,810,765 TOTAL5,726,950 6,031,047 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENTPROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENTPROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
ElectricElectric60,901,229 59,696,443 Electric63,405,911 64,263,250 
Natural gasNatural gas621,682 610,768 Natural gas666,646 658,989 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress1,311,997 2,012,030 Construction work in progress1,556,651 1,511,966 
Nuclear fuelNuclear fuel591,124 601,281 Nuclear fuel547,706 577,006 
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENTTOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT63,426,032 62,920,522 TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT66,176,914 67,011,211 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization24,403,999 24,067,745 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization24,982,767 24,767,051 
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - NETPROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - NET39,022,033 38,852,777 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT - NET41,194,147 42,244,160 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $92,585 as of March 31, 2021 and $119,238 as of December 31, 2020)5,986,639 6,076,549 
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $34,145 as of March 31, 2022 and $49,579 as of December 31, 2021)Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $34,145 as of March 31, 2022 and $49,579 as of December 31, 2021)8,037,526 6,613,256 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs240,555 240,422 Deferred fuel costs241,002 240,953 
GoodwillGoodwill377,172 377,172 Goodwill377,172 377,172 
Accumulated deferred income taxesAccumulated deferred income taxes56,068 76,289 Accumulated deferred income taxes58,388 54,186 
OtherOther332,606 245,339 Other359,340 269,873 
TOTALTOTAL6,993,040 7,015,771 TOTAL9,073,428 7,555,440 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$58,667,628 $58,239,212 TOTAL ASSETS$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debtCurrently maturing long-term debt$629,019 $1,164,015 Currently maturing long-term debt$1,039,335 $1,039,329 
Notes payable and commercial paperNotes payable and commercial paper1,027,629 1,627,489 Notes payable and commercial paper1,342,811 1,201,177 
Accounts payableAccounts payable1,697,206 2,739,437 Accounts payable1,741,052 2,610,132 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits391,032 401,512 Customer deposits402,600 395,184 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued209,829 441,011 Taxes accrued339,887 419,828 
Interest accruedInterest accrued198,013 201,791 Interest accrued224,013 191,151 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs22,386 153,113 Deferred fuel costs— 7,607 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities63,752 61,815 Pension and other postretirement liabilities60,249 68,336 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxesCurrent portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes65,056 63,683 Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes35,241 53,385 
OtherOther207,984 206,640 Other177,997 204,613 
TOTALTOTAL4,511,906 7,060,506 TOTAL5,363,185 6,190,742 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued4,568,106 4,361,772 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued4,796,208 4,706,797 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits217,888 212,494 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits209,921 211,975 
Regulatory liability for income taxes-netRegulatory liability for income taxes-net1,465,852 1,521,757 Regulatory liability for income taxes-net1,233,417 1,255,692 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities2,363,919 2,323,851 Other regulatory liabilities2,433,906 2,643,845 
Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilitiesDecommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities6,528,450 6,469,452 Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities4,816,524 4,757,084 
Accumulated provisionsAccumulated provisions181,912 242,835 Accumulated provisions165,328 157,122 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities2,684,343 2,853,013 Pension and other postretirement liabilities1,855,771 1,949,325 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $146,881 as of March 31, 2021 and $174,635 as of December 31, 2020)24,075,456 21,205,761 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $54,674 as of March 31, 2022 and $83,639 as of December 31, 2021)Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $54,674 as of March 31, 2022 and $83,639 as of December 31, 2021)26,176,449 24,841,572 
OtherOther798,210 807,219 Other786,581 815,284 
TOTALTOTAL42,884,136 39,998,154 TOTAL42,474,105 41,338,696 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fundSubsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund219,410 219,410 Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund219,410 219,410 
EQUITYEQUITYEQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; issued 270,035,180 shares in 2021 and 20202,700 2,700 
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued shares in 2022 and 2021 - nonePreferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued shares in 2022 and 2021 - none— — 
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 499,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued 271,965,510 shares in 2022 and 2021Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 499,000,000 shares in 2022 and 2021; issued 271,965,510 shares in 2022 and 20212,720 2,720 
Paid-in capitalPaid-in capital6,520,052 6,549,923 Paid-in capital6,735,154 6,766,239 
Retained earningsRetained earnings10,041,152 9,897,182 Retained earnings10,311,894 10,240,552 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(500,507)(449,207)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(336,578)(332,528)
Less - treasury stock, at cost (69,402,016 shares in 2021 and 69,790,346 shares in 2020)5,046,221 5,074,456 
Less - treasury stock, at cost (68,808,788 shares in 2022 and 69,312,326 shares in 2021)Less - treasury stock, at cost (68,808,788 shares in 2022 and 69,312,326 shares in 2021)5,003,087 5,039,699 
Total common shareholders' equityTotal common shareholders' equity11,017,176 10,926,142 Total common shareholders' equity11,710,103 11,637,284 
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund35,000 35,000 
Subsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund and noncontrolling interestSubsidiaries' preferred stock without sinking fund and noncontrolling interest66,723 68,110 
TOTALTOTAL11,052,176 10,961,142 TOTAL11,776,826 11,705,394 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$58,667,628 $58,239,212 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$59,833,526 $59,454,242 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
Common Shareholders’ Equity
Subsidiaries’ Preferred StockCommon
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$35,000 $2,700 ($5,154,150)$6,564,436 $9,257,609 ($446,920)$10,258,675 
Implementation of accounting standards(419)(419)
Balance at January 1, 202035,000 2,700 (5,154,150)6,564,436 9,257,190 (446,920)10,258,256 
Consolidated net income (a)4,580 118,714 123,294 
Other comprehensive income47,933 47,933 
Common stock issuances related to stock plans73,580 (53,753)19,827 
Common stock dividends declared(185,763)(185,763)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)(4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2020$35,000 $2,700 ($5,080,570)$6,510,683 $9,190,141 ($398,987)$10,258,967 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
Common Shareholders’ Equity
Subsidiaries’ Preferred Stock and Noncontrolling InterestCommon
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $2,700 ($5,074,456)$6,549,923 $9,897,182 ($449,207)$10,961,142 Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $2,700 ($5,074,456)$6,549,923 $9,897,182 ($449,207)$10,961,142 
Consolidated net income (a)Consolidated net income (a)4,580 334,565 339,145 Consolidated net income (a)4,580 — — — 334,565 — 339,145 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(51,300)(51,300)Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (51,300)(51,300)
Common stock issuances related to stock plansCommon stock issuances related to stock plans28,235 (29,871)(1,636)Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 28,235 (29,871)— — (1,636)
Common stock dividends declaredCommon stock dividends declared(190,595)(190,595)Common stock dividends declared— — — — (190,595)— (190,595)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)(4,580)Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $2,700 ($5,046,221)$6,520,052 $10,041,152 ($500,507)$11,052,176 Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $2,700 ($5,046,221)$6,520,052 $10,041,152 ($500,507)$11,052,176 
(a) Consolidated net income and preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries for first quarter 2021 and first quarter 2020 each includes $4.1 million of preferred dividends on subsidiaries’ preferred stock without sinking fund that is not presented as equity.

Balance at December 31, 2021$68,110 $2,720 ($5,039,699)$6,766,239 $10,240,552 ($332,528)$11,705,394
Consolidated net income (a)3,193 — — — 276,400 — 279,593 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (4,050)(4,050)
Common stock issuances related to stock plans— — 36,612 (31,085)— — 5,527 
Common stock dividends declared— — — — (205,058)— (205,058)
Preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries (a)(4,580)— — — — — (4,580)
Balance at March 31, 2022$66,723 $2,720 ($5,003,087)$6,735,154 $10,311,894 ($336,578)$11,776,826 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) Consolidated net income and preferred dividend requirements of subsidiaries for first quarter 2022 and first quarter 2021 each includes $4 million of preferred dividends on subsidiaries’ preferred stock without sinking fund that is not presented as equity.

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NOTE 1.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory commissions,authorities, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business.  While management is unable to predict with certainty the outcome of such proceedings, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on Entergy’s results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition, except as otherwise discussed in the Form 10-K or in this report.  Entergy discusses regulatory proceedings in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and herein and discusses tax proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and Note 10 to the financial statements herein.

Vidalia Purchased Power Agreement

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy Louisiana’s Vidalia purchased power agreement.

ANO Damage, Outage, and NRC Reviews

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the ANO stator incident, subsequent NRC reviews, and the deferral of replacement power costs.

Spent Nuclear Fuel Litigation

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s spent nuclear fuel litigation.

In JanuaryOctober 2021 the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a final judgment in the amount of $23.1$83 million in favor of Entergy Nuclear PalisadesIndian Point 2, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC against the DOE in the Indian Point Unit 2 third round and Unit 3 second round Palisadescombined damages case. Entergy received payment from the U.S. Treasury in February 2021.January 2022. The effectseffect of recording the judgment were reductionswas a reduction to plant, other operationasset write-offs, impairments, and maintenance expense, and taxes other than income taxes.related charges. The Palisades damages awarded included $15.7$32 million related to costs previously capitalized, $7.1recorded as plant, $47 million related to costs previously recorded as other operation and maintenance expenses, and $0.3$4 million related to costs previously recorded as taxes other than income taxes. Of the $15.7 million previously capitalized, Entergy recorded $9.1 million as a reduction to previously-recorded depreciation expense.

Nuclear Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on nuclear liability and property insurance associated with Entergy’s nuclear power plants.

Non-Nuclear Property Insurance

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s non-nuclear property insurance program.


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Employment and Labor-related Proceedings

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information on Entergy’s employment and labor-related proceedings.

Asbestos Litigation (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas)

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding asbestos litigation.

Grand Gulf-RelatedGulf - Related Agreements

See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding Grand Gulf-related agreements.


NOTE 2.  RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding regulatory assets and regulatory liabilities in the Utility business presented on the balance sheets of Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Fuel and purchased power cost recovery

Entergy Arkansas

Energy Cost Recovery Rider

In March 2021,2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its annual redetermination of its energy cost rate pursuant to the energy cost recovery rider, which reflected a decreasean increase from $0.01052$0.00959 per kWh to $0.00959$0.01785 per kWh. The primary reason for the rate increase is a large under-recovery balance as a result of higher natural gas prices in 2021, particularly in the fourth quarter 2021. At the request of the APSC general staff, Entergy Arkansas deferred its request for recovery of $32 million from the under-recovery related to the 2021 February winter storms until the 2023 energy cost rate redetermination, unless a request for an interim adjustment to the energy cost recovery rider is necessary. This resulted in a redetermined rate calculation also included an adjustment to account for a portion of the increased fuel costs resulting from the February 2021 winter storms. The redetermined rate$0.016390 per kWh, which became effective with the first billing cycle in April 20212022 through the normal operation of the tariff.

Entergy Louisiana

In February 2021, Entergy Louisiana incurred extraordinary fuel costs associated with the February 2021 winter storms.To mitigate the effect of these costs on customer bills, in March 2021 Entergy Louisiana requested and the LPSC approved the deferral and recovery of $166 million in incremental fuel costs over 5 months beginning in April 2021. The incremental fuel costs remain subject to review for reasonableness and eligibility for recovery through the fuel adjustment clause mechanism. At its April 2021 meeting, the LPSC authorized its staff to review the prudence of the February 2021 fuel costs incurred by all LPSC jurisdictional utilities.

In March 2021 the LPSC staff provided notice of an audit of Entergy Louisiana’s purchased gas adjustment clause filings covering the period January 2018 through December 2020.The audit includes a review of the reasonableness of charges flowed through Entergy Louisiana’s purchased gas adjustment clause for that period.No audit report has been filed.


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Entergy Texas

In February 2021, Entergy Texas filed an application to implement a fuel refund for a cumulative over-recovery of approximately $75 million that is primarily attributable to settlements received by Entergy Texas from MISO related to Hurricane Laura. Entergy Texas planned to issue the refund over the period of March through August 2021. On February 22, 2021, Entergy Texas filed a motion to abate its fuel refund proceeding to assess how the February 2021 winter storm impacted Entergy Texas’s fuel over-recovery position. In March 2021, Entergy Texas withdrew its application to implement the fuel refund. Entergy Texas is continuing to evaluate its fuel balance and will file a subsequent refund or surcharge application consistent with the requirements of the PUCT’s rules.

Retail Rate Proceedings

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding retail rate proceedings involving the Utility operating companies.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Filings with the APSC (Entergy Arkansas)

Retail Rates

2020 Formula Rate Plan Filing

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in December 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a petition for rehearing of the APSC’s decision in the 2020 formula rate plan proceeding regarding the 2019 netting adjustment, and in January 2021 the APSC granted further consideration of Entergy Arkansas’s petition. Based on the progress of the proceeding to date, in December 2020, Entergy Arkansas recorded a regulatory liability of $43.5 million to reflect the netting adjustment for 2019, as included in the APSC’s December 2020 order, which would be returned to customers in 2021. Entergy Arkansas also requested an extension of the formula rate plan rider for a second five-year term. In March 2021 the Arkansas Governor signed HB1662 into law (Act 404). Act 404 clarified aspects of the original formula rate plan legislation enacted in 2015, including with respect to the extension of a formula rate plan, the methodology for the netting adjustment, and debt and equity levels; it also reaffirmed the customer protections of the original formula rate plan legislation, including the cap on annual formula rate plan rate changes. Pursuant to Act 404, Entergy Arkansas’s formula rate plan rider is extended for a second five-year term. Entergy Arkansas filed a compliance tariff in its formula rate plan docket in April 2021 to effectuate the netting provisions of Act 404, which reflected a net change in required formula rate plan rider revenue of $39.8 million, effective with the first billing cycle of May 2021. In April 2021 the APSC issued an order approving the compliance tariff and recognizing the formula rate plan extension. Also in April 2021, Entergy Arkansas filed for approval of modifications to the formula rate plan tariff incorporating the provisions in Act 404, and the APSC approved the tariff modifications in April 2021. Given the APSC general staff’s support for the expedited approval of these filings by the APSC, Entergy Arkansas supported an amendment to Act 404 to achieve a reduced return on equity from 9.75% to 9.65% to apply for years applicable to the extension term; that amendment was signed by the Arkansas Governor in April 2021 and is now Act 894. Based on the APSC’s order issued in April 2021, in the first quarter 2021 Entergy Arkansas reversed the remaining regulatory liability for the netting adjustment for 2019.

COVID-19 Orders

See the Form 10-K for discussion of APSC orders issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2021 the APSC issued an order confirming the lifting of the moratorium on service disconnects effective in May 2021. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Arkansas recordedhad a regulatory asset of $11.4$34.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retail Rates - Electric

2017 Formula Rate Plan Filing

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2019, Entergy Louisiana filed an update to its 2017 formula rate plan evaluation report to include the estimated first-year revenue requirement of $109.5 million associated with the J. Wayne Leonard Power Station (formerly St. Charles Power Station). In February 2021, LPSC staff filed testimony that substantially all the costs to construct J. Wayne Leonard Power Station were prudently incurred and eligible for recovery from customers.LPSC staff further recommended that the LPSC consider monitoring the remaining $3.1 million that was estimated to be incurred for completion of the project in the event the final costs exceed the estimated amounts.Settlement discussions are in progress.

Request for Extension and Modification of Formula Rate Plan

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020, Entergy Louisiana filed with the LPSC its application for authority to extend its formula rate plan. The parties reached a settlement in April 2021 regarding Entergy Louisiana’s proposed FRP extension. Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC staff filed a joint motion asking the LPSC to consider and approve the uncontested settlement at the May 2021 LPSC meeting. Key terms of the settlement include: a three year term (test years 2020, 2021, and 2022) covering a rate-effective period of September 2021 through August 2024; a 9.50% return on equity, with a smaller, 50 basis point deadband above and below (9.0%-10.0%); elimination of sharing if earnings are outside the deadband; a $63 million rate increase for test year 2020 (exclusive of riders); continuation of existing riders (transmission, additional capacity, etc.); addition of a distribution recovery mechanism permitting $225 million per year of distribution investment above a baseline level to be recovered dollar for dollar; modification of the tax mechanism to allow timely rate changes in the event the federal corporate income tax rate is changed from 21%; a cumulative rate increase limit of $70 million (exclusive of riders) for test years 2021 and 2022; and deferral of up to $7 million per year in 2021 and 2022 of expenditures on vegetation management for outside of right of way hazard trees.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the LPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses incurred from the suspension of disconnections and collection of late fees imposed by LPSC orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, utilities may seek future recovery, subject to LPSC review and approval, of losses and expenses incurred due to compliance with the LPSC’s COVID-19 orders. The suspension of late fees and disconnects for non-payment was extended until the first billing cycle after July 16, 2020.In January 2021, Entergy Louisiana resumed disconnections for customers in all customer classes with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. Utilities seeking to recover the regulatory asset must formally petition the LPSC to do so, identifying the direct and indirect costs for which recovery is sought. Any such request is subject to LPSC review and approval. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Louisiana recordedhad a regulatory asset of $47.8 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the MPSC (Entergy Mississippi)

20212022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In March 2021,2022, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 20212022 test year filing and 20202021 look-back filing showing Entergy Mississippi’s earned return for the historical 20202021 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth and projected earned return for the 20212022 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth. The 20202022 test year filing shows a $95.4$69 million rate increase is necessary to reset Entergy Mississippi’s earned return on common equity to the specified point of adjustment of 6.69%6.70% return on rate base,
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within the formula rate plan bandwidth. The change in formula rate plan revenues, however, is capped at 4% of retail revenues, which equates to a revenue change of $44.3$48.6 million. The 2021 evaluation report also includes $3.9 million in demand side management costs for which the MPSC approved realignment of recovery from the energy efficiency rider to the formula rate plan. These costs are not subject to the 4% cap and result in a total change in formula rate plan revenues of $48.2 million. The 2020 look-back filing compares actual 20202021 results to the approved benchmark return on rate base and reflects the need for a $16.8$34.5 million interim increase in formula rate plan revenues. In addition,fourth quarter 2021, Entergy Mississippi recorded a regulatory asset of $19 million to reflect the 2020 look-back filing includes an interim capacity adjustment true-up for the Choctaw Generating Station, which increasesthen-current estimate in connection with the look-back interimfeature of the formula rate adjustment by $1.7 million. These interim rate adjustments total $18.5 million. plan. In accordance with the provisions of the formula rate plan, Entergy Mississippi implemented a $22.1$24.3 million interim rate increase, reflecting a cap equal to 2% of 20202021 retail revenues, effective with thein April 2021 billing cycle,2022, subject to refund, pending a final MPSC order. The $3.9 million of demand side management costs and the Choctaw Generating Station true-up of $1.7 million, which are not subject to the 2% cap of 2020 retail revenues, were included in the April 2021 rate adjustments. A final order is expected in the second quarter 2021,2022, with the resulting final rates, including amounts above the 2% cap of 20202021 retail revenues, effective July 2021.2022.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the MPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to defer incremental costs and expenses associated with COVID-19 compliance and to seek future recovery through rates of the prudently incurred incremental costs and expenses. In December 2020, Entergy Mississippi resumed disconnections for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. In January 2021, Entergy Mississippi resumed disconnecting service for residential customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Mississippi recordedhad a regulatory asset of $16.3$14.1 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Filings with the City Council (Entergy New Orleans)

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In April 2022, Entergy New Orleans submitted to the City Council its formula rate plan 2021 test year filing. The 2021 test year evaluation report produced an earned return on equity of 6.88% compared to the authorized return on equity of 9.35%. Entergy New Orleans seeks approval of a $40.2 million rate increase based on the formula set by the City Council in the 2018 rate case. The formula results in an increase in authorized electric revenues of $32.3 million and an increase in authorized gas revenues of $3.2 million. Entergy New Orleans also seeks to commence collecting $4.7 million in electric revenues that were previously approved by the City Council for collection through the formula rate plan. The filing is subject to review by the City Council and other parties over a 75-day review period, followed by a 25-day period to resolve any disputes among the parties. Resulting rates will be effective with the first billing cycle of September 2022 pursuant to the formula rate plan

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tariff. For any disputed rate adjustments, however, the City Council would set a procedural schedule that would extend the process for City Council approval of disputed rate adjustments.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in JuneMay 2020 the City Council established the City Council Cares Program and directedissued an accounting order authorizing Entergy New Orleans to use the approximately $7 million refund received from the Entergy Arkansas opportunity sales FERC proceeding, currently being held in escrow, and approximately $15 million of non-securitized storm reserves to fund this program, which was intended to provide temporary bill relief to customers who became unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program became effective July 1, 2020 and offered qualifying residential customers bill credits of $100 per monthestablish a regulatory asset for up to four months, for a maximum of $400 in residential customer bill credits.incremental COVID-19-related expenses. As of March 31, 2021 the program expired and credits of $4.3 million have been applied to customer bills under the City Council Cares Program.

Additionally, as discussed in the Form 10-K, in February 2021 the City Council adopted a resolution suspending residential customer disconnections for non-payment of utility bills and suspending the assessment and accumulation of late fees on residential customers with past-due balances through May 15, 2021. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy New Orleans recordedhad a regulatory asset of $14.8$14.5 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020,August 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a request to amend its DCRF rider. The proposed rider is designed to collect from Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $26.3$40.2 million annually, or $6.8$13.9 million in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective
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DCRF rider based on its capital invested in distribution between JanuarySeptember 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020.June 30, 2021. In FebruarySeptember 2021 the administrative law judge withPUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings approved Entergy Texas’s agreed motion for interim rates, which went into effectHearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in MarchDecember 2021. In MarchDecember 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested DCRF revenue requirement and resolving all issues in the proceeding. This case has been remandedproceeding, including a motion for interim rates to take effect for usage on and after January 24, 2022. Also, in December 2021, the PUCT for consideration of a final order at a future open meeting.

Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020, Entergy Texas filedALJ with the PUCT a request to amend its TCRF rider. The proposed rider is designed to collect from Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $51 million annually, or $31.6 million in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective TCRF rider based on its capital invested in transmission between July 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in March 2021. In February 2021, Entergy Texas filedState Office of Administrative Hearings issued an agreed motion to abate the procedural schedule, noting that the parties had reached a settlement in principle, and the administrative law judge granted the motion to abate. In March 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested TCRF revenue requirement with interim rates effective March 2021 and resolving all issues in the proceeding. In March 2021 the administrative law judge grantedorder granting the motion for interim rates, admittedwhich went into effect in January 2022, admitting evidence, and remanded this caseremanding the proceeding to the PUCT for consideration of a finalto consider the settlement. In March 2022 the PUCT issued an order at a future open meeting.approving the settlement.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2020 the PUCT authorized electric utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In future proceedings the PUCT will consider whether each utility's request for recovery of these regulatory assets is reasonable and necessary, the appropriate period of recovery, and any amount of carrying costs thereon. In March 2020 the PUCT ordered a moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment for all customer classes, but, in April 2020, revised the disconnect moratorium to apply only to residential customers. The PUCT allowed the moratorium to expire on June 13, 2020, but on July 17, 2020, the PUCT re-established the disconnect moratorium for residential customers until August 31, 2020. In January 2021, Entergy Texas resumed disconnections for customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. As of March 31, 2021, Entergy Texas recorded a regulatory asset of $10.7 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Generation Cost Recovery Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020, Entergy Texas filed an application to establish a generation cost recovery rider with an initial annual revenue requirement of approximately $91 million to begin recovering a return of and on its generation capital investment in the Montgomery County Power Station through August 31, 2020. In December 2020, Entergy Texas filed an unopposed settlement supporting a generation cost recovery rider with an annual revenue requirement of approximately $86 million. On January 14, 2021,which was approved by the PUCT approved the generation cost recovery rider settlement rates on an interim basis and abated the proceeding.in January 2021. In March 2021, Entergy Texas filed to update its generation cost recovery rider to include its generation capital investment in Montgomery County Power Station after August 31, 2020.2020 and an unopposed settlement agreement filed on behalf of the parties by Entergy Texas in October 2021 was approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In February 2022, Entergy Texas filed a relate-back rider to collect over five months an additional approximately $5 million, which is the difference between the interim revenue requirement approved in January 2021 and the revenue requirement approved in January 2022 that reflects Entergy Texas’s full generation capital investment and ownership in Montgomery County Power Station on January 1, 2021, plus carrying costs from January 2021 through January 2022 when the updated revenue requirement took effect. In April 2021 the ALJ issued an2022, Entergy Texas and PUCT staff filed a joint proposed order unabating the proceeding to consider Entergy Texas’s updated application and establishing a procedural schedule that will result in administrativesupports approval of Entergy Texas’s application in June 2021 if it is unopposed by parties to the proceeding.as-filed request.

In December 2020, Entergy Texas also filed an application to amend its generation cost recovery rider to reflect its acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which is expected to closeclosed in June 2021. TheBecause Hardin was to be acquired in the future, the initial generation cost recovery rider rates proposed in the application representrepresented no change from the generation cost recovery rider rates to be established in Entergy Texas’s previous generation cost recovery rider proceeding. OnceIn July 2021 the PUCT issued an order approving the application. In August 2021, Entergy Texas has acquiredfiled an update application to recover its actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility,Facility. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in April 2022. In January 2022, Entergy Texas filed an update to its investment inapplication to align the facility will be reflected in an updated filing to Entergy Texas’s application, which will be made within 60 daysrequested revenue requirement with the terms of the acquisition’s closing.generation cost recovery rider settlement approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In March 2022, Entergy Texas filed on

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behalf of the parties an unopposed motion, which motion was granted by the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings, to abate the procedural schedule indicating that the parties had reached an agreement in principle. In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas Opportunity Sales ProceedingTexas filed on behalf of the parties a unanimous settlement agreement that would adjust its generation cost recovery rider to recover an annual revenue requirement of approximately $92.8 million, which is $4.5 million in incremental annual revenue above the $88.3 million approved in January 2022, related to Entergy Texas’s actual investment in the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2019, March 2020 the PUCT authorized electric utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In future proceedings, the PUCT will consider whether each utility's request for recovery of these regulatory assets is reasonable and necessary, the appropriate period of recovery, and any amount of carrying costs thereon. As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Texas had a regulatory asset of $10.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entergy Arkansas filed an application and supporting testimony withOpportunity Sales Proceeding

See Note 2 to the APSC requesting approval of a special rider tariff to recover from its retail customersfinancial statements in the costsForm 10-K for discussion of the Entergy Arkansas opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies, and in July 2020 the APSC issued a decision finding that Entergy Arkansas’s application is notproceeding. As discussed in the public interest. InForm 10-K, in September 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas challenging the APSC’s order denying Entergy Arkansas’s request to recover the costs of these payments. Thethe opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies. In October 2020 the APSC filed a motion to dismiss Entergy Arkansas’s complaint. In March 2022 the court helddenied the APSC’s motion to dismiss and, in April 2022, issued a hearingscheduling order including a trial date in February 2021 regarding issues addressed in the pre-trial conference report, and the parties await further instructions from the court.2023.

Complaints Against System Energy

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding pending complaints against System Energy. The following are updates to that discussion.

Return on Equity and Capital Structure Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the FERC issued an order on rehearing of Opinion No. 569 (Opinion No. 569-A). In June 2020 the procedural schedule in the System Energy proceeding was further revised in order to allow parties to address the Opinion No. 569-A methodology. The parties and FERC trial staff filed final rounds of testimony in August 2020. The hearing before a FERC ALJ occurred in late-September through early-October 2020, post-hearing briefing took place in November and December 2020.

In March 2021 the FERC ALJ issued an initial decision.decision in the proceeding against System Energy regarding the return on equity component of the Unit Power Sales Agreement. With regard to System Energy’s authorized return on equity, the ALJ determined that the existing return on equity of 10.94% is no longer just and reasonable, and that the replacement authorized return on equity, based on application of the Opinion No. 569-A methodology, should be 9.32%. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (January 2017-April 2018) based on the difference between the current return on equity and the replacement authorized return on equity. The ALJ determined that the April 2018 complaint concerning the authorized return on equity should be dismissed, and that no refunds for a second fifteen-month refund period should be due. With regard to System Energy’s capital structure, the ALJ determined that System Energy’s actual equity ratio is excessive and that the just and reasonable equity ratio is 48.15% equity, based on the average equity ratio of the proxy group used to evaluate the return on equity for the second complaint. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (September 2018-December 2019) based on the difference between the actual equity ratio and the 48.15% equity ratio. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this proceeding is approximately $59$61 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2021,2022, and the estimated resulting annual rate reduction would be approximately $46$50 million. The estimated refund will continue to accrue interest until a final FERC decision is issued. Based on the course of the proceeding to date, System Energy has recorded a provision of $36$38 million, including interest, as of March 31, 2021.2022.

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exceptions, in which it challenged the initial decision’s findings on both the return on equity and capital structure issues. Also in April 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, City Council, and the FERC trial staff filed briefs on exceptions. Reply briefs opposing exceptions are duewere filed in May 2021.2021 by System Energy, the FERC trial staff, the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the City Council. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Grand Gulf Sale-leaseback Renewal Complaint and Uncertain Tax Position Rate Base Issue

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2018 the LPSC filed a complaint against System Energy and Entergy Services related to System Energy’s renewal of a sale-leaseback transaction originally entered into in December 1988 for an 11.5% undivided interest in Grand Gulf Unit 1. A hearing was held before a FERC ALJ in November 2019. In April 2020 the ALJ issued the initial decision. Among other things, the ALJ determined that refunds were due on three main issues. First, with regard to the lease renewal payments, the ALJ determined that
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System Energy is recovering an unjust acquisition premium through the lease renewal payments, and that System Energy’s recovery from customers through rates should be limited to the cost of service based on the remaining net book value of the leased assets, which is approximately $70 million. The ALJ found that the remedy for this issue should be the refund of lease payments (approximately $17.2 million per year since July 2015) with interest determined at the FERC quarterly interest rate, which would be offset by the addition of the net book value of the leased assets in the cost of service. The ALJ did not calculate a value for the refund expected as a result of this remedy. In addition, System Energy would no longer recover the lease payments in rates prospectively. Second, with regard to the liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions, the ALJ determined that the liabilities are accumulated deferred income taxes and that System Energy’s rate base should have been reduced for those liabilities. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this issue through March 31, 2021,2022, is approximately $422 million, plus interest, which is approximately $115approximately $135 million through March 31, 2021.2022. The ALJ also found that System Energy should include liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as a rate base reduction going forward. Third, with regard to the depreciation expense adjustments, the ALJ found that System Energy should correct for the error in re-billings retroactively and prospectively, but that System Energy should not be permitted to recover interest on any retroactive return on enhanced rate base resulting from such corrections. If the initial decision is affirmed on this issue, System Energy estimates refunds of approximately $19 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2021.2022.

The ALJ initial decision is an interim step in the FERC litigation process, and an ALJ’s determinations made in an initial decision are not controlling on the FERC. The ALJ in the initial decision acknowledges that these are issues of first impression before the FERC.The case is pending before the FERC, which will review the case and issue an order on the proceeding, and the FERC may accept, reject, or modify the ALJ’s initial decision in whole or in part.Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Also as discussed in the Form 10-K, in November 2020 the IRS issued a Revenue Agent’s Report (RAR) for the 2014/2015 tax year and in December 2020 Entergy executed it. The RAR contained an adjustment to System Energy’s uncertain nuclear decommissioning tax position. As a result of the RAR, in December 2020, System Energy filed amendments to its new Federal Power Act section 205 filings to establish an ongoing rate base credit for the accumulated deferred income taxes resulting from the decommissioning uncertain tax position and to credit excess accumulated deferred income taxes arising from the successful portion of the decommissioning uncertain tax position. The amendments both propose the inclusion of the RAR as support for the filings. In December 2020 the LPSC, APSC, and City Council filed a protest in response to the amendments, reiterating their prior objections to the filings. In February 2021 the FERC issued an order accepting System Energy’s Federal Power Act section 205 filings subject to refund, setting them for hearing, and holding the hearing in abeyance.

In December 2020, System Energy filed a new Federal Power Act section 205 filing to provide a one-time, historical credit to customers of $25.2 million for the accumulated deferred income taxes that would have been created by the decommissioning uncertain tax position if the IRS’s decision had been known in 2016. In January 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and City Council filed a protest to the filing. In February 2021, the FERC issued an order accepting System Energy’s Federal Power Act section 205 filing subject to refund, setting it for hearing, and holding the hearing in abeyance. The one-time credit was made during the first quarter 2021.

LPSC Authorization of Additional Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the LPSC authorized its staff to file additional complaints at the FERC related to the rates charged by System Energy for Grand Gulf energy and capacity supplied to Entergy Louisiana under the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

Unit Power Sales Agreement and theComplaint

The first of the additional complaints was filed by the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC and the City Council in September 2020. The secondfirst complaint raises two sets of rate allegations: violations of the additional complaints was filed atrate and a corresponding request for refunds for prior periods; and elements of the Unit Power Sales Agreement are unjust and unreasonable and a corresponding request for refunds for the 15-month refund period and changes to the Unit Power Sales Agreement prospectively. In May 2021 the FERC in March 2021 byissued an order addressing the LPSC, the APSC,complaint, establishing a refund effective date of September 21, 2020, establishing hearing procedures, and the City Council against System Energy, Entergy Services, Entergy Operations, and Entergy Corporation. The second complaint contains two primary allegations. First, it alleges that, based on the plant’s capacity factor and alleged safety performance, System Energy and the otherholding those procedures in
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respondents imprudently operatedabeyance pending the FERC’s review of the initial decision in the Grand Gulf duringsale-leaseback renewal complaint discussed above. System Energy agreed that the hearing should be held in abeyance but sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision as related to matters set for hearing that were beyond the scope of the FERC’s jurisdiction or authority. The complainants sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision to hold the hearing in abeyance and filed a motion to proceed, which motion System Energy subsequently opposed. In June 2021, System Energy’s request for rehearing was denied by operation of law, and System Energy filed an appeal of the FERC’s orders in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal was initially stayed for a period 2016-2020,of 90 days, but the stay expired. In November 2021 the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as premature.

In November 2021 the LPSC, APSC, and it seeksCity Council filed direct testimony and requested the FERC to order refunds of at least $360 million in alleged replacement energyfor prior periods and prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement. The LPSC’s refund claims include, among other things, allegations that: (1) System Energy should not have included certain sale-leaseback transaction costs in additionprepayments; (2) System Energy should have credited rate base to otherreflect the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) System Energy incorrectly included refueling outage costs including those that can only be identified upon further investigation. Second, it alleges thatwere recorded in account 174 in rate base; and (4) System Energy should have excluded several accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 from rate base. The LPSC is also seeking a retroactive adjustment to retained earnings and capital structure in conjunction with the performance and/or managementimplementation of the 2012 extended power uprate of Grand Gulf was imprudent, and it seeks refunds of all costs of the 2012 uprate that are determined to result from imprudent planning or management of the project.its proposed refunds. In addition, to the requested refunds, the complaint asks that the FERC modifyLPSC seeks amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement going forward to provide for full cost recovery only if certain performance indicators are metaddress below-the-line costs, incentive compensation, the working capital allowance, litigation expenses, and to require pre-authorizationthe 2019 termination of the capital improvement projects in excess of $125 million before related costs may be passed through to customers in rates. In April 2021,funds agreement. The APSC argues that: (1) System Energy should have included borrowings from the Entergy System money pool in its determination of short-term debt in its cost of capital; and the other respondents filed their motion to dismiss and answer to the complaint.(2) System Energy requestedshould credit customers with System Energy’s allocation of earnings on money pool investments. The City Council alleges that System Energy has maintained excess cash on hand in the money pool and that retention of excess cash was imprudent. Based on this allegation, the City Council’s witness recommends a refund of approximately $98.8 million for the period 2004-September 2021 or other alternative relief. The City Council further recommends that the FERC dismissimpose a hypothetical equity ratio such as 48.15% equity to capital on a prospective basis.

In January 2022, System Energy filed answering testimony arguing that the claims within the complaint. With respectFERC should not order refunds for prior periods or any prospective amendments to the claim concerning operations,Unit Power Sales Agreement. In response to the LPSC’s refund claims, System Energy argues, among other things, that (1) the inclusion of sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments was correct; (2) the filed rate doctrine bars the request for a retroactive credit to rate base for the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) an accounting misclassification for deferred refueling outage costs has been corrected, caused no harm to customers, and requires no refunds; and (4) its accounting and ratemaking treatment of specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 has been correct. System Energy further responds that no retroactive adjustment to retained earnings or capital structure should be ordered because there is no general policy requiring such a remedy and there was no showing that the retained earnings element of the capital structure was incorrectly implemented. Further, System Energy presented evidence that all of the costs that are being challenged were long known to the retail regulators and were approved by them for inclusion in retail rates, and the attempt to retroactively challenge these costs, some of which have been included in rates for decades, is unjust and unreasonable. In response to the LPSC’s proposed going-forward adjustments, System Energy presents evidence to show that none of the proposed adjustments are needed. On the issue of below-the-line expenses, during discovery procedures, System Energy identified a historical allocation error in certain months and agreed to provide a bill credit to customers to correct the error. In response to the APSC’s claims, System Energy argues that the complaintUnit Power Sales Agreement does not meet its legal burden because, among other reasons, it fails to allege any specific imprudent conduct. With respectinclude System Energy’s borrowings from the Entergy System money pool or earnings on deposits to the claim concerningEntergy System money pool in the uprate,determination of the cost of capital; and accordingly, no refunds are appropriate on those issues. In response to the City Council’s claims, System Energy argues that it has reasonably managed its cash and that the complaintCity Council’s theory of cash management is defective because it fails because, among other reasons,to adequately consider the complainants’ own conduct prevents them from raising a serious doubt asrelevant cash needs of System Energy and it makes faulty presumptions about the operation of the Entergy System money pool. System Energy further points out that the issue of its capital structure is already subject to pending FERC litigation.


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In March 2022 the FERC trial staff filed direct and answering testimony in response to the prudence ofLPSC, APSC, and City Council’s direct testimony. In its testimony, the uprate.FERC trial staff recommends refunds for two primary reasons: (1) it concluded that System Energy also requestsshould have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with rate refunds; and (2) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with a deemed contract satisfaction and reissuance that occurred in 2005. The FERC trial staff recommends refunds of $84.1 million, exclusive of any tax gross-up or FERC interest. In addition, the FERC dismiss other elements oftrial staff recommends the complaint, including the proposedfollowing prospective modifications to the Unit Power Sales Agreement, because theyAgreement: (1) inclusion of a rate base credit to recognize the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (2) exclusion of executive incentive compensation costs for members of the Office of the Chief Executive and long-term performance unit costs where awards are not warranted.based solely or primarily on financial metrics; and (3) exclusion of unvested, accrued amounts for stock options, performance units, and restricted stock awards. With respect to issues that ultimately concern the reasonableness of System Energy’s rate of return, the FERC trial staff states that it is unnecessary to consider such issues in this proceeding, in light of the pending case concerning System Energy’s return on equity and capital structure. On all other material issues raised by the LPSC, APSC, and City Council, the FERC trial staff recommends either no refunds or no modification to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

System Energy Formula Rate Annual Protocols Formal Challenge Concerning 2020 Calendar Year Bills

System Energy’s Unit Power Sales Agreement includes formula rate protocols that provide for the disclosure of cost inputs, an opportunity for informal discovery procedures, and a challenge process. In February 2022, pursuant to the protocols procedures, the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC, the City Council, and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff filed with the FERC a formal challenge to System Energy’s implementation of the formula rate during calendar year 2020. The formal challenge alleges: (1) that it was imprudent for System Energy to accept the IRS’s partial acceptance of a previously uncertain tax position; (2) that System Energy should have delayed recording the result of the IRS’s partial acceptance of the previously uncertain tax position until after internal tax allocation payments were made; (3) that the equity ratio charged in rates was excessive; (4) that sale-leaseback rental payments should have been excluded from rates; and (5) that all issues in the ongoing Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint proceeding should also be reflected in calendar year 2020 bills. While System Energy disagrees that any refunds are owed for the 2020 calendar year bills, the formal challenge estimates that the financial impact of the first through fourth allegations is approximately $53 million; it does not provide an estimate of the financial impact of the fifth allegation.

In March 2022, System Energy filed an answer to the formal challenge in which it requested that the FERC deny the formal challenge as a matter of law, or else hold the proceeding in abeyance pending the resolution of related dockets.

Storm Cost Recovery Filings with Retail Regulators

See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion regarding storm cost recovery filings. The following are updates to that discussion.

Entergy Louisiana

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida

InAs discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Louisiana’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the outages. Additionally, as a result of Hurricane Laura’s extensive damage to the grid infrastructure serving the impacted area, large portions of the underlying transmission system required nearly a complete rebuild.

In October 2020, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments to facilitate issuance of shorter-term bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta. Subsequently, Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC staff filed a joint motion seeking approval to exclude from the derivation of Entergy Louisiana’s capital structure and cost rate of debt for ratemaking purposes, including the allowance for funds used during construction, shorter-term debt up to $1.1 billion issued by Entergy Louisiana to fund costs associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta costs on an interim basis. In November 2020 the LPSC issued an order approving the joint motion, and Entergy Louisiana issued $1.1 billion of 0.62% Series mortgage bonds due November 2023. Also in November 2020, Entergy Louisiana drew $257 million from its funded storm reserves.

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accumulation sagged or downed trees, limbs and power lines, causing damage to Entergy Louisiana’s transmission and distribution systems. The additional weight of ice caused trees and limbs to fall into power lines and other electric equipment. When the ice melted, it affected vegetation and electrical equipment, causing incrementaladditional outages. As discussed above in “Fuel and purchased power recovery,” Entergy Louisiana is recovering the incremental fuel costs associated with Winter Storm Uri over a five-month period from April 2021 through August 2021.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs and in July 2021, Entergy Louisiana made a supplemental filing updating the total restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by thethese storms are currentlywere estimated to be approximately $2.05$2.06 billion, including approximately $1.74$1.68 billion in capital costs and approximately $310$380 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through January 2022, Entergy Louisiana was seeking an LPSC determination that $2.11 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, was eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana was requesting that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of a storm escrow account to the previously authorized amount of $290 million was appropriate. In July 2021, Entergy Louisiana supplemented the application with a request regarding the financing and recovery of the recoverable storm restoration costs. Specifically, Entergy Louisiana requested approval to securitize its restoration costs pursuant to Louisiana Act 55 financing, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

In August 2021, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to Entergy Louisiana’s distribution and, to a lesser extent, transmission systems resulting in widespread power outages. In September 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments in connection with the issuance of approximately $1 billion of shorter-term mortgage bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida, which bonds were issued in October 2021. Also in September 2021, Entergy Louisiana sought approval for the creation and funding of a $1 billion restricted escrow account for Hurricane Ida restoration costs, subject to a subsequent prudence review.

After filing of testimony by LPSC staff and intervenors, which generally supported or did not oppose Entergy Louisiana’s requests in regard to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida, the parties negotiated and executed an uncontested stipulated settlement which was filed with the LPSC in February 2022. The settlement agreement contained the following key terms: $2.1 billion of restoration costs from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri were prudently incurred and were eligible for recovery; carrying costs of $51 million were recoverable; a $290 million cash storm reserve should be re-established; a $1 billion reserve should be established to partially pay for Hurricane Ida restoration costs; and Entergy Louisiana was authorized to finance $3.186 billion utilizing the securitization process authorized by Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293. The LPSC issued an order approving the settlement in March 2022. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Louisiana reclassified $1.339 billion from utility plant to other regulatory assets. The securitization process is expected to be completed in second quarter 2022.

In April 2022, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Ida restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida currently are estimated to be approximately $2.54 billion, including approximately $1.96 billion in capital costs and approximately $586 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through December 2022, Entergy Louisiana is seeking an LPSC determination that $2.10$2.60 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally,As part of this filing, Entergy Louisiana also is seeking an LPSC determination that an additional $32 million in restoration costs associated with the restoration of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta as well as Winter Storm Uri was prudently incurred. This amount is exclusive of the requested $3 million in carrying costs through December 2022. In total, Entergy Louisiana is requesting an LPSC determination that $2.64 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As discussed above, in March 2022 the LPSC approved financing of a $1 billion storm escrow that can be withdrawn to finance costs associated with Hurricane Ida restoration. Entergy Louisiana expects to supplement the April 2022 application with a request that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of aauthorize Entergy Louisiana to finance the remaining storm escrowrestoration costs included in the April 2022 application,

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Entergy New Orleans

Hurricane Zeta

In October 2020, Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to Entergy New Orleans’s service area. The storm resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the lossLouisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of sales during the power outages. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy New Orleans’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Zeta are currently estimated to be approximately $36 million, including approximately $28 million in capital costs and approximately $8 million in non-capital costs. In March 2021, Entergy New Orleans withdrew $44 million from its funded storm reserves. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm cost recovery proceeding in May 2021.

Entergy Texas

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri

InAs discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In AprilJuly 2021, Entergy Texas filed an application with the PUCT requestingan application for a determination that itsfinancing order to approve the securitization of certain system restoration costs, associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri of approximately $250 million, including approximately $200 million in capital costs and approximately $50 million in non-capital costswhich were reasonable and necessary to enable Entergy Texas to restore electric service to its customers and Entergy Texas’s electric utility infrastructure. The filing currently includes only a portion of the Winter Storm Uri costs. Entergy Texas expects to initiate a proceeding later in 2021 to securitize the costs approved by the PUCT.PUCT as eligible for securitization in December 2021. In November 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting the issuance of a financing order consistent with Entergy Texas’s application and with minor adjustments to certain upfront and ongoing costs to be incurred to facilitate the issuance and serving of system restoration bonds. In January 2022 the PUCT issued a financing order consistent with the unopposed settlement. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Texas reclassified $153 million from utility plant to other regulatory assets.

In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds). With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas began cost recovery through the system restoration charge effective with the first billing cycle of May 2022 and the system restoration charge is expected to remain in place up to 15 years. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of the April 2022 issuance of the securitization bonds.


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NOTE 3.  EQUITY (Entergy Corporation and Entergy Louisiana)

Common Stock

Earnings per Share

The following table presents Entergy’s basic and diluted earnings per share calculations included on the consolidated income statements:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
IncomeShares$/shareIncomeShares$/share
Basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Entergy Corporation$334.6 200.5 $1.67 $118.7 199.8 $0.59 
Average dilutive effect of:
Stock options0.4 (0.01)0.7 
Other equity plans0.2 0.4 
Diluted earnings per share$334.6 201.1 $1.66 $118.7 200.9 $0.59 
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
IncomeShares$/shareIncomeShares$/share
Basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Entergy Corporation$276.4 202.9 $1.36 $334.6 200.5 $1.67 
Average dilutive effect of:
Stock options0.5 — 0.4 (0.01)
Other equity plans0.4 — 0.2 — 
Equity forwards0.1 — — — 
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The number of stock options not included in the calculation of diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect was approximately 1.00.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and approximately 0.51 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.

Entergy’s stock options and other equity compensation plans are discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements herein and in Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

Dividends declared per common share were $1.01 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $0.95 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Equity Distribution Program

In January 2021, Entergy entered into an equity distribution sales agreement with several counterparties establishing an at the market equity distribution program, pursuant to which Entergy may offer and $0.93sell from time to time shares of its common stock. The sales agreement provides that, in addition to the issuance and sale of shares of Entergy common stock, Entergy may enter into forward sale agreements for the sale of its common stock. The aggregate number of shares of common stock sold under this sales agreement and under any forward sale agreement may not exceed an aggregate gross sales price of $1 billion, of which an aggregate gross sales price of approximately $633 million has been sold through March 31, 2022. See Note 7 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the common stock issued and unsettled forward sale agreements entered into during 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020.2022, there were no shares of common stock issued under the at the market equity distribution program.

In March 2022, Entergy entered into a forward sale agreement for 1,538,010 shares of common stock. No amounts have or will be recorded on Entergy’s balance sheet with respect to the equity offering until settlements of the equity forward sale agreement occur. The forward sale agreement requires Entergy to, at its election prior to September 29, 2023, either (i) physically settle the transactions by issuing the total of 1,538,010 shares of its common stock to the forward counterparty in exchange for net proceeds at the then-applicable forward sale price specified by the agreement (initially approximately $108.14 per share) or (ii) net settle the transaction in whole or in part through the delivery or receipt of cash or shares. The forward sale price is subject to adjustment on a daily basis based on a floating interest rate factor and will decrease by other fixed amounts specified in the agreement. In connection with the forward sale agreement, the forward seller, or its affiliates, borrowed from third parties and sold 1,538,010 shares of Entergy Corporation’s common stock. The gross sales price of these shares totaled approximately $168 million. In connection with the sale of these shares, Entergy paid the forward sellers fees of approximately $1.7 million, which have not been deducted from the gross sales price. Entergy did not receive any proceeds from such sales of borrowed shares.

Until settlement of the forward sale agreement, earnings per share dilution resulting from the agreement, if any, will be determined under the treasury stock method. Share dilution occurs when the average market price of Entergy’s common stock is higher than the average forward sales price. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, 1,775,251 shares under the forward sale agreements were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Treasury Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Corporation issued 388,330503,538 shares of its previously repurchased common stock to satisfy stock option exercises, vesting of shares of restricted stock, and other stock-based awards.  Entergy Corporation did not repurchase any of its common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Retained Earnings

On April 12, 2021, Entergy Corporation’s Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.95 per share, payable on June 1, 2021, to holders of record as of May 6, 2021.2022.


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Retained Earnings

On April 11, 2022, Entergy Corporation’s Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $1.01 per share, payable on June 1, 2022 to holders of record as of May 5, 2022.

Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the three months ended March 31, 2022 by component:
Cash flow
hedges
net
unrealized
gain (loss)
Pension
and
other
postretirement
liabilities
Net
unrealized
investment
gain (loss)
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2022($1,035)($338,647)$7,154 ($332,528)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(14)— (15,875)(15,889)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)38 8,328 3,473 11,839 
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period24 8,328 (12,402)(4,050)
Ending balance, March 31, 2022($1,011)($330,319)($5,248)($336,578)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is included in the equity section of the balance sheets of Entergy and Entergy Louisiana. The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the three months ended March 31, 2021 by component:
Cash flow
hedges
net
unrealized
gain (loss)
Pension
and
other
postretirement
liabilities
Net
unrealized
investment
gain (loss)
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$28,719 ($534,576)$56,650 ($449,207)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications1,482 (45,301)(43,819)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(31,062)22,967 614 (7,481)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period(29,580)22,967 (44,687)(51,300)
Ending balance, March 31, 2021($861)($511,609)$11,963 ($500,507)

The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy for the three months ended March 31, 2020 by component:
Cash flow
hedges
net
unrealized
gain (loss)
Pension
and
other
postretirement
liabilities
Net
unrealized
investment
gain (loss)
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Cash flow
hedges
net
unrealized
gain (loss)
Pension
and
other
postretirement
liabilities
Net
unrealized
investment
gain (loss)
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2020$84,206 ($557,072)$25,946 ($446,920)
Beginning balance, January 1, 2021Beginning balance, January 1, 2021$28,719 ($534,576)$56,650 ($449,207)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications52,846 34,349 17,713 104,908 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications1,482 — (45,301)(43,819)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(74,556)19,550 (1,969)(56,975)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(31,062)22,967 614 (7,481)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the periodNet other comprehensive income (loss) for the period(21,710)53,899 15,744 47,933 Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period(29,580)22,967 (44,687)(51,300)
Ending balance, March 31, 2020$62,496 ($503,173)$41,690 ($398,987)
Ending balance, March 31, 2021Ending balance, March 31, 2021($861)($511,609)$11,963 ($500,507)

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The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for Entergy Louisiana for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020:2021:
Pension and Other
Postretirement Liabilities
Pension and Other
Postretirement Liabilities
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1,Beginning balance, January 1,$4,327 $4,562 Beginning balance, January 1,$8,278 $4,327 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications10,050 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(407)(583)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(613)(407)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the periodNet other comprehensive income (loss) for the period(407)9,467 Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period(613)(407)
Ending balance, March 31,Ending balance, March 31,$3,920 $14,029 Ending balance, March 31,$7,665 $3,920 
Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) into income for Entergy for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
Amounts reclassified
from AOCI
Income Statement LocationAmounts reclassified
from AOCI
Income Statement Location
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)Cash flow hedges net unrealized gain (loss)
Power contracts Power contracts$39,367 $94,423 Competitive business operating revenues Power contracts$— $39,367 Competitive business operating revenues
Interest rate swaps Interest rate swaps(48)(48)Miscellaneous - net Interest rate swaps(48)(48)Miscellaneous - net
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedgesTotal realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges39,319 94,375 Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges(48)39,319 
Income taxesIncome taxes(8,257)(19,819)Income taxesIncome taxes10 (8,257)Income taxes
Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)$31,062 $74,556 Total realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax)($38)$31,062 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities
Amortization of prior-service credit Amortization of prior-service credit$5,248 $3,719 (a) Amortization of prior-service credit$3,837 $5,248 (a)
Amortization of loss Amortization of loss(34,529)(27,318)(a) Amortization of loss(13,925)(34,529)(a)
Settlement loss Settlement loss(782)— (a)
Total amortizationTotal amortization(29,281)(23,599)Total amortization(10,870)(29,281)
Income taxesIncome taxes6,314 4,049 Income taxesIncome taxes2,542 6,314 Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)Total amortization (net of tax)($22,967)($19,550)Total amortization (net of tax)($8,328)($22,967)
Net unrealized investment gain (loss)Net unrealized investment gain (loss)Net unrealized investment gain (loss)
Realized gain (loss)Realized gain (loss)($972)$3,116 Interest and investment incomeRealized gain (loss)($5,495)($972)Interest and investment income
Income taxesIncome taxes358 (1,147)Income taxesIncome taxes2,022 358 Income taxes
Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)($614)$1,969 Total realized investment gain (loss) (net of tax)($3,473)($614)
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)$7,481 $56,975 Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)($11,839)$7,481 

(a)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components were included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost.  See Note 6 to the financial statements herein for additional details.

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details.
Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) into income for Entergy Louisiana for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
Amounts reclassified
from AOCI
Income Statement Location
20212020
(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
   Amortization of prior-service credit$1,230 $1,089 (a)
   Amortization of loss(679)(301)(a)
Total amortization551 788 
Income taxes(144)(205)Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)407 583 
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)$407 $583 

Amounts reclassified
from AOCI
Income Statement Location
20222021
(In Thousands)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
   Amortization of prior-service credit$1,158 $1,230 (a)
   Amortization of loss(319)(679)(a)
Total amortization839 551 
Income taxes(226)(144)Income taxes
Total amortization (net of tax)613 407 
Total reclassifications for the period (net of tax)$613 $407 

(a)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components were included in the computation of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost.  See Note 6 to the financial statements herein for additional details.


NOTE 4.  REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES, LINES OF CREDIT, SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion and expires in September 2024.June 2026.  The facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against $20 million of the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility.  The commitment fee is currently 0.225% of the undrawn commitment amount.  Commitment fees and interest rates on loans under the credit facility can fluctuate depending on the senior unsecured debt ratings of Entergy Corporation.  The weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was 1.63%1.81% on the drawn portion of the facility.  Following is a summaryAs of the borrowingsMarch 31, 2022, amounts outstanding and capacity available under the $3.5 billion credit facility as of March 31, 2021.are:
CapacityBorrowingsLetters
of Credit
Capacity
Available
(In Millions)
$3,500$55$6$3,439

CapacityBorrowingsLetters
of Credit
Capacity
Available
(In Millions)
$3,500$150$3$3,347

Entergy Corporation’s credit facility requires Entergy to maintain a consolidated debt ratio, as defined, of 65% or less of its total capitalization.  Entergy is in compliance with this covenant.  If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy Corporation or one of the Registrant SubsidiariesUtility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facilityEntergy Corporation credit facility’s maturity date may occur.

Entergy Corporation has a commercial paper program with a Board-approved program limit of up to $2 billion.  As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Corporation had approximately $1,028 million$1.343 billion of commercial paper outstanding.  The weighted-average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was 0.34%0.48%.


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Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas each had credit facilities available as of March 31, 20212022 as follows:
CompanyExpiration
Date
Amount of
Facility
Interest Rate (a)Amount Drawn
as of
March 31, 2021
Letters of Credit
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2021
Entergy ArkansasApril 2022$25 million (b)2.75%$0$0
Entergy ArkansasSeptember 2024$150 million (c)1.21%$0$0
Entergy LouisianaSeptember 2024$350 million (c)1.21%$0$0
Entergy MississippiApril 2022$37.5 million (d)1.58%$0$0
Entergy MississippiApril 2022$35 million (d)1.58%$0$0
Entergy MississippiApril 2022$10 million (d)1.58%$0$0
Entergy New OrleansNovember 2021$25 million (c)1.36%$0$0
Entergy TexasSeptember 2024$150 million (c)1.58%$0$1.3 million
CompanyExpiration
Date
Amount of
Facility
Interest Rate
(a)
Amount Drawn
as of
March 31, 2022
Letters of Credit
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2022
Entergy ArkansasApril 2022 (e)$25 million (b)3.00%$—$—
Entergy ArkansasJune 2026$150 million (c)1.58%$—$—
Entergy LouisianaJune 2026$350 million (c)1.71%$—$—
Entergy MississippiApril 2022 (f)$37.5 million (d)1.96%$—$—
Entergy MississippiApril 2022 (f)$35 million (d)1.96%$—$—
Entergy MississippiApril 2022 (f)$10 million (d)1.96%$—$—
Entergy New OrleansJune 2024$25 million (c)2.08%$—$—
Entergy TexasJune 2026$150 million (c)1.71%$—$1.3 million

(a)The interest rate is the estimated interest rate as of March 31, 20212022 that would have been applied to outstanding borrowings under the facility.
(b)Borrowings under thethis Entergy Arkansas credit facility may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable at Entergy Arkansas’s option.
(c)The credit facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against a portion of the borrowing capacity of the facility as follows: $5 million for Entergy Arkansas; $15 million for Entergy Louisiana; $10 million for Entergy New Orleans; and $30 million for Entergy Texas.
(d)Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable at Entergy Mississippi’s option.
(e)In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas extended the expiration of the credit facility to July 2022.
(f)In April 2022, Entergy Mississippi renewed its three existing short-term credit facilities, increased the aggregate amount available under the facilities to $95 million, and extended the expiration date of each credit facility to April 2023. Also in April 2022, Entergy Mississippi entered into a long-term credit facility in the amount of $150 million with an expiration date of July 2024. The interest rates for these facilities will be based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate.

The commitment fees on the credit facilities range from 0.075% to 0.225%0.375% of the undrawn commitment amount.amount for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Texas, and of the entire facility amount for Entergy New Orleans. Each of the credit facilities requires the Registrant Subsidiary borrower to maintain a debt ratio, as defined, of 65% or less of its total capitalization.  Each Registrant Subsidiary is in compliance with this covenant.

In addition, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas each entered into one or morean uncommitted standby letter of credit facilities primarilyfacility as a means to post collateral to support its

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obligations to MISO. Following is a summary of the uncommitted standby letter of credit facilities as of March 31, 2021:2022:
CompanyAmount of
Uncommitted Facility
Letter of Credit FeeMISO Letters of Credit
Issued as of
March 31, 2021 2022
(a) (b)
Entergy Arkansas$25 million0.78%$17.5 million
Entergy Louisiana$125 million0.78%$12.811.0 million
Entergy Mississippi$65 million0.78%$12.3 million
Entergy New Orleans$15 million1.00%$21.0 million
Entergy Texas$5080 million0.70%0.875%$30.279.6 million

(a)As of March 31, 2021,2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rightsright exposure of $0.3 million for Entergy Arkansas and $0.4 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans.Mississippi. See Note 8 to the financial statements herein for discussion of financial transmission rights.
(b)As of March 31, 2021,2022, in addition to the $1$2.3 million MISO letter of credit, Entergy Mississippi has $1 million of non-MISO letters of credit outstanding under this facility.
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The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC.  The current FERC-authorized short-term borrowing limits for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy are effective through July 14, 2022.October 2023. In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies may also borrow from the Entergy System money pool and from other internal short-term borrowing arrangements.  The money pool and the other internal borrowing arrangements are inter-company borrowing arrangements designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ dependence on external short-term borrowings.  Borrowings from internal and external short-term borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC-authorized limits.  The following were the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings as of March 31, 20212022 (aggregating both internal and external short-term borrowings) for the Registrant Subsidiaries:
AuthorizedBorrowings AuthorizedBorrowings
(In Millions) (In Millions)
Entergy ArkansasEntergy Arkansas$250$0Entergy Arkansas$250$—
Entergy LouisianaEntergy Louisiana$450$0Entergy Louisiana$450$—
Entergy MississippiEntergy Mississippi$175$0Entergy Mississippi$200$22
Entergy New OrleansEntergy New Orleans$150$25Entergy New Orleans$150$—
Entergy TexasEntergy Texas$200$31Entergy Texas$200$171
System EnergySystem Energy$200$0System Energy$200$—

Vermont Yankee Credit Facility (Entergy Corporation)

In January 2019, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee was transferred to NorthStar and its credit facility was assumed by Entergy Assets Management Operations, LLC (formerly Vermont Yankee Asset Retirement, LLC), Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee’s parent company that remains an Entergy subsidiary after the transfer. The credit facility has a borrowing capacity of $139 million and expires in December 2022. The commitment fee is currently 0.20% of the undrawn commitment amount.  As of March 31, 2022, $139 million in cash borrowings were outstanding under the credit facility.  The weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was 1.72% on the drawn portion of the facility. See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the transfer of Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee to NorthStar.


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Variable Interest Entities (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

See Note 17 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the consolidation of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities (VIEs).  To finance the acquisition and ownership of nuclear fuel, the nuclear fuel company VIEs have credit facilities and three of the four VIEs havealso issue commercial paper, programs in place. Following is a summarydetails of which follow as of March 31, 2021:2022:
CompanyCompanyExpiration
Date
Amount
of
Facility
Weighted
 Average Interest
 Rate on
 Borrowings (a)
Amount
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2021
CompanyExpiration
Date
Amount
of
Facility
Weighted
 Average Interest
 Rate on
 Borrowings (a)
Amount
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2022
(Dollars in Millions)(Dollars in Millions)
Entergy Arkansas VIEEntergy Arkansas VIESeptember 2022$801.26%$4.8Entergy Arkansas VIEJune 2024$801.10%$—
Entergy Louisiana River Bend VIEEntergy Louisiana River Bend VIESeptember 2022$1051.24%$70.5Entergy Louisiana River Bend VIEJune 2024$1051.14%$30.8
Entergy Louisiana Waterford VIEEntergy Louisiana Waterford VIESeptember 2022$1051.25%$73.2Entergy Louisiana Waterford VIEJune 2024$1051.15%$82.1
System Energy VIESystem Energy VIESeptember 2022$1201.23%$63.4System Energy VIEJune 2024$1201.17%$100

(a)Includes letter of credit fees and bank fronting fees on commercial paper issuances if any, by the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities for Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy. The nuclear fuel company variable interest entity for Entergy Louisiana River Bend does not issue commercial paper, but borrows directly on its bank credit facility.

The commitment fees on the credit facilities are 0.125%0.100% of the undrawn commitment amount for the Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy VIEs.  Each credit facility requires the respective lessee of nuclear fuel (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, or Entergy Corporation as guarantor for System Energy) to maintain a consolidated debt ratio, as defined, of 70% or less of its total capitalization. Each lessee is in compliance with this covenant.

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The nuclear fuel company variable interest entities had notes payable that were included in debt on the respective balance sheets as of March 31, 20212022 as follows:
CompanyDescriptionAmount
Entergy Arkansas VIE3.65%3.17% Series LM due July 2021December 2023$9040 million
Entergy Arkansas VIE3.17%1.84% Series MN due December 2023July 2026$4090 million
Entergy Louisiana River Bend VIE2.51% Series V due June 2027$70 million
Entergy Louisiana Waterford VIE3.22% Series I due December 2023$20 million
System Energy VIE2.05% Series K due September 2027$90 million

In accordance with regulatory treatment, interest on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities’ credit facilities, commercial paper, and long-term notes payable is reported in fuel expense.

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy each havehas obtained financing authorizationsauthorization from the FERC that extendextends through July 14, 2022October 2023 for issuances by its nuclear fuel company variable interest entities.

Debt Issuances and Retirements

(Entergy Corporation)

In March 2021, Entergy Corporation issued $650 million of 1.90% Series senior notes due June 2028 and $650 million of 2.40% Series senior notes due June 2031. Entergy Corporation used the proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.

(Entergy Arkansas)

In March 2021,2022, Entergy Arkansas issued $400$200 million of 3.35%4.20% Series mortgage bonds due June 2052.April 2049. Entergy Arkansas expects to use or has used, the proceeds together with other funds, to finance in part the purchase of the Searcy Solar Facility, to repay a portion of the debt outstanding under its $150 million long-term revolving credit facility, to repay a portion of the debt outstanding under its $25 million short-term revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes.purposes, including the repayment of borrowings from the Entergy System money pool.

(Entergy Louisiana)

In March 2021, Entergy Louisiana issued $500 million of 2.35% Series mortgage bonds due June 2032 and $500 million of 3.10% Series mortgage bonds due June 2041. Entergy Louisiana used the proceeds, together with other funds, to repay on or prior to maturity, its $200 million of 4.80% Series mortgage bonds due May 2021, to finance, on an interim basis, storm restoration costs related to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and the winter storms of February 2021, and for general corporate purposes.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana arranged for the issuance by the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority of (i) $16.2 million of 2.00% pollution control revenue bonds Series 2021A due June 2030, and (ii) $182.480 million of 2.50% pollution control revenue bonds Series 2021B due April 2036, each of which is evidenced by a separate series of collateral trust mortgage bonds of Entergy Louisiana. A portion of the proceeds were applied in April 2021 to the refunding of $83.680 million of outstanding pollution control revenue bonds previously issued on behalf of Entergy Louisiana. The remainder of the proceeds were held in trust as of April 1, 2021 and are expected to be applied in June 2021 to the refunding of $115 million of outstanding pollution control revenue bonds previously issued on behalf of Entergy Louisiana.

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(Entergy Mississippi)Louisiana)

In MarchDecember 2021, Entergy Mississippi issued $200 million of 3.50% Series mortgage bondsLouisiana entered into a term loan credit agreement providing a $1.2 billion unsecured term loan due June 2051.2023. The term loan bears interest at a variable interest rate based on an adjusted term Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus the applicable margin. The weighted average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was 0.976%. Entergy MississippiLouisiana received the funds in January 2022 and used the proceeds together with other funds, to repay a portion of the debt outstanding under its three short-term revolving credit facilities with an aggregate commitment of $82.5 million and for general corporate purposes.purposes, including storm restoration costs related to Hurricane Ida.

(Entergy Texas)Texas Securitization Bonds

In May 2021,January 2022, the PUCT authorized the issuance of securitization bonds to recover $242.9 million of Entergy Texas’ Hurricanes Laura and Delta and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs, plus carrying costs, plus $13.3 million relating to a system restoration regulatory asset, plus up-front qualified costs. In April 2022, Entergy Texas redeemed $125Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of 2.55% Series mortgagesenior secured restoration bonds due June 2021.(securitization bonds), as follows:
Amount
(In Thousands)
Senior Secured Restoration Bonds:
Tranche A-1 (3.051%) due December 2028$100,000 
Tranche A-2 (3.697%) due December 2036190,850 
Total senior secured restoration bonds$290,850 

Although the principal amount of each tranche is not due until the dates given above, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II expects to make principal payments on the securitization bonds over the next five years in the amounts of $12.3 million for 2022, $17.8 million for 2023, $18.3 million for 2024, $18.8 million for 2025, and $19.4 million for 2026. All of the expected principal payments for 2022-2026 are for Tranche A-1.

With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas expects to use the proceeds to reduce its outstanding debt. The creditors of Entergy Texas do not have recourse to the assets or revenues of Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, including the transition property, and the creditors of Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II do not have recourse to the assets or revenues of Entergy Texas. Entergy Texas has no payment obligations to Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II except to remit system restoration charge collections.


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Fair Value

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of March 31, 20212022 were as follows:
Book Value
of Long-Term Debt
Fair Value
of Long-Term Debt (a)
Book Value
of Long-Term Debt
Fair Value
of Long-Term Debt (a)
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
EntergyEntergy$24,704,475 $25,716,967 Entergy$27,215,784 $26,731,277 
Entergy ArkansasEntergy Arkansas$3,958,751 $4,126,514 Entergy Arkansas$4,163,602 $4,101,516 
Entergy LouisianaEntergy Louisiana$10,059,885 $10,681,713 Entergy Louisiana$12,022,131 $11,959,123 
Entergy MississippiEntergy Mississippi$1,981,429 $2,084,891 Entergy Mississippi$2,180,197 $2,152,275 
Entergy New OrleansEntergy New Orleans$642,412 $584,475 Entergy New Orleans$788,501 $775,566 
Entergy TexasEntergy Texas$2,465,827 $2,545,973 Entergy Texas$2,325,371 $2,254,487 
System EnergySystem Energy$768,969 $785,758 System Energy$805,353 $769,552 

(a)Fair values were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements herein.

The book value and the fair value of long-term debt for Entergy Corporation and the Registrant Subsidiaries as of December 31, 20202021 were as follows:
Book Value
of Long-Term Debt
Fair Value
of Long-Term Debt (a)
Book Value
of Long-Term Debt
Fair Value
of Long-Term Debt (a)
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
EntergyEntergy$22,369,776 $24,813,818 Entergy$25,880,901 $27,061,171 
Entergy ArkansasEntergy Arkansas$3,967,507 $4,355,632 Entergy Arkansas$3,958,862 $4,176,577 
Entergy LouisianaEntergy Louisiana$9,027,451 $10,258,294 Entergy Louisiana$10,914,346 $11,492,650 
Entergy MississippiEntergy Mississippi$1,780,577 $2,021,432 Entergy Mississippi$2,179,989 $2,346,230 
Entergy New OrleansEntergy New Orleans$642,233 $620,634 Entergy New Orleans$788,165 $765,538 
Entergy TexasEntergy Texas$2,493,708 $2,765,193 Entergy Texas$2,354,148 $2,483,995 
System EnergySystem Energy$805,274 $840,540 System Energy$741,296 $743,040 

(a)Fair values were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements herein.


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NOTE 5.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Entergy Corporation)

Entergy grants stock and stock-based awards, which are described more fully in Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.  Awards under Entergy’s plans generally vest over three years.

Stock Options

Entergy granted options on 508,704444,028 shares of its common stock under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan during the first quarter 20212022 with a fair value of $12.27$16.25 per option.  As of March 31, 2021,2022, there were options on 2,890,5823,128,304 shares of common stock outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $90.75.$94.35.  The intrinsic value, which has no effect on net income, of the outstanding stock options is calculated by the positive difference

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between the weighted average exercise price of the stock options granted and Entergy Corporation’s common stock price as of March 31, 2021.2022.  The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding as of March 31, 20212022 was $41.6$77.6 million.

The following table includes financial information for outstanding stock options for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020:2021:
20212020
(In Millions)
Compensation expense included in Entergy’s net income$1.0 $1.0 
Tax benefit recognized in Entergy’s net income$0.3 $0.3 
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and materials and supplies$0.4 $0.4 
20222021
(In Millions)
Compensation expense included in Entergy’s consolidated net income$1.1 $1.0 
Tax benefit recognized in Entergy’s consolidated net income$0.3 $0.3 
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and materials and supplies$0.4 $0.4 
Other Equity Awards

In January 20212022 the Board approved and Entergy granted 392,382328,849 restricted stock awards and 203,983170,966 long-term incentive awards under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan.  The restricted stock awards were made effective on January 28, 202127, 2022 and were valued at $95.87$109.59 per share, which was the closing price of Entergy’s common stock on that date.  Shares of restricted stock have the same dividend and voting rights as other common stock, are considered issued and outstanding shares of Entergy upon vesting, and are expensed ratably over the three-year vesting period. One-third of the restricted stock awards and accrued dividends will vest upon each anniversary of the grant date.  

In addition, long-term incentive awards were also granted in the form of performance units that represent the value of, and are settled with, one share of Entergy Corporation common stock at the end of the three-year performance period, plus dividends accrued during the performance period on the number of performance units earned. To emphasize the importance of strong cash generation for the long-term health of its business, Entergy Corporation is replacing the cumulative adjusted earnings per share metric with a credit measure – adjusted funds from operations/debt ratio – was selected for the 2021-20232022-2024 performance period. Performance will be measured based 80 percent on relative total shareholder return and 20 percent on the credit measure.  The performance units were granted on January 28, 202127, 2022 and 80 percent were valued at $110.74$138.99 per share based on various factors, primarily market conditions; and 20 percent were valued at $95.87$109.59 per share, the closing price of Entergy’s common stock on that date.  Performance units have the same dividend rights as shares of Entergy common stock and are considered issued and outstanding shares of Entergy upon vesting. Performance units are expensed ratably over the three-year vesting period and compensation cost for the portion of the award based on cumulative adjusted earnings per share will be adjusted based on the number of units that ultimately vest. See Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the Long-Term Performance Unit Program.

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The following table includes financial information for other outstanding equity awards for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020:2021:
20212020
(In Millions)
Compensation expense included in Entergy’s net income$10.8 $9.4 
Tax benefit recognized in Entergy’s net income$2.7 $2.4 
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and materials and supplies$4.0 $3.4 
20222021
(In Millions)
Compensation expense included in Entergy’s consolidated net income$11.4 $10.8 
Tax benefit recognized in Entergy’s consolidated net income$2.9 $2.7 
Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and materials and supplies$4.4 $4.0 

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NOTE 6.  RETIREMENT AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Components of Qualified Net Pension Cost    
Entergy’s qualified pension cost,costs, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020,2021, included the following components:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the periodService cost - benefits earned during the period$45,241 $40,379 Service cost - benefits earned during the period$37,660 $45,241 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligationInterest cost on projected benefit obligation46,099 60,799 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation51,119 46,099 
Expected return on assetsExpected return on assets(105,713)(103,565)Expected return on assets(103,607)(105,713)
Amortization of net lossAmortization of net loss104,392 87,259 Amortization of net loss60,579 104,392 
Net pension costsNet pension costs$90,019 $84,872 Net pension costs$45,751 $90,019 
The Registrant Subsidiaries’ qualified pension cost,costs, including amounts capitalized, for their employees for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020,2021, included the following components:
2021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$7,418 $10,043 $2,364 $796 $1,801 $2,314 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation8,341 9,562 2,462 1,029 1,949 2,142 
Expected return on assets(19,670)(22,538)(5,587)(2,622)(5,237)(4,778)
Amortization of net loss19,303 19,204 5,668 2,270 3,711 5,326 
Net pension cost$15,392 $16,271 $4,907 $1,473 $2,224 $5,004 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,858 $9,137 $2,130 $752 $1,632 $2,045 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation9,317 10,499 2,678 1,139 2,175 2,338 
Expected return on assets(19,247)(21,133)(5,203)(2,515)(4,937)(4,623)
Amortization of net loss13,426 12,597 3,810 1,368 2,555 3,266 
Net pension cost$10,354 $11,100 $3,415 $744 $1,425 $3,026 

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Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
20212021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
 Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the periodService cost - benefits earned during the period$6,566 $8,794 $2,023 $663 $1,546 $1,965 Service cost - benefits earned during the period$7,418 $10,043 $2,364 $796 $1,801 $2,314 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligationInterest cost on projected benefit obligation11,433 12,841 3,340 1,456 2,782 2,814 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation8,341 9,562 2,462 1,029 1,949 2,142 
Expected return on assetsExpected return on assets(19,622)(22,402)(5,757)(2,627)(5,486)(4,663)Expected return on assets(19,670)(22,538)(5,587)(2,622)(5,237)(4,778)
Amortization of net lossAmortization of net loss16,897 16,627 4,748 2,005 3,265 4,279 Amortization of net loss19,303 19,204 5,668 2,270 3,711 5,326 
Net pension costNet pension cost$15,274 $15,860 $4,354 $1,497 $2,107 $4,395 Net pension cost$15,392 $16,271 $4,907 $1,473 $2,224 $5,004 

Non-Qualified Net Pension Cost

Entergy recognized $4.6$10.2 million and $4.5$4.6 million in pension cost for its non-qualified pension plans in the first quarters of 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. Reflected in the pension cost for non-qualified pension plans in the first quarter of 2022 were settlement charges of $5.3 million related to the payment of lump sum benefits out of the plan. In the first quarter of 2021 there were no settlement charges related to the payment of lump sum benefits out of the plan.

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The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their employees for their non-qualified pension plans for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020:2021:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
20222022$72 $27 $80 $29 $215 
20212021$90 $44 $96 $8 $115 2021$90 $44 $96 $8 $115 
2020$83 $37 $90 $8 $117 

Reflected in Entergy Texas’ non-qualified pension costs in the first quarter of 2022 were settlement charges of $119 thousand related to the payment of lump sum benefits out of the plan.

Components of Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost (Income)
Entergy’s other postretirement benefit cost (income),income, including amounts capitalized, for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020,2021, included the following components:
 20212020
 (In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,645 $5,801 
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)5,320 7,932 
Expected return on assets(10,805)(10,328)
Amortization of prior service credit(8,267)(5,922)
Amortization of net loss713 468 
Net other postretirement benefit income($6,394)($2,049)


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 20222021
 (In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$6,184 $6,645 
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)6,827 5,320 
Expected return on assets(10,855)(10,805)
Amortization of prior service credit(6,388)(8,267)
Amortization of net loss1,083 713 
Net other postretirement benefit income($3,149)($6,394)

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ other postretirement benefit cost (income), including amounts capitalized, for their employees for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020,2021, included the following components:
2021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,034 $1,544 $362 $109 $346 $335 
Interest cost on APBO932 1,130 278 130 317 220 
Expected return on assets(4,505)(1,384)(1,438)(2,548)(789)
Amortization of prior service credit(280)(1,230)(444)(229)(936)(109)
Amortization of net (gain) loss49 (91)19 (178)100 15 
Net other postretirement benefit cost (income)($2,770)$1,353 ($1,169)($1,606)($2,721)($328)

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 credit471 (1,158)(443)(229)(1,093)(80)
Amortization of net (gain) loss218 (186)56 (225)162 30 
Net other postretirement benefit cost (income)($1,417)$1,507 ($1,092)($1,680)($2,769)($252)

2020Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$828 $1,423 $351 $105 $303 $294 
Interest cost on APBO1,217 1,723 422 227 582 307 
Expected return on assets(4,326)(1,307)(1,355)(2,435)(748)
Amortization of prior service credit(661)(1,089)(321)(76)(550)(219)
Amortization of net (gain) loss55 (199)29 (38)212 20 
Net other postretirement benefit cost (income)($2,887)$1,858 ($826)($1,137)($1,888)($346)

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2021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$1,034 $1,544 $362 $109 $346 $335 
Interest cost on APBO932 1,130 278 130 317 220 
Expected return on assets(4,505)— (1,384)(1,438)(2,548)(789)
Amortization of prior service credit(280)(1,230)(444)(229)(936)(109)
Amortization of net (gain) loss49 (91)19 (178)100 15 
Net other postretirement benefit cost (income)($2,770)$1,353 ($1,169)($1,606)($2,721)($328)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Entergy and Entergy Louisiana reclassified the following costs out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (before taxes and including amounts capitalized) for the first quarters of 20212022 and 2020:2021:
2021Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
20222022Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
EntergyEntergyEntergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) creditAmortization of prior service (cost) credit$0 $5,288 ($40)$5,248 Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $4,014 ($177)$3,837 
Amortization of net lossAmortization of net loss(33,439)(495)(595)(34,529)Amortization of net loss(12,910)(596)(419)(13,925)
Settlement lossSettlement loss— — (782)(782)
($33,439)$4,793 ($635)($29,281)($12,910)$3,418 ($1,378)($10,870)
Entergy LouisianaEntergy LouisianaEntergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service creditAmortization of prior service credit$0 $1,230 $0 $1,230 Amortization of prior service credit$— $1,158 $— $1,158 
Amortization of net gain (loss)Amortization of net gain (loss)(769)91 (1)(679)Amortization of net gain (loss)(504)186 (1)(319)
($769)$1,321 ($1)$551 ($504)$1,344 ($1)$839 

2021Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$— $5,288 ($40)$5,248 
Amortization of net loss(33,439)(495)(595)(34,529)
($33,439)$4,793 ($635)($29,281)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$— $1,230 $— $1,230 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(769)91 (1)(679)
($769)$1,321 ($1)$551 
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2020Qualified
Pension
Costs
Other
Postretirement
Costs
Non-Qualified
Pension Costs
Total
(In Thousands)
Entergy
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit$0 $3,776 ($57)$3,719 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(26,462)(25)(831)(27,318)
($26,462)$3,751 ($888)($23,599)
Entergy Louisiana
Amortization of prior service credit$0 $1,089 $0 $1,089 
Amortization of net gain (loss)(499)199 (1)(301)
($499)$1,288 ($1)$788 

Accounting for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

In accordance with ASU No. 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost,” the other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations and are presented by Entergy in miscellaneous - net in other income.

Other Postretirement BenefitsEntergy Texas Reserve

In MarchSeptember 2020, Entergy announced changesTexas elected to itsestablish a reserve, in accordance with PUCT regulations, for the difference between the amount recorded for pension and other postretirement benefits. Effective January 1, 2021, certain retired, former non-bargaining employees age 65benefits expense under generally accepted accounting principles during 2019, the first year that rates from Entergy Texas’s last general rate proceeding were in effect, and older who are eligible for Entergy-sponsored retiree welfarethe annual amount of actuarially determined pension and other postretirement benefits and their eligible spouses who are age 65 and older (collectively, Medicare-eligible participants), are eligiblechargeable to participate in a new Entergy-sponsored retiree health plan, and are no longer eligible for retiree coverage under the Entergy Corporation Companies’ Benefits Plus Medical, Dental and Vision Plans. Under the new Entergy retiree health plan, Medicare-eligible participants are eligible to participate in a health reimbursement arrangement which they may use towards the purchase of various types of qualified insurance offered through a Medicare exchange provider and for other qualified medical expenses. In accordance with accounting standards, the effects of this change were reflectedTexas’s expense. The reserve amount will be evaluated in the next scheduled PUCT rate case and a reasonable amortization period will be determined by the PUCT at that time. At March 31, 2020 other postretirement obligation.2022, the balance in this reserve was approximately $14.5 million.

Employer Contributions

Based on current assumptions, Entergy expects to contribute $356$200 million to its qualified pension plans in 2021.2022.  As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy had contributed $152.2$67.9 million to its pension plans.  Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans for their employees in 2021:2022:
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2021 pension contributions$66,649 $59,882 $13,715 $5,395 $6,955 $18,663 
Pension contributions made through March 2021$21,361 $29,159 $4,799 $2,629 $2,935 $6,675 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2021$45,288 $30,723 $8,916 $2,766 $4,020 $11,988 
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New Orleans
Entergy
Texas
System
Energy
(In Thousands)
Expected 2022 pension contributions$40,840 $22,917 $12,852 $922 $1,924 $12,760 
Pension contributions made through March 2022$15,096 $10,241 $2,972 $922 $1,340 $3,996 
Remaining estimated pension contributions to be made in 2022$25,744 $12,676 $9,880 $— $584 $8,764 


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NOTE 7.  BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Entergy’s reportable segments as of March 31, 20212022 were Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities.  Utility includes the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric power in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and natural gas utility service in portions of Louisiana.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities includes the ownership, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power plants located in the northern United States and the sale of the electric power produced by its operating plants to wholesale customers.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities also includes the ownership of interests in non-nuclear power plants that sell the electric power produced by those plants to wholesale customers.  See Note 13 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the planned shutdown and sale of each of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants, including the planned shutdown and sale of Palisades, the only remaining operating plant in Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ merchant nuclear fleet as of March 31, 2022. “All Other” includes the parent company, Entergy Corporation, and other business activity.

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Entergy’s segment financial information for the first quarters of 2022 and 2021 and 2020 waswere as follows:
UtilityEntergy
Wholesale
Commodities
All OtherEliminationsConsolidatedUtilityEntergy
Wholesale
Commodities
All OtherEliminationsConsolidated
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
20222022
Operating revenuesOperating revenues$2,728,156 $149,777 $— ($8)$2,877,925 
Income taxesIncome taxes$75,359 $2,854 ($11,716)$— $66,497 
Consolidated net income (loss)Consolidated net income (loss)$343,156 $7,859 ($39,476)($31,946)$279,593 
Total assets as of March 31, 2022Total assets as of March 31, 2022$61,684,609 $1,137,843 $601,479 ($3,590,405)$59,833,526 
202120212021
Operating revenuesOperating revenues$2,596,616 $248,219 $23 ($20)$2,844,838 Operating revenues$2,596,616 $248,219 $23 ($20)$2,844,838 
Income taxesIncome taxes$59,734 $15,560 ($9,352)$0 $65,942 Income taxes$59,734 $15,560 ($9,352)$— $65,942 
Consolidated net income (loss)Consolidated net income (loss)$360,600 $38,124 ($27,680)($31,899)$339,145 Consolidated net income (loss)$360,600 $38,124 ($27,680)($31,899)$339,145 
Total assets as of March 31, 2021$56,086,185 $3,793,754 $867,301 ($2,079,612)$58,667,628 
2020
Operating revenues$2,094,629 $332,549 $11 ($10)$2,427,179 
Income taxes($52,949)($30,540)$12,295 $0 ($71,194)
Consolidated net income (loss)$323,849 ($110,428)($58,228)($31,899)$123,294 
Total assets as of December 31, 2020$55,940,153 $3,800,378 $552,632 ($2,053,951)$58,239,212 
Total assets as of December 31, 2021Total assets as of December 31, 2021$59,733,625 $1,242,675 $561,168 ($2,083,226)$59,454,242 

The Entergy Wholesale Commodities business is sometimes referred to as the “competitive businesses.”  Eliminations wereare primarily intersegment activity. Almost all of Entergy’s goodwill wasis related to the Utility segment.

As discussed in Note 13 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K, Entergy management has undertaken a strategy to manage and reduce the risk of the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business, which includes taking actions to shut down and sell all of the remainingits plants in the merchant nuclear fleet. Thesefleet resulting in the cessation of merchant power generation at all Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants owned and operated by Entergy by mid-2022. The decisions to shut down these plants and the related transactions resulted in asset impairments; employee retention and severance expenses and other benefits-related costs; and contracted economic development contributions.
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Total restructuring charges for the first quarters of 20212022 and 20202021 were comprised of the following:
2021202020222021
Employee retention and severance
expenses and other benefits-related costs
Contracted economic development costsTotalEmployee retention and severance
expenses and other benefits-related costs
Contracted economic development costsTotalEmployee retention and severance
expenses and other benefits-related costs
Contracted economic development costsTotalEmployee retention and severance
expenses and other benefits-related costs
Contracted economic development costsTotal
(In Millions) (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,Balance as of January 1,$145 $14 $159 $129 $14 $143 Balance as of January 1,$37 $— $37 $145 $14 $159 
Restructuring costs accruedRestructuring costs accrued13 13 21 21 Restructuring costs accrued— 13 — 13 
Cash paid outCash paid outCash paid out— — — — 
Balance as of March 31,Balance as of March 31,$157 $14 $171 $150 $14 $164 Balance as of March 31,$41 $— $41 $157 $14 $171 

In addition, Entergy Wholesale Commodities incurred $1 million in the first quarter 2022 and $3 million in the first quarter 2021 and $5 million in the first quarter 2020 of impairment and other related charges associated with these strategic decisions and transactions.

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Entergy expects to incur employee retention and severance expenses associated with management’s strategy to exit the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant power business of approximately $40$5 million in 2021,2022, of which $13$4 million has been incurred as of March 31, 2021, and a total of approximately $15 million in 2022.

Registrant Subsidiaries

Each of the Registrant Subsidiaries has one reportable segment, which is an integrated utility business, except for System Energy, which is an electricity generation business.  Each of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ operations is managed on an integrated basis by that company because of the substantial effect of cost-based rates and regulatory oversight on the business process, cost structures, and operating results.


NOTE 8.  RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Market Risk

In the normal course of business, Entergy is exposed to a number of market risks.  Market risk is the potential loss that Entergy may incur as a result of changes in the market or fair value of a particular commodity or instrument.  All financial and commodity-related instruments, including derivatives, are subject to market risk including commodity price risk, equity price, and interest rate risk.  Entergy uses derivatives primarily to mitigate commodity price risk, particularly power price and fuel price risk.

The Utility has limited exposure to the effects of market risk because it operates primarily under cost-based rate regulation.  To the extent approved by their retail regulators, the Utility operating companies use derivative instruments to hedge the exposure to price volatility inherent in their purchased power, fuel, and gas purchased for resale costs, that are recovered from customers.

As a wholesale generator, Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ core business is selling energy, measured in MWh, to its customers.  Entergy Wholesale Commodities entersentered into forward contracts with its customers and also sellssold energy and capacity in the day ahead or spot markets.  In addition to its forward physical power and gas
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contracts, Entergy Wholesale Commodities may also useused a combination of financial contracts, including swaps, collars, and options, to mitigate commodity price risk.  When the market price falls,fell, the combination of instruments isfinancial contracts was expected to settle in gains that offset lower revenue from generation, which resultsresulted in a more predictable cash flow.

Consistent with management’s strategy to shut down and sell all plants in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities merchant fleet, the Entergy Wholesale Commodities portfolio of derivative instruments expired in April 2021, which was the settlement date for the last financial derivative contracts in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities portfolio.

Entergy’s exposure to market risk is determined by a number of factors, including the size, term, composition, and diversification of positions held, as well as market volatility and liquidity.  For instruments such as options, the time period during which the option may be exercised and the relationship between the current market price of the underlying instrument and the option’s contractual strike or exercise price also affects the level of market risk.  A significant factor influencing the overall level of market risk to which Entergy is exposed is its use of hedging techniques to mitigate such risk.  Hedging instruments and volumes are chosen based on ability to mitigate risk associated with future energy and capacity prices; however, other considerations are factored into hedge product and volume decisions including corporate liquidity, corporate credit ratings, counterparty credit risk, hedging costs, firm settlement risk, and product availability in the marketplace.  Entergy manages market risk by actively monitoring compliance with stated risk management policies as well as monitoring the effectiveness of its hedging policies and strategies.  Entergy’s risk management policies limit the amount of total net exposure and

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rolling net exposure during the stated periods.  These policies, including related risk limits, are regularly assessed to ensure their appropriateness given Entergy’s objectives.

Derivatives

Some derivative instruments are classified as cash flow hedges due to their financial settlement provisions while others are classified as normal purchase/normal sale transactions due to their physical settlement provisions.  Normal purchase/normal sale risk management tools include power purchase and sales agreements, fuel purchase agreements, capacity contracts, and tolling agreements.  Financially-settled cash flow hedges can include natural gas and electricity swaps and options and interest rate swaps.options.  Entergy may enter into financially-settled swap and option contracts to manage market risk that may or may not be designated as hedging instruments.

Entergy entersentered into derivatives to manage natural risks inherent in its physical or financial assets or liabilities.  Electricity over-the-counter instruments and futures contracts that financially settlesettled against day-ahead power pool prices arewere used to manage price exposure for Entergy Wholesale Commodities generation. Entergy Wholesale Commodities is hedging the variability in future cash flows with derivatives for forecasted power transactions through April 30, 2021.  Planned generation currently under contract from Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear power plants is 98%99% for the remainderbalance of 2021,2022, all of which approximately 12% is sold under financial derivatives and the remainder under normal purchase/normal sale contracts.  Total planned generation for the remainderbalance of 20212022 is 5.81.1 TWh.

Entergy may useused standardized master netting agreements to help mitigate the credit risk of derivative instruments. These master agreements facilitatefacilitated the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty and may includehave included collateral requirements. Cash, letters of credit, and parental/affiliate guarantees may bewere obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements requirerequired a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceedsexceeded an established threshold. The threshold representsrepresented an unsecured credit limit, which may behave been supported by a parental/affiliate guarantee, as determined in accordance with Entergy’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allowallowed for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Certain of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy Wholesale Commodities power plants containcontained provisions that requirerequired an Entergy subsidiary to provide credit support to secure its obligations depending on the mark-to-market values of the contracts. The primary form of credit support to satisfy these requirements iswas an Entergy Corporation guarantee. If the Entergy Corporation credit rating fell below investment grade, Entergy would have had to post collateral equal to the estimated outstanding liability under the contract at the applicable date.  There were no outstanding derivative contracts held by Entergy Wholesale Commodities as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, a derivative contract with 1 counterparty is in a liability position (approximately $1 million total). In addition to the corporate guarantee, $62022, $8 million in cash collateral was required to be posted by the Entergy subsidiary to its counterparties and $7 million in letters of credit
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were required to be posted by its counterparties to the Entergy subsidiary.counterparties. As of December 31, 2020, there were no derivative contracts with counterparties in a liability position. In addition to the corporate guarantee, $52021, $8 million in cash collateral was required to be posted by the Entergy subsidiary to its counterparties and $39 million in letters of credit were required to be posted by it counterparties to the Entergy subsidiary. If the Entergy Corporation credit rating falls below investment grade, Entergy would have to post collateral equal to the estimated outstanding liability under the contract at the applicable date.counterparties.   

Entergy manages fuel price volatility for its Louisiana jurisdictions (Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans) and Entergy Mississippi through the purchase of natural gas swaps and options that financially settle against either the average Henry Hub Gas Daily prices or the NYMEX Henry Hub. These swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel expense with offsetting regulatory assets or liabilities. All benefits or costs of the program are recorded in fuel costs. The notional volumes of these swaps are based on a portion of projected annual exposure to gas price volatility for electric generation at Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Mississippi and projected winter purchases for gas distribution at Entergy New Orleans. The maximum length of time over which Entergy hadhas executed natural gas swaps and options as of March 31, 2021 was 32022 is 2 years for Entergy Louisiana and the maximum length of time over which Entergy hadhas executed natural gas swaps as of March 31, 2021 was2022 is 7 months for Entergy Mississippi. The total volume of natural gas swaps and options outstanding as of March 31, 2021 was 41,296,0002022 is 37,339,100 MMBtu for Entergy, including 21,920,00014,620,000 MMBtu for Entergy Louisiana and 19,376,00022,719,100 MMBtu for Entergy Mississippi. Credit support for these natural gas swaps and options is covered by master agreements that do not require Entergy to provide collateral based on mark-to-market value, but do carry adequate assurance language that may lead to requests for collateral.

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During the second quarter 2020,2021, Entergy participated in the annual financial transmission rights auction process for the MISO planning year of June 1, 20202021 through May 31, 2021.2022. Financial transmission rights are derivative instruments that represent economic hedges of future congestion charges that will be incurred in serving Entergy’s customer load. They are not designated as hedging instruments. Entergy initially records financial transmission rights at their estimated fair value and subsequently adjusts the carrying value to their estimated fair value at the end of each accounting period prior to settlement. Unrealized gains or losses on financial transmission rights held by Entergy Wholesale Commodities are included in operating revenues. The Utility operating companies recognize regulatory liabilities or assets for unrealized gains or losses on financial transmission rights. The total volume of financial transmission rights outstanding as of March 31, 2021 was 23,0092022 is 23,303 GWh for Entergy, including 5,7654,969 GWh for Entergy Arkansas, 10,71610,681 GWh for Entergy Louisiana, 2,5762,529 GWh for Entergy Mississippi, 1,0551,070 GWh for Entergy New Orleans, and 2,8203,959 GWh for Entergy Texas. Credit support for financial transmission rights held by the Utility operating companies is covered by cash and/or letters of credit issued by each Utility operating company as required by MISO. Credit support for financial transmission rights held by Entergy Wholesale Commodities is covered by cash. No cash or letters of credit were required to be posted for financial transmission rights exposure for Entergy Wholesale Commodities as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. Letters of credit posted with MISO covered the financial transmission rights exposure for Entergy Arkansas Entergy Louisiana,and Entergy Mississippi and Entergy New Orleans as of March 31, 20212022 and for Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2020.2021.

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The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 20212022 are shown in the table below.  Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)BusinessInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$1$0$1UtilityNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$54$—$54Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8$—$8Utility
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4$—$4Utility and Entergy Wholesale CommoditiesFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2($1)$1Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$2$0$2Utility
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The fair values of Entergy’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20202021 are shown in the table below.  Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
InstrumentInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)BusinessInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Business
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments    
Assets:    
Electricity swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$39($1)$38Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:    
Electricity swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$1($1)$0Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsDerivatives not designated as hedging instruments    Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments    
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other (current portion)$1$0$1UtilityNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$6$—$6Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$1$0$1UtilityNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5$—$5Utility
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$9$0$9Utility and Entergy Wholesale CommoditiesFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4$—$4Utility and Entergy Wholesale Commodities
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities (current portion)$6$0$6UtilityNatural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$7$—$7Utility
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities (non-current portion)$1$0$1Utility

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries’ Consolidated Balance Sheet
(d)Excludes cash collateral in the amount of $6$8 million posted as of March 31, 20212022 and $5$8 million posted as of December 31, 2020.2021. Also excludes letters of credit in the amount of $1 million posted and $7 million held as of March 31, 2021 and $1 million posted and $39 million held as of December 31, 2020.2022.

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As discussed above, the Entergy Wholesale Commodities portfolio of derivative instruments expired in April 2021, which was the settlement date for the last financial derivative contracts in the Entergy Wholesale Commodities portfolio. The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
InstrumentInstrumentAmount of gain (loss)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Income Statement locationAmount of gain
(loss)
reclassified from
accumulated
other
comprehensive
income into
income (a)
InstrumentAmount of gain (loss)
recognized in other
comprehensive income
Income Statement locationAmount of gain
(loss)
reclassified from
accumulated
other
comprehensive
income into
income (a)
(In Millions)(In Millions)(In Millions)(In Millions)
2021
Electricity swaps and optionsElectricity swaps and options$2Competitive businesses operating revenues$39Electricity swaps and options$2Competitive businesses operating revenues$39
2020
Electricity swaps and options$67Competitive businesses operating revenues$94

(a)Before taxes of $8 million and $20 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively

Based on market prices asPrior to the expiration of March 31, 2021, unrealized gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income on cash flow hedges relating to power sales totaled $0.3 million, which are expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to operating revenues in the next twelve months.  The actual amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, however, could vary due to future changes in market prices.    

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comprehensive income prior to de-designation continuewould have continued to be deferred in other comprehensive income until they arewere included in income as the original hedged transaction occurs.occurred. From the point of de-designation, the gains or losses on the original hedge and the offsetting contract arewere recorded as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and offset as they flowflowed through to earnings.


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The effects of Entergy’s derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated income statements for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement
location
Amount of gain (loss)
recorded in the income statement
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$55
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power(b)$23
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)$7
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$128
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues($2)
2020
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale(a)($7)
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense(b)$13
Electricity swaps and options (c)Competitive business operating revenues$0

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
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The fair values of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their balance sheets as of March 31, 20212022 are shown in the table below. Certain investments, including those not designated as hedging instruments, are subject to master netting agreements and are presented in the balance sheet on a net basis in accordance with accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging.
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InstrumentInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)RegistrantInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$1.0$0$1.0Entergy LouisianaNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other$19.3$—$19.3Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets (non-current portion)$0.4$0$0.4Entergy LouisianaNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$8.3$—$8.3Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsNatural gas swapsPrepayments and other$35.0$—$35.0Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.5($0.1)$1.4Entergy ArkansasFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6($0.2)$0.4Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.3($0.1)$1.2Entergy LouisianaFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$0$0.3Entergy MississippiFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.2$—$0.2Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$0$0.1Entergy New OrleansFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$0$0.5Entergy TexasFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.5$—$0.5Entergy Texas
Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$0.8$0$0.8Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsOther current liabilities$2.3$0$2.3Entergy Mississippi

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InstrumentInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)RegistrantInstrumentBalance Sheet LocationGross Fair Value (a)Offsetting Position (b)Net Fair Value (c) (d)Registrant
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $0.8$0$0.8Entergy LouisianaNatural gas swaps and optionsPrepayments and other $5.7$—$5.7Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$0.5$0$0.5Entergy LouisianaNatural gas swaps and optionsOther deferred debits and other assets$5.3$—$5.3Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.9($0.2)$2.7Entergy ArkansasFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$2.3$—$2.3Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$4.3($0.1)$4.2Entergy LouisianaFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$—$0.6Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.6$0$0.6Entergy MississippiFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.3$—$0.3Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.2($0.1)$0.1Entergy New OrleansFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.1$—$0.1Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$1.6$0$1.6Entergy TexasFinancial transmission rightsPrepayments and other$0.8$—$0.8Entergy Texas
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther current liabilities$0.3$0$0.3Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swaps and optionsOther non-current liabilities$1.3$0$1.3Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsNatural gas swapsOther current liabilities$5.0$0$5.0Entergy MississippiNatural gas swapsOther current liabilities$6.7$—$6.7Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsNatural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.3$0$0.3Entergy New OrleansNatural gas swapsOther current liabilities$0.5$—$0.5Entergy New Orleans

(a)Represents the gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities
(b)Represents the netting of fair value balances with the same counterparty
(c)Represents the net amounts of assets/liabilities presented on the Registrant Subsidiaries’ balance sheets
(d)As of March 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.4 million for Entergy Arkansas, $0.2 million for Entergy Louisiana, $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi, and $0.1 million for Entergy New Orleans. As of December 31, 2020,2022, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.3 million for Entergy Louisiana,Arkansas and $0.4 million for Entergy Mississippi. As of December 31, 2021, letters of credit posted with MISO covered financial transmission rights exposure of $0.2 million for Entergy Mississippi $0.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, and $0.5$0.1 million for Entergy Texas.
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The effects of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on their income statements for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
InstrumentIncome Statement LocationAmount of gain
(loss) recorded
in the income statement
Registrant
(In Millions)
2022
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$11.1(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$42.8(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.1(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$7.5(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$9.4(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$1.0(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$0.8(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power$3.8(b)Entergy Texas
2021
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$1.8(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale$5.2(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.1)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$26.1(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$12.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$7.2(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$1.3(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$77.9(b)Entergy Texas
2020
Natural gas swaps and optionsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($1.3)(a)Entergy Louisiana
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($5.2)(a)Entergy Mississippi
Natural gas swapsFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale($0.4)(a)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$4.6(b)Entergy Arkansas
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$5.3(b)Entergy Louisiana
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense($0.1)(b)Entergy Mississippi
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$0.4(b)Entergy New Orleans
Financial transmission rightsPurchased power expense$2.4(b)Entergy Texas

(a)Due to regulatory treatment, the natural gas swaps and options are marked-to-market through fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as fuel expenses when the swaps and options are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.
(b)Due to regulatory treatment, the changes in the estimated fair value of financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are recorded through purchased power expense and then such amounts are simultaneously reversed and recorded as an offsetting regulatory asset or liability.  The gains or losses recorded as purchased power expense when the financial transmission rights for the Utility operating companies are settled are recovered or refunded through fuel cost recovery mechanisms.

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estimates of fair value.  Therefore, estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that Entergy could realize in a current market exchange.  Gains or losses realized on financial instruments other than those instruments held by the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business are reflected in future rates and therefore do not affect net income. Entergy considers the carrying amounts of most financial instruments classified as current assets and liabilities to be a reasonable estimate of their fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

Accounting standards define fair value as an exit price, or the price that would be received to sell an asset or the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between knowledgeable market participants at the date of measurement.  Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries use assumptions or market input data that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities at fair value.  The inputs can be readily observable, corroborated by market data, or generally unobservable.  Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries endeavor to use the best available information to determine fair value.

Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value.  The hierarchy establishes the highest priority for unadjusted market quotes in an active market for the identical asset or liability and the lowest priority for unobservable inputs.  

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

Level 1 - Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.  Level 1 primarily consists of individually owned common stocks, cash equivalents (temporary cash investments, securitization recovery trust account, and escrow accounts), debt instruments, and gas swaps traded on exchanges with active markets.  Cash equivalents includes all unrestricted highly liquid debt instruments with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase.

Level 2 - Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are, either directly or indirectly, observable for the asset or liability at the measurement date.  Assets are valued based on prices derived by independent third parties that use inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, and issuer spreads.  Prices are reviewed and can be challenged with the independent parties and/or overridden by Entergy if it is believed such would be more reflective of fair value.  Level 2 inputs include the following:

quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; or
inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 2 consists primarily of individually-owned debt instruments and gas swaps and options valued using observable inputs.

Level 3 - Level 3 inputs are pricing inputs that are generally less observable or unobservable from objective sources.  These inputs are used with internally developed methodologies to produce management’s best estimate of fair value for the asset or liability.  Level 3 consists primarily of financial transmission rights and derivative power contracts used as cash flow hedges of power sales at merchant power plants.

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The values for power contract assets or liabilities areprior to expiration in April 2021 were based on both observable inputs including public market prices and interest rates, and unobservable inputs such as implied volatilities, unit contingent discounts, expected basis differences, and credit adjusted counterparty interest rates.  They arewere classified as Level 3 assets and liabilities.  The valuations of these assets and liabilities arewere performed by the Office of Corporate Risk Oversight and the Entergy Wholesale Commodities Accounting group.  The primary related functions of the Office of Corporate Risk Oversight include:included: gathering, validating and reporting market data, providing market risk analyses and valuations in support of Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ commercial transactions, developing and administering protocols for the management of market risks, and implementing and maintaining controls around changes to market data in the energy trading and risk management system.  The Office of Corporate Risk Oversight iswas also responsible for managing the energy trading and risk management system, forecasting revenues, forward positions and analysis.  The Entergy Wholesale Commodities Accounting group performsperformed functions related to market and counterparty settlements, revenue reporting and analysis, and financial accounting. The Office of Corporate Risk Oversight reports to the Vice President and Treasurer while the Entergy Wholesale Commodities Accounting group reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

The amounts reflected as the fair value of electricity swaps arewere based on the estimated amount that the contracts arewere in-the-money at the balance sheet date (treated as an asset) or out-of-the-money at the balance sheet date (treated as a liability) and would equalequaled the estimated amount receivable to or payable by Entergy if the contracts were settled at that date.  These derivative contracts includeincluded cash flow hedges that swapswapped fixed for floating cash flows for sales of the output from the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business.  The fair values arewere based on the mark-to-market comparison between the fixed contract prices and the floating prices determined each period from quoted forward power market prices.  The differences between the fixed price in the swap contract and these market-related prices multiplied by the volume specified in the contract and discounted at the counterparties’ credit adjusted risk free rate arewere recorded as derivative contract assets or liabilities.  For contracts that havehad unit contingent terms, a further discount iswas applied based on the historical relationship between contract and market prices for similar contract terms.

The amounts reflected as the fair values of electricity options arewere valued based on a Black Scholes model, and arewere calculated at the end of each month for accounting purposes.  Inputs to the valuation includeincluded end of day forward market prices for the period when the transactions will settle,settled, implied volatilities based on market volatilities provided by a third-party data aggregator, and U.S. Treasury rates for a risk-free return rate.  As described further below, prices and implied volatilities arewere reviewed and cancould be adjusted if it iswas determined that there iswas a better representation of fair value.  

On a daily basis, the Office of Corporate Risk Oversight calculatescalculated the mark-to-market for electricity swaps and options.  The Office of Corporate Risk Oversight also validatesvalidated forward market prices by comparing them to other sources of forward market prices or to settlement prices of actual market transactions.  Significant differences arewere analyzed and potentially adjusted based on these other sources of forward market prices or settlement prices of actual market transactions.  Implied volatilities used to value options arewere also validated using actual counterparty quotes for Entergy Wholesale Commodities transactions when available and compared with other sources of market implied volatilities.  Moreover, on a quarterly basis, the Office of Corporate Risk Oversight confirmsconfirmed the mark-to-market calculations and preparesprepared price scenarios and credit downgrade scenario analysis.  The scenario analysis iswas communicated to senior management within Entergy and within Entergy Wholesale Commodities.  Finally, for all proposed derivative transactions, an analysis iswas completed to assess the risk of adding the proposed derivative to Entergy Wholesale Commodities’ portfolio.  In particular, the credit and liquidity effects arewere calculated for this analysis.  This analysis iswas communicated to senior management within Entergy and Entergy Wholesale Commodities.


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The values of financial transmission rights are based on unobservable inputs, including estimates of congestion costs in MISO between applicable generation and load pricing nodes based on the 50th percentile of historical prices.  They are classified as Level 3 assets and liabilities.  The valuations of these assets and liabilities
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are performed by the Office of Corporate Risk Oversight.  The values are calculated internally and verified against the data published by MISO. Entergy’s Entergy Wholesale Commodities Accounting group reviewreviews these valuations for reasonableness, with the assistance of others within the organization with knowledge of the various inputs and assumptions used in the valuation. The Office of Corporate Risk Oversight reports to the Vice President and Treasurer.  The Entergy Wholesale Commodities Accounting group reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, Entergy’s assets and liabilities that wereare accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20222022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$1,675 $0 $0 $1,675 Temporary cash investments$625 $— $— $625 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securitiesEquity securities807 807 Equity securities103 — — 103 
Debt securities (b)Debt securities (b)1,489 1,947 3,436 Debt securities (b)736 1,334 — 2,070 
Common trusts (c)Common trusts (c)3,102 Common trusts (c)3,040 
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account44 44 Securitization recovery trust account15 — — 15 
Escrow accountsEscrow accounts103 103 Escrow accounts49 — — 49 
Gas hedge contractsGas hedge contractsGas hedge contracts54 — 62 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights— — 
$4,119 $1,947 $4 $9,172 $1,582 $1,342 $1 $5,965 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$2 $1 $0 $3 

2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20212021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$1,630 $0 $0 $1,630 Temporary cash investments$398 $— $— $398 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):    Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securitiesEquity securities1,533 1,533 Equity securities132 — — 132 
Debt securities (b)Debt securities (b)919 1,698 2,617 Debt securities (b)770 1,407 — 2,177 
Common trusts (c)Common trusts (c)3,103 Common trusts (c)3,205 
Power contracts38 38 
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account42 42 Securitization recovery trust account29 — — 29 
Escrow accountsEscrow accounts148 148 Escrow accounts49 — — 49 
Gas hedge contractsGas hedge contractsGas hedge contracts— 11 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights— — 
$4,273 $1,699 $47 $9,122  $1,384 $1,412 $4 $6,005 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Gas hedge contractsGas hedge contracts$6 $1 $0 $7 Gas hedge contracts$7 $— $— $7 

(a)The decommissioning trust funds hold equity and fixed income securities. Equity securities are invested to approximate the returns of major market indices.  Fixed income securities are held in various governmental and corporate securities.  See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the investment portfolios.
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(b)The decommissioning trust funds fair values presented herein do not include the recognition of a credit loss valuation allowance of $6.4 million as of March 31, 2021 and $0.1 million as of December 31, 20202021 on debt securities due to the adoption of ASU 2016-13.securities. See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the allowance for expected credit losses.
(c)Common trust funds are not publicly quoted and are valued by the fund administrators using net asset value as a practical expedient. Accordingly, these funds are not assigned a level in the fair value table. The fund administrator of these investments allows daily trading at the net asset value and trades settle at a later date.date.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020:2021:
2021202020222021
Power ContractsFinancial transmission rightsPower ContractsFinancial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rightsPower ContractsFinancial transmission rights
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,Balance as of January 1,$38 $9 $118 $10 Balance as of January 1,$4 $38 $9 
Total gains (losses) for the period (a)Total gains (losses) for the period (a)Total gains (losses) for the period (a)
Included in earningsIncluded in earnings(2)(18)Included in earnings— (2)
Included in other comprehensive incomeIncluded in other comprehensive income67 Included in other comprehensive income— — 
Included as a regulatory liability/assetIncluded as a regulatory liability/asset119 Included as a regulatory liability/asset20 — 119 
SettlementsSettlements(38)(128)(82)(13)Settlements(23)(38)(128)
Balance as of March 31,Balance as of March 31,$0 $4 $85 $4 Balance as of March 31,$1 $— $4 

(a)Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings for derivatives held at the end of the reporting period was $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.

The fair values of the Level 3 financial transmission rights are based on unobservable inputs calculated internally and verified against historical pricing data published by MISO.

The following table sets forth an analysis of each of the types of unobservable inputs impacting the fair value of items classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy, and the sensitivity to changes to those inputs:
Significant
Unobservable
Input
Transaction TypePositionChange to InputEffect on
Fair Value
Unit contingent discountElectricity swapsSellIncrease (Decrease)Decrease (Increase)

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Registrant Subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities that wereare accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.  The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

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2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20222022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$123.7 $0 $0 $123.7 Temporary cash investments$107.2 $— $— $107.2 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securitiesEquity securities53.3 53.3 Equity securities2.7 — — 2.7 
Debt securitiesDebt securities89.9 336.0 425.9 Debt securities132.4 376.9 — 509.3 
Common trusts (b)Common trusts (b)831.9 Common trusts (b)848.6 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights1.4 1.4 Financial transmission rights— — 0.4 0.4 
$266.9 $336.0 $1.4 $1,436.2 $242.3 $376.9 $0.4 $1,468.2 

2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20212021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$168.0 $0 $0 $168.0 Temporary cash investments$4.8 $— $— $4.8 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securitiesEquity securities1.3 1.3 Equity securities16.7 — — 16.7 
Debt securitiesDebt securities98.2 349.7 447.9 Debt securities119.5 406.8 — 526.3 
Common trusts (b)Common trusts (b)824.7 Common trusts (b)895.4 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights2.7 2.7 Financial transmission rights— — 2.3 2.3 
$267.5 $349.7 $2.7 $1,444.6 $141.0 $406.8 $2.3 $1,445.5 

Entergy Louisiana
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20222022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$601.6 $0 $0 $601.6 Temporary cash investments$140.7 $— $— $140.7 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securitiesEquity securities68.8 68.8 Equity securities22.8 — — 22.8 
Debt securitiesDebt securities218.9 413.9 632.8 Debt securities230.0 517.5 — 747.5 
Common trusts (b)Common trusts (b)1,177.7 Common trusts (b)1,235.1 
Securitization recovery trust account8.8 8.8 
Gas hedge contractsGas hedge contracts1.0 0.4 1.4 Gas hedge contracts19.3 8.3 — 27.6 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights1.2 1.2 Financial transmission rights— — 0.3 0.3 
$899.1 $414.3 $1.2 $2,492.3 $412.8 $525.8 $0.3 $2,174.0 
Liabilities:
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2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$18.4 $— $— $18.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities20.2 — — 20.2 
Debt securities262.6 531.6 — 794.2 
Common trusts (b)1,300.1 
Gas hedge contracts5.7 5.3 — 11.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.6 0.6 
 $306.9 $536.9 $0.6 $2,144.5 

Entergy Mississippi
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Escrow accounts$48.9 $— $— $48.9 
Gas hedge contracts35.0 — — 35.0 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.2 0.2 
$83.9 $— $0.2 $84.1 

2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$47.6 $— $— $47.6 
Escrow accounts48.9 — — 48.9 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.3 0.3 
 $96.5 $— $0.3 $96.8 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$6.7 $— $— $6.7 

Entergy New Orleans
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$31.1 $— $— $31.1 
Securitization recovery trust account5.1 — — 5.1 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.1 0.1 
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2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
 (In Millions)
Assets:    
Temporary cash investments$726.7 $0 $0 $726.7 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):    
Equity securities8.7 8.7 
Debt securities172.4 459.8 632.2 
Common trusts (b)1,153.1 
Securitization recovery trust account2.7 2.7 
Gas hedge contracts0.8 0.5 1.3 
Financial transmission rights4.2 4.2 
 $911.3 $460.3 $4.2 $2,528.9 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$0.3 $1.3 $0 $1.6 

Entergy Mississippi
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$76.7 $0 $0 $76.7 
Escrow accounts64.6 64.6 
Financial transmission rights0.3 0.3 
$141.3 $0 $0.3 $141.6 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$2.3 $0 $0 $2.3 

2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Escrow accounts$64.6 $0 $0 $64.6 
Financial transmission rights0.6 0.6 
 $64.6 $0 $0.6 $65.2 
Liabilities:
Gas hedge contracts$5.0 $0 $0 $5.0 

Entergy New Orleans
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$6.8 $0 $0 $6.8 
Escrow accounts38.8 38.8 
Financial transmission rights0.1 0.1 
$45.6 $0 $0.1 $45.7 
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2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20212021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments$42.8 $— $— $42.8 
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account2.0 — — 2.0 
Securitization recovery trust account$3.4 $0 $0 $3.4 
Escrow accounts83.0 83.0 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights0.1 0.1 Financial transmission rights— — 0.1 0.1 
$86.4 $0 $0.1 $86.5 $44.8 $— $0.1 $44.9 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Gas hedge contractsGas hedge contracts$0.3 $0 $0 $0.3 Gas hedge contracts$0.5 $— $— $0.5 

Entergy Texas
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
20222022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Assets:
Assets:
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account$28.1 $0 $0 $28.1 Securitization recovery trust account$10.0 $— $— $10.0 
Financial transmission rightsFinancial transmission rights0.5 0.5 Financial transmission rights— — 0.5 0.5 
$28.1 $0 $0.5 $28.6 $10.0 $— $0.5 $10.5 

2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$248.6 $0 $0 $248.6 
Securitization recovery trust account36.2 36.2 
Financial transmission rights1.6 1.6 
$284.8 $0 $1.6 $286.4 
System Energy
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$132.1 $0 $0 $132.1 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities60.6 60.6 
Debt Securities179.4 227.0 406.4 
Common trusts (b)782.8 
$372.1 $227.0 $0 $1,381.9 
2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Securitization recovery trust account$26.6 $— $— $26.6 
Financial transmission rights— — 0.8 0.8 
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2020Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$216.4 $0 $0 $216.4 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities3.8 3.8 
Debt securities177.3 250.4 427.7 
Common trusts (b)784.4 
$397.5 $250.4 $0 $1,432.3 

(a)The decommissioning trust funds hold equity and fixed income securities. Equity securities are invested to approximate the returns of major market indices.  Fixed income securities are held in various governmental and corporate securities.  See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the investment portfolios.
(b)Common trust funds are not publicly quoted and are valued by the fund administrators using net asset value as a practical expedient. Accordingly, these funds are not assigned a level in the fair value table. The fund administrator of these investments allows daily trading at the net asset value and trades settle at a later date.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset24.8 9.3 6.9 1.2 76.8 
Settlements(26.1)(12.3)(7.2)(1.2)(77.9)
Balance as of March 31,$1.4 $1.2 $0.3 $0.1 $0.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets (liabilities) for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$3.3 $4.5 $0.8 $0.3 $0.9 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset2.4 2.7 (0.6)0.1 1.8 
Settlements(4.6)(5.3)0.1 (0.4)(2.4)
Balance as of March 31,$1.1 $1.9 $0.3 $0 $0.3 


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NOTE 9.  DECOMMISSIONING TRUST FUNDS (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy)

The NRC requires Entergy subsidiaries to maintain nuclear decommissioning trusts to fund the costs of decommissioning ANO 1, ANO 2, River Bend, Waterford 3, Grand Gulf, Indian Point 1, Indian Point 2, Indian Point 3, and Palisades. Entergy’s nuclear decommissioning trust funds invest in equity securities, fixed-rate debt securities, and cash and cash equivalents.

Entergy records decommissioning trust funds on the balance sheet at their fair value.  Because of the ability of the Registrant Subsidiaries to recover decommissioning costs in rates and in accordance with the regulatory treatment for decommissioning trust funds, the Registrant Subsidiaries have recorded an offsetting amount of unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities in other regulatory liabilities/assets.  For the 30% interest in River Bend formerly owned by Cajun, Entergy Louisiana records an offsetting amount in other deferred credits for the unrealized trust earnings not currently expected to be needed to decommission the plant.  Decommissioning trust funds for the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants do not meet the criteria for regulatory accounting treatment.  Accordingly, unrealized gains/(losses) recorded on the equity securities in the trust funds are recognized in earnings. Unrealized gains recorded on the available-for-sale debt securities in the trust funds are recognized in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of shareholders’ equity.  Unrealized losses (where cost exceeds fair market value) on the available-for-sale debt securities in the trust funds are also recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of shareholders’ equity unless the unrealized loss is other than temporary and therefore recorded in earnings. A portion of Entergy’s decommissioning trust funds were held in a wholly-owned registered investment company, and unrealized gains and losses on both the equity and debt securities held in the registered investment company were recognized in earnings. Generally, Entergy records gains and losses on its debt and equity securities using the specific identification method to determine the cost basis of its securities.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2021 were $200 million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate or somewhat exceed the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index or the Russell 3000 Index. The debt securities are generally held in individual government and credit issuances.

The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2021
Debt Securities$3,436 $102 $43 
2020
Debt Securities$2,617 $197 $3 

The unrealized gains/(losses) above are reported before deferred taxes of $5 million as of March 31, 2021 and $31 million as of December 31, 2020 for debt securities. The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $3,376 million as of March 31, 2021 and $2,423 million as of December 31, 2020.  As of March 31, 2021, available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 2.59%, an average duration of approximately 5.98 years, and an average maturity of approximately 8.45 years.

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The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$1,748 $43 $187 $3 
More than 12 months
Total$1,751 $43 $189 $3 

The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
20212020
(In Millions)
Less than 1 year$0 ($4)
1 year - 5 years1,027 672 
5 years - 10 years1,257 852 
10 years - 15 years492 377 
15 years - 20 years128 144 
20 years+532 576 
Total$3,436 $2,617 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $524 million and $400 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, gross gains of $11 million and $14 million, respectively, and gross losses of $11 million and $3 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other comprehensive income or other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

The fair values of the decommissioning trust funds related to the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants as of March 31, 2021 were $631 million for Indian Point 1, $760 million for Indian Point 2, $970 million for Indian Point 3, and $545 million for Palisades. The fair values of the decommissioning trust funds related to the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants as of December 31, 2020 were $631 million for Indian Point 1, $794 million for Indian Point 2, $991 million for Indian Point 3, and $554 million for Palisades. The fair values of the decommissioning trust funds for the Registrant Subsidiaries’ nuclear plants are detailed below.

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Entergy Arkansas holds equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioning trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2021
Debt Securities$425.9 $13.2 $6.8 
2020
Debt Securities$447.9 $27.7 $0.3 

The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $419.5 million as of March 31, 2021 and $420.4 million as of December 31, 2020.  As of March 31, 2021, available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 2.42%, an average duration of approximately 6.40 years, and an average maturity of approximately 7.62 years.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2021 was $45.2 million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index.

The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$139.1 $6.8 $29.9 $0.3 
More than 12 months
Total$139.1 $6.8 $29.9 $0.3 

The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
 20212020
 (In Millions)
Less than 1 year$0 $0 
1 year - 5 years84.7 113.1 
5 years - 10 years179.2 189.8 
10 years - 15 years100.8 81.4 
15 years - 20 years26.7 28.5 
20 years+34.5 35.1 
Total$425.9 $447.9 
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During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $13.8 million and $48.6 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, gross gains of $0.8 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and gross losses of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana holds equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioning trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2021
Debt Securities$632.8 $31.2 $4.6 
2020
Debt Securities$632.2 $51.3 $0.5 

The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $606.3 million as of March 31, 2021 and $581.4 million as of December 31, 2020.  As of March 31, 2021, the available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 3.25%, an average duration of approximately 6.59 years, and an average maturity of approximately 11.56 years.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2021 was $64.9 million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index.

The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$171.7 $4.6 $36.4 $0.5 
More than 12 months2.3 0.8 
Total$174.0 $4.6 $37.2 $0.5 

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The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
20212020
(In Millions)
Less than 1 year$0 $0 
1 year - 5 years89.3 117.0 
5 years - 10 years186.0 159.4 
10 years - 15 years113.7 101.2 
15 years - 20 years63.4 66.9 
20 years+180.4 187.7 
Total$632.8 $632.2 

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $108.4 million and $67.4 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, gross gains of $3.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively, and gross losses of $3.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

System Energy
2022Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$98.2 $— $— $98.2 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities4.9 — — 4.9 
Debt Securities251.5 248.1 — 499.6 
Common trusts (b)803.7 
$354.6 $248.1 $— $1,406.4 


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2021Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In Millions)
Assets:
Temporary cash investments$89.1 $— $— $89.1 
Decommissioning trust funds (a):
Equity securities12.9 — — 12.9 
Debt securities273.0 251.5 — 524.5 
Common trusts (b)847.9 
$375.0 $251.5 $— $1,474.4 

(a)The decommissioning trust funds hold equity and fixed income securities. Equity securities are invested to approximate the returns of major market indices.  Fixed income securities are held in various governmental and corporate securities.  See Note 9 to the financial statements herein for additional information on the investment portfolios.
(b)Common trust funds are not publicly quoted and are valued by the fund administrators using net asset value as a practical expedient. Accordingly, these funds are not assigned a level in the fair value table. The fund administrator of these investments allows daily trading at the net asset value and trades settle at a later date.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.3 $0.6 $0.3 $0.1 $0.8 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset5.6 9.1 0.9 0.8 3.5 
Settlements(7.5)(9.4)(1.0)(0.8)(3.8)
Balance as of March 31,$0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.5 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the net assets for the fair value of derivatives classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
 (In Millions)
Balance as of January 1,$2.7 $4.2 $0.6 $0.1 $1.6 
Gains (losses) included as a regulatory liability/asset24.8 9.3 6.9 1.2 76.8 
Settlements(26.1)(12.3)(7.2)(1.2)(77.9)
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NOTE 9.  DECOMMISSIONING TRUST FUNDS (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, and System Energy holdsEnergy)

The NRC requires Entergy subsidiaries to maintain nuclear decommissioning trusts to fund the costs of decommissioning ANO 1, ANO 2, River Bend, Waterford 3, Grand Gulf, and Palisades. Entergy’s nuclear decommissioning trust funds invest in equity securities, fixed-rate debt securities, and cash and cash equivalents.

Entergy records decommissioning trust funds on the balance sheet at their fair value.  Because of the ability of the Registrant Subsidiaries to recover decommissioning costs in rates and in accordance with the regulatory treatment for decommissioning trust funds, the Registrant Subsidiaries have recorded an offsetting amount of unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities in other regulatory liabilities/assets.  For the 30% interest in River Bend formerly owned by Cajun, Entergy Louisiana records an offsetting amount in other deferred credits for the unrealized trust earnings not currently expected to be needed to decommission the plant.  Decommissioning trust funds for the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plants do not meet the criteria for regulatory accounting treatment.  Accordingly, unrealized gains/(losses) recorded on the equity securities in the trust funds are recognized in earnings. Unrealized gains recorded on the available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioningthe trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held asfunds are recognized in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2021
Debt Securities$406.4 $14.3 $5.0 
2020
Debt Securities$427.7 $30.0 $0.8 

The amortizedshareholders’ equity.  Unrealized losses (where cost ofexceeds fair market value) on the available-for-sale debt securities was $397 million asin the trust funds are also recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of March 31, 2021shareholders’ equity unless the unrealized loss is other than temporary and $398.4 million astherefore recorded in earnings. Generally, Entergy records gains and losses on its debt and equity securities using the specific identification method to determine the cost basis of December 31, 2020.  As of March 31, 2021, available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 2.36%, an average duration of approximately 6.31 years, and an average maturity of approximately 9.62 years.its securities.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2021 was $43.12022 were ($175) million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate or somewhat exceed the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index or the Russell 3000 Index. The debt securities are generally held in individual government and credit issuances.

The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2022
Debt Securities$2,070 $15 $99 
2021
Debt Securities$2,177 $65 $12 

The unrealized gains/(losses) above are reported before deferred taxes of ($5) million as of March 31, 2022 and $2 million as of December 31, 2021 for debt securities. The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $2,153 million as of March 31, 2022 and $2,125 million as of December 31, 2021.  As of March 31, 2022, available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 2.77%, an average duration of approximately 6.63 years, and an average maturity of approximately 10.40 years.

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The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Less than 12 monthsLess than 12 months$157.5 $5.0 $28.9 $0.8 Less than 12 months$1,419 $83 $770 $8 
More than 12 monthsMore than 12 monthsMore than 12 months119 16 99 
TotalTotal$157.5 $5.0 $28.9 $0.8 Total$1,538 $99 $869 $12 

The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Millions)(In Millions)
Less than 1 yearLess than 1 year$0 ($1.1)Less than 1 year$76 $— 
1 year - 5 years1 year - 5 years136.2 134.7 1 year - 5 years692 473 
5 years - 10 years5 years - 10 years120.4 141.5 5 years - 10 years600 655 
10 years - 15 years10 years - 15 years35.1 31.5 10 years - 15 years150 389 
15 years - 20 years15 years - 20 years4.5 5.3 15 years - 20 years158 130 
20 years+20 years+110.2 115.8 20 years+394 530 
TotalTotal$406.4 $427.7 Total$2,070 $2,177 

During the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $74.1$303 million and $92$524 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, gross gains of $1.2$1 million and $1.7$11 million, respectively, and gross losses of $1.6$12 million and $11 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other comprehensive income or other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

The fair value of the decommissioning trust funds related to the Entergy Wholesale Commodities nuclear plant as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $539 million and $576 million, respectively, for Palisades. The fair values of the decommissioning trust funds for the Registrant Subsidiaries’ nuclear plants are detailed below.


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Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas holds equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioning trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2022
Debt Securities$509.3 $1.4 $28.3 
2021
Debt Securities$526.3 $11.4 $4.7 

The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $536.2 million as of March 31, 2022 and $519.6 million as of December 31, 2021.  As of March 31, 2022, the available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 2.28%, an average duration of approximately 6.49 years, and an average maturity of approximately 7.74 years.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2022 were ($50.5) million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index.

The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$332.9 $21.3 $183.8 $2.9 
More than 12 months55.8 7.0 39.5 1.8 
Total$388.7 $28.3 $223.3 $4.7 


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The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:
 20222021
 (In Millions)
Less than 1 year$33.8 $— 
1 year - 5 years153.6 91.7 
5 years - 10 years220.8 217.4 
10 years - 15 years47.9 146.0 
15 years - 20 years27.3 35.7 
20 years+25.9 35.5 
Total$509.3 $526.3 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $7.2 million and $13.8 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, gross gains of $0.03 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and gross losses of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana holds equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioning trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2022
Debt Securities$747.5 $9.7 $30.2 
2021
Debt Securities$794.2 $31.3 $3.3 

The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $767.9 million as of March 31, 2022 and $766.3 million as of December 31, 2021.  As of March 31, 2022, the available-for-sale debt securities had an average coupon rate of approximately 3.37%, an average duration of approximately 6.36 years, and an average maturity of approximately 12.16 years.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2022 were ($70) million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index.


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The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$427.4 $25.1 $206.9 $1.4 
More than 12 months41.2 5.1 42.9 1.9 
Total$468.6 $30.2 $249.8 $3.3 

The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:
20222021
(In Millions)
Less than 1 year$29.2 $— 
1 year - 5 years193.9 157.8 
5 years - 10 years170.0 173.0 
10 years - 15 years68.5 123.0 
15 years - 20 years82.9 80.2 
20 years+203.0 260.2 
Total$747.5 $794.2 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $120.5 million and $108.4 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, gross gains of $0.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively, and gross losses of $5.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

System Energy

System Energy holds equity securities and available-for-sale debt securities in nuclear decommissioning trust accounts.  The available-for-sale securities held as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized as follows:
Fair
Value
Total
Unrealized
Gains
Total
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
2022
Debt Securities$499.6 $1.9 $27.6 
2021
Debt Securities$524.5 $11.8 $2.9 

The amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities was $525.3 million as of March 31, 2022 and $515.6 million as of December 31, 2021.  As of March 31, 2022, the available-for-sale debt securities had an

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average coupon rate of approximately 2.38%, an average duration of approximately 6.97 years, and an average maturity of approximately 9.87 years.

The unrealized gains/(losses) recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 on equity securities still held as of March 31, 2022 were ($47.7) million. The equity securities are generally held in funds that are designed to approximate the return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.  A relatively small percentage of the equity securities are held in funds intended to replicate the return of the Wilshire 4500 Index.

The fair value and gross unrealized losses of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by length of time that the securities had been in a continuous loss position, were as follows as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
(In Millions)
Less than 12 months$418.4 $25.5 $276.6 $2.3 
More than 12 months13.3 2.1 11.3 0.6 
Total$431.7 $27.6 $287.9 $2.9 

The fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, summarized by contractual maturities, as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:
20222021
(In Millions)
Less than 1 year$6.9 $— 
1 year - 5 years217.3 156.8 
5 years - 10 years136.1 161.8 
10 years - 15 years9.5 58.6 
15 years - 20 years31.1 1.9 
20 years+98.7 145.4 
Total$499.6 $524.5 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, proceeds from the dispositions of available-for-sale securities amounted to $36.2 million and $74.1 million, respectively.  During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, gross gains of $0.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and gross losses of $0.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively, related to available-for-sale securities were reclassified out of other regulatory liabilities/assets into earnings.

Allowance for expected credit losses

Entergy estimates the expected credit losses for its available-for-sale securities based on the current credit rating and remaining life of the securities.  To the extent an individual security is determined to be uncollectible, it is written off against this allowance.  Entergy’s available-for-sale securities are held in trusts managed by third parties who operate in accordance with agreements that define investment guidelines and place restrictions on the purchases and sales of investments.  Specifically, available-for-sale securities are subject to credit worthiness restrictions, with requirements for both the average credit rating of the portfolio and minimum credit ratings for individual debt securities.  As of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, Entergy’s allowance for expected credit losses related to available-for-sale securities were $6.4$3.2 million and $0.1$0.4 million, respectively. Entergy recorded $1.5 million in impairments of available-for-sale debt securities for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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NOTE 10.  INCOME TAXES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

See “Income Tax Audits” and “Other Tax Matters” in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of income tax audits, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and other income tax matters involving Entergy. The following are updates to that discussion.
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

During the second quarter 2018, the Registrant Subsidiaries began returning unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes, associated with the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to their customers through rate riders and other means approved by their respective regulatory commissions.authorities. Return of the unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes results in a reduction in the regulatory liability for income taxes and a corresponding reduction in income tax expense. This manner of regulatory accounting affects the effective tax rate for the period as compared to the statutory tax rate. The return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes reduced Entergy’s and the Registrant Subsidiaries’ regulatory liability for income taxes as follows:
Three Months
Ended March 31,
20212020
(In Millions)
Entergy$41 $30 
Entergy Arkansas$8 $13 
Entergy Louisiana$8 $8 
Entergy New Orleans$0 $3 
Entergy Texas$7 $6 
System Entergy$18 $0 

Three Months
Ended March 31,
20222021
(In Millions)
Entergy$17 $41 
Entergy Arkansas$— $8 
Entergy Louisiana$9 $8 
Entergy New Orleans$1 $— 
Entergy Texas$7 $7 
System Energy$— $18 


NOTE 11.  PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Construction Expenditures in Accounts Payable

Construction expenditures included in accounts payable at March 31, 20212022 were $496.4$402 million for Entergy, $39.6$33.5 million for Entergy Arkansas, $330.4$239.7 million for Entergy Louisiana, $24.1$13.8 million for Entergy Mississippi, $4 million for Entergy New Orleans, $44.6$35.1 million for Entergy Texas, and $17.7$34.5 million for System Energy.  Construction expenditures included in accounts payable at December 31, 20202021 were $745$723 million for Entergy, $59.7$35.6 million for Entergy Arkansas, $460.5$507.9 million for Entergy Louisiana, $31.4$26.5 million for Entergy Mississippi, $9.2 million for Entergy New Orleans, $116.8$73.1 million for Entergy Texas, and $17.7$23.4 million for System Energy.



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NOTE 12.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

See Note 17 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of variable interest entities.  See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for details of the nuclear fuel companies’ credit facilities, commercial paper borrowings, and long-term debt.

System Energy is considered to hold a variable interest in the lessor from which it leases an undivided interest representing approximately 11.5% of the Grand Gulf nuclear plant. System Energy is the lessee under this arrangement, which is described in more detail in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. System Energy made payments under this arrangement, including interest, of $8.6 million in each of the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.

AR Searcy Partnership, LLC, is a tax equity partnership that qualifies as a variable interest entity, which Entergy Arkansas is required to consolidate as it is the primary beneficiary. See Note 14 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion on the establishment of AR Searcy Partnership, LLC and the acquisition of the Searcy Solar Facility. The entity is a VIE because the membership interests do not give Entergy Arkansas or the third party tax equity investor substantive kick out rights typical of equity owners. Entergy Arkansas is the primary beneficiary of the partnership because it is the managing member and has the right to a majority of the operating income of the partnership. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion on the presentation of the third party tax equity partner’s noncontrolling interest and the HLBV method of accounting used to account for Entergy Arkansas’s investment in AR Searcy Partnership, LLC. As of March 31, 2022, AR Searcy Partnership, LLC recorded assets equal to $142 million, primarily consisting of property, plant, and equipment and the carrying value of Entergy Arkansas’s ownership interest in the partnership was approximately $113 million.



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NOTE 13.  REVENUE (Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

Operating Revenues

See Note 19 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of revenue recognition.  Entergy’s total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Utility:Utility:Utility:
ResidentialResidential$966,855 $798,028 Residential$986,023 $966,855 
CommercialCommercial572,676 538,940 Commercial634,626 572,676 
IndustrialIndustrial597,652 557,515 Industrial743,634 597,652 
GovernmentalGovernmental56,798 52,582 Governmental57,292 56,798 
Total billed retail Total billed retail2,193,981 1,947,065  Total billed retail2,421,575 2,193,981 
Sales for resale (a)Sales for resale (a)205,075 53,725 Sales for resale (a)128,959 205,075 
Other electric revenues (b)Other electric revenues (b)80,261 50,166 Other electric revenues (b)93,880 80,261 
Revenues from contracts with customers Revenues from contracts with customers2,479,317 2,050,956  Revenues from contracts with customers2,644,414 2,479,317 
Other revenues (c)Other revenues (c)59,103 (318)Other revenues (c)11,362 59,103 
Total electric revenues Total electric revenues2,538,420 2,050,638  Total electric revenues2,655,776 2,538,420 
Natural gasNatural gas58,168 43,976 Natural gas72,361 58,168 
Entergy Wholesale Commodities:Entergy Wholesale Commodities:Entergy Wholesale Commodities:
Competitive businesses sales from contracts with customers (a)Competitive businesses sales from contracts with customers (a)232,113 216,002 Competitive businesses sales from contracts with customers (a)144,823 232,113 
Other revenues (c)Other revenues (c)16,137 116,563 Other revenues (c)4,965 16,137 
Total competitive businesses revenues Total competitive businesses revenues248,250 332,565  Total competitive businesses revenues149,788 248,250 
Total operating revenues Total operating revenues$2,844,838 $2,427,179  Total operating revenues$2,877,925 $2,844,838 




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The Registrant Subsidiaries’Utility operating companies’ total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
Residential$237,182 $335,760 $147,636 $66,427 $179,850 
Commercial106,416 224,649 97,936 47,799 95,876 
Industrial103,412 347,009 33,980 6,789 106,462 
Governmental4,256 18,616 10,543 16,380 7,003 
    Total billed retail451,266 926,034 290,095 137,395 389,191 
Sales for resale (a)110,085 80,428 40,311 4,696 74,073 
Other electric revenues (b)19,583 43,910 3,950 (3,359)17,529 
Revenues from contracts with customers580,934 1,050,372 334,356 138,732 480,793 
Other revenues (c)2,452 29,291 2,263 416 (573)
    Total electric revenues583,386 1,079,663 336,619 139,148 480,220 
Natural gas27,981 30,187 
    Total operating revenues$583,386 $1,107,644 $336,619 $169,335 $480,220 

2022Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
Residential$227,786 $353,567 $152,939 $58,658 $193,073 
Commercial113,238 257,591 110,661 45,572 107,564 
Industrial109,675 451,954 39,157 6,272 136,576 
Governmental4,460 19,016 12,000 15,033 6,783 
    Total billed retail455,159 1,082,128 314,757 125,535 443,996 
Sales for resale (a)70,414 107,701 21,641 26,540 17,644 
Other electric revenues (b)30,572 41,482 10,337 1,393 11,449 
Revenues from contracts with customers556,145 1,231,311 346,735 153,468 473,089 
Other revenues (c)2,811 5,926 2,294 1,178 (607)
    Total electric revenues558,956 1,237,237 349,029 154,646 472,482 
Natural gas— 28,735 — 43,626 — 
    Total operating revenues$558,956 $1,265,972 $349,029 $198,272 $472,482 

2020Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
Residential$219,688 $259,860 $127,102 $50,899 $140,480 
Commercial111,245 202,246 96,798 45,505 83,146 
Industrial101,088 322,342 36,390 7,347 90,348 
Governmental4,030 16,754 10,327 15,851 5,620 
    Total billed retail436,051 801,202 270,617 119,602 319,594 
Sales for resale (a)41,140 78,530 14,422 10,170 8,629 
Other electric revenues (b)1,596 32,008 6,443 763 10,702 
Revenues from contracts with customers478,787 911,740 291,482 130,535 338,925 
Other revenues (c)3,125 801 2,440 (7,104)411 
    Total electric revenues481,912 912,541 293,922 123,431 339,336 
Natural gas18,106 25,871 
    Total operating revenues$481,912 $930,647 $293,922 $149,302 $339,336 



2021Entergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Thousands)
Residential$237,182 $335,760 $147,636 $66,427 $179,850 
Commercial106,416 224,649 97,936 47,799 95,876 
Industrial103,412 347,009 33,980 6,789 106,462 
Governmental4,256 18,616 10,543 16,380 7,003 
    Total billed retail451,266 926,034 290,095 137,395 389,191 
Sales for resale (a)110,085 80,428 40,311 4,696 74,073 
Other electric revenues (b)19,583 43,910 3,950 (3,359)17,529 
Revenues from contracts with customers580,934 1,050,372 334,356 138,732 480,793 
Other revenues (c)2,452 29,291 2,263 416 (573)
    Total electric revenues583,386 1,079,663 336,619 139,148 480,220 
Natural gas— 27,981 — 30,187 — 
    Total operating revenues$583,386 $1,107,644 $336,619 $169,335 $480,220 
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(a)Sales for resale and competitive businesses sales include day-ahead sales of energy in a market administered by an ISO. These sales represent financially binding commitments for the sale of physical energy the next day. These sales are adjusted to actual power generated and delivered in the real time market. Given the short duration of these transactions, Entergy does not consider them to be derivatives subject to fair value adjustments, and includes them as part of customer revenues.

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(b)Other electric revenues consist primarily of transmission and ancillary services provided to participants of an ISO-administered market and unbilled revenue.
(c)Other revenues include the settlement of financial hedges, occasional sales of inventory, alternative revenue programs, provisions for revenue subject to refund, and late fees.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects Entergy’s best estimate of expected losses on its accounts receivable balances. Due to the essential nature of utility services, Entergy has historically experienced a low rate of default on its accounts receivables. Due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on customer receivables, however, Entergy recorded increasesan increase in 2020 in its allowance for doubtful accounts in 2020.accounts. The following table setstables set forth a reconciliation of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020.2021.
EntergyEntergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
EntergyEntergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Millions) (In Millions)
Balance as of December 31, 2020$117.7 $18.3 $45.7 $19.5 $17.4 $16.8 
Balance as of December 31, 2021Balance as of December 31, 2021$68.6 $13.1 $29.2 $7.2 $13.3 $5.8 
ProvisionsProvisions3.2 2.4 2.3 (2.2)1.8 (1.1)Provisions(5.9)3.7 (6.1)(0.9)(2.4)(0.2)
Write-offsWrite-offs(3.8)(0.1)(2.1)(0.8)(0.8)Write-offs(45.3)(14.4)(17.5)(4.1)(5.4)(3.9)
RecoveriesRecoveries1.9 0.6 0.7 0.3 0.2 0.1 Recoveries14.1 4.1 5.5 1.2 2.2 1.1 
Balance as of March 31, 2021$119.0 $21.2 $46.6 $16.8 $19.4 $15.0 
Balance as of March 31, 2022Balance as of March 31, 2022$31.5 $6.5 $11.1 $3.4 $7.7 $2.8 
EntergyEntergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
EntergyEntergy
Arkansas
Entergy
Louisiana
Entergy
Mississippi
Entergy
New
Orleans
Entergy
Texas
(In Millions) (In Millions)
Balance as of December 31, 2019$7.4 $1.2 $1.9 $0.6 $3.2 $0.5 
Balance as of December 31, 2020Balance as of December 31, 2020$117.7 $18.3 $45.7 $19.5 $17.4 $16.8 
ProvisionsProvisions6.6 1.2 3.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 Provisions3.2 2.4 2.3 (2.2)1.8 (1.1)
Write-offsWrite-offs(8.4)(1.8)(3.5)(1.2)(0.8)(1.1)Write-offs(3.8)(0.1)(2.1)(0.8)— (0.8)
RecoveriesRecoveries2.9 0.9 1.1 0.3 0.2 0.5 Recoveries1.9 0.6 0.7 0.3 0.2 0.1 
Balance as of March 31, 2020$8.5 $1.5 $2.5 $0.6 $3.4 $0.6 
Balance as of March 31, 2021Balance as of March 31, 2021$119.0 $21.2 $46.6 $16.8 $19.4 $15.0 

The allowance for currently expected credit losses is calculated as the historical rate of customer write-offs multiplied by the current accounts receivable balance, taking into account the length of time the receivable balances have been outstanding. Although the rate of customer write-offs has historically experienced minimal variation, managementthere were increases in customer write-offs beginning in second quarter 2021 primarily resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Management monitors the current condition of individual customer accounts to manage collections and ensure bad debt expense is recorded in a timely manner.

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In the opinion of the management of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy, the accompanying unaudited financial
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statements contain all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals and reclassification of previously reported amounts to conform to current classifications) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.  Entergy’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuations, however, with peak periods

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occurring typically during the first and third quarters.  The results for the interim periods presented should not be used as a basis for estimating results of operations for a full year.


Part I, Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

See “Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments” section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis.

Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2021,2022, evaluations were performed under the supervision and with the participation of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy (individually “Registrant” and collectively the “Registrants”) management, including their respective Principal Executive Officers (PEO) and Principal Financial Officers (PFO). The evaluations assessed the effectiveness of the Registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluations, each PEO and PFO has concluded that, as to the Registrant or Registrants for which they serve as PEO or PFO, the Registrant’s or Registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by each Registrant in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms; and that the Registrant’s or Registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures are also effective in reasonably assuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s or Registrants’ management, including their respective PEOs and PFOs, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Under the supervision and with the participation of each Registrants’ management, including its respective PEO and PFO, each Registrant evaluated changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 20212022 and found no change that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.




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MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in the United States, including Entergy Arkansas’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for Entergy Arkansas were approximately $145 million in February 2021 compared to approximately $40 million in February 2020.See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of fuel cost recovery at Entergy Arkansas.

In March 2021 the APSC opened an investigation into Arkansas utilities’ preparation, response, operational performance, and communication regarding the February 2021 extreme weather events. In April 2021, the Arkansas Attorney General notified utilities of its intent to conduct an investigation into the fuel costs that were charged during the February 2021 winter storms, specifically, whether there was price gouging by suppliers.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income increased $48.4decreased $27.5 million primarily due to the reversal in 2021 of the remaining regulatory liability for the formula rate plan 2019 historical year netting adjustment and higher volume/weather,depreciation and amortization expenses, partially offset by a higher effective income tax rate.retail electric price.

Operating Revenues

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$481.9583.4 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income63.4 (55.4)
Volume/weather35.9 (3.1)
Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers5.18.0 
Retail electric price(2.9)26.1 
20212022 operating revenues$583.4559.0 

Entergy Arkansas’s results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.
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The volume/weather variance is primarily due to an increase of 474 GWh, or 9%, in billed electricity usage, including the effect of moreless favorable weather on residential sales, partially offset by increases in commercial and increased industrial usage.The increase in commercial usage was primarily due to an increase in customers and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in first quarter 2021. The increase in industrial usage iswas primarily due to an increase in demand from expansion projects,existing customers, primarily in the metals industry.wood products and petroleum refining industries.

The return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers resulted from the return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes through a tax adjustment rider beginning in April 2018. In the first quarter 2021, $8 million was returned to customers as compared to $13.1 million in first quarter 2020.customers. There is no effect on net income as the reduction in operating revenues in each period was offset by a reduction in income tax expense. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to increases in formula rate plan rates effective May 2021 and January 2022. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the 2020 formula rate plan filing and the 2021 formula rate plan filing.
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Total electric energy sales for Entergy Arkansas for the three months ended March 31,2021 2022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential2,470 2,075 19 Residential2,092 2,185 (4)
CommercialCommercial1,266 1,284 (1)Commercial1,307 1,262 
IndustrialIndustrial1,908 1,811 Industrial1,972 1,947 
GovernmentalGovernmental54 54 — Governmental55 54 
Total retail Total retail5,698 5,224  Total retail5,426 5,448 — 
Sales for resale:Sales for resale:Sales for resale:
Associated companies Associated companies597 403 48  Associated companies486 597 (19)
Non-associated companies Non-associated companies2,030 1,146 77  Non-associated companies1,391 2,030 (31)
TotalTotal8,325 6,773 23 Total7,303 8,075 (10)

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of Entergy Arkansas’s operating revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to lower nuclear insurance refunds of $5.8 million, partially offset by a decrease of $2.4 million in nuclear generation expenses primarily due to lower nuclear labor costs, including contract labor.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to additions to plant in service.service, including the Searcy Solar facility, which was placed in service in December 2021.

Other regulatory charges (credits) - net in the first quarter 2021 includedincludes the reversal in 2021 of the remaining $38.8 million regulatory liability for the 2019 historical year netting adjustment as part of its 2020 formula rate plan proceeding. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of the 2020 formula rate plan filing. In addition, Entergy Arkansas records a regulatory charge or credit for the difference between asset retirement obligation-related expenses and nuclear decommissioning trust earnings plus asset retirement obligation related costs collected in revenue.

Other income increaseddecreased primarily due to changes in decommissioning trust fund investment activity.activity, including portfolio rebalancing of the ANO 1 and ANO 2 decommissioning trust funds in the first quarter 2021.

Noncontrolling interest reflects the earnings or losses attributable to the noncontrolling interest partner of the tax equity partnership for the Searcy Solar facility under HLBV accounting. Entergy Arkansas has recorded a regulatory charge of $1.5 million in first quarter 2022 to defer the difference between the losses allocated to the tax equity partner under the HLBV method of accounting and the earnings/loss that would have been allocated to the tax equity partner under its respective ownership percentage in the partnership. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the HLBV method of accounting.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 22.6% for the first quarter 2022. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2022 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to state income taxes, partially offset by certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items.

The effective income tax rate was 17.3% for the first quarter 2021. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the

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partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was (17.6%) for the first quarter 2020. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
20212020 20222021
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$192,128 $3,519 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$12,915 $192,128 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities91,573 209,674 Operating activities247,426 91,573 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(162,611)(190,551)Investing activities(214,477)(162,611)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities2,690 114,850 Financing activities64,167 2,690 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(68,348)133,973 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents97,116 (68,348)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$123,780 $137,492 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$110,031 $123,780 

Operating Activities

Net cash flow provided by operating activities decreased $118.1increased $155.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to:

lowerhigher collections of receivables from customers, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic;customers;
increaseddecreased fuel costs, as a result ofincluding costs related to Winter Storm Uri. See “Winter Storm Uri” above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. in 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery;
$25a decrease of $9.7 million in proceeds received from the DOEstorm spending in 2020 resulting from litigation regarding spent nuclear fuel storage costs that were previously expensed. See Note 82022 primarily due to the financial statementsincreased spending on Winter Storm Uri restoration efforts in the Form 10-K for discussion of the spent nuclear fuel litigation;2021; and
an increasea decrease of $11.2$6.3 million in pension contributions in 2021.2022. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K and Note 6 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of qualified pension and other postretirement benefits funding.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $51.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to:

money pool activity;
an increase of $14 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to higher capital expenditures for storm restoration, partially offset by lower spending on advanced metering infrastructure in 2022; and
an increase of $10.2 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily due to increased spending on various nuclear projects in 2022.

The decreaseincrease was partially offset by a decrease of $11.5 million as a result of fluctuations in nuclear fuel activity primarily due to variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements, materials and services deliveries, and the timing of cash payments to vendors and a decrease of $6.3 million in spending onduring the nuclear refueling outages in 2021.fuel cycle.


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Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to:

a decrease of $33.4 million as a result of fluctuations in nuclear fuel activity because of variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements in the Utility business, material and service deliveries, and the timing of cash payments during the nuclear fuel cycle;
a decrease of $14.3 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily as a result of work performed in 2020 on various ANO 2 outage projects;
a decrease of $13.4 million in transmission construction expenditures primarily due to a lower scope of work performed in 2021 as compared to 2020; and
money pool activity.

The decrease was partially offset by $55 million in proceeds received from the DOE in 2020 resulting from litigation regarding spent nuclear fuel storage costs that were previously capitalized. See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the spent nuclear fuel litigation.

Increases in Entergy Arkansas’s receivable from the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Arkansas’s receivable from the money pool increased by $60 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to increasing by $12.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to increasing by $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities decreased $112.2increased $61.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to:

the repayment, at maturity, of $350 million of 3.75% Series mortgage bonds due February 2021;
the issuance of $100$200 million of 4.00%4.20% Series mortgage bonds in March 2020;2022; and
the repayment, at maturity, of $45 million of 2.375% Series governmental bonds due January 2021; and
net repayments of long-term borrowings of $7.4 million in 2021 compared to net long-term borrowings of $28.7 million in 2020 on the Entergy Arkansas nuclear fuel company variable interest entity credit facility.2021.

The decreaseincrease was partially offset by the issuance of $400 million of 3.35% Series mortgage bonds in March 2021 and money pool activity.

Decreases in Entergy Arkansas’s payable to the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Arkansas’s payable to the money pool decreased by $21.6$139.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2022.

See Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for more details on long-term debt.

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Capital Structure

Entergy Arkansas’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital ratio is primarily due to the issuance of long-term debt in 2022.
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capitalDebt to capital54.1 %54.8 %Debt to capital53.4 %52.6 %
Effect of subtracting cashEffect of subtracting cash(0.8 %)(1.2 %)Effect of subtracting cash(0.6 %)— %
Net debt to net capitalNet debt to net capital53.3 %53.6 %Net debt to net capital52.8 %52.6 %

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents.  Debt consists of short-term borrowings, finance lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion.  Capital consists of debt and equity.  Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents.  Entergy Arkansas uses the debt to capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes they provideit provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Arkansas’s financial condition.  Entergy Arkansas also uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Arkansas’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy Arkansas’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Arkansas’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

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Entergy Arkansas’s receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
$15,610$3,110$24,935($21,634)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(In Thousands)
$59,981($139,904)$15,610$3,110

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

Entergy Arkansas has a credit facility in the amount of $150 million scheduled to expire in September 2024.June 2026. Entergy Arkansas also has a $25 million credit facility scheduled to expire in AprilJuly 2022. The $150 million credit facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against $5 million of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2021,2022, there were no cash borrowings and no letters of credit were outstanding under the credit facilities. In addition, Entergy Arkansas is a party to an uncommitted letter of credit facility as a means to post collateral to support its obligations to MISO. As of March 31, 2021, a $12022, $7.5 million letterin letters of credit waswere outstanding under Entergy Arkansas’s uncommitted letter of credit facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additionalfurther discussion of the credit facilities.

The Entergy Arkansas nuclear fuel company variable interest entity has a credit facility in the amount of $80 million scheduled to expire in September 2022.June 2024.  As of March 31, 2021, $4.8 million in2022, there were no loans were outstanding under the credit facility for the Entergy Arkansas nuclear fuel company variable interest entity. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additionalfurther discussion of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entity credit facility.

See the table and discussion in the Form 10-K under “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources- Uses of Capital,” that sets forth the amounts of planned construction and other capital investments for 2022 through 2024. While Entergy Arkansas is still assessing the effect on its planned solar projects, a recently commenced investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce into potential circumvention of duties and tariffs may result in increased duties or tariffs on imported solar panels and has created supply chain disruptions which will affect the ultimate timing and could increase the cost of completion of these projects.

West Memphis Solar Facility

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2021 the APSC directed Entergy Arkansas to file a report within 180 days detailing its efforts to obtain a tax equity partnership. In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its tax equity partnership status report and will file subsequent reports until a tax equity partnership is obtained or a tax equity partnership is no longer sought. Entergy Arkansas views the progress of the outreach to potential tax equity investors and the current status of the discussions as consistent with its expectations for the timeline for achieving a tax equity partnership. Closing had been expected to occur in 2023. The counter-party has notified Entergy Arkansas that it is seeking changes to certain terms of the build-own-transfer agreement, including both cost and schedule. Negotiations are ongoing, but at this time the project is not expected to achieve commercial operation in 2023.

Driver Solar Facility

In April 2022, Entergy Arkansas filed a petition with the APSC seeking a finding that the purchase of the 250 MW Driver Solar Facility is in the public interest. The acquisition of Driver Solar will be contingent upon receiving all necessary regulatory and Board approvals. Entergy Arkansas requested a decision by the APSC by June 2022 and requested cost recovery through the formula rate plan rider. The APSC established a procedural schedule with a hearing scheduled in June 2022. The facility is expected to be in service by the end of 2024.


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State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation and fuel-cost recovery.  The following are updates to that discussion.

Retail Rates

2020 Formula Rate Plan Filing

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in December 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a petition for rehearing of the APSC’s decision in the 2020 formula rate plan proceeding regarding the 2019 netting adjustment, and in January 2021 the APSC granted further consideration of Entergy Arkansas’s petition. Based on the progress of the proceeding to date, in December 2020, Entergy Arkansas recorded a regulatory liability of $43.5 million to reflect the netting adjustment for 2019, as included in the APSC’s December 2020 order, which would be returned to customers in 2021. Entergy Arkansas also requested an extension of the formula rate plan rider for a second five-year term. In March 2021, the Arkansas Governor signed HB1662 into law (Act 404). Act 404 clarified aspects of the original formula rate plan legislation enacted in 2015, including with respect to the extension of a formula rate plan, the methodology for the netting adjustment, and debt and equity levels; it also reaffirmed the customer protections of the original formula rate plan legislation, including the cap on annual formula rate plan rate changes. Pursuant to Act 404, Entergy Arkansas’s formula rate plan rider is extended for a second five-year term. Entergy Arkansas filed a compliance tariff in its formula rate plan docket in April 2021 to effectuate the netting provisions of Act 404, which reflected a net change in required formula rate plan rider revenue of $39.8 million, effective with the first billing cycle of May 2021. In April 2021 the APSC issued an order approving the compliance tariff and recognizing the formula rate plan extension. Also in April 2021, Entergy Arkansas filed for approval of modifications to the formula rate plan tariff incorporating the provisions in Act 404, and the APSC approved the tariff modifications in April 2021. Given the APSC general staff’s support for the expedited approval of these filings by the APSC, Entergy Arkansas supported an amendment to Act 404 to achieve a reduced return on equity from 9.75% to 9.65% to apply for years applicable to the extension term; that amendment was signed by the Arkansas Governor in April 2021 and is now Act 894. Based on the APSC’s order issued in April 2021, in the first quarter 2021, Entergy Arkansas reversed the remaining regulatory liability for the netting adjustment for 2019.

Energy Cost Recovery Rider

In March 2021,2022, Entergy Arkansas filed its annual redetermination of its energy cost rate pursuant to the energy cost recovery rider, which reflected a decreasean increase from $0.01052$0.00959 per kWh to $0.00959$0.01785 per kWh. The primary reason for the rate increase is a large under-recovery balance as a result of higher natural gas prices in 2021, particularly in the fourth quarter 2021. At the request of the APSC general staff, Entergy Arkansas deferred its request for recovery of $32 million from the under-recovery related to the 2021 February winter storms until the 2023 energy cost rate redetermination, unless a request for an interim adjustment to the energy cost recovery rider is necessary. This resulted in a redetermined rate calculation also included an adjustment to account for a portion of the increased fuel costs resulting from the February 2021 winter storms. The redetermined rate$0.016390 per kWh, which became effective with the first billing cycle in April 20212022 through the normal operation of the tariff.

Opportunity Sales Proceeding

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2019, Entergy Arkansas filed an application and supporting testimony with the APSC requesting approval of a special rider tariff to recover from its retail customers the costs of the opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies, and in July 2020 the APSC issued a decision finding that Entergy Arkansas’s application is not in the public interest. In September 2020, Entergy Arkansas filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas challenging the APSC’s order denying Entergy Arkansas’s request to recover the costs of these payments. Thethe opportunity sales payments made to the other Utility operating companies. In October 2020 the APSC filed a motion to dismiss Entergy Arkansas’s complaint. In March 2022 the court helddenied the APSC’s motion to dismiss and, in April 2022, issued a hearingscheduling order including a trial date in February 2021 regarding issues addressed in the pre-trial conference report, and the parties await further instructions from the court.

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Net Metering Legislation

See the Form 10-K for discussion of Arkansas net metering legislation and subsequent APSC net metering proceedings. In January 2021, Entergy Arkansas, pursuant to an APSC order, filed an updated net metering tariff, which was approved in February 2021.2023.

COVID-19 Orders

See the Form 10-K for discussion of APSC orders issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2021 the APSC issued an order confirming the lifting of the moratorium on service disconnects effective in May 2021. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Arkansas recordedhad a regulatory asset of $11.4$34.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Federal Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation.

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters.

Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Arkansas’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.


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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUES
ElectricElectric$583,386 $481,912 Electric$558,956 $583,386 
OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale126,181 87,411 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale86,225 126,181 
Purchased powerPurchased power70,221 46,041 Purchased power57,471 70,221 
Nuclear refueling outage expensesNuclear refueling outage expenses12,647 16,247 Nuclear refueling outage expenses14,070 12,647 
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance154,908 151,857 Other operation and maintenance157,257 154,908 
DecommissioningDecommissioning19,000 17,941 Decommissioning20,129 19,000 
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes29,743 31,060 Taxes other than income taxes33,202 29,743 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization88,279 83,521 Depreciation and amortization95,610 88,279 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net(37,467)(20,001)Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(20,542)(37,467)
TOTALTOTAL463,512 414,077 TOTAL443,422 463,512 
OPERATING INCOMEOPERATING INCOME119,874 67,835 OPERATING INCOME115,534 119,874 
OTHER INCOMEOTHER INCOMEOTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction2,993 2,917 Allowance for equity funds used during construction3,055 2,993 
Interest and investment incomeInterest and investment income27,887 7,938 Interest and investment income6,320 27,887 
Miscellaneous - netMiscellaneous - net(5,791)(6,436)Miscellaneous - net(5,392)(5,791)
TOTALTOTAL25,089 4,419 TOTAL3,983 25,089 
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expenseInterest expense33,786 35,623 Interest expense36,047 33,786 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during constructionAllowance for borrowed funds used during construction(1,290)(1,281)Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(1,214)(1,290)
TOTALTOTAL32,496 34,342 TOTAL34,833 32,496 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES112,467 37,912 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES84,684 112,467 
Income taxesIncome taxes19,430 (6,683)Income taxes19,117 19,430 
NET INCOMENET INCOME$93,037 $44,595 NET INCOME65,567 93,037 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interestNet loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(1,387)— 
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER'S EQUITYEARNINGS APPLICABLE TO MEMBER'S EQUITY$66,954 $93,037 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$93,037 $44,595 Net income$65,567 $93,037 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortizationDepreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization126,630 123,160 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization133,634 126,630 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued42,885 8,251 Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued11,776 42,885 
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables(56,256)32,820 Receivables23,583 (56,256)
Fuel inventoryFuel inventory17,930 (9,419)Fuel inventory7,199 17,930 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(21,622)(42,694)Accounts payable(33,409)(21,622)
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued8,365 9,302 Taxes accrued27,209 8,365 
Interest accruedInterest accrued18,837 16,839 Interest accrued32,233 18,837 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs(55,704)23,594 Deferred fuel costs(16,954)(55,704)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts(8,025)(2,691)Other working capital accounts3,794 (8,025)
Provisions for estimated lossesProvisions for estimated losses(12,383)4,695 Provisions for estimated losses(309)(12,383)
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets42,388 (13,187)Other regulatory assets(7,198)42,388 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities(38,604)(161,989)Other regulatory liabilities(91,068)(38,604)
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities(25,116)11,704 Pension and other postretirement liabilities(19,852)(25,116)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities(40,789)164,694 Other assets and liabilities111,221 (40,789)
Net cash flow provided by operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by operating activities91,573 209,674 Net cash flow provided by operating activities247,426 91,573 
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expendituresConstruction expenditures(146,334)(179,117)Construction expenditures(162,108)(146,334)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction2,993 2,917 Allowance for equity funds used during construction3,055 2,993 
Nuclear fuel purchasesNuclear fuel purchases(17,621)(52,211)Nuclear fuel purchases(27,258)(17,621)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear fuelProceeds from sale of nuclear fuel16,059 17,210 Proceeds from sale of nuclear fuel37,157 16,059 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund salesProceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales143,575 115,030 Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales64,608 143,575 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust fundsInvestment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(148,783)(121,003)Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(69,950)(148,783)
Change in money pool receivable - net(12,500)(24,935)
Changes in securitization account(3,443)
Changes in money pool receivable - netChanges in money pool receivable - net(59,981)(12,500)
Litigation proceeds for reimbursement of spent nuclear fuel storage costs55,001 
Net cash flow used in investing activitiesNet cash flow used in investing activities(162,611)(190,551)Net cash flow used in investing activities(214,477)(162,611)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debtProceeds from the issuance of long-term debt604,760 264,505 Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt212,060 604,760 
Retirement of long-term debtRetirement of long-term debt(613,706)(127,203)Retirement of long-term debt(7,506)(613,706)
Changes in money pool payable - net(21,634)
Change in money pool payable - netChange in money pool payable - net(139,904)— 
OtherOther11,636 (818)Other(483)11,636 
Net cash flow provided by financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by financing activities2,690 114,850 Net cash flow provided by financing activities64,167 2,690 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(68,348)133,973 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents97,116 (68,348)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period192,128 3,519 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period12,915 192,128 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$123,780 $137,492 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$110,031 $123,780 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: 
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$14,359 $17,578 Interest - net of amount capitalized$3,227 $14,359 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:
CashCash$122 $24,108 Cash$2,852 $8,155 
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments123,658 168,020 Temporary cash investments107,179 4,760 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents123,780 192,128 Total cash and cash equivalents110,031 12,915 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
CustomerCustomer215,233 183,719 Customer136,178 154,412 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(21,176)(18,334)Allowance for doubtful accounts(6,513)(13,072)
Associated companiesAssociated companies56,711 34,216 Associated companies91,621 29,587 
OtherOther69,110 35,845 Other43,337 51,064 
Accrued unbilled revenuesAccrued unbilled revenues93,324 109,000 Accrued unbilled revenues95,429 101,663 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable413,202 344,446 Total accounts receivable360,052 323,654 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs2,506 Deferred fuel costs125,767 108,862 
Fuel inventory - at average costFuel inventory - at average cost25,881 43,811 Fuel inventory - at average cost43,693 50,892 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost243,721 237,640 Materials and supplies - at average cost262,292 247,980 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costsDeferred nuclear refueling outage costs26,613 32,692 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs51,655 65,318 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other15,134 13,296 Prepayments and other14,614 14,863 
TOTALTOTAL850,837 864,013 TOTAL968,104 824,484 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Decommissioning trust fundsDecommissioning trust funds1,311,053 1,273,921 Decommissioning trust funds1,360,604 1,438,416 
OtherOther340 341 Other791 947 
TOTALTOTAL1,311,393 1,274,262 TOTAL1,361,395 1,439,363 
UTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANT
ElectricElectric12,963,731 12,905,322 Electric13,637,936 13,578,297 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress288,269 234,213 Construction work in progress306,933 241,127 
Nuclear fuelNuclear fuel143,835 163,044 Nuclear fuel132,841 182,055 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANTTOTAL UTILITY PLANT13,395,835 13,302,579 TOTAL UTILITY PLANT14,077,710 14,001,479 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization5,323,933 5,255,355 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization5,539,188 5,472,296 
UTILITY PLANT - NETUTILITY PLANT - NET8,071,902 8,047,224 UTILITY PLANT - NET8,538,522 8,529,183 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets1,789,996 1,832,384 Other regulatory assets1,696,876 1,689,678 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs68,353 68,220 Deferred fuel costs68,800 68,751 
OtherOther20,675 14,028 Other22,042 13,660 
TOTALTOTAL1,879,024 1,914,632 TOTAL1,787,718 1,772,089 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$12,113,156 $12,100,131 TOTAL ASSETS$12,655,739 $12,565,119 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$90,000 $485,000 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
Associated companiesAssociated companies39,361 59,448 Associated companies$46,527 $217,310 
OtherOther190,966 208,591 Other187,777 190,476 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits92,626 98,506 Customer deposits95,178 92,511 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued90,202 81,837 Taxes accrued116,799 89,590 
Interest accruedInterest accrued41,582 22,745 Interest accrued49,341 17,108 
Deferred fuel costs53,065 
OtherOther40,776 40,628 Other40,881 38,901 
TOTALTOTAL585,513 1,049,820 TOTAL536,503 645,896 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued1,326,518 1,286,123 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued1,436,824 1,416,201 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits30,200 30,500 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits28,998 29,299 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - netRegulatory liability for income taxes - net452,987 467,031 Regulatory liability for income taxes - net427,203 431,655 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities662,312 686,872 Other regulatory liabilities656,698 743,314 
DecommissioningDecommissioning1,333,159 1,314,160 Decommissioning1,410,540 1,390,410 
Accumulated provisionsAccumulated provisions57,786 70,169 Accumulated provisions76,775 77,084 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities336,515 361,682 Pension and other postretirement liabilities165,903 185,789 
Long-term debtLong-term debt3,868,751 3,482,507 Long-term debt4,163,602 3,958,862 
OtherOther90,209 75,098 Other111,271 110,754 
TOTALTOTAL8,158,437 7,774,142 TOTAL8,477,814 8,343,368 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
EQUITYEQUITYEQUITY
Member's equityMember's equity3,369,206 3,276,169 Member's equity3,609,699 3,542,745 
Noncontrolling interestNoncontrolling interest31,723 33,110 
TOTALTOTAL3,369,206 3,276,169 TOTAL3,641,422 3,575,855 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$12,113,156 $12,100,131 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$12,655,739 $12,565,119 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
Member's Equity
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$3,125,937 
Net income44,595 
Balance at March 31, 2020$3,170,532 
Balance at December 31, 2020$3,276,169 
Net income93,037 
Balance at March 31, 2021$3,369,206 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
Noncontrolling InterestMember's EquityTotal
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020$— $3,276,169 $3,276,169 
Net income— 93,037 93,037 
Balance at March 31, 2021$— $3,369,206 $3,369,206 
Balance at December 31, 2021$33,110 $3,542,745 $3,575,855 
Net income (loss)(1,387)66,954 65,567 
Balance at March 31, 2022$31,723 $3,609,699 $3,641,422 
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MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta, which caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Louisiana’s service area. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of storm cost recovery filings made by Entergy Louisiana in April 2021.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in the United States, including Entergy Louisiana’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for Entergy Louisiana were approximately $285 million in February 2021 compared to approximately $95 million in February 2020. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of the storm cost recovery filing made by Entergy Louisiana in April 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of fuel cost recovery at Entergy Louisiana.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income decreased $22.8$15.8 million primarily due to the $58 million reduction in income tax expense resulting from an IRS settlement in the first quarter 2020 related to the uncertain tax position regarding the Hurricane Isaac Louisiana Act 55 financing, which also resulted in a $29 million ($21 million net-of-tax) regulatory charge to reflect Entergy Louisiana’s agreement to share the savings with customers. Also contributing to the decrease was higher other operation and maintenance expenses, higher interest expense, higher taxes other than income taxes, higher depreciation and a higher effective income tax rate.amortization expenses, and lower volume/weather. The decrease was partially offset by higher retail electric price and higher volume/weather. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the tax settlement.price.

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Operating Revenues

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$930.61,107.6 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income88.1153.5 
Retail electric price52.417.2 
Volume/weather36.5 (12.3)
20212022 operating revenues$1,107.61,266.0 

Entergy Louisiana’s results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to:

an interim increase in formula rate plan revenues effective April 2020 due to the inclusion of the first-year revenue requirement for the Lake Charles Power Station;
an increase in formula rate plan revenues, and an increaseincluding increases in the transmission and distribution recovery mechanismmechanisms, effective September 2020; and
an interim increase in formula rate plan revenues effective December 2020 due to the inclusion of the first-year revenue requirement for the Washington Parish Energy Center.

2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the formula rate plan proceedings.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to the effect of moreless favorable weather on residential sales and an increase in usage during the unbilled sales period. The increase is partially offset byand a decrease in industrialweather-adjusted residential usage, and decreased demand from mid to small customers. The decrease in industrial usage is primarily due to decreased demand from existing customers inincluding the chemicals and petroleum refining industries as a resulteffect of the COVID-19 pandemic on first quarter 2021, partially offset by increases in industrial and plant shutdowns and operational issues.commercial usage. The decreaseincrease in industrial usage is partially offset by an increase inwas primarily due to increased demand from expansion projects, primarily in the chemicals, petroleum refining, and transportation industries, increased demand from existing customers, primarily in the chemicals and chemicals industries. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -pulp and paper industries as a result of prior year temporary plant shutdowns and operational issues, and an increase in demand from cogeneration customers. The COVID-19 Pandemicincrease in commercial usage was primarily due to the Form 10-K for a discussioneffect of the COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic on businesses in first quarter 2021. The increased usage from these industrial and commercial customers has a relatively smaller effect on operating revenues because a larger portion of the revenues from those customers comes from fixed charges.

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BilledTotal electric energy sales for Entergy Louisiana for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential3,500 2,975 18 Residential3,069 3,197 (4)
CommercialCommercial2,409 2,459 (2)Commercial2,421 2,395 
IndustrialIndustrial7,010 7,450 (6)Industrial7,606 7,208 
GovernmentalGovernmental197 199 (1)Governmental191 196 (3)
Total retail Total retail13,116 13,083 —  Total retail13,287 12,996 
Sales for resale:Sales for resale:Sales for resale:
Associated companies Associated companies959 1,341 (28) Associated companies1,341 959 40 
Non-associated companies Non-associated companies386 457 (16) Non-associated companies853 386 121 
TotalTotal14,461 14,881 (3)Total15,481 14,341 

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of Entergy Louisiana’s operating revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

an increase of $8.9$7.3 million in distribution operations expenses primarily due to higher reliability costs, higher safety and training costs, and higher vegetation maintenance costs, partially offset by a decrease in meter reading expenses as a result of the deployment of advanced metering systems;
an increase of $2.6 million in nuclear generation expenses primarily due to a higher scope of work performed in 2022 as compared to prior year, partially offset by lower spending in 2022 on sanitation and social distancing protocols as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
a decreasean increase of $4.2$2.3 million in nuclear insurance refunds;transmission expenses, including an increase in vegetation maintenance costs; and
an increase of $1.5$2.3 million in customer service center support costs primarily due to higher contract costs.

The increase was partially offset by higher nuclear insurance refunds of $2.6 million and a decrease of $2.6 million in non-nuclear generation expenses primarily due to higher expenses associated with the Lake Charles Power Station, which began commercial operation in March 2020, partially offset by a lower scope of work performed during plant outages in 20212022 as compared to the prior year.same period in 2021.

Taxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to increases in ad valorem taxes resulting from higher assessments and increases in franchise taxes.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to additions to plant in service, including the Lake Charles Power Station, which was placed in service in March 2020.

Other regulatory charges (credits) - net include regulatory charges of $29 million recorded in first quarter 2020 due to a settlement with the IRS related to the uncertain tax position regarding Hurricane Isaac Louisiana Act 55 financing because the savings will be shared with customers. See Note 3 in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the settlement and savings obligation.service.

Other income decreased primarily due to a decrease in the allowance for equity funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Lake Charles Power Station project. The decrease was substantially offset by changes in decommissioning trust fund activity.activity, including portfolio rebalancing of the Waterford 3 and River Bend decommissioning trust funds in the first quarter of 2021.

Interest expense increased primarily due to:

the issuance of $350 million of 2.90% Series mortgage bonds in March 2020;
the issuance of $1.1 billion of 0.62% Series mortgage bonds, $300 million of 2.90% Series mortgage bonds, and $300 million of 1.60% Series mortgage bonds, each in November 2020;
the issuanceissuances of $500 million of 2.35% Series mortgage bonds and $500 million of 3.10% Series mortgage bonds, each in March 2021;
the $1.2 billion unsecured term loan proceeds received in January 2022; and
a decreasethe issuance of $1 billion of 0.95% Series mortgage bonds in the allowance for borrowed funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Lake Charles Power Station project.October 2021.
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The increase was partially offset by the repayment of $200 million of 5.25%4.8% Series mortgage bonds and $100 million of 4.70% Series mortgage bonds, each in December 2020.May 2021.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate wasrates were 16.9% for the first quarter 2022 and 18.5% for the first quarter 2021. The differencedifferences in the effective income tax raterates for the first quarter 2022 and the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% waswere primarily due to book and tax differences related to the non-taxable income distributions earned on preferred membership interests, certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, and the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was (36.0%) for the first quarter 2020. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the settlement with the IRS on the treatment of funds received in conjunction with the Louisiana Act 55 financing of Hurricane Isaac storm costs, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, book and tax differences related to the non-taxable income distributions earned on preferred membership interests, certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, and the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 3 in the Form 10-K for discussion of the IRS settlement and the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
20212020
(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$728,020 $2,006 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
    Operating activities(54,598)313,799 
    Investing activities(1,098,466)(373,239)
    Financing activities1,026,860 522,828 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(126,204)463,388 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$601,816 $465,394 
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20222021
(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$18,573 $728,020 
Net cash provided by (used in):
    Operating activities183,126 (54,598)
    Investing activities(1,032,121)(1,098,466)
    Financing activities987,069 1,026,860 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents138,074 (126,204)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$156,647 $601,816 

Operating Activities

Entergy Louisiana’s operating activities usedprovided $183.1 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $54.6 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $313.8 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to:to the following activity:

an increase of approximately $170 million in storm spending in 2021, primarily due to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta restoration efforts. See “Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta” above for discussion of storm restoration efforts;higher collections from customers;
increased fuel costs as a resulttiming of Winter Storm Uri. See “Winter Storm Uri” above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for a discussionrecovery of fuel and purchased power cost recovery;costs;
an increasea decrease of $24$20 million in spending on nuclear refueling outages;
income tax refunds of $20.7 million in 2020. Entergy Louisiana had income tax refunds in 2020 as a result of a refund of an overpayment on a prior year state income tax return; and
an increasea decrease of $20.5$18.9 million in pension contributions in 2021.2022. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K and Note 6 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of qualified pension and other postretirement benefits funding.

The above activity was partially offset by an increase of approximately $139 million in storm spending in 2022, primarily due to Hurricane Ida restoration efforts. See MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida” in the Form 10-K for discussion of storm restoration efforts.


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Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $725.2decreased $66.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to:

an increasea decrease of 437.9 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to storm spending in 2021. See “Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta” above for discussion of storm restoration efforts;
an increase of $162.6$60.9 million in transmission construction expenditures primarily due to storm spending in 2021. See “Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta” abovehigher capital expenditures for discussion of storm restoration efforts;in 2021;
an increasea decrease of $68.3$24.9 million in nuclear decommissioning trust fund activity as a result of a lump sum contribution in 2021 for amounts collected over a 17-month period. See Note 2 in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear decommissioning expense recovery; and
a decrease of $23.2 million as a result of fluctuations in nuclear fuel activity, primarily due to variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements, materials and services deliveries, and the timing of cash payments during the nuclear fuel cycle;
$39.5 million in net receipts from storm reserve escrow accounts in the first quarter 2020; and
an increase of $19.7 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily due to increased spending on various projects in 2021.cycle.

The increasedecrease was partially offset by:

a decreasean increase of $19.7$35.1 million in non-nuclear generationdistribution construction expenditures primarily due to ahigher capital expenditures for storm restoration in 2022, partially offset by lower scopespending in 2022 on advanced metering infrastructure;
an increase of work performed$11.1 million in 2021 as comparedinformation technology capital expenditures primarily due to 2020;increased spending on various technology projects in 2022; and
money pool activity.an increase of $9 million in nuclear construction expenditures primarily due to higher capital expenditures for storm restoration in 2022.

Increases in Entergy Louisiana’s receivable from the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Louisiana’s receivable from the money pool increased by $62.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to increasing by $84.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

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Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities increased $504decreased $39.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to:

the issuance of $500 million of 2.35% Series mortgage bonds and $500 million of 3.10% Series mortgage bonds, each in March 2021, as compared to the issuances of $350 million of 2.90% Series mortgage bonds and $300 million of 4.20% Series mortgage bonds, each in March 2020;2021;
net repayments of long-term borrowings of $30.6 million in 2022 compared to net long-term borrowings of $85.5 million in 2021 compared to net repayments of long-term borrowings of $28.5 million in 2020 on the nuclear fuel company variable interest entities’ credit facilities;
money pool activity; and
the payment of $11.5$125 million in common equity distributions in March 2020 primarily2022 to maintainreturn to Entergy Louisiana’sCorporation the $125 million capital structure.contribution received in December 2021 to assist in paying for costs associated with Hurricane Ida.

The decrease was partially offset by the $1.2 billion of proceeds received from an unsecured term loan in January 2022 and the repayment of Entergy Louisiana Waterford VIE’s $40 million of 3.92% Series H secured notes in February 2021.

Decreases in Entergy Louisiana’s payable to the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Louisiana’s payable to the money pool decreased by $82.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

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Capital Structure

Entergy Louisiana’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital ratio for Entergy Louisiana is primarily due to the issuance of $1$1.2 billion of mortgage bondsunsecured term loan proceeds received in March 2021.January 2022.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Debt to capital56.9 %54.8 %
Effect of excluding securitization bonds0.0 %0.0 %
Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)56.9 %54.8 %
Effect of subtracting cash(1.5 %)(2.1 %)
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)55.4 %52.7 %

(a)Calculation excludes the securitization bonds, which are non-recourse to Entergy Louisiana.
March 31, 2022December 31,
2021
Debt to capital59.5 %57.2 %
Effect of subtracting cash(0.3 %)0.0 %
Net debt to net capital59.2 %57.2 %

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of short-term borrowings, finance lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and common equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Louisiana uses the debt to capital ratios excluding securitization bondsratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes they provideit provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Louisiana’s financial condition because the securitization bonds are non-recourse to Entergy Louisiana, as more fully described in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.condition. Entergy Louisiana also uses the net debt to net capital ratio excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Louisiana’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy Louisiana’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

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Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Louisiana’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

Entergy Louisiana’s receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
$75,772$13,426$84,466($82,826)
March 31, 2022December 31,
2021
March 31, 2021December 31,
2020
(In Thousands)
$81,160$14,539$75,772$13,426

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

Entergy Louisiana has a credit facility in the amount of $350 million scheduled to expire in September 2024.June 2026.  The credit facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against $15 million of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2021,2022, there were no cash borrowings and no letters of credit outstanding under the credit facility.  In addition, Entergy Louisiana is a party to an uncommitted letter of credit facility as a means to post collateral to support its obligations to MISO. As of March 31, 2021, $12.82022, $11 million in letters of credit were outstanding under Entergy Louisiana’s uncommitted letter of credit facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the credit facilities.

The Entergy Louisiana nuclear fuel company variable interest entities have two separate credit facilities, each in the amount of $105 million and scheduled to expire in September 2022.June 2024.  As of March 31, 2021, $70.52022, $30.8 million in loans were outstanding under the credit facility for the Entergy Louisiana River Bend nuclear fuel company variable interest entity. As of March 31, 2021, $73.22022, $82.1 million in loans were outstanding under the credit facility for the Entergy Louisiana Waterford nuclear fuel company variable interest entity. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the nuclear fuel company variable interest entity credit facilities.

StateSee the table and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

Seediscussion in the Form 10-K underMANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - StateLiquidity and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel Cost RecoveryCapital Resources in- Uses of Capital,” that sets forth the Form 10-K for a discussionamounts of state and local rate regulation and fuel cost recovery. The following are updates to that discussion.planned

Retail Rates - Electric

2017 Formula Rate Plan Filing

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2019, Entergy Louisiana filed an update to its 2017 formula rate plan evaluation report to include the estimated first-year revenue requirement of $109.5 million associated with the J. Wayne Leonard Power Station (formerly St. Charles Power Station). In February 2021, LPSC staff filed testimony that substantially all the costs to construct J. Wayne Leonard Power Station were prudently incurred and eligible for recovery from customers. LPSC staff further recommended that the LPSC consider monitoring the remaining $3.1 million that was estimated to be incurred for completion of the project in the event the final costs exceed the estimated amounts. Settlement discussions are in progress.

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Requestconstruction and other capital investments for Extension2022 through 2024. While Entergy Louisiana is still assessing the effect on its planned solar projects, a recently commenced investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce into potential circumvention of duties and Modificationtariffs may result in increased duties or tariffs on imported solar panels and has created supply chain disruptions which will affect the ultimate timing and could increase the cost of Formula Rate Plancompletion of these projects.

2021 Solar Certification and the Geaux Green Option

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020,November 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC its applicationseeking certification of and approval for authoritythe addition of four new solar photovoltaic resources with a combined nameplate capacity of 475 megawatts (the 2021 Solar Portfolio) and the implementation of a new green tariff, the Geaux Green Option (Rider GGO). The LPSC has established a procedural schedule that is expected to extend its formula rate plan. The parties reached a settlementresult in April 2021 regarding Entergy Louisiana’s proposed FRP extension. Entergyan LPSC decision by the end of 2022. In March 2022 direct testimony from Walmart, the Louisiana Energy Users Group (LEUG) and the LPSC staff filed a joint motion askingwas filed. Each party recommended that the LPSC to consider and approve the uncontested settlement atresources proposed in Entergy Louisiana’s application, and the May 2021 LPSC meeting. Key terms ofstaff witness indicated that the settlement include: a three year term (test years 2020, 2021,process through which Entergy Louisiana solicited or obtained the proposals for the resources complies with applicable LPSC orders. LPSC staff and 2022) covering a rate-effective period of September 2021 through August 2024; a 9.50% return on equity, with a smaller, 50 basis point deadband aboveLEUG’s witnesses made recommendations to modify the proposed Rider GGO and below (9.0%-10.0%); elimination of sharing if earnings are outsideEntergy Louisiana’s proposed rate relief. In April 2022, LPSC staff and LEUG filed cross-answering testimony concerning the deadband; a $63 millionother party’s proposed modifications to Rider GGO and the proposed rate increase for test year 2020 (exclusive of riders); continuation of existing riders (transmission, additional capacity, etc.); addition of a distribution recovery mechanism permitting $225 million per year of distribution investment above a baseline level to be recovered dollar for dollar; modification of the tax mechanism to allow timely rate changes in the event the federal corporate income tax raterecovery. Discovery concerning these parties’ testimonies is changed from 21%; a cumulative rate increase limit of $70 million (exclusive of riders) for test years 2021 and 2022; and deferral of up to $7 million per year in 2021 and 2022 of expenditures on vegetation management for outside of right of way hazard trees.ongoing.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida

InAs discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Louisiana’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the outages. Additionally, as a result of Hurricane Laura’s extensive damage to the grid infrastructure serving the impacted area, large portions of the underlying transmission system required nearly a complete rebuild.

In October 2020, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments to facilitate issuance of shorter-term bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta. Subsequently, Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC staff filed a joint motion seeking approval to exclude from the derivation of Entergy Louisiana’s capital structure and cost rate of debt for ratemaking purposes, including the allowance for funds used during construction, shorter-term debt up to $1.1 billion issued by Entergy Louisiana to fund costs associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta costs on an interim basis. In November 2020 the LPSC issued an order approving the joint motion, and Entergy Louisiana issued $1.1 billion of 0.62% Series mortgage bonds due November 2023. Also in November 2020, Entergy Louisiana drew $257 million from its funded storm reserves.

In February 2021 two winter storms (collectively, Winter Storm Uri) brought freezing rain and ice to Louisiana. Ice accumulation sagged or downed trees, limbs and power lines, causing damage to Entergy Louisiana’s transmission and distribution systems. The additional weight of ice caused trees and limbs to fall into power lines and other electric equipment. When the ice melted, it affected vegetation and electrical equipment, causing incrementaladditional outages. As discussed above in “Fuel and purchased power recovery,” Entergy Louisiana is recovering the incremental fuel costs associated with Winter Storm Uri over a five-month period from April 2021 through August 2021.

In April 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC relating to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri restoration costs and in July 2021, Entergy Louisiana made a supplemental filing updating the total restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by thethese storms are currentlywere estimated to be approximately $2.05$2.06 billion, including approximately $1.74$1.68 billion in capital costs and approximately $310$380 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through January 2022, Entergy Louisiana iswas seeking an LPSC determination that $2.10$2.11 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, iswas eligible for recovery from customers. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana iswas requesting that the LPSC determine that re-establishment of a storm escrow account to the previously authorized amount of $290 million iswas appropriate. In July 2021, Entergy Louisiana intends to supplement thissupplemented the application with a request regarding the financing and recovery of the recoverable storm restoration costs. Specifically, Entergy Louisiana requested approval to securitize its restoration costs pursuant to Louisiana Act 55 financing, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

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In August 2021, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage to Entergy Louisiana’s distribution and, to a lesser extent, transmission systems resulting in widespread power outages.
In September 2021, Entergy Louisiana filed an application at the LPSC seeking approval of certain ratemaking adjustments in connection with the issuance of approximately $1 billion of shorter-term mortgage bonds to provide interim financing for restoration costs associated with Hurricane Ida, which bonds were issued in October 2021. Also in September 2021, Entergy Louisiana sought approval for the creation and funding of a $1 billion restricted escrow account for Hurricane Ida restoration costs, subject to a subsequent prudence review.

FuelAfter filing of testimony by LPSC staff and purchased power recovery

Inintervenors, which generally supported or did not oppose Entergy Louisiana’s requests in regard to Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Ida, the parties negotiated and executed an uncontested stipulated settlement which was filed with the LPSC in February 2021,2022. The settlement agreement contained the following key terms: $2.1 billion of restoration costs from Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, Hurricane Zeta, and Winter Storm Uri were prudently incurred and were eligible for recovery; carrying costs of $51 million were recoverable; a $290 million cash storm reserve should be re-established; a $1 billion reserve should be established to partially pay for Hurricane Ida restoration costs; and Entergy Louisiana incurred extraordinary fuel costs associated withwas authorized to finance $3.186 billion utilizing the February 2021 winter storms.To mitigatesecuritization process authorized by Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293. The LPSC issued an order approving the effect of these costs on customer bills,settlement in March 20212022. As a result of the financing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Louisiana requested and the LPSC approved the deferral and recovery of $166 millionreclassified $1.339 billion from utility plant to other regulatory assets. The securitization process is expected to be completed in incremental fuel costs over five months beginning in April 2021. The incremental fuel costs remain subject to review for reasonableness and eligibility for recovery through the fuel adjustment clause mechanism. At its April 2021 meeting, the LPSC authorized its staff to review the prudence of February 2021 fuel costs incurred by all LPSC jurisdictional utilities.second quarter 2022.

In March 2021April 2022, Entergy Louisiana filed an application with the LPSC staff provided notice of an auditrelating to Hurricane Ida restoration costs. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy Louisiana’s purchased gas adjustment clause filings covering the period January 2018electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Ida currently are estimated to be approximately $2.54 billion, including approximately $1.96 billion in capital costs and approximately $586 million in non-capital costs. Including carrying costs through December 2020.2022, Entergy Louisiana is seeking an LPSC determination that $2.60 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As part of this filing, Entergy Louisiana also is seeking an LPSC determination that an additional $32 million in restoration costs associated with the restoration of Entergy Louisiana’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Hurricane Zeta as well as Winter Storm Uri was prudently incurred. This amount is exclusive of the requested $3 million in carrying costs through December 2022. In total, Entergy Louisiana is requesting an LPSC determination that $2.64 billion was prudently incurred and, therefore, is eligible for recovery from customers. As discussed above, in March 2022 the LPSC approved financing of a $1 billion storm escrow that can be withdrawn to finance costs associated with Hurricane Ida restoration. Entergy Louisiana expects to supplement the April 2022 application with a request that the LPSC authorize Entergy Louisiana to finance the remaining storm restoration costs included in the April 2022 application, currently expected to be through the securitization process authorized by Louisiana Act 55, as supplemented by Act 293 of the Louisiana Legislature’s Regular Session of 2021.

State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – The audit includes a review of the reasonableness of charges flowed through Entergy Louisiana’s purchased gas adjustment clause for that period.State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel Cost Recovery No audit report has been filed.in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation and fuel cost recovery. The following are updates to that discussion.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the LPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses incurred from the suspension of disconnections and collection of late fees imposed by LPSC orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, utilities may seek future recovery, subject to LPSC review and approval, of losses and expenses incurred due to compliance with the LPSC’s COVID-19 orders. The suspension of late fees and disconnects for non-payment was extended until the first billing cycle after July 16, 2020.In January 2021, Entergy Louisiana resumed disconnections for customers in all customer classes with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. Utilities seeking to recover the regulatory asset must formally petition the LPSC to do so, identifying the direct and indirect costs for which recovery is sought. Any such request is subject to LPSC review and approval. As of

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March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Louisiana recordedhad a regulatory asset of $47.8 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industrial and Commercial Customers

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Industrial and Commercial Customers” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of industrial and commercial customers.

Federal Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Federal Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation. 

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters.

Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Louisiana’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$1,237,237 $1,079,663 
Natural gas28,735 27,981 
TOTAL1,265,972 1,107,644 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale362,074 145,234 
Purchased power176,197 209,961 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses11,947 13,282 
Other operation and maintenance254,001 237,483 
Decommissioning17,688 16,823 
Taxes other than income taxes61,615 52,484 
Depreciation and amortization169,083 160,813 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(20,897)31,097 
TOTAL1,031,708 867,177 
OPERATING INCOME234,264 240,467 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction6,726 6,101 
Interest and investment income15,900 72,515 
Miscellaneous - net15,517 (34,638)
TOTAL38,143 43,978 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense93,784 82,806 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(3,026)(2,759)
TOTAL90,758 80,047 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES181,649 204,398 
Income taxes30,789 37,772 
NET INCOME$150,860 $166,626 
See Notes to Financial Statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
Net Income$150,860 $166,626 
Other comprehensive loss
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax benefit of $226 and $144)(613)(407)
Other comprehensive loss(613)(407)
Comprehensive Income$150,247 $166,219 
See Notes to Financial Statements.



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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$1,079,663 $912,541 
Natural gas27,981 18,106 
TOTAL1,107,644 930,647 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale145,234 144,492 
Purchased power209,961 160,743 
Nuclear refueling outage expenses13,282 13,630 
Other operation and maintenance237,483 222,658 
Decommissioning16,823 16,001 
Taxes other than income taxes52,484 50,077 
Depreciation and amortization160,813 145,135 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net31,097 11,132 
TOTAL867,177 763,868 
OPERATING INCOME240,467 166,779 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction6,101 14,887 
Interest and investment income72,515 (19,669)
Miscellaneous - net(34,638)49,601 
TOTAL43,978 44,819 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense82,806 79,517 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(2,759)(7,132)
TOTAL80,047 72,385 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES204,398 139,213 
Income taxes37,772 (50,183)
NET INCOME$166,626 $189,396 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$150,860 $166,626 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization213,022 198,868 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued95,785 67,823 
Changes in working capital:
Receivables71,237 (13,080)
Fuel inventory(46)1,194 
Accounts payable(262,042)(126,070)
Taxes accrued(42,950)20,619 
Interest accrued(857)(9,163)
Deferred fuel costs498 (203,815)
Other working capital accounts(24,241)(25,628)
Changes in provisions for estimated losses2,694 (258)
Changes in other regulatory assets(1,336,616)(70,784)
Changes in other regulatory liabilities(67,164)22,503 
Storm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory asset1,338,559 — 
Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilities(11,608)(30,745)
Other55,995 (52,688)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities183,126 (54,598)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures(935,692)(945,831)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction6,726 6,101 
Nuclear fuel purchases(55,913)(52,435)
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear fuel26,681 — 
Changes to securitization account— (6,050)
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales155,269 291,275 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(168,283)(329,180)
Changes in money pool receivable - net(66,621)(62,346)
Litigation proceeds from settlement agreement5,695 — 
Other17 — 
Net cash flow used in investing activities(1,032,121)(1,098,466)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,506,637 1,399,245 
Retirement of long-term debt(401,411)(368,707)
Distributions paid:
Common equity(125,000)— 
Other6,843 (3,678)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities987,069 1,026,860 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents138,074 (126,204)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period18,573 728,020 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$156,647 $601,816 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalized$91,441 $89,432 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
Net Income$166,626 $189,396 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($144) and $3,340)(407)9,467 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(407)9,467 
Comprehensive Income$166,219 $198,863 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash$15,933 $195 
Temporary cash investments140,714 18,378 
Total cash and cash equivalents156,647 18,573 
Accounts receivable:
Customer256,931 355,265 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(11,092)(29,231)
Associated companies159,787 96,539 
Other49,735 36,674 
Accrued unbilled revenues174,038 174,768 
Total accounts receivable629,399 634,015 
Deferred fuel costs44,876 45,374 
Fuel inventory43,004 42,958 
Materials and supplies - at average cost490,752 485,325 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs33,947 39,582 
Prepayments and other58,384 44,187 
TOTAL1,457,009 1,310,014 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Investment in affiliate preferred membership interests1,390,587 1,390,587 
Decommissioning trust funds2,005,369 2,114,523 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)338,365 337,247 
Other13,812 13,744 
TOTAL3,748,133 3,856,101 
UTILITY PLANT
Electric27,252,039 28,055,038 
Natural gas288,820 285,006 
Construction work in progress721,536 847,924 
Nuclear fuel200,163 209,418 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT28,462,558 29,397,386 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization9,940,422 9,860,252 
UTILITY PLANT - NET18,522,136 19,537,134 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets4,113,282 2,776,666 
Deferred fuel costs168,122 168,122 
Other39,358 27,801 
TOTAL4,320,762 2,972,589 
TOTAL ASSETS$28,048,040 $27,675,838 
See Notes to Financial Statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$166,626 $189,396 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization198,868 191,447 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued67,823 (39,681)
Changes in working capital:
Receivables(13,080)23,004 
Fuel inventory1,194 (456)
Accounts payable(126,070)(86,317)
Prepaid taxes and taxes accrued20,619 48,840 
Interest accrued(9,163)(2,384)
Deferred fuel costs(203,815)(18,280)
Other working capital accounts(25,628)(3,156)
Changes in provisions for estimated losses(258)(41,113)
Changes in other regulatory assets(70,784)55,539 
Changes in other regulatory liabilities22,503 (129,370)
Changes in pension and other postretirement liabilities(30,745)(22,806)
Other(52,688)149,136 
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(54,598)313,799 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expenditures(945,831)(344,522)
Allowance for equity funds used during construction6,101 14,887 
Nuclear fuel purchases(52,435)(18,052)
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear fuel33,889 
Receipts from storm reserve escrow account40,589 
Payments to storm reserve escrow account(1,113)
Changes to securitization account(6,050)(5,348)
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales291,275 144,962 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(329,180)(154,065)
Changes in money pool receivable - net(62,346)(84,466)
Net cash flow used in investing activities(1,098,466)(373,239)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt1,399,245 1,221,900 
Retirement of long-term debt(368,707)(603,607)
Change in money pool payable - net(82,826)
Common equity distributions paid(11,500)
Other(3,678)(1,139)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities1,026,860 522,828 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(126,204)463,388 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period728,020 2,006 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$601,816 $465,394 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalized$89,432 $79,794 
Income taxes$0 ($20,684)
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$200,000 $200,000 
Accounts payable:
Associated companies81,781 183,172 
Other872,120 1,481,902 
Customer deposits153,109 150,697 
Taxes accrued21,298 64,248 
Interest accrued92,195 93,052 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes15,182 24,291 
Other56,709 68,995 
TOTAL1,492,394 2,266,357 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued2,523,361 2,433,854 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits101,408 102,588 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - net307,779 313,693 
Other regulatory liabilities990,456 1,042,597 
Decommissioning1,673,809 1,653,198 
Accumulated provisions27,185 24,490 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities516,628 528,213 
Long-term debt11,822,131 10,714,346 
Other387,083 415,930 
TOTAL18,349,840 17,228,909 
Commitments and Contingencies
EQUITY
Member's equity8,198,141 8,172,294 
Accumulated other comprehensive income7,665 8,278 
TOTAL8,205,806 8,180,572 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$28,048,040 $27,675,838 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash$233 $1,303 
Temporary cash investments601,583 726,717 
Total cash and cash equivalents601,816 728,020 
Accounts receivable:
Customer326,475 317,905 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(46,655)(45,693)
Associated companies144,640 81,624 
Other39,401 41,760 
Accrued unbilled revenues186,001 178,840 
Total accounts receivable649,862 574,436 
Deferred fuel costs206,065 2,250 
Fuel inventory49,486 50,680 
Materials and supplies - at average cost433,841 437,933 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs75,916 48,407 
Prepayments and other41,100 36,813 
TOTAL2,058,086 1,878,539 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Investment in affiliate preferred membership interests1,390,587 1,390,587 
Decommissioning trust funds1,879,332 1,794,042 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)335,730 323,110 
Other13,521 13,399 
TOTAL3,619,170 3,521,138 
UTILITY PLANT
Electric25,960,969 25,619,789 
Natural gas268,865 262,744 
Construction work in progress526,575 667,281 
Nuclear fuel252,555 210,128 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT27,008,964 26,759,942 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization9,502,347 9,372,224 
UTILITY PLANT - NET17,506,617 17,387,718 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $0 as of March 31, 2021 and $5,088 as of December 31, 2020)1,796,850 1,726,066 
Deferred fuel costs168,122 168,122 
Other32,212 23,924 
TOTAL1,997,184 1,918,112 
TOTAL ASSETS$25,181,057 $24,705,507 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
Common Equity
Member’s
Equity
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020$7,453,361 $4,327 $7,457,688 
Net income166,626 — 166,626 
Other comprehensive loss— (407)(407)
Other(16)— (16)
Balance at March 31, 2021$7,619,971 $3,920 $7,623,891 
Balance at December 31, 2021$8,172,294 $8,278 $8,180,572 
Net income150,860 — 150,860 
Other comprehensive loss— (613)(613)
Distributions declared on common equity(125,000)— (125,000)
Other(13)— (13)
Balance at March 31, 2022$8,198,141 $7,665 $8,205,806 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$200,000 $240,000 
Accounts payable:
Associated companies75,431 103,148 
Other685,493 1,450,008 
Customer deposits151,307 152,612 
Taxes accrued63,236 42,617 
Interest accrued83,086 92,249 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes31,138 31,138 
Other60,652 62,968 
TOTAL1,350,343 2,174,740 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued2,193,429 2,138,522 
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits106,135 107,317 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - net436,577 447,628 
Other regulatory liabilities951,847 918,293 
Decommissioning1,592,903 1,573,307 
Accumulated provisions24,681 24,939 
Pension and other postretirement liabilities661,999 692,728 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $10,344 as of March 31, 2021 and $10,278 as of December 31, 2020)9,859,885 8,787,451 
Other379,367 382,894 
TOTAL16,206,823 15,073,079 
Commitments and Contingencies
EQUITY
Member's equity7,619,971 7,453,361 
Accumulated other comprehensive income3,920 4,327 
TOTAL7,623,891 7,457,688 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$25,181,057 $24,705,507 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
Common Equity
Member’s
Equity
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$6,392,556 $4,562 $6,397,118 
Net income189,396 189,396 
Other comprehensive income9,467 9,467 
Distributions declared on common equity(11,500)(11,500)
Other(10)(10)
Balance at March 31, 2020$6,570,442 $14,029 $6,584,471 
Balance at December 31, 2020$7,453,361 $4,327 $7,457,688 
Net income166,626 166,626 
Other comprehensive loss(407)(407)
Other(16)(16)
Balance at March 31, 2021$7,619,971 $3,920 $7,623,891 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in Entergy Mississippi’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for Entergy Mississippi were approximately $65 million in February 2021 compared to approximately $35 million in February 2020. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of storm cost recovery and fuel cost recovery at Entergy Mississippi.

In February 2021 the MPSC announced that it would launch a comprehensive review of the condition and resiliency of the state’s public utility infrastructure in response to the impacts of the February 2021 winter storms. Although the MPSC did not open a formal docket, the MPSC submitted data requests to Entergy Mississippi regarding the actions taken to ensure reliable operations of the electric network during the winter storm events and in anticipation of other future extreme weather events. In April 2021 the MPSC opened a docket to investigate Entergy Mississippi’s membership in MISO. In the order, the MPSC noted the impact of the February 2021 winter storms, stating that it observed “excessive prices of natural gas and electricity” during the winter event. The MPSC has requested comments due 75 days after publication of the order.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income increased $3.4$4.4 million primarily due to higher retail electric price, and higher volume/weather, partially offset by higher other operationdepreciation and maintenanceamortization expenses a higher effective income tax rate, and higher depreciation and amortizationinterest expenses.

Operating Revenues

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$293.9336.6 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income22.9 (2.2)
Retail electric price12.316.4 
Volume/weather7.5 (1.8)
20212022 operating revenues$336.6349.0 

Entergy Mississippi’s results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not
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affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to increases in formula rate plan rates effective with the first billing cycle of April 20202021 and the implementation of a vegetation management rider effective with the April 2020 billing cycle.July 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the formula rate plan filings and the vegetation management rider.filings.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to an increasea decrease in weather-adjusted residential usage, including the effect of 213 GWh, or 7%, in billed electricity usage, includingthe COVID-19 pandemic on first quarter 2021, partially offset by the effect of more favorable weather on residential sales, partially offset by a decrease in industrial usage.and commercial sales.

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Total electric energy sales for Entergy Mississippi for the three months ended March 31,2021 2022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential1,495 1,250 20 Residential1,295 1,349 (4)
CommercialCommercial1,009 1,006 — Commercial1,021 1,004 
IndustrialIndustrial520 556 (6)Industrial561 527 
GovernmentalGovernmental95 94 Governmental96 95 
Total retail Total retail3,119 2,906  Total retail2,973 2,975 — 
Sales for resale:Sales for resale:Sales for resale:
Non-associated companies Non-associated companies1,452 827 76  Non-associated companies535 1,452 (63)
TotalTotal4,571 3,733 22 Total3,508 4,427 (21)

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of Entergy Mississippi’s operating revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expensesTaxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to:

an increase of $4.1 millionto increases in vegetation maintenance costs;
an increase of $1.4 million due to bad debt expense as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;ad valorem taxes resulting from higher assessments and
an increase of $1.4 million as a result of the amount of transmission costs allocated by MISO. See Note 2 to the financial statements for further information on the recovery of these costs.

The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $1.1 million in energy efficiency costs. millage rate increases.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily as a result ofdue to additions to plant in service.

Interest expense increased primarily due to the issuance of $200 million of 3.50% Series mortgage bonds in March 2021 and the issuance of $200 million of 2.55% Series mortgage bonds in November 2021.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate wasrates were 20.2% for the first quarter 2022 and 22.2% for the first quarter 2021. The differencedifferences in the effective income tax raterates for the first quarter 2022 and the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarilywere primarily due to certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by state income taxes.

The effective income tax rate was 7.7% for the first quarter 2020. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items and permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based104
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compensation, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$18 $51,601 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$47,627 $18 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities54,311 33,261 Operating activities(4,340)54,311 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(162,802)(103,615)Investing activities(61,154)(162,802)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities185,189 18,772 Financing activities17,895 185,189 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents76,698 (51,582)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(47,599)76,698 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$76,716 $19 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$28 $76,716 

Operating Activities

Net cash flow provided byEntergy Mississippi’s operating activities increased $21.1used $4.3 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to providing $54.3 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the following activity:

timing of payments to vendors. The increase was partially offset by increased fuel costs as vendors;
income tax refunds of $8 million received in 2021 in accordance with an intercompany income tax allocation agreement;
higher collections from customers; and
a resultdecrease of $7.2 million in storm spending in 2022 primarily due to spending on Winter Storm Uri and the timing of collections of receivables from customers,restoration efforts in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See “Winter Storm Uri” above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery.2021.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $59.2decreased $101.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to money pool activity and an increaseto:

a decrease of $43.5$51.3 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to increased spending on the reliability and infrastructurea higher scope of Entergy Mississippi’s distribution systemwork performed in 2021 as compared to 2020. The increase was partially offset by $24.6 million in plant upgrades for Choctaw Generating Station in March 2020.2022; and
money pool activity.

IncreasesDecreases in Entergy Mississippi’s receivable from the money pool are a usesource of cash flow, and Entergy Mississippi’s receivable from the money pool increaseddecreased by $40.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to increasing $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to decreasing $44.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility’s subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities increased $166.4decreased $167.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to the issuance of $200 million of 3.5%3.50% Series mortgage bonds in March 2021, partially offset by money pool activity.

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Increases in Entergy Mississippi’s payable to the money pool are a source of cash flow and Entergy Mississippi’s payable to the money pool increased by $22.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to decreasing by $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

See Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for more details on long-term debt.

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Decreases in Entergy Mississippi’s payable to the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Mississippi’s payable to the money pool decreased by $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to increasing by $19 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Capital Structure

Entergy Mississippi’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital ratio for Entergy Mississippi is primarily due to the issuance of $200 million of mortgage bonds in March 2021.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31,
 2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capitalDebt to capital54.0 %51.7 %Debt to capital53.9 %54.3 %
Effect of subtracting cashEffect of subtracting cash(1.0 %)— %Effect of subtracting cash— %(0.5 %)
Net debt to net capitalNet debt to net capital53.0 %51.7 %Net debt to net capital53.9 %53.8 %

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents.  Debt consists of short-term borrowings, finance lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion.  Capital consists of debt and equity.  Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents.  Entergy Mississippi uses the debt to capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Mississippi’s financial condition.  Entergy Mississippi also uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Mississippi’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy Mississippi’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Mississippi’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

Entergy Mississippi’s receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
$9,683($16,516)($19,006)$44,693
March 31,
 2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
 2021
December 31,
2020
(In Thousands)
($22,386)$40,456$9,683($16,516)

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

As of March 31, 2022, Entergy Mississippi hashad three separate credit facilities in the aggregate amount of $82.5 million scheduled to expire in April 2022. No borrowings were outstanding under the credit facilities as of March 31, 2021.2022. In April 2022, Entergy Mississippi renewed the three separate existing credit facilities and increased the aggregate amount available under the facilities to $95 million, and extended the expiration date of each credit facility to April 2023. Also in April 2022, Entergy Mississippi entered into a credit facility in the amount of $150 million with an expiration date of July 2024. In addition, Entergy Mississippi is a party to an uncommitted letter of credit facility primarily as a means to post collateral to support its obligations to MISO. As of March 31, 2021, $12022, $2.3 million ofin MISO letters of credit and $1 million ofin non-MISO letters of credit were outstanding under this facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the credit facilities.

Entergy Mississippi has $33 million in its storm reserve escrow account at March 31, 2021.

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Entergy Mississippi had $33.2 million in its storm reserve escrow account at March 31, 2022.

Sunflower Solar Facility

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in November 2018, Entergy Mississippi announced that it signed an agreement for the purchase of an approximately 100 MW solar photovoltaic facility that will be sited on approximately 1,000 acres in Sunflower County, Mississippi. The estimated total investment, including the base purchase price and other related costs, for Entergy Mississippi to acquire the Sunflower Solar Facility is approximately $153.2 million. Entergy Mississippi will purchase the facility upon mechanical completion and after the other purchase contingencies have been met. In April 2020 the MPSC issued an order approving certification of the Sunflower Solar Facility and its recovery through Entergy Mississippi’s interim capacity rate adjustment mechanism, subject to certain conditions including: (i) that Entergy Mississippi pursue a partnership structure through which the partnership would acquire and own the facility under the build-own-transfer agreement, and (ii) that if Entergy Mississippi does not consummate the partnership structure under the terms of the order, there will be a cap of $136 million on the level of recoverable costs. In April 2022, Entergy Mississippi confirmed mechanical completion of the Sunflower Solar Facility. The initial closing is targeted to occur in May 2022. In conjunction with closing, Entergy Mississippi is executing a partnership structure through which the partnership will acquire and own the Sunflower Solar Facility. Final payment of the purchase price will be made upon substantial completion of the facility, which is currently expected in third quarter 2022.

State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the formula rate plan and fuel and purchased power cost recovery. The following are updates to that discussion.

20212022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In March 2021,2022, Entergy Mississippi submitted its formula rate plan 20212022 test year filing and 20202021 look-back filing showing Entergy Mississippi’s earned return for the historical 20202021 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth and projected earned return for the 20212022 calendar year to be below the formula rate plan bandwidth.The 20202022 test year filing shows a $95.4$69 million rate increase is necessary to reset Entergy Mississippi’s earned return on common equity to the specified point of adjustment of 6.69%6.70% return on rate base, within the formula rate plan bandwidth. The change in formula rate plan revenues, however, is capped at 4% of retail revenues, which equates to a revenue change of $44.3$48.6 million. The 2021 evaluation report also includes $3.9 million in demand side management costs for which the MPSC approved realignment of recovery from the energy efficiency rider to the formula rate plan. These costs are not subject to the 4% cap and result in a total change in formula rate plan revenues of $48.2 million. The 2020 look-back filing compares actual 20202021 results to the approved benchmark return on rate base and reflects the need for a $16.8$34.5 million interim increase in formula rate plan revenues. In addition,fourth quarter 2021, Entergy Mississippi recorded a regulatory asset of $19 million to reflect the 2020 look-back filing includes an interim capacity adjustment true-up for the Choctaw Generating Station, which increasesthen-current estimate in connection with the look-back interimfeature of the formula rate adjustment by $1.7 million.plan. These interim rate adjustments total $18.5 million. In accordance with the provisions of the formula rate plan, Entergy Mississippi implemented a $22.1$24.3 million interim rate increase, reflecting a cap equal to 2% of 20202021 retail revenues, effective with thein April 2021 billing cycle,2022, subject to refund, pending a final MPSC order. The $3.9 million of demand side management costs and the Choctaw Generating Station true-up of $1.7 million, which are not subject to the 2% cap of 2020 retail revenues, were included in the April 2021 rate adjustments. A final order is expected in the second quarter 2021,2022, with the resulting final rates, including amounts above the 2% cap of 20202021 retail revenues, effective July 2021.2022.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2020 the MPSC issued an order authorizing utilities to defer incremental costs and expenses associated with COVID-19 compliance and to seek future recovery through rates of the prudently incurred incremental costs and expenses. In December 2020, Entergy Mississippi resumed disconnections for commercial, industrial, and governmental customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. In January 2021, Entergy Mississippi resumed disconnecting service for residential customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Mississippi recordedhad a regulatory asset of $16.3$14.1 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Federal Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Federal Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation. 

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters.

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Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Mississippi’s accounting for utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
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INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUES
ElectricElectric$336,619 $293,922 Electric$349,029 $336,619 
OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale60,197 63,297 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale67,277 60,197 
Purchased powerPurchased power68,591 52,643 Purchased power61,212 68,591 
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance67,831 62,337 Other operation and maintenance65,811 67,831 
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes25,899 27,190 Taxes other than income taxes32,730 25,899 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization55,036 51,155 Depreciation and amortization60,084 55,036 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net8,129 (3,881)Other regulatory charges (credits) - net3,907 8,129 
TOTALTOTAL285,683 252,741 TOTAL291,021 285,683 
OPERATING INCOMEOPERATING INCOME50,936 41,181 OPERATING INCOME58,008 50,936 
OTHER DEDUCTIONSOTHER DEDUCTIONSOTHER DEDUCTIONS
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction1,668 1,439 Allowance for equity funds used during construction1,078 1,668 
Interest and investment incomeInterest and investment income42 120 Interest and investment income64 42 
Miscellaneous - netMiscellaneous - net(2,313)(2,296)Miscellaneous - net(1,153)(2,313)
TOTALTOTAL(603)(737)TOTAL(11)(603)
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expenseInterest expense17,613 16,583 Interest expense20,434 17,613 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during constructionAllowance for borrowed funds used during construction(677)(551)Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(465)(677)
TOTALTOTAL16,936 16,032 TOTAL19,969 16,936 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES33,397 24,412 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES38,028 33,397 
Income taxesIncome taxes7,425 1,886 Income taxes7,673 7,425 
NET INCOMENET INCOME$25,972 $22,526 NET INCOME$30,355 $25,972 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.


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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$25,972 $22,526 Net income$30,355 $25,972 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization55,036 51,155 Depreciation and amortization60,084 55,036 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued22,593 2,762 Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued3,979 22,593 
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables4,557 17,971 Receivables(6,379)4,557 
Fuel inventoryFuel inventory1,736 (3,266)Fuel inventory23 1,736 
Accounts payableAccounts payable26,391 (8,125)Accounts payable989 26,391 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued(75,886)(58,651)Taxes accrued(63,785)(75,886)
Interest accruedInterest accrued4,238 6,201 Interest accrued10,613 4,238 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs(25,722)13,406 Deferred fuel costs(24,076)(25,722)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts(3,425)7,849 Other working capital accounts(46,494)(3,425)
Provisions for estimated lossesProvisions for estimated losses(7,689)(47)Provisions for estimated losses(179)(7,689)
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets11,015 (8,484)Other regulatory assets16,301 11,015 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities19,147 (5,532)Other regulatory liabilities21,689 19,147 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities(5,668)(2,482)Pension and other postretirement liabilities(3,906)(5,668)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities2,016 (2,022)Other assets and liabilities(3,554)2,016 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities54,311 33,261 
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(4,340)54,311 
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expendituresConstruction expenditures(154,788)(124,986)Construction expenditures(102,686)(154,788)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction1,668 1,439 Allowance for equity funds used during construction1,078 1,668 
Changes in money pool receivable - netChanges in money pool receivable - net(9,683)44,693 Changes in money pool receivable - net40,456 (9,683)
Payment for the purchase of plant or assets(24,633)
OtherOther(128)Other(2)
Net cash flow used in investing activitiesNet cash flow used in investing activities(162,802)(103,615)Net cash flow used in investing activities(61,154)(162,802)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debtProceeds from the issuance of long-term debt200,573 Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt— 200,573 
Changes in money pool payable - netChanges in money pool payable - net(16,516)19,006 Changes in money pool payable - net22,386 (16,516)
Common equity distributions paid(2,500)
OtherOther1,132 2,266 Other(4,491)1,132 
Net cash flow provided by financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by financing activities185,189 18,772 Net cash flow provided by financing activities17,895 185,189 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents76,698 (51,582)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(47,599)76,698 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period18 51,601 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period47,627 18 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$76,716 $19 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$28 $76,716 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$12,757 $9,800 Interest - net of amount capitalized$9,160 $12,757 
Income taxesIncome taxes($8,045)$0 Income taxes$— ($8,045)
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
20212020 20222021
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS  CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:  Cash and cash equivalents:  
CashCash$11 $11 Cash$26 $29 
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments76,705 Temporary cash investments47,598 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents76,716 18 Total cash and cash equivalents28 47,627 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:  Accounts receivable:  
CustomerCustomer104,649 105,732 Customer86,389 84,048 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(16,771)(19,527)Allowance for doubtful accounts(3,396)(7,209)
Associated companiesAssociated companies13,857 2,740 Associated companies5,008 42,994 
OtherOther13,596 11,821 Other17,994 14,609 
Accrued unbilled revenuesAccrued unbilled revenues50,075 59,514 Accrued unbilled revenues50,404 56,034 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable165,406 160,280 Total accounts receivable156,399 190,476 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs11,031 Deferred fuel costs145,954 121,878 
Fuel inventory - at average costFuel inventory - at average cost15,381 17,117 Fuel inventory - at average cost10,288 10,311 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost61,336 59,542 Materials and supplies - at average cost75,509 69,639 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other3,792 4,876 Prepayments and other40,847 6,394 
TOTALTOTAL333,662 241,833 TOTAL429,025 446,325 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS  OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS  
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)4,539 4,543 Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)4,523 4,527 
Escrow accountsEscrow accounts64,637 64,635 Escrow accounts48,888 48,886 
TOTALTOTAL69,176 69,178 TOTAL53,411 53,413 
UTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANT  UTILITY PLANT  
ElectricElectric6,151,971 6,084,730 Electric6,650,580 6,613,109 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress192,649 134,854 Construction work in progress120,538 95,452 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANTTOTAL UTILITY PLANT6,344,620 6,219,584 TOTAL UTILITY PLANT6,771,118 6,708,561 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization2,046,216 2,005,087 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization2,159,949 2,127,590 
UTILITY PLANT - NETUTILITY PLANT - NET4,298,404 4,214,497 UTILITY PLANT - NET4,611,169 4,580,971 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS  DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS  
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:  Regulatory assets:  
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets456,326 467,341 Other regulatory assets446,131 462,432 
OtherOther19,886 14,413 Other18,880 14,248 
TOTALTOTAL476,212 481,754 TOTAL465,011 476,680 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$5,177,454 $5,007,262 TOTAL ASSETS$5,558,616 $5,557,389 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.  See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
20212020 20222021
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES  CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:  Accounts payable:  
Associated companiesAssociated companies$37,053 $61,727 Associated companies$62,229 $42,929 
OtherOther144,652 117,629 Other104,367 113,000 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits85,953 86,200 Customer deposits87,307 86,167 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued32,198 108,084 Taxes accrued42,488 106,273 
Interest accruedInterest accrued25,127 20,889 Interest accrued27,896 17,283 
Deferred fuel costs14,691 
OtherOther32,239 34,270 Other29,735 36,731 
TOTALTOTAL357,222 443,490 TOTAL354,022 402,383 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES  NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued664,704 646,674 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued724,154 720,097 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits11,080 9,062 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits10,857 10,913 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - netRegulatory liability for income taxes - net222,078 224,000 Regulatory liability for income taxes - net209,758 212,445 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities36,897 15,828 Other regulatory liabilities73,689 49,313 
Asset retirement cost liabilitiesAsset retirement cost liabilities9,898 9,762 Asset retirement cost liabilities10,458 10,315 
Accumulated provisionsAccumulated provisions38,815 46,504 Accumulated provisions37,849 38,028 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities105,176 110,901 Pension and other postretirement liabilities55,101 59,065 
Long-term debtLong-term debt1,981,429 1,780,577 Long-term debt2,180,197 2,179,989 
OtherOther51,449 47,730 Other32,608 35,273 
TOTALTOTAL3,121,526 2,891,038 TOTAL3,334,671 3,315,438 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies  Commitments and Contingencies  
EQUITYEQUITY  EQUITY  
Member's equityMember's equity1,698,706 1,672,734 Member's equity1,869,923 1,839,568 
TOTALTOTAL1,698,706 1,672,734 TOTAL1,869,923 1,839,568 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$5,177,454 $5,007,262 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$5,558,616 $5,557,389 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.  See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021
(Unaudited)
  
 Member's Equity
 (In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$1,542,151 
Net income22,526 
Common equity distributions(2,500)
Balance at March 31, 2020$1,562,177 
Balance at December 31, 2020$1,672,734 
Net income25,972 
Balance at March 31, 2021$1,698,706 
Balance at December 31, 2021$1,839,568 
Net income30,355 
Balance at March 31, 2022$1,869,923 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricane Zeta

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Zeta” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Zeta, which caused significant damage to Entergy New Orleans’s service area. In March 2021, Entergy New Orleans withdrew $44 million from its funded storm reserves. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm cost recovery proceeding in May 2021.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in the United States, including Entergy New Orleans’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for Entergy New Orleans were approximately $35 million in February 2021 compared to approximately $25 million in February 2020. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of fuel cost recovery at Entergy New Orleans. See “Load Shed Investigation” below for discussion of the investigation initiated by the City Council in February 2021 .

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income decreased $9.4increased $13.4 million primarily due to higher retail electric price and lower other operation and maintenance expenses, partially offset by higher retail electric price.expenses.

Operating Revenues

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing first quarter 20212022 to first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$149.3169.3 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income5.315.9 
Retail electric price15.210.3 
Volume/weather(0.5)2.8 
20212022 operating revenues$169.3198.3 

Entergy New Orleans’s results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to a rate increase effective November 2021 in accordance with the terms of the 2021 formula rate plan filing. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the formula rate plan filing.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to an increase in commercial usage. The increase in commercial usage was primarily due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in first quarter 2021.
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The retail electric price variance is primarily due to an increase in formula rate plan revenues resulting from the recovery of New Orleans Power Station costs, effective November 2020. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the rate case resolution.

The volume/weather variance is primarily due to decreased commercial and residential usage and the effect of decreased usage during the unbilled sales period, significantly offset by more favorable weather on residential sales.

BilledTotal electric energy sales for Entergy New Orleans for the three months ended March 31,2021 2022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential595 501 19 Residential538 538 — 
CommercialCommercial450 496 (9)Commercial465 446 
IndustrialIndustrial92 102 (10)Industrial94 94 — 
GovernmentalGovernmental171 184 (7)Governmental178 172 
Total retail Total retail1,308 1,283  Total retail1,275 1,250 
Sales for resale:Sales for resale:Sales for resale:
Non-associated companies Non-associated companies89 601 (85) Non-associated companies716 89 704 
TotalTotal1,397 1,884 (26)Total1,991 1,339 49 

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of Entergy New Orleans’s operating revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increaseddecreased primarily due to an increasea decrease of $3.6 million in energy efficiency costs and an increase of $3.5$2.4 million in non-nuclear generation expenses primarily due to the timing of the scope of work performed during plant outages in 2022 as compared to the same period in 20202021 and a decrease of $2 million in energy efficiency expenses due to the New Orleans Power Station, which was placed in service in May 2020.timing of recovery from customers.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to additions to plant in service, including the New Orleans Power Station, which was placed in service in May 2020.service.

Other regulatory charges (credits) - net include regulatory credits recordedInterest expense increased primarily due to the issuance of $90 million of 4.19% Series mortgage bonds and the issuance of $70 million of 4.51% Series mortgage bonds, each in November 2021.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 17.8% for first quarter 20202022. The difference in the effective income tax rate for first quarter 2022 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to reflect compliance with termsthe amortization of the 2018 combined rate case resolution approvedexcess accumulated deferred income taxes and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by the City Council in February 2020.state income taxes. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the rate case resolution.

Income Taxeseffects of and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was 33.9% for first quarter 2021. The difference in the effective income tax rate for first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the provision for uncertain tax positions and state income taxes, partially offset by certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items.

The effective income tax rate was (32.4%) for first quarter 2020.The difference in the effective income tax rate for first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, and book and tax differences related to
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the allowance for equity funds used during construction, partially offset by the provision for uncertain tax positions.See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$26 $6,017 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$42,862 $26 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities(14,114)17,318 Operating activities41,811 (14,114)
Investing activitiesInvesting activities14,875 (68,691)Investing activities(53,401)14,875 
Financing activitiesFinancing activities14,825 118,671 Financing activities(107)14,825 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents15,586 67,298 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(11,697)15,586 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$15,612 $73,315 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$31,165 $15,612 

Operating Activities

Entergy New Orleans’s operating activities usedprovided $41.8 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $14.1 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $17.3 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the following activity:

higher collections from customers;
the timing of payments to vendors;
increased fuel costs as a resultan increase of Winter Storm Uri.$9.3 million in storm spending in 2022, primarily due to Hurricane Ida restoration efforts. See “Winter Storm UriMANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuelhurricane restoration efforts; and purchased power cost recovery;
the timing of collectionrecovery of receivables from customers, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic;fuel and
an increase of approximately $5 million in storm spending in 2021, primarily due to Hurricane Zeta restoration efforts. See “Hurricane Zeta” above for discussion of hurricane restoration efforts. purchased power costs.

Investing Activities

Entergy New Orleans’s investing activities providedused $53.4 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to providing $14.9 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to using $68.7 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the following activity:

an increase of $50.2 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to higher capital expenditures for storm restoration in 2022. The increase in storm restoration spending is primarily due to Hurricane Ida restoration efforts. See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida” in the Form 10-K for discussion of hurricane restoration efforts;
$44.2 million in receipts from storm reserve escrow accounts in 2021; and
money pool activity.

Decreases in Entergy New Orleans’s receivable from the money pool are a decreasesource of $33.8cash flow, and Entergy New Orleans’s receivable from the money pool decreased $18.3 million in construction expenditures primarily duefor the three months ended March 31, 2022. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to lower spending in 2021 onreduce the New Orleans Power Station and the New Orleans Solar Station projects and lower spending in 2021 on advanced metering infrastructure, partially offset by storm spending in 2021. See “Hurricane Zeta” aboveUtility subsidiaries’ need for discussion of hurricane restoration efforts.external short-term borrowings.

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Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided byEntergy New Orleans’s financing activities decreased $103.8used $0.1 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to providing $14.8 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to the issuance of $78 million of 3.00% Series mortgage bonds and the issuance of $62 million of 3.75% Series mortgage bonds, each in March 2020. The decrease was partially offset by $20 million in repayments on long-term credit borrowings in 2020 and money pool activity.

Increases in Entergy New Orleans’s payable to the money pool are a source of cash flow, and Entergy New Orleans’s payable to the money pool increased $15 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

See Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for more details on long-term debt.

Capital Structure

Entergy New Orleans’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capitalDebt to capital51.5 %51.5 %Debt to capital54.8 %55.4 %
Effect of excluding securitization bondsEffect of excluding securitization bonds(1.7 %)(1.6 %)Effect of excluding securitization bonds(1.0 %)(1.0 %)
Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)49.8 %49.9 %Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)53.8 %54.4 %
Effect of subtracting cashEffect of subtracting cash(0.6 %)— %Effect of subtracting cash(1.0 %)(1.4 %)
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)49.2 %49.9 %Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)52.8 %53.0 %

(a)Calculation excludes the securitization bonds, which are non-recourse to Entergy New Orleans.

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of short-term borrowings, finance lease obligations, long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion, and the long-term payable due to an associated company. Capital consists of debt and equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy New Orleans uses the debt to capital ratios excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes they provide useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy New Orleans’s financial condition because the securitization bonds are non-recourse to Entergy New Orleans, as more fully described in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Entergy New Orleans also uses the net debt to net capital ratio excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy New Orleans’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy New Orleans’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy New Orleans’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.  
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Entergy New Orleans’s receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
($25,229)($10,190)$13,170$5,191
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(In Thousands)
$18,122$36,410($25,229)($10,190)

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.


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Entergy New Orleans has a credit facility in the amount of $25 million scheduled to expire in November 2021.June 2024. The credit facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against $10 million of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2021, there were2022, no cash borrowings and no letters of credit were outstanding under the facility. In addition, Entergy New Orleans is a party to an uncommitted letter of credit facility as a means to post collateral to support its obligations to MISO. As of March 31, 2021,2022, a $2$1 million letter of credit was outstanding under Entergy New Orleans’s uncommitted letter of credit facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the credit facilities.

In February 2022, Entergy New Orleans has $38.8filed with the City Council a securitization application requesting that the City Council review Entergy New Orleans’s storm reserve and increase the storm reserve funding level to $150 million, to be funded through securitization. A City Council decision is expected in third quarter 2022.

Hurricane Ida

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Ida” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Ida, which caused significant damage to Entergy New Orleans’s service area, including Entergy’s electrical grid. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm reserve escrow account at March 31, 2021.cost recovery proceeding in late second quarter 2022.

State and Local Rate Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – State and Local Rate Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation. The following are updates to that discussion.

Retail Rates

2022 Formula Rate Plan Filing

In April 2022, Entergy New Orleans submitted to the City Council its formula rate plan 2021 test year filing. The 2021 test year evaluation report produced an earned return on equity of 6.88% compared to the authorized return on equity of 9.35%. Entergy New Orleans seeks approval of a $40.2 million rate increase based on the formula set by the City Council in the 2018 rate case. The formula results in an increase in authorized electric revenues of $32.3 million and an increase in authorized gas revenues of $3.2 million. Entergy New Orleans also seeks to commence collecting $4.7 million in electric revenues that were previously approved by the City Council for collection through the formula rate plan. The filing is subject to review by the City Council and other parties over a 75-day review period, followed by a 25-day period to resolve any disputes among the parties. Resulting rates will be effective with the first billing cycle of September 2022 pursuant to the formula rate plan tariff. For any disputed rate adjustments, however, the City Council would set a procedural schedule that would extend the process for City Council approval of disputed rate adjustments.

COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in JuneMay 2020 the City Council established the City Council Cares Program and directedissued an accounting order authorizing Entergy New Orleans to use the approximately $7 million refund received from the Entergy Arkansas opportunity sales FERC proceeding, currently being held in escrow, and approximately $15 million of non-securitized storm reserves to fund this program, which was intended to provide temporary bill relief to customers who became unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program became effective July 1, 2020 and offered qualifying residential customers bill credits of $100 per monthestablish a regulatory asset for up to four months, for a maximum of $400 in residential customer bill credits.incremental COVID-19-related expenses. As of March 31, 2021 the program expired and credits of $4.3 million have been applied to customer bills under the City Council Cares Program.

Additionally, as discussed in the Form 10-K, in February 2021 the City Council adopted a resolution suspending residential customer disconnections for non-payment of utility bills and suspending the assessment and accumulation of late fees on residential customers with past-due balances through May 15, 2021. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy New Orleans recordedhad a regulatory asset of $14.8$14.5 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricane Zeta

In October 2020, Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage to Entergy New Orleans’s service area. The storm resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. Total restoration costs for the repair and/or replacement of Entergy New Orleans’s electric facilities damaged by Hurricane Zeta are currently estimated to be approximately $36 million, including approximately $28 million in capital costs and approximately $8 million in non-capital costs. In March
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2021, Entergy New Orleans withdrew $44 million from its funded storm reserves. Entergy New Orleans expects to initiate its storm cost recovery proceeding in May 2021.

Load ShedReliability Investigation

On February 16, 2021, dueAs discussed in the Form 10-K, in April 2018 the City Council adopted a resolution directing Entergy New Orleans to high customer demanddemonstrate that it has been prudent in the management and limited generation, MISO issued an order requiring load-serving entities throughout its southern region to shed load to protect the integritymaintenance of the bulk electricreliability of its distribution system. The City Council also approved a resolution that opened a prudence investigation into whether Entergy New Orleans was requiredimprudent for not acting sooner to shed load of at least 26 MW, but due to certain complications with its automated load shed programaddress outages in New Orleans and certain load measurement issues, it inadvertently shed approximately 105 MW of loadwhether fines should be imposed. In January 2019, Entergy New Orleans filed testimony in its service area. The maximum time any customer was without power dueresponse to the load shed event was one hourprudence investigation and forty minutes.asserting that it had been prudent in managing system reliability. In late FebruaryApril 2019 the City Council advisors filed comments and testimony asserting that Entergy New Orleans did not act prudently in maintaining and improving its distribution system reliability in recent years and recommending that a financial penalty in the range of $1.5 million to $2 million should be assessed.  Entergy New Orleans disagreed with the recommendation and submitted rebuttal testimony and rebuttal comments in June 2019. In November 2019 the City Council passed a resolution that penalized Entergy New Orleans $1 million for alleged imprudence in the maintenance of its distribution system. In December 2019, Entergy New Orleans filed suit in Louisiana state court seeking judicial review of the City Council’s resolution. In March 2022 the Civil District Court approved a scheduling order with briefing through May 2022 and oral argument in June 2022.

System Resiliency and Storm Hardening

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2021 the City Council ordered its advisorspassed a resolution and order establishing a docket and procedural schedule with respect to conduct an investigation into the load shed eventsystem resiliency and to issuestorm hardening.The docket will identify a report, which was completedplan for storm hardening and filed in April 2021. The report recommended thatresiliency projects with other stakeholders.In March 2022 the City Council open an additional docket to determine whether any ofgranted Entergy New Orleans’s actions were imprudent, and the City Council Utility Committee Chairperson has made statements in the media that the City Council may seekrequest for an extension of time to imposefile a fine on Entergy New Orleans. Entergy New Orleans would oppose any attempt to levy a fine under the circumstances presented.response until July 2022.

Federal Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Federal Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation. 

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for further discussion of nuclear matters.

Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy New Orleans’s accounting for utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUES
ElectricElectric$139,148 $123,431 Electric$154,646 $139,148 
Natural gasNatural gas30,187 25,871 Natural gas43,626 30,187 
TOTALTOTAL169,335 149,302 TOTAL198,272 169,335 
OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale19,012 27,495 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale43,397 19,012 
Purchased powerPurchased power68,670 56,467 Purchased power56,470 68,670 
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance38,178 30,704 Other operation and maintenance33,652 38,178 
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes12,556 13,206 Taxes other than income taxes13,989 12,556 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization18,161 15,075 Depreciation and amortization19,815 18,161 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net3,130 (5,736)Other regulatory charges (credits) - net4,185 3,130 
TOTALTOTAL159,707 137,211 TOTAL171,508 159,707 
OPERATING INCOMEOPERATING INCOME9,628 12,091 OPERATING INCOME26,764 9,628 
OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)OTHER INCOME (DEDUCTIONS)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction258 2,485 Allowance for equity funds used during construction369 258 
Interest and investment incomeInterest and investment income53 Interest and investment income24 
Miscellaneous - netMiscellaneous - net(302)(738)Miscellaneous - net(271)(302)
TOTALTOTAL(35)1,800 TOTAL122 (35)
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expenseInterest expense7,029 6,640 Interest expense8,694 7,029 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during constructionAllowance for borrowed funds used during construction(116)(1,195)Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(199)(116)
TOTALTOTAL6,913 5,445 TOTAL8,495 6,913 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES2,680 8,446 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES18,391 2,680 
Income taxesIncome taxes909 (2,740)Income taxes3,265 909 
NET INCOMENET INCOME$1,771 $11,186 NET INCOME$15,126 $1,771 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$1,771 $11,186 Net income$15,126 $1,771 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization18,161 15,075 Depreciation and amortization19,815 18,161 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued4,572 1,339 Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued9,558 4,572 
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables(1,975)4,039 Receivables39,328 (1,975)
Fuel inventoryFuel inventory2,234 (25)Fuel inventory446 2,234 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(27,777)(5,291)Accounts payable(14,168)(27,777)
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued13 122 Taxes accrued(2,803)13 
Interest accruedInterest accrued(3,203)(929)Interest accrued(613)(3,203)
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs(4,886)3,702 Deferred fuel costs(9,959)(4,886)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts(11,103)(10,795)Other working capital accounts(10,876)(11,103)
Provisions for estimated lossesProvisions for estimated losses(40,680)923 Provisions for estimated losses6,224 (40,680)
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets28,879 1,867 Other regulatory assets25,499 28,879 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities8,728 (9,599)Other regulatory liabilities(16,667)8,728 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities(4,397)(4,878)Pension and other postretirement liabilities(2,782)(4,397)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities15,549 10,582 Other assets and liabilities(16,317)15,549 
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(14,114)17,318 Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities41,811 (14,114)
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expendituresConstruction expenditures(26,165)(60,001)Construction expenditures(68,959)(26,165)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction258 2,485 Allowance for equity funds used during construction369 258 
Changes in money pool receivable - netChanges in money pool receivable - net(7,979)Changes in money pool receivable - net18,288 — 
Receipts from storm reserve escrow accountReceipts from storm reserve escrow account44,200 Receipts from storm reserve escrow account— 44,200 
Payments to storm reserve escrow accountPayments to storm reserve escrow account(3)(314)Payments to storm reserve escrow account— (3)
Changes in securitization accountChanges in securitization account(3,415)(2,882)Changes in securitization account(3,099)(3,415)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities14,875 (68,691)Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities(53,401)14,875 
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt139,116 
Retirement of long-term debt(20,000)
Change in money pool payable - net15,039 
Changes in money pool payable - netChanges in money pool payable - net— 15,039 
OtherOther(214)(445)Other(107)(214)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities14,825 118,671 
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities(107)14,825 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents15,586 67,298 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(11,697)15,586 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period26 6,017 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period42,862 26 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$15,612 $73,315 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$31,165 $15,612 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$9,921 $7,275 Interest - net of amount capitalized$8,957 $9,921 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:
CashCash$15,612 $26 Cash$26 $26 
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments31,139 42,836 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents15,612 26 Total cash and cash equivalents31,165 42,862 
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account6,779 3,364 Securitization recovery trust account5,098 1,999 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable: 
CustomerCustomer82,902 70,694 Customer61,442 69,902 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(19,365)(17,430)Allowance for doubtful accounts(7,702)(13,282)
Associated companiesAssociated companies1,331 2,381 Associated companies21,557 74,146 
OtherOther5,060 4,248 Other12,590 13,668 
Accrued unbilled revenuesAccrued unbilled revenues23,009 31,069 Accrued unbilled revenues24,481 25,550 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable92,937 90,962 Total accounts receivable112,368 169,984 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs7,016 2,130 Deferred fuel costs2,352 — 
Fuel inventory - at average costFuel inventory - at average cost1,978 Fuel inventory - at average cost2,499 2,945 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost16,434 16,550 Materials and supplies - at average cost20,610 19,216 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other14,733 3,715 Prepayments and other15,621 5,428 
TOTALTOTAL153,511 118,725 TOTAL189,713 242,434 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation)Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation)1,016 1,016 Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation)1,016 1,016 
Storm reserve escrow account38,841 83,038 
TOTALTOTAL39,857 84,054 TOTAL1,016 1,016 
UTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANT
ElectricElectric1,806,961 1,821,638 Electric1,964,963 1,976,202 
Natural gasNatural gas352,817 348,024 Natural gas377,826 373,983 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress26,927 12,460 Construction work in progress23,047 22,199 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANTTOTAL UTILITY PLANT2,186,705 2,182,122 TOTAL UTILITY PLANT2,365,836 2,372,384 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization751,117 740,796 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization785,381 774,309 
UTILITY PLANT - NETUTILITY PLANT - NET1,435,588 1,441,326 UTILITY PLANT - NET1,580,455 1,598,075 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs4,080 4,080 Deferred fuel costs4,080 4,080 
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $32,859 as of March 31, 2021 and $35,559 as of December 31, 2020)237,911 266,790 
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $22,924 as of March 31, 2022 and $25,761 as of December 31, 2021)Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $22,924 as of March 31, 2022 and $25,761 as of December 31, 2021)223,118 248,617 
OtherOther29,864 23,931 Other60,565 56,101 
TOTALTOTAL271,855 294,801 TOTAL287,763 308,798 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$1,900,811 $1,938,906 TOTAL ASSETS$2,058,947 $2,150,323 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES
Payable due to associated companyPayable due to associated company$1,618 $1,618 Payable due to associated company$1,326 $1,326 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
Associated companiesAssociated companies66,122 54,234 Associated companies41,135 45,057 
OtherOther40,944 60,766 Other59,501 146,921 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits27,315 27,912 Customer deposits29,470 28,539 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued4,713 4,700 Taxes accrued1,582 4,385 
Interest accruedInterest accrued4,892 8,095 Interest accrued7,378 7,991 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs— 7,607 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxesCurrent portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes3,327 3,296 Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes— 1,906 
OtherOther6,160 5,462 Other6,019 6,204 
TOTALTOTAL155,091 166,083 TOTAL146,411 249,936 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued341,217 338,714 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued375,056 365,384 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits16,081 16,095 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits16,297 16,306 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - netRegulatory liability for income taxes - net55,180 55,675 Regulatory liability for income taxes - net39,208 40,589 
Asset retirement cost liabilitiesAsset retirement cost liabilities3,833 3,768 Asset retirement cost liabilities— 4,032 
Accumulated provisionsAccumulated provisions49,218 89,898 Accumulated provisions12,553 6,329 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $41,352 as of March 31, 2021 and $41,291 as of December 31, 2020)629,883 629,704 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $29,721 as of March 31, 2022 and $29,661 as of December 31, 2021)Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $29,721 as of March 31, 2022 and $29,661 as of December 31, 2021)777,590 777,254 
Long-term payable due to associated companyLong-term payable due to associated company10,911 10,911 Long-term payable due to associated company9,585 9,585 
OtherOther30,709 21,141 Other28,406 42,193 
TOTALTOTAL1,137,032 1,165,906 TOTAL1,258,695 1,261,672 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
EQUITYEQUITYEQUITY
Member's equityMember's equity608,688 606,917 Member's equity653,841 638,715 
TOTALTOTAL608,688 606,917 TOTAL653,841 638,715 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$1,900,811 $1,938,906 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$2,058,947 $2,150,323 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBER'S EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021
(Unaudited)
  
 Member's Equity
 (In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$497,579 
Net income11,186 
Balance at March 31, 2020$508,765 
Balance at December 31, 2020$606,917 
Net income1,771 
Balance at March 31, 2021$608,688 
Balance at December 31, 2021$638,715 
Net income15,126 
Balance at March 31, 2022$653,841 
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MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The COVID-19 Pandemic

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - The COVID-19 Pandemic” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta, which caused significant damage to portions of Entergy Texas’s service territory. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of storm cost recovery filings made by Entergy Texas in April 2021.

Winter Storm Uri

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - February 2021 Winter Storms” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the winter storms and extreme cold temperatures experienced in the United States, including Entergy Texas’s service area, in February 2021 (Winter Storm Uri). Fuel and purchased power costs for Entergy Texas were approximately $185 million in February 2021 compared to approximately $50 million in February 2020. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for discussion of the storm cost recovery filing made by Entergy Texas in April 2021. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for discussion of fuel cost recovery at Entergy Texas.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income increased $17.4remained relatively unchanged, increasing $0.3 million, primarily due to higher retail electric price, and higher volume/weather. The increase was partially offset by a higher effective tax rate, lower other income,operation and maintenance expenses and higher depreciation and amortization expenses.

Operating Revenues

Following is an analysis of the change in operating revenues comparing the first quarter 20212022 to the first quarter 2020:2021:
Amount
(In Millions)
20202021 operating revenues$339.3480.2 
Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income105.9(28.3)
Volume/weather0.1 
Retail electric price19.120.5 
Volume/weather17.3 
Return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers(1.4)
20212022 operating revenues$480.2472.5 

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Entergy Texas’s results include revenues from rate mechanisms designed to recover fuel, purchased power, and other costs such that the revenues and expenses associated with these items generally offset and do not affect net income. “Fuel, rider, and other revenues that do not significantly affect net income” includes the revenue variance associated with these items.

The volume/weather variance is insignificant and primarily due to an increase in industrial usage, an increase in weather-adjusted commercial usage, and the effect of more favorable weather on residential and commercial sales. The increase in industrial usage was primarily due to an increase in demand from cogeneration and mid-to-small customers and an increase in demand from expansion projects, primarily in the transportation and chemicals industries. The increase in commercial usage was primarily due to an increase in customers and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in first quarter 2021. The increased usage from these industrial and commercial customers has a relatively smaller effect on operating revenues because a larger portion of the revenues from those customers comes from fixed charges.

The retail electric price variance is primarily due to the implementation of the generation cost recovery rider effective January 2021, an increaseto:

increases in the transmission cost recovery factor rider effective March 2021 and March 2022;
an increase in the distribution cost recovery factor rider effective March 2021. January 2022; and
an increase in the generation cost recovery rider effective January 2022.

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The return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes to customers resulted from the return of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes through a rider effective October 2018. In first quarter 2021, $7.1 million was returned to customers as compared to $5.7 million in first quarter 2020. There is no effect on net income as the reduction in operating revenues is offset by a reduction in income tax expense. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

BilledTotal electric energy sales for Entergy Texas for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 are as follows:
20212020% Change20222021% Change
(GWh)(GWh)
ResidentialResidential1,539 1,326 16 Residential1,460 1,394 
CommercialCommercial1,000 1,000 — Commercial1,059 1,004 
IndustrialIndustrial1,928 1,897 Industrial2,264 1,963 15 
GovernmentalGovernmental62 64 (3)Governmental64 62 
Total retail Total retail4,529 4,287  Total retail4,847 4,423 10 
Sales for resale:Sales for resale:Sales for resale:
Associated companies Associated companies296 244 21  Associated companies190 296 (36)
Non-associated companies Non-associated companies341 85 301  Non-associated companies144 341 (58)
TotalTotal5,166 4,616 12 Total5,181 5,060 

See Note 13 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of Entergy Texas’s operating revenues.

Other Income Statement Variances

Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

an increase of $1.3 million due to bad debt expense as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
an increase of $1.3$7.7 million in non-nuclear generation expenses primarily due to higher expenses associated with the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which was purchased in June 2021, and the Montgomery County Power Station which was placed in service in January 2021, and a higher scope of work performed during outages in 20212022 as compared to the same period in 2020;2021;
an increase of $1.7 million in distribution operations expenses primarily due to higher contractor costs, higher vegetation maintenance costs, and higher safety and training costs; and
several individually insignificant items.

Taxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to anThe increase was partially offset by a decrease of $1.1 million in ad valorem taxesmeter reading expenses as a result of higher estimated ad valorem taxes associated with the Montgomery County Power Station.
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advanced metering systems.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to additions to plant in service, including the Montgomery County Power Station, which was placed in service in January 2021.

Other income decreased primarily due to a decrease in the allowance for equity funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Montgomery County Power Station project, as compared to the same period in 2021.

Interest expense increased primarily due to a decrease in the allowance for borrowed funds used during construction due to higher construction work in progress in 2020, including the Montgomery County Power Station project, as compared to the same period in 2021.service.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate wasrates were 9.3% for the first quarter 2022 and 9.1% for the first quarter 2021. The differencedifferences in the effective income tax rate rates for the first quarter 2022 and the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% waswere primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items. See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was (14.8%) for the first quarter 2020. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, and certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items.See Note 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.

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Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$248,596 $12,929 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$28 $248,596 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities(28,864)37,114 Operating activities82,338 (28,864)
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(223,696)(232,650)Investing activities(144,536)(223,696)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities3,989 342,320 Financing activities62,196 3,989 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(248,571)146,784 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalentsNet decrease in cash and cash equivalents(2)(248,571)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$25 $159,713 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$26 $25 

Operating Activities

Entergy Texas’s operating activities provided $82.3 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $28.9 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to the following activity:

the timing of recovery of fuel and purchased power costs, including increased fuel costs in 2021 as a result of Winter Storm Uri. See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery;
the timing of payments to vendors; and
higher collections from customers.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $79.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to:

a decrease of $49 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to lower capital expenditures for storm restoration in 2022 and lower spending on advanced metering infrastructure. The decrease in storm restoration spending is primarily due to Hurricane Laura restoration efforts in 2021;
a decrease of $21.4 million in transmission construction expenditures primarily due to a lower scope of work on projects performed in 2022 as compared to 2021; and
a decrease of $19.4 million in non-nuclear generation construction expenditures primarily due to a lower scope of work on projects performed in 2022 as compared to 2021.

The decrease was partially offset by cash collateral of $12 million posted in March 2022 to support Entergy Texas’s obligations to MISO.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities increased $58.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 primarily due to money pool activity.

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Operating Activities

Entergy Texas’s operating activities used $28.9 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $37.1 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to increased fuel costs as a result of Winter Storm Uri and an increase of approximately $25 million in storm spending in 2021, primarily due to Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta restoration efforts. See “Winter Storm Uri” above for discussion of the incremental fuel and purchased power costs incurred. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for a discussion of fuel and purchased power cost recovery. See “Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta” above for discussion of hurricane restoration efforts.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to a decrease of $42.9 million in non-nuclear generation construction expenditures, primarily due to higher spending in 2020 on the Montgomery County Power Station project, and money pool activity. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $50.7 million in distribution construction expenditures primarily due to storm spending in 2021. See “Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta” above for discussion of hurricane restoration efforts.

Decreases in Entergy Texas’s receivable from the money pool are a source of cash flow, and Entergy Texas’s receivable from the money pool decreased $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to increasing $17.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

Financing Activities

Net cash flow provided by financing activities decreased $338.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to a capital contribution of $175 million received from Entergy Corporation in March 2020 in anticipation of upcoming expenditures, including Montgomery County Power Station, and the issuance of $175 million of 3.55% Series mortgage bonds in March 2020. The decrease was partially offset by money pool activity.

Increases in Entergy Texas’s payable to the money pool are a source of cash flow, and Entergy Texas’s payable to the money pool increased by $91.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to increasing by $30.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

See Note 4 The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-KUtility subsidiaries’ need for more details on long-term debt.external short-term borrowings.

Capital Structure

Entergy Texas’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capitalDebt to capital52.8 %53.7 %Debt to capital47.9 %48.7 %
Effect of excluding the securitization bondsEffect of excluding the securitization bonds(0.9 %)(1.3 %)Effect of excluding the securitization bonds(0.2 %)(0.5 %)
Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)51.9 %52.4 %Debt to capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)47.7 %48.2 %
Effect of subtracting cashEffect of subtracting cash— %(2.7 %)Effect of subtracting cash— %— %
Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)51.9 %49.7 %Net debt to net capital, excluding securitization bonds (a)47.7 %48.2 %

(a)Calculation excludes the securitization bonds, which are non-recourse to Entergy Texas.
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Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents.  Debt consists of finance lease obligations and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion.  Capital consists of debt and equity.  Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents.  Entergy Texas uses the debt to capital ratios excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes they provide useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Texas’s financial condition because the securitization bonds are non-recourse to Entergy Texas, as more fully described in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.  Entergy Texas also uses the net debt to net capital ratio excluding securitization bonds in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating Entergy Texas’s financial condition because net debt indicates Entergy Texas’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy Texas’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to information provided in the Form 10-K.

Entergy Texas’s receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
($30,858)$4,601$29,092$11,181

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
(In Thousands)
($171,393)($79,594)($30,858)$4,601

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

Entergy Texas has a credit facility in the amount of $150 million scheduled to expire in September 2024.June 2026.  The credit facility includes fronting commitments for the issuance of letters of credit against $30 million of the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31, 2021,2022, there were no cash borrowings and $1.3 million of letters of credit outstanding under the credit facility.  In addition, Entergy Texas is a party to an uncommitted letter of credit facility as a means to post collateral to support its obligations to MISO. As of March 31, 2021, $30.22022, $79.6 million in letters of credit were outstanding under Entergy Texas’s uncommitted letter of credit facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the credit facilities.

Liberty County Solar Facility

In September 2020, Entergy Texas filed an application seeking PUCT approval to amend Entergy Texas’s certificate of convenience and necessity to acquire the 100 MW Liberty County Solar Facility and a determination that Entergy Texas’s acquisition of the facility through a tax equity partnership is in the public interest. In its preliminary order, the PUCT determined that, in considering Entergy Texas’s application, it would not specifically address whether Entergy Texas’s use of a tax equity partnership is in the public interest. In March 2021 intervenors and PUCT staff filed testimony, and Entergy Texas filed rebuttal testimony in April 2021. A hearing on the merits was held in April 2021. Post-hearing briefs and reply briefs are due in May 2021. Closing is expected to occur in 2023.

Hardin County Peaking Facility

In April 2020, Entergy Texas and East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. filed a joint report and application seeking PUCT approvals related to two transactions: (1) Entergy Texas’s acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility from East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; and (2) Entergy Texas’s sale of a 7.56% partial interest in the Montgomery County Power Station to East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. The two transactions, currently
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Orange County Advanced Power Station

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in September 2021, Entergy Texas filed an application seeking PUCT approval to amend Entergy Texas’s certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, and operate the Orange County Advanced Power Station, a new 1,215 MW combined-cycle combustion turbine facility to be located in Bridge City, Texas at an initially-estimated expected total cost of $1.2 billion inclusive of the estimated costs of the generation facilities, transmission upgrades, contingency, an allowance for funds used during construction, and necessary regulatory expenses, among others. The project includes combustion turbine technology with dual fuel capability, able to co-fire up to 30% hydrogen by volume upon commercial operation and upgradable to support 100% hydrogen operations in the future. In December 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. In March 2022 certain intervenors filed testimony opposing the hydrogen co-firing component of the proposed project and others filed opposing the project outright. Also in March 2022, PUCT staff filed testimony opposing the hydrogen co-firing component of the proposed project, but otherwise taking no specific position on the merits of the project. The PUCT staff also proposed that the PUCT establish a maximum amount that Entergy Texas may recover in rates attributable to the project. In April 2022, Entergy Texas filed rebuttal testimony addressing and rebutting these various arguments. Also in April 2022 the ALJs with the State Office of Administrative Hearings approved a continuance of the hearing on the merits from April 2022 to June 2022, providing Entergy Texas an opportunity to accelerate the determination and fixing of pricing for the Orange County Advanced Power Station prior to the hearing. A final order by the PUCT is expected in third or fourth quarter of 2022. Entergy Texas also is pursuing environmental permitting that is required prior to the commencement of construction. Subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals, permits, and other conditions, the facility is expected to closebe in June 2021, are interdependent. Inservice by May 2026.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In July 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT an application for a financing order to approve the securitization of certain system restoration costs, which were approved by the PUCT as eligible for securitization in December 2021. In November 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement agreement supporting approvalthe issuance of a financing order consistent with Entergy Texas’s application and with minor adjustments to certain upfront and ongoing costs to be incurred to facilitate the issuance and serving of system restoration bonds. In January 2022 the PUCT issued a financing order consistent with the unopposed settlement. As a result of the transactions. Key provisionsfinancing order, in first quarter 2022, Entergy Texas reclassified $153 million from utility plant to other regulatory assets.

In April 2022, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II, LLC, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued $290.85 million of senior secured system restoration bonds (securitization bonds). With the proceeds, Entergy Texas Restoration Funding II purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a system restoration charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. Entergy Texas began cost recovery through the system restoration charge effective with the first billing cycle of May 2022 and the system restoration charge is expected to remain in place up to 15 years. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for a discussion of the settlement include: Entergy Texas will propose to depreciate its investment in Hardin County Peaking Facility throughApril 2022 issuance of the end of 2041; Entergy Texas’s recovery of its investment in Hardin County Peaking Facility will be capped at approximately $36 million; and Entergy Texas will not seek recovery of an acquisition adjustment, if any, or transaction costs for either transaction. The settlement was approved by the PUCT in April 2021.securitization bonds.

State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - State and Local Rate Regulation and Fuel-Cost Recovery” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation and fuel-cost recovery. The following are updates to that discussion.


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Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020,August 2021, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a request to amend its DCRF rider. The proposed rider is designed to collect from Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $26.3$40.2 million annually, or $6.8$13.9 million in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective DCRF rider based on its capital invested in distribution between JanuarySeptember 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020.June 30, 2021. In FebruarySeptember 2021 the administrative law judge withPUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings approved Entergy Texas’s agreed motion for interim rates, which went into effectHearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in MarchDecember 2021. In MarchDecember 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested DCRF revenue requirement and resolving all issues in the proceeding. This case has been remandedproceeding, including a motion for interim rates to take effect for usage on and after January 24, 2022. Also, in December 2021, the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings issued an order granting the motion for interim rates, which went into effect in January 2022, admitting evidence, and remanding the proceeding to the PUCT for consideration of a finalto consider the settlement. In March 2022 the PUCT issued an order at a future open meeting.approving the settlement.

TransmissionGeneration Cost Recovery Factor (TCRF) Rider

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020, Entergy Texas filed withan application to establish a generation cost recovery rider to begin recovering a return of and on its generation capital investment in the Montgomery County Power Station through August 31, 2020, which was approved by the PUCT on an interim basis in January 2021. In March 2021, Entergy Texas filed to update its generation cost recovery rider to include its generation capital investment in Montgomery County Power Station after August 31, 2020 and an unopposed settlement agreement filed on behalf of the parties by Entergy Texas in October 2021 was approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In February 2022, Entergy Texas filed a requestrelate-back rider to collect over five months an additional approximately $5 million, which is the difference between the interim revenue requirement approved in January 2021 and the revenue requirement approved in January 2022 that reflects Entergy Texas’s full generation capital investment and ownership in Montgomery County Power Station on January 1, 2021, plus carrying costs from January 2021 through January 2022 when the updated revenue requirement took effect. In April 2022, Entergy Texas and PUCT staff filed a joint proposed order that supports approval of Entergy Texas’s as-filed request.

In December 2020, Entergy Texas also filed an application to amend its TCRF rider. Thegeneration cost recovery rider to reflect its acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which closed in June 2021. Because Hardin was to be acquired in the future, the initial generation cost recovery rider rates proposed in the application represented no change from the generation cost recovery rider is designed to collect fromrates established in Entergy Texas’s retail customers approximately $51 million annually, or $31.6 millionprevious generation cost recovery rider proceeding. In July 2021 the PUCT issued an order approving the application. In August 2021, Entergy Texas filed an update application to recover its actual investment in incremental annual revenues beyond Entergy Texas’s currently effective TCRF rider based on its capital invested in transmission between July 1, 2019 and August 31, 2020.the acquisition of the Hardin County Peaking Facility. In September 2021 the PUCT referred the proceeding to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A procedural schedule was established with a hearing scheduled in March 2021.April 2022. In February 2021,January 2022, Entergy Texas filed an agreedupdate to its application to align the requested revenue requirement with the terms of the generation cost recovery rider settlement approved by the PUCT in January 2022. In March 2022, Entergy Texas filed on behalf of the parties an unopposed motion, which motion was granted by the ALJ with the State Office of Administrative Hearings, to abate the procedural schedule notingindicating that the parties had reached a settlementan agreement in principle, and the administrative law judge granted the motion to abate.principle. In March 2021 the parties filed an unopposed settlement recommending that Entergy Texas be allowed to collect its full requested TCRF revenue requirement with interim rates effective March 2021 and resolving all issues in the proceeding. In March 2021 the administrative law judge granted the motion for interim rates, admitted evidence, and remanded this case to the PUCT for consideration of a final order at a future open meeting.

Fuel and purchased power recovery

In February 2021,April 2022, Entergy Texas filed on behalf of the parties a unanimous settlement agreement that would adjust its generation cost recovery rider to recover an application to implement a fuel refund for a cumulative over-recoveryannual revenue requirement of approximately $75$92.8 million, thatwhich is primarily attributable to settlements received by Entergy Texas from MISO$4.5 million in incremental annual revenue above the $88.3 million approved in January 2022, related to Hurricane Laura. Entergy Texas planned to issue the refund over the period of March through August 2021. On February 22, 2021, Entergy Texas filed a motion to abate its fuel refund proceeding to assess how the February 2021 winter storm impacted Entergy Texas’s fuel over-recovery position. In March 2021, Entergy Texas withdrew its application to implementactual investment in the fuel refund. Entergy Texas is continuing to evaluate its fuel balance and will file a subsequent refund or surcharge application consistent with the requirementsacquisition of the PUCT’s rules.Hardin County Peaking Facility.

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COVID-19 Orders

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in March 2020 the PUCT authorized electric utilities to record as a regulatory asset expenses resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In future proceedings, the PUCT will consider whether each utility's request for recovery of these regulatory assets is reasonable and necessary, the

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appropriate period of recovery, and any amount of carrying costs thereon. In March 2020 the PUCT ordered a moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment for all customer classes, but, in April 2020, revised the disconnect moratorium to apply only to residential customers. The PUCT allowed the moratorium to expire on June 13, 2020, but on July 17, 2020, the PUCT re-established the disconnect moratorium for residential customers until August 31, 2020. In January 2021, Entergy Texas resumed disconnections for customers with past-due balances that have not made payment arrangements. As of March 31, 2021,2022, Entergy Texas recordedhad a regulatory asset of $10.7$10.4 million for costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Generation Cost Recovery RiderGreen Pricing Option Tariffs

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in October 2020,In January 2022, Entergy Texas filed an application requesting approval to establish a generation cost recovery riderimplement two voluntary renewable option tariffs, Rider Small Volume Renewable Option (Rider SVRO) and Rider Large Volume Renewable Option (Rider LVRO). Both tariffs are voluntary offerings that give customers the ability to match some or all of their monthly electricity usage with an initial annual revenue requirement of approximately $91 millionrenewable energy credits that are purchased by Entergy Texas and retired on the customer’s behalf. Voluntary participation in either Rider SVRO or Rider LVRO and the charges assessed under the respective tariff would be in addition to begin recovering a return ofthe charges paid by customers under their otherwise applicable rate schedules and on its capital investment in the Montgomery County Power Station through August 31, 2020.riders. In December 2020,April 2022, Entergy Texas filed on behalf of the parties an unopposed settlement agreement supporting a generation cost recovery rider with an annual revenue requirement of approximately $86 million. On January 14, 2021, the PUCT approved the generation cost recovery rider settlement rates on an interim basis and abated the proceeding. In March 2021, Entergy Texas filed to update its generation cost recovery rider to include investment in Montgomery County Power Station after August 31, 2020. In April 2021 the ALJ issued an order unabating the proceeding to consider Entergy Texas’s updated application and establishing a procedural schedule that will result in administrative approval of Entergy Texas’s application in June 2021 if it is unopposed by parties toproposed green pricing option tariffs. As part of the proceeding.

In December 2020,settlement agreement, Entergy Texas also filedagreed to revise the cost allocation between the rate tiers of Rider SVRO and committed to collaborating with and considering the input of customers to develop an application to amend its generation cost recovery rider to reflect its acquisitionasset-backed green tariff program. This matter is awaiting placement on an open meeting agenda for PUCT consideration of the Hardin County Peaking Facility, which is expected to close in June 2021. The initial generation cost recovery rider rates proposed in the application represent no change from the generation cost recovery rider rates to be established in Entergy Texas’s previous generation cost recovery rider proceeding. Once Entergy Texas has acquired the Hardin County Peaking Facility, its investment in the facility will be reflected in an updated filing to Entergy Texas’s application, which will be made within 60 days of the acquisition’s closing.

Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri

In August 2020 and October 2020, Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused extensive damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri also caused damage to Entergy Texas’s service area. The storms resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage primarily to distribution and transmission infrastructure, and the loss of sales during the power outages. In April 2021, Entergy Texas filed an application with the PUCT requesting a determination that its system restoration costs associated with Hurricane Laura, Hurricane Delta, and Winter Storm Uri of approximately $250 million, including approximately $200 million in capital costs and approximately $50 million in non-capital costs were reasonable and necessary to enable Entergy Texas to restore electric service to its customers and Entergy Texas’s electric utility infrastructure. The filing currently includes only a portion of the Winter Storm Uri costs. Entergy Texas expects to initiate a proceeding later in 2021 to securitize the costs approved by the PUCT.settlement.

Federal Regulation

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Federal Regulation in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation. 

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Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for discussion of nuclear matters.

Industrial and Commercial Customers

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Industrial and Commercial Customers” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of industrial and commercial customers.

Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
20212020
(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$480,220 $339,336 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale112,396 41,346 
Purchased power141,362 119,791 
Other operation and maintenance62,955 58,933 
Taxes other than income taxes21,875 19,272 
Depreciation and amortization50,936 42,566 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net15,840 21,368 
TOTAL405,364 303,276 
OPERATING INCOME74,856 36,060 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction2,445 10,641 
Interest and investment income224 429 
Miscellaneous - net(423)(346)
TOTAL2,246 10,724 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense23,038 22,858 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(984)(4,573)
TOTAL22,054 18,285 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES55,048 28,499 
Income taxes4,990 (4,208)
NET INCOME50,058 32,707 
Preferred dividend requirements470 470 
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK$49,588 $32,237 
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
20222021
(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUES
Electric$472,482 $480,220 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale73,920 112,396 
Purchased power161,090 141,362 
Other operation and maintenance74,977 62,955 
Taxes other than income taxes20,449 21,875 
Depreciation and amortization56,061 50,936 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - net13,446 15,840 
TOTAL399,943 405,364 
OPERATING INCOME72,539 74,856 
OTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during construction2,596 2,445 
Interest and investment income188 224 
Miscellaneous - net307 (423)
TOTAL3,091 2,246 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense20,912 23,038 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(865)(984)
TOTAL20,047 22,054 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES55,583 55,048 
Income taxes5,180 4,990 
NET INCOME50,403 50,058 
Preferred dividend requirements518 470 
EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK$49,885 $49,588 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$50,058 $32,707 Net income$50,403 $50,058 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization50,936 42,566 Depreciation and amortization56,061 50,936 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued(1,522)3,921 Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued(1,175)(1,522)
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables(16,424)1,221 Receivables(1,674)(16,424)
Fuel inventoryFuel inventory3,509 (1,127)Fuel inventory8,039 3,509 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(42,511)(35,288)Accounts payable4,492 (42,511)
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued(5,123)(20,597)Taxes accrued(15,188)(5,123)
Interest accruedInterest accrued(10,989)(7,380)Interest accrued(11,195)(10,989)
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs(62,970)8,138 Deferred fuel costs(8,440)(62,970)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts1,118 5,004 Other working capital accounts4,832 1,118 
Provisions for estimated lossesProvisions for estimated losses(31)Provisions for estimated losses54 (31)
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets40,484 34,309 Other regulatory assets(135,079)40,484 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities(13,649)(8,854)Other regulatory liabilities(11,491)(13,649)
Storm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory assetStorm restoration costs approved for securitization recognized as regulatory asset153,383 — 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities(5,434)(9,086)Pension and other postretirement liabilities(4,146)(5,434)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities(16,316)(8,425)Other assets and liabilities(6,538)(16,316)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(28,864)37,114 Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities82,338 (28,864)
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expendituresConstruction expenditures(238,903)(236,984)Construction expenditures(155,948)(238,903)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction2,445 10,641 Allowance for equity funds used during construction2,596 2,445 
Litigation proceeds from settlement agreementLitigation proceeds from settlement agreement4,134 — 
Changes in money pool receivable - net4,601 (17,911)
Change in money pool receivable - netChange in money pool receivable - net— 4,601 
Changes in securitization accountChanges in securitization account8,161 11,604 Changes in securitization account16,631 8,161 
Increase in other investmentsIncrease in other investments(11,949)— 
Net cash flow used in investing activitiesNet cash flow used in investing activities(223,696)(232,650)Net cash flow used in investing activities(144,536)(223,696)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt194,631 
Retirement of long-term debtRetirement of long-term debt(27,951)(26,864)Retirement of long-term debt(29,064)(27,951)
Capital contribution from parent175,000 
Change in money pool payable - net30,858 
Changes in money pool payable - netChanges in money pool payable - net91,799 30,858 
Preferred stock dividends paidPreferred stock dividends paid(470)(653)Preferred stock dividends paid(505)(470)
OtherOther1,552 206 Other(34)1,552 
Net cash flow provided by financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by financing activities3,989 342,320 Net cash flow provided by financing activities62,196 3,989 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(248,571)146,784 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalentsNet decrease in cash and cash equivalents(2)(248,571)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period248,596 12,929 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period28 248,596 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$25 $159,713 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$26 $25 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$33,394 $29,699 Interest - net of amount capitalized$31,513 $33,394 
Income taxesIncome taxes($836)($2,358)Income taxes($1,913)($836)
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash$25 $26 
Temporary cash investments248,570 
Total cash and cash equivalents25 248,596 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$26 $28 
Securitization recovery trust accountSecuritization recovery trust account28,072 36,233 Securitization recovery trust account9,998 26,629 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
CustomerCustomer108,152 103,221 Customer88,964 83,797 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(15,058)(16,810)Allowance for doubtful accounts(2,783)(5,814)
Associated companiesAssociated companies14,385 18,892 Associated companies15,868 31,720 
OtherOther14,995 11,780 Other23,315 13,404 
Accrued unbilled revenuesAccrued unbilled revenues62,845 56,411 Accrued unbilled revenues61,658 62,241 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable185,319 173,494 Total accounts receivable187,022 185,348 
Deferred fuel costsDeferred fuel costs56,720 48,280 
Fuel inventory - at average costFuel inventory - at average cost50,022 53,531 Fuel inventory - at average cost34,673 42,712 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost60,011 56,227 Materials and supplies - at average cost73,415 72,884 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other12,493 20,165 Prepayments and other23,902 17,515 
TOTALTOTAL335,942 588,246 TOTAL385,756 393,396 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Investments in affiliates - at equityInvestments in affiliates - at equity336 349 Investments in affiliates - at equity287 300 
Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)376 376 Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)376 376 
OtherOther17,552 19,889 Other17,730 18,128 
TOTALTOTAL18,264 20,614 TOTAL18,393 18,804 
UTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANT
ElectricElectric6,771,662 6,007,687 Electric7,071,317 7,181,567 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress178,917 879,908 Construction work in progress207,167 183,965 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANTTOTAL UTILITY PLANT6,950,579 6,887,595 TOTAL UTILITY PLANT7,278,484 7,365,532 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization1,898,407 1,864,494 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization2,053,212 2,049,750 
UTILITY PLANT - NETUTILITY PLANT - NET5,052,172 5,023,101 UTILITY PLANT - NET5,225,272 5,315,782 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $60,618 as of March 31, 2021 and $78,590 as of December 31, 2020)484,229 524,713 
Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $11,221 as of March 31, 2022 and $23,818 as of December 31, 2021)Other regulatory assets (includes securitization property of $11,221 as of March 31, 2022 and $23,818 as of December 31, 2021)556,412 421,333 
OtherOther78,654 70,397 Other119,734 112,096 
TOTALTOTAL562,883 595,110 TOTAL676,146 533,429 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$5,969,261 $6,227,071 TOTAL ASSETS$6,305,567 $6,261,411 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.  See Notes to Financial Statements.  
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debt$200,000 $200,000 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
Associated companiesAssociated companies81,613 55,944 Associated companies$225,441 $142,929 
OtherOther139,190 350,947 Other140,760 164,981 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits33,831 36,282 Customer deposits37,535 37,271 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued47,315 52,438 Taxes accrued33,830 49,018 
Interest accruedInterest accrued9,867 20,856 Interest accrued7,807 19,002 
Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxesCurrent portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes30,591 29,249 Current portion of unprotected excess accumulated deferred income taxes20,059 27,188 
Deferred fuel costs22,386 85,356 
OtherOther12,377 12,370 Other15,797 16,120 
TOTALTOTAL577,170 843,442 TOTAL481,229 456,509 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued635,212 639,422 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued695,150 692,496 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits9,788 9,942 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits9,172 9,325 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - netRegulatory liability for income taxes - net164,680 175,594 Regulatory liability for income taxes - net137,959 144,145 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities28,220 32,297 Other regulatory liabilities38,884 37,060 
Asset retirement cost liabilitiesAsset retirement cost liabilities8,175 8,063 Asset retirement cost liabilities8,638 8,520 
Accumulated provisionsAccumulated provisions8,351 8,382 Accumulated provisions8,296 8,242 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $95,185 as of March 31, 2021 and $123,066 as of December 31, 2020)2,265,827 2,293,708 
Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $24,953 as of March 31, 2022 and $53,979 as of December 31, 2021)Long-term debt (includes securitization bonds of $24,953 as of March 31, 2022 and $53,979 as of December 31, 2021)2,325,371 2,354,148 
OtherOther64,672 58,643 Other67,777 67,760 
TOTALTOTAL3,184,925 3,226,051 TOTAL3,291,247 3,321,696 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
EQUITYEQUITYEQUITY
Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 46,525,000 shares in 2021 and 202049,452 49,452 
Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 46,525,000 shares in 2022 and 2021Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 46,525,000 shares in 2022 and 202149,452 49,452 
Paid-in capitalPaid-in capital955,162 955,162 Paid-in capital1,050,125 1,050,125 
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,167,552 1,117,964 Retained earnings1,394,764 1,344,879 
Total common shareholder's equityTotal common shareholder's equity2,172,166 2,122,578 Total common shareholder's equity2,494,341 2,444,456 
Preferred stock without sinking fundPreferred stock without sinking fund35,000 35,000 Preferred stock without sinking fund38,750 38,750 
TOTALTOTAL2,207,166 2,157,578 TOTAL2,533,091 2,483,206 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$5,969,261 $6,227,071 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$6,305,567 $6,261,411 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Common Equity
Preferred StockCommon
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$35,000 $49,452 $780,182 $934,773 $1,799,407 
Net income32,707 32,707 
Capital contribution from parent175,000 175,000 
Preferred stock dividends(470)(470)
Balance at March 31, 2020$35,000 $49,452 $955,182 $967,010 $2,006,644 
Common Equity
Preferred StockCommon
Stock
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $49,452 $955,162 $1,117,964 $2,157,578 Balance at December 31, 2020$35,000 $49,452 $955,162 $1,117,964 $2,157,578 
Net incomeNet income50,058 50,058 Net income— — — 50,058 50,058 
Preferred stock dividendsPreferred stock dividends(470)(470)Preferred stock dividends— — — (470)(470)
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $49,452 $955,162 $1,167,552 $2,207,166 Balance at March 31, 2021$35,000 $49,452 $955,162 $1,167,552 $2,207,166 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$38,750 $49,452 $1,050,125 $1,344,879 $2,483,206 
Net incomeNet income— — — 50,403 50,403 
Preferred stock dividendsPreferred stock dividends— — — (518)(518)
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$38,750 $49,452 $1,050,125 $1,394,764 $2,533,091 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


System Energy’s principal asset currently consists of an ownership interest and a leasehold interest in Grand Gulf.  The capacity and energy from its 90% interest is sold under the Unit Power Sales Agreement to its only four customers, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans.  System Energy’s operating revenues are derived from the allocation of the capacity, energy, and related costs associated with its 90% interest in Grand Gulf pursuant to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.  Payments under the Unit Power Sales Agreement are System Energy’s only source of operating revenues. As discussed in “Complaints Against System Energy” below, System Energy is currently involved in proceedings at the FERC commenced by the retail regulators of its customers regarding its return on equity, its capital structure, its renewal of the sale-leaseback of 11.5% of Grand Gulf, the treatment of uncertain tax positions in rate base, the prudence of its operation of Grand Gulf, and the rates it charges under the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

Results of Operations

Net Income

Net income decreased $4.6increased $7.6 million primarily due to a decreasethe increase in operating revenues resulting from changes in rate base.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate was 23.2% for the first quarter 2022. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2022 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to state income taxes, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction resulting from higher spending in 2020 including the scheduled 2020 Grand Gulf refueling outage.

Income Taxesconstruction.

The effective income tax rate was (79.5%) for the first quarter 2021. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2021 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, the amortization of investment tax credits, and book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, partially offset by state income taxes. See Notes 2 andNote 10 to the financial statements herein and Notes 2 and 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects and regulatory activity regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The effective income tax rate was 16% for the first quarter 2020. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2020 versus the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to certain book and tax differences related to utility plant items, permanent differences related to income tax deductions for stock-based compensation, and book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, partially offset by state income taxes. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the income tax deductions for stock-based compensation.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow

Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 were as follows:
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$242,469 $68,534 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period$89,201 $242,469 
Cash flow provided by (used in):
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities(29,242)60,442 Operating activities40,011 (29,242)
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(23,437)(79,532)Investing activities(94,802)(23,437)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(57,563)43,002 Financing activities63,845 (57,563)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(110,242)23,912 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents9,054 (110,242)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$132,227 $92,446 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$98,255 $132,227 

Operating Activities

System Energy’s operating activities usedprovided $40 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $29.2 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $60.4 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to income tax payments of $39.1 million in 2021 and timing of payments to vendors, partially offset by a decreasean increase in spending of $18$12.7 million on nuclear refueling outages in 20212022 as compared to the same period in 2020.2021 and timing of collections of receivables. System Energy had income tax payments in 2021 as a result of the amended Mississippi tax returns filed based on federal adjustments related to the resolution of the 2014-2015 IRS audit, as well as a portion of the payments made in accordance with an intercompany income tax allocation agreement. See Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for discussion of the 2014-2015 IRS audit.

Investing Activities

Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $56.1increased $71.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20202021 primarily due to:

an increase of $67.4$71.9 million as a result of fluctuations in nuclear fuel activity because of variations from year to year in the timing and pricing of fuel reload requirements in the Utility business, material and services deliveries, and the timing of cash payments during the nuclear fuel cycle; and
a decreasean increase of $46.4$31.3 million in nuclear construction expenditures as a result ofdue to increased spending on various nuclear projects in 2020 on Grand Gulf outage projects and upgrades.2022.

The decreaseincrease was partially offset by money pool activity.

IncreasesDecreases in System Energy’s receivable from the money pool are a usesource of cash flow and System Energy’s receivable from the money pool increaseddecreased by $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to increasing by $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to decreasing by $42.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce the Utility subsidiaries’ need for external short-term borrowings.

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Financing Activities

System Energy’s financing activities usedprovided $63.8 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to using $57.6 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to providing $43 million of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to to:

the repayment in February 2021 of $100 million of 3.42% Series J notes by the System Energy nuclear fuel company variable interest entity.entity; and
a decrease of $21 million in common stock dividends and distributions. No common stock dividends or distributions were made in 2022 in order to maintain System Energy’s capital structure.

See Note 4 to the financial statements herein and Note 5 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for more details on long-term debt.

Capital Structure

System Energy’s debt to capital ratio is shown in the following table. The decreaseincrease in the debt to capital ratio is primarily due to the net repayment of long-term debt in 2021.
 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Debt to capital41.5 %42.7 %
Effect of subtracting cash(4.5 %)(8.5 %)
Net debt to net capital37.0 %34.2 %

 March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Debt to capital41.8 %40.4 %
Effect of subtracting cash(3.2 %)(3.0 %)
Net debt to net capital38.6 %37.4 %

Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents.  Debt consists of short-term borrowings and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion.  Capital consists of debt and common equity.  Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents.  System Energy uses the debt to capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating System Energy’s financial condition.  System Energy uses the net debt to net capital ratio in analyzing its financial condition and believes it provides useful information to its investors and creditors in evaluating System Energy’s financial condition because net debt indicates System Energy’s outstanding debt position that could not be readily satisfied by cash and cash equivalents on hand.

Uses and Sources of Capital

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Liquidity and Capital Resources” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of System Energy’s uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

System Energy’s receivables from the money pool were as follows:
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(In Thousands)
$16,682$4,004$16,819$59,298
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31, 2020
(In Thousands)
$57,139$75,745$16,682$4,004

See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

The System Energy nuclear fuel company variable interest entity has a credit facility in the amount of $120 million scheduled to expire in September 2022.June 2024. As of March 31, 2021, $63.42022, $100 million in loans were outstanding under the

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System Energy nuclear fuel company variable interest entity credit facility. See Note 4 to the financial statements herein for additional discussion of the variable interest entity credit facility.

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Federal Regulation

See the “Rate, Cost-recovery, and Other Regulation - Federal Regulation” section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K and Note 2 to the financial statements herein and in the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulation.

Complaints Against System Energy

Return on Equity and Capital Structure Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the FERC issued an order on rehearing of Opinion No. 569 (Opinion No. 569-A). In June 2020 the procedural schedule in the System Energy proceeding was further revised in order to allow parties to address the Opinion No. 569-A methodology. The parties and FERC trial staff filed final rounds of testimony in August 2020. The hearing before a FERC ALJ occurred in late-September through early-October 2020, post-hearing briefing took place in November and December 2020. System Energy recorded a provision against revenue for the potential outcome of this proceeding.

In March 2021 the FERC ALJ issued an initial decision.decision in the proceeding against System Energy regarding the return on equity component of the Unit Power Sales Agreement. With regard to System Energy’s authorized return on equity, the ALJ determined that the existing return on equity of 10.94% is no longer just and reasonable, and that the replacement authorized return on equity, based on application of the Opinion No. 569-A methodology, should be 9.32%. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (January 2017-April 2018) based on the difference between the current return on equity and the replacement authorized return on equity. The ALJ determined that the April 2018 complaint concerning the authorized return on equity should be dismissed, and that no refunds for a second fifteen-month refund period should be due. With regard to System Energy’s capital structure, the ALJ determined that System Energy’s actual equity ratio is excessive and that the just and reasonable equity ratio is 48.15% equity, based on the average equity ratio of the proxy group used to evaluate the return on equity for the second complaint. The ALJ further determined that System Energy should pay refunds for a fifteen-month refund period (September 2018-December 2019) based on the difference between the actual equity ratio and the 48.15% equity ratio. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this proceeding is approximately $59$61 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2021,2022, and the estimated resulting annual rate reduction would be approximately $46approximately $45 million. The estimated refund will continue to accrue interest until a final FERC decision is issued. Based on the course of the proceeding to date, System Energy has recorded a provision of $36$38 million, including interest, as of March 31, 2021.2022.

The ALJ initial decision is an interim step in the FERC litigation process.process, and an ALJ’s determinations made in an initial decision are not controlling on the FERC. In April 2021, System Energy filed its brief on exceptions, in which it challenged the initial decision’s findings on both the return on equity and capital structure issues. Also in April 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, City Council, and the FERC trial staff filed briefs on exceptions. Reply briefs opposing exceptions are duewere filed in May 2021.2021 by System Energy, the FERC trial staff, the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the City Council. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Grand Gulf Sale-leaseback Renewal Complaint and Uncertain Tax Position Rate Base Issue

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2018 the LPSC filed a complaint against System Energy and Entergy Services related to System Energy’s renewal of a sale-leaseback transaction originally entered into in December 1988 for an 11.5% undivided interest in Grand Gulf Unit 1. A hearing was held before a FERC ALJ in November 2019. In April 2020 the ALJ issued the initial decision. Among other things, the ALJ determined that refunds were due on three main issues. First, with regard to the lease renewal payments, the ALJ determined that System Energy is recovering an unjust acquisition premium through the lease renewal payments, and that System Energy’s recovery from customers through rates should be limited to the cost of service based on the remaining net book value of the leased assets, which is approximately $70 million. The ALJ found that the remedy for this issue should be the refund of lease payments (approximately $17.2 million per year since July 2015) with interest determined at the FERC quarterly interest rate, which would be offset by the addition of the net book value of the

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remedy. In addition, System Energy would no longer recover the lease payments in rates prospectively. Second, with regard to the liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions, the ALJ determined that the liabilities are accumulated deferred income taxes and that System Energy’s rate base should have been reduced for those liabilities. If the ALJ’s initial decision is upheld, the estimated refund for this issue through March 31, 2021,2022, is approximately $422 million, plus interest, which is approximately $115$135 million through March 31, 2021.2022. The ALJ also found that System Energy should include liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as a rate base reduction going forward. Third, with regard to the depreciation expense adjustments, the ALJ found that System Energy should correct for the error in re-billings retroactively and prospectively, but that System Energy should not be permitted to recover interest on any retroactive return on enhanced rate base resulting from such corrections. If the initial decision is affirmed on this issue, System Energy estimates refunds of approximately $19 million, which includes interest through March 31, 2021.2022.

The ALJ initial decision is an interim step in the FERC litigation process, and an ALJ’s determinations made in an initial decision are not controlling on the FERC. The ALJ in the initial decision acknowledges that these are issues of first impression before the FERC. The case is pending before the FERC, which will review the case and issue an order on the proceeding, and the FERC may accept, reject, or modify the ALJ’s initial decision in whole or in part. Refunds, if any, that might be required will only become due after the FERC issues its order reviewing the initial decision.

Also as discussed in the Form 10-K, in November 2020 the IRS issued a Revenue Agent’s Report (RAR) for the 2014/2015 tax year and in December 2020 Entergy executed it. The RAR contained an adjustment to System Energy’s uncertain nuclear decommissioning tax position. As a result of the RAR, in December 2020, System Energy filed amendments to its new Federal Power Act section 205 filings to establish an ongoing rate base credit for the accumulated deferred income taxes resulting from the decommissioning uncertain tax position and to credit excess accumulated deferred income taxes arising from the successful portion of the decommissioning uncertain tax position. The amendments both propose the inclusion of the RAR as support for the filings. In December 2020 the LPSC, APSC, and City Council filed a protest in response to the amendments, reiterating their prior objections to the filings. In February 2021 the FERC issued an order accepting System Energy’s Federal Power Act section 205 filings subject to refund, setting them for hearing, and holding the hearing in abeyance.

In December 2020, System Energy filed a new Federal Power Act section 205 filing to provide a one-time, historical credit to customers of $25.2 million for the accumulated deferred income taxes that would have been created by the decommissioning uncertain tax position if the IRS’s decision had been known in 2016. In January 2021 the LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and City Council filed a protest to the filing. In February 2021, the FERC issued an order accepting System Energy’s Federal Power Act section 205 filing subject to refund, setting it for hearing, and holding the hearing in abeyance. The one-time credit was made during the first quarter 2021.

LPSC Authorization of Additional Complaints

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2020 the LPSC authorized its staff to file additional complaints at the FERC related to the rates charged by System Energy for Grand Gulf energy and capacity supplied to Entergy Louisiana under the Unit Power Sales Agreement.

Unit Power Sales Agreement and theComplaint

The first of the additional complaints was filed by the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC and the City Council in September 2020. The secondfirst complaint raises two sets of rate allegations: violations of the additional complaints was filed at the FERC in March 2021 by the LPSC, the APSC,rate and the City Council against System Energy, Entergy Services, Entergy Operations,a corresponding request for refunds for prior periods; and Entergy Corporation. The second complaint contains two primary allegations. First, it alleges that, based on the plant’s capacity factor and alleged safety performance, System Energy and the other respondents imprudently operated Grand Gulf during the period 2016-2020, and it seeks refundselements of at least $360 million in alleged replacement energy costs, in addition to other costs, including those that can only be identified upon further investigation. Second, it alleges that the performance and/or management of the 2012 extended power uprate of Grand Gulf was imprudent, and it seeks refunds of all costs of the 2012 uprate that are determined to result from imprudent planning or management of the project. In addition to the requested refunds, the complaint asks that the FERC modify the Unit Power Sales Agreement are unjust and unreasonable and a corresponding request for refunds for the 15-month refund period and changes to providethe Unit Power Sales Agreement prospectively. In May 2021 the FERC issued an order addressing the complaint, establishing a refund effective date of September 21, 2020, establishing hearing procedures, and holding those procedures in abeyance pending the FERC’s review of the initial decision in the Grand Gulf sale-leaseback renewal complaint discussed above. System Energy agreed that the hearing should be held in abeyance but sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision as related to matters set for full cost recovery only ifhearing that were beyond the scope of the FERC’s jurisdiction or authority. The complainants sought rehearing of the FERC’s decision to hold the hearing in abeyance and filed a motion to proceed, which motion System Energy subsequently opposed. In June 2021, System Energy’s request for rehearing was denied by operation of law, and System Energy filed an appeal of the FERC’s orders in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal was initially stayed for a period of 90 days, but the stay expired. In November 2021 the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as premature.

In November 2021 the LPSC, APSC, and City Council filed direct testimony and requested the FERC to order refunds for prior periods and prospective amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.The LPSC’s refund claims include, among other things, allegations that: (1) System Energy should not have included certain performancesale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments; (2) System Energy should have credited rate base to reflect the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) System Energy incorrectly included refueling outage costs that were recorded in account 174 in rate base; and (4) System Energy should have excluded several accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 from rate base.The LPSC is also seeking a retroactive adjustment to retained earnings and capital structure in conjunction with the implementation of
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indicators are metits proposed refunds.In addition, the LPSC seeks amendments to the Unit Power Sales Agreement going forward to address below-the-line costs, incentive compensation, the working capital allowance, litigation expenses, and to require pre-authorizationthe 2019 termination of the capital improvement projects in excess of $125 million before related costs may be passed through to customers in rates. In April 2021,funds agreement.The APSC argues that: (1) System Energy should have included borrowings from the Entergy System money pool in its determination of short-term debt in its cost of capital; and the other respondents filed their motion to dismiss and answer to the complaint.(2) System Energy requestedshould credit customers with System Energy’s allocation of earnings on money pool investments. The City Council alleges that System Energy has maintained excess cash on hand in the money pool and that retention of excess cash was imprudent.Based on this allegation, the City Council’s witness recommends a refund of approximately $98.8 million for the period 2004-September 2021 or other alternative relief.The City Council further recommends that the FERC dismissimpose a hypothetical equity ratio such as 48.15% equity to capital on a prospective basis.

In January 2022, System Energy filed answering testimony arguing that the claims within the complaint. With respectFERC should not order refunds for prior periods or any prospective amendments to the claim concerning operations,Unit Power Sales Agreement. In response to the LPSC’s refund claims, System Energy argues, among other things, that (1) the inclusion of sale-leaseback transaction costs in prepayments was correct; (2) the filed rate doctrine bars the request for a retroactive credit to rate base for the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (3) an accounting misclassification for deferred refueling outage costs has been corrected, caused no harm to customers, and requires no refunds; and (4) its accounting and ratemaking treatment of specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 has been correct. System Energy further responds that no retroactive adjustment to retained earnings or capital structure should be ordered because there is no general policy requiring such a remedy and there was no showing that the retained earnings element of the capital structure was incorrectly implemented. Further, System Energy presented evidence that all of the costs that are being challenged were long known to the retail regulators and were approved by them for inclusion in retail rates, and the attempt to retroactively challenge these costs, some of which have been included in rates for decades, is unjust and unreasonable. In response to the LPSC’s proposed going-forward adjustments, System Energy presents evidence to show that none of the proposed adjustments are needed. On the issue of below-the-line expenses, during discovery procedures, System Energy identified a historical allocation error in certain months and agreed to provide a bill credit to customers to correct the error. In response to the APSC’s claims, System Energy argues that the complaintUnit Power Sales Agreement does not meet its legal burden because, among other reasons, it fails to allege any specific imprudent conduct. With respectinclude System Energy’s borrowings from the Entergy System money pool or earnings on deposits to the claim concerningEntergy System money pool in the uprate,determination of the cost of capital; and accordingly, no refunds are appropriate on those issues. In response to the City Council’s claims, System Energy argues that it has reasonably managed its cash and that the complaintCity Council’s theory of cash management is defective because it fails because, among other reasons,to adequately consider the complainants’ own conduct prevents them from raising a serious doubt asrelevant cash needs of System Energy and it makes faulty presumptions about the operation of the Entergy System money pool. System Energy further points out that the issue of its capital structure is already subject to pending FERC litigation.

In March 2022 the FERC trial staff filed direct and answering testimony in response to the prudence ofLPSC, APSC, and City Council’s direct testimony. In its testimony, the uprate.FERC trial staff recommends refunds for two primary reasons: (1) it concluded that System Energy also requestsshould have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with rate refunds; and (2) it concluded that System Energy should have excluded specified accumulated deferred income tax balances in account 190 associated with a deemed contract satisfaction and reissuance that occurred in 2005. The FERC trial staff recommends refunds of $84.1 million, exclusive of any tax gross-up or FERC interest. In addition, the FERC dismiss other elements oftrial staff recommends the complaint, including the proposedfollowing prospective modifications to the Unit Power Sales Agreement: (1) inclusion of a rate base credit to recognize the time value of money associated with the advance collection of lease payments; (2) exclusion of executive incentive compensation costs for members of the Office of the Chief Executive and long-term performance unit costs where awards are based solely or primarily on financial metrics; and (3) exclusion of unvested, accrued amounts for stock options, performance units, and restricted stock awards. With respect to issues that ultimately concern the reasonableness of System Energy’s rate of return, the FERC trial staff states that it is unnecessary to consider such issues in this proceeding, in light of the pending case concerning System Energy’s return on equity and capital structure. On all other material issues raised by the LPSC, APSC, and City Council, the FERC trial staff recommends either no refunds or no modification to the Unit Power Sales Agreement.


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System Energy Formula Rate Annual Protocols Formal Challenge Concerning 2020 Calendar Year Bills

System Energy’s Unit Power Sales Agreement because theyincludes formula rate protocols that provide for the disclosure of cost inputs, an opportunity for informal discovery procedures, and a challenge process. In February 2022, pursuant to the protocols procedures, the LPSC, the APSC, the MPSC, the City Council, and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff filed with the FERC a formal challenge to System Energy’s implementation of the formula rate during calendar year 2020. The formal challenge alleges: (1) that it was imprudent for System Energy to accept the IRS’s partial acceptance of a previously uncertain tax position; (2) that System Energy should have delayed recording the result of the IRS’s partial acceptance of the previously uncertain tax position until after internal tax allocation payments were made; (3) that the equity ratio charged in rates was excessive; (4) that sale-leaseback rental payments should have been excluded from rates; and (5) that all issues in the ongoing Unit Power Sales Agreement Complaint proceeding should also be reflected in calendar year 2020 bills. While System Energy disagrees that any refunds are owed for the 2020 calendar year bills, the formal challenge estimates that the financial impact of the first through fourth allegations is approximately $53 million; it does not warranted.provide an estimate of the financial impact of the fifth allegation.

In March 2022, System Energy filed an answer to the formal challenge in which it requested that the FERC deny the formal challenge as a matter of law, or else hold the proceeding in abeyance pending the resolution of related dockets.

Nuclear Matters

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Nuclear Matters” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of nuclear matters. Following is an update to that discussion

NRC Reactor Oversight Process

As discussed in the Form 10-K, the NRC’s Reactor Oversight Process is a program to collect information about plant performance, assess the information for its safety significance, and provide for appropriate licensee and NRC response. The NRC evaluates plant performance by analyzing two distinct inputs: inspection findings resulting from the NRC’s inspection program and performance indicators reported by the licensee. The evaluations result in the placement of each plant in one of the NRC’s Reactor Oversight Process Action Matrix columns: “licensee response column,” or Column 1, “regulatory response column,” or Column 2, “degraded cornerstone column,” or Column 3, and “multiple/repetitive degraded cornerstone column,” or Column 4. Plants in Column 1 are subject to normal NRC inspection activities. Plants in Column 2, Column 3, or Column 4 are subject to progressively increasing levels of inspection by the NRC with, in general, progressively increasing levels of associated costs.

In March 2021 the NRC placed Grand Gulf in Column 3 based on the incidence of five unplanned plant scrams during calendar year 2020, some of which were related to upgrades made to the plant’s turbine control system during the spring 2020 refueling outage. The NRC plans to conduct a supplemental inspection of Grand Gulf in accordance with its inspection procedures for nuclear plants in Column 3.

Environmental Risks

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS – Environmental Risks” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of environmental risks.

Critical Accounting Estimates

See “MANAGEMENT’S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Critical Accounting Estimates” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in System Energy’s accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, utility regulatory accounting, impairment of long-lived assets, taxation and uncertain tax positions, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See “New Accounting Pronouncements” section of Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
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INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUESOPERATING REVENUES
ElectricElectric$117,746 $130,664 Electric$141,376 $117,746 
OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES
Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:Operation and Maintenance:
Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resaleFuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale16,859 13,143 Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale7,923 16,859 
Nuclear refueling outage expensesNuclear refueling outage expenses6,718 8,272 Nuclear refueling outage expenses5,927 6,718 
Other operation and maintenanceOther operation and maintenance41,960 40,471 Other operation and maintenance43,904 41,960 
DecommissioningDecommissioning9,529 9,157 Decommissioning9,917 9,529 
Taxes other than income taxesTaxes other than income taxes6,825 7,973 Taxes other than income taxes7,851 6,825 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization28,194 26,899 Depreciation and amortization29,923 28,194 
Other regulatory charges (credits) - netOther regulatory charges (credits) - net11,550 (10,560)Other regulatory charges (credits) - net(8,524)11,550 
TOTALTOTAL121,635 95,355 TOTAL96,921 121,635 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(3,889)35,309 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)44,455 (3,889)
OTHER INCOMEOTHER INCOMEOTHER INCOME
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction1,111 3,584 Allowance for equity funds used during construction2,047 1,111 
Interest and investment incomeInterest and investment income27,442 5,338 Interest and investment income5,232 27,442 
Miscellaneous - netMiscellaneous - net(2,024)(2,460)Miscellaneous - net(1,639)(2,024)
TOTALTOTAL26,529 6,462 TOTAL5,640 26,529 
INTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSEINTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expenseInterest expense9,535 8,540 Interest expense9,481 9,535 
Allowance for borrowed funds used during constructionAllowance for borrowed funds used during construction(188)(711)Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction(327)(188)
TOTALTOTAL9,347 7,829 TOTAL9,154 9,347 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES13,293 33,942 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES40,941 13,293 
Income taxesIncome taxes(10,571)5,429 Income taxes9,509 (10,571)
NET INCOMENET INCOME$23,864 $28,513 NET INCOME$31,432 $23,864 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$23,864 $28,513 Net income$31,432 $23,864 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortizationDepreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization53,433 47,041 Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning, including nuclear fuel amortization46,566 53,433 
Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accruedDeferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued(10,197)(5,764)Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued(8,690)(10,197)
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
ReceivablesReceivables9,255 22,292 Receivables(3,845)9,255 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(21,296)15,049 Accounts payable(15,017)(21,296)
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued(33,364)(3,590)Taxes accrued5,939 (33,364)
Interest accruedInterest accrued(1,088)(201)Interest accrued(475)(1,088)
Other working capital accountsOther working capital accounts2,347 (30,385)Other working capital accounts(20,646)2,347 
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets20,923 (3,893)Other regulatory assets(2,331)20,923 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities(12,591)(135,561)Other regulatory liabilities(85,655)(12,591)
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities(7,424)(2,587)Pension and other postretirement liabilities(4,542)(7,424)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities(53,104)129,528 Other assets and liabilities97,275 (53,104)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities(29,242)60,442 Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities40,011 (29,242)
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Construction expendituresConstruction expenditures(14,890)(60,551)Construction expenditures(46,509)(14,890)
Allowance for equity funds used during constructionAllowance for equity funds used during construction1,111 3,584 Allowance for equity funds used during construction2,047 1,111 
Nuclear fuel purchasesNuclear fuel purchases(4,745)(69,022)Nuclear fuel purchases(75,251)(4,745)
Proceeds from the sale of nuclear fuelProceeds from the sale of nuclear fuel12,626 9,503 Proceeds from the sale of nuclear fuel11,257 12,626 
Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund salesProceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales211,481 132,661 Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales62,717 211,481 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust fundsInvestment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(216,342)(138,186)Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds(67,669)(216,342)
Changes in money pool receivable - netChanges in money pool receivable - net(12,678)42,479 Changes in money pool receivable - net18,606 (12,678)
Net cash flow used in investing activitiesNet cash flow used in investing activities(23,437)(79,532)Net cash flow used in investing activities(94,802)(23,437)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debtProceeds from the issuance of long-term debt189,244 243,559 Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt225,956 189,244 
Retirement of long-term debtRetirement of long-term debt(225,807)(186,904)Retirement of long-term debt(162,111)(225,807)
Common stock dividends and distributions paidCommon stock dividends and distributions paid(21,000)(13,653)Common stock dividends and distributions paid— (21,000)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities(57,563)43,002 Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities63,845 (57,563)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(110,242)23,912 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents9,054 (110,242)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period242,469 68,534 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period89,201 242,469 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$132,227 $92,446 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$98,255 $132,227 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
Interest - net of amount capitalizedInterest - net of amount capitalized$10,720 $8,598 Interest - net of amount capitalized$9,749 $10,720 
Income taxesIncome taxes$39,085 $0 Income taxes$— $39,085 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:
CashCash$78 $26,086 Cash$72 $87 
Temporary cash investmentsTemporary cash investments132,149 216,383 Temporary cash investments98,183 89,114 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents132,227 242,469 Total cash and cash equivalents98,255 89,201 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
Associated companiesAssociated companies59,422 57,743 Associated companies102,258 118,977 
OtherOther4,294 2,550 Other8,961 7,003 
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable63,716 60,293 Total accounts receivable111,219 125,980 
Materials and supplies - at average costMaterials and supplies - at average cost126,444 123,006 Materials and supplies - at average cost124,639 127,093 
Deferred nuclear refueling outage costsDeferred nuclear refueling outage costs27,932 34,459 Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs32,250 10,123 
Prepayments and otherPrepayments and other7,605 6,864 Prepayments and other2,843 1,870 
TOTALTOTAL357,924 467,091 TOTAL369,206 354,267 
OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTSOTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS
Decommissioning trust fundsDecommissioning trust funds1,249,846 1,215,868 Decommissioning trust funds1,308,172 1,385,254 
TOTALTOTAL1,249,846 1,215,868 TOTAL1,308,172 1,385,254 
UTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANTUTILITY PLANT
ElectricElectric5,310,445 5,309,458 Electric5,357,646 5,362,494 
Construction work in progressConstruction work in progress73,360 59,831 Construction work in progress149,025 97,968 
Nuclear fuelNuclear fuel150,948 175,005 Nuclear fuel210,446 171,438 
TOTAL UTILITY PLANTTOTAL UTILITY PLANT5,534,753 5,544,294 TOTAL UTILITY PLANT5,717,117 5,631,900 
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess - accumulated depreciation and amortization3,381,583 3,355,367 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization3,414,249 3,396,136 
UTILITY PLANT - NETUTILITY PLANT - NET2,153,170 2,188,927 UTILITY PLANT - NET2,302,868 2,235,764 
DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETSDEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS
Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:Regulatory assets:
Other regulatory assetsOther regulatory assets518,040 538,963 Other regulatory assets397,877 395,546 
OtherOther2,441 3,119 Other1,728 1,793 
TOTALTOTAL520,481 542,082 TOTAL399,605 397,339 
TOTAL ASSETSTOTAL ASSETS$4,281,421 $4,413,968 TOTAL ASSETS$4,379,851 $4,372,624 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
2021202020222021
(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
CURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES
Currently maturing long-term debtCurrently maturing long-term debt$19 $100,015 Currently maturing long-term debt$50,335 $50,329 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
Associated companiesAssociated companies4,644 15,309 Associated companies11,736 23,682 
OtherOther36,849 41,313 Other70,571 62,573 
Taxes accruedTaxes accrued49,613 82,977 Taxes accrued38,857 32,918 
Interest accruedInterest accrued11,634 12,722 Interest accrued11,239 11,714 
OtherOther4,247 4,248 Other4,101 4,101 
TOTALTOTAL107,006 256,584 TOTAL186,839 185,317 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIESNON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accruedAccumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued340,689 359,835 Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued373,447 382,931 
Accumulated deferred investment tax creditsAccumulated deferred investment tax credits43,963 38,902 Accumulated deferred investment tax credits42,684 43,003 
Regulatory liability for income taxes - netRegulatory liability for income taxes - net134,350 151,829 Regulatory liability for income taxes - net111,511 113,165 
Other regulatory liabilitiesOther regulatory liabilities670,284 665,396 Other regulatory liabilities660,943 744,944 
DecommissioningDecommissioning978,439 968,910 Decommissioning1,017,520 1,007,603 
Pension and other postretirement liabilitiesPension and other postretirement liabilities117,988 125,412 Pension and other postretirement liabilities71,562 76,104 
Long-term debtLong-term debt768,950 705,259 Long-term debt755,018 690,967 
OtherOther36,342 61,295 Other37,535 37,230 
TOTALTOTAL3,091,005 3,076,838 TOTAL3,070,220 3,095,947 
Commitments and ContingenciesCommitments and ContingenciesCommitments and Contingencies
COMMON EQUITYCOMMON EQUITYCOMMON EQUITY
Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2021 and 2020951,850 951,850 
Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2022 and 2021Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2022 and 2021951,850 951,850 
Retained earningsRetained earnings131,560 128,696 Retained earnings170,942 139,510 
TOTALTOTAL1,083,410 1,080,546 TOTAL1,122,792 1,091,360 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITYTOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$4,281,421 $4,413,968 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$4,379,851 $4,372,624 
See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON EQUITYSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON EQUITYSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN COMMON EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Common Equity
Common
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$601,850 $110,218 $712,068 
Net income28,513 28,513 
Common stock dividends and distributions(13,653)(13,653)
Balance at March 31, 2020$601,850 $125,078 $726,928 
Common Equity
Common
Stock
Retained
Earnings
Total
(In Thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2020Balance at December 31, 2020$951,850 $128,696 $1,080,546 Balance at December 31, 2020$951,850 $128,696 $1,080,546 
Net incomeNet income23,864 23,864 Net income— 23,864 23,864 
Common stock dividends and distributionsCommon stock dividends and distributions(21,000)(21,000)Common stock dividends and distributions— (21,000)(21,000)
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 2021$951,850 $131,560 $1,083,410 Balance at March 31, 2021$951,850 $131,560 $1,083,410 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$951,850 $139,510 $1,091,360 
Net incomeNet income— 31,432 31,432 
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$951,850 $170,942 $1,122,792 
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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

See “PART I, Item 1, Litigation” in the Form 10-K for a discussion of legal, administrative, and other regulatory proceedings affecting Entergy.  Also see Notes 1 and 2 to the financial statements herein and “Item 5, Other Information, Environmental Regulation” below for updates regarding environmental proceedings and regulation.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes toSee the risk factors discussed in "PARTPart I, Item 1A, Risk Factors1A. RISK FACTORS" in the Form 10-K, which could materially affect Entergy's and its Registrant Subsidiaries' business, financial condition, or future results. The information set forth in this report, including the risk factor presented below, updates and should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in the Form 10-K.

The completion of capital projects, including the construction of power generation facilities, and other capital improvements involve substantial risks. Should such efforts be unsuccessful, the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of Entergy and the Utility operating companies could be materially affected.

Entergy’s and the Utility operating companies’ ability to complete capital projects, including the construction of power generation facilities, or make other capital improvements, in a timely manner and within budget is contingent upon many variables and subject to substantial risks. These variables include, but are not limited to, project management expertise, escalating costs for materials, labor, and environmental compliance, reliance on suppliers for timely and satisfactory performance, and pandemic-related delays and cost increases. Delays in obtaining permits, shortages in materials and qualified labor, levels of public support or opposition, suppliers and contractors not performing as expected or required under their contracts and/or experiencing financial problems that inhibit their ability to fulfill their obligations under contracts, changes in the scope and timing of projects, poor quality initial cost estimates from contractors, the inability to raise capital on favorable terms, changes in commodity prices affecting revenue, fuel costs, or materials costs, downward changes in the economy, changes in law or regulation, including environmental compliance requirements, trade and tariff issues associated with imported solar panels, supply chain delays or disruptions, and other events beyond the control of the Utility operating companies or the Entergy Wholesale Commodities business may occur that may materially affect the schedule, cost, and performance of these projects. If these projects or other capital improvements are significantly delayed or become subject to cost overruns or cancellation, Entergy and the Utility operating companies could incur additional costs and termination payments, or face increased risk of potential write-off of the investment in the project. In addition, the Utility operating companies could be exposed to higher costs and market volatility, which could affect cash flow and cost recovery, should their respective regulators decline to approve the construction of the project or new generation needed to meet the reliability needs of customers at the lowest reasonable cost.

For further information regarding capital expenditure plans and other uses of capital in connection with capital projects, including the potential construction and/or purchase of additional generation supply sources within the Utility operating companies’ service territory, see the “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Expenditure Plans and Other Uses of Capital” section of Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis for Entergy herein and in the Form 10-K and the “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Uses of Capital” section of Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K and the “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Uses and Sources of Capital” section of Management’s Financial Discussion and Analysis herein for each of the Registrant Subsidiaries.


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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (a)
PeriodTotal Number of
Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
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as Part of a
Publicly
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Maximum $
Amount
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1/01/2021-1/2022-1/31/20212022— $— — $350,052,918 
2/01/2021-2/2022-2/28/20212022— $— — $350,052,918 
3/01/2021-3/2022-3/31/20212022— $— — $350,052,918 
Total— $— —  

In accordance with Entergy’s stock-based compensation plans, Entergy periodically grants stock options to key employees, which may be exercised to obtain shares of Entergy’s common stock.  According to the plans, these shares can be newly issued shares, treasury stock, or shares purchased on the open market.  Entergy’s management has been authorized by the Board to repurchase on the open market shares up to an amount sufficient to fund the exercise of grants under the plans.  In addition to this authority, the Board has authorized share repurchase programs to enable opportunistic purchases in response to market conditions. In October 2010 the Board granted authority for a $500 million share repurchase program. The amount of share repurchases under these programs may vary as a result of material changes in business results or capital spending or new investment opportunities.  In addition, in the first quarter 2021,2022, Entergy withheld 81,43479,738 shares of its common stock at $95.12$110.35 per share, 40,47677,207 shares of its common stock at $95.15$111.16 per share, 36,80435,940 shares of its common stock at $94.75$111.77 per share, 36,3471,219 shares of its common stock at $95.33$109.01 per share, 1,188577 shares of its common stock at $91.16$106.62 per share, 853232 shares of its common stock at $96.47$110.77 per share, 71987 shares of its common stock at $98.01$109.01 per share, 678and 82 shares of its common stock at $92.70 per share, 584 shares of its common stock at $94.69 per share, 118 shares of its common stock at $95 per share, and 10 shares of its common stock at $95.25$111.47 per share to pay income taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock granted and payout of performance units as part of its long-term incentive program.

(a)See Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the stock-based compensation plans.
(b)Maximum amount of shares that may yet be repurchased relates only to the $500 million plan and does not include an estimate of the amount of shares that may be purchased to fund the exercise of grants under the stock-based compensation plans.

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Item 5.  Other Information

Regulation of the Nuclear Power Industry

Following is an update to the “Regulation of the Nuclear Power Industry” section of Part I, Item 1 of the Form 10-K.

Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

In March 20212022 filings with the NRC were made reporting on decommissioning funding for all of Entergy subsidiaries’ nuclear plants.Palisades and the Big Rock Point dry fuel storage facility. Those reports showed that decommissioning funding for each of the nuclear plantsthose facilities met the NRC’s financial assurance requirements.

NRC Reactor Oversight Process

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Environmental Regulation

Following are updates to the “Environmental Regulation” section of Part I, Item 1 of the Form 10-K.

Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments

See the Form 10-K for discussion of the Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments set by the EPA in accordance with the Clean Air Act. Following are updates to that discussion.

New Source Review

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in January and February 2018, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy Power, and other co-owners received 60-day notice of intent to sue letters from the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association concerning allegations of violations of new source review and permitting provisions of the Clean Air Act at the Independence and White Bluff coal-burning units, respectively. In November 2018, following extensive negotiations, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Power entered a proposed settlement resolving those claims as well as other issues facing Entergy Arkansas’s fossil generation plants. The settlement, which formally resolves a complaint filed by the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association, was subject to approval by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. In March 2021 the District Court approved and entered the proposed settlement. For further information about the settlement, see “Regional Haze” discussed below.

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

See the Form 10-K for discussion of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the EPA in accordance with the Clean Air Act. Following are updates to that discussion.


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Hazardous Air Pollutants

The EPA released the final Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) rule in December 2011, which had a compliance date, with a widely granted one-year extension, of April 2016. The required controls have been installed and are operational at all affected Entergy units. In May 2020 the EPA finalized a rule that finds that it is not “appropriate and necessary” to regulate hazardous air pollutants from electric steam generating units under the provisions of section 112(n) of the Clean Air Act. This is a reversal of the EPA’s previous finding requiring such regulation. The final appropriate and necessary finding does not revise the underlying MATS rule. Several lawsuits have been filed challenging the appropriate and necessary finding. In February 2021 the D.C. Circuit granted the EPA’s motion to hold the litigation in abeyance pending the agency’s review of the appropriate and necessary rule. In February 2022 the EPA issued a proposed rule revoking the 2020 rule and determining, again, that it is “appropriate and necessary” to regulate hazardous air pollutants. The EPA must file status reports withis seeking additional information, which it could use to further tighten the court every 120 days.standard. Entergy will continue to monitor this situation.

Cross-State Air Pollution

As discussed in the Form 10-K, for 12 states, including Louisiana,the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) has been remanded to and modified by the EPA proposes additionalon multiple occasions. In April 2022 the EPA published a rule to address interstate transport for the 2015 ozone NAAQS and which will increase the stringency of the CSAPR program in all four of the states where the Utility operating companies operate. If finalized as proposed, the rule will significantly reduce emission reductions through proposed reductions inallowances and would likely require the numberinstallation of post-combustion nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions controls on any coal or large legacy gas units that will operate beyond 2026 and are not currently equipped with such controls, including certain of Entergy’s plants. Additionally the EPA is proposing controls on certain non-electric generating NOx emissionsources. Since releasing the proposed rule, the price for Group 3 allowances allocatedhas increased to each state. Entergy, through its various trade associations, filed comments$8,500 per allowance. Comments on the proposal. In March 2021 the EPA released the prepublication version of the finalproposed rule which further decreases the Louisiana ozone season emissions budget from thatare due in the proposed rule.June 2022, and Entergy is currently analyzingevaluating the potential impact on its facilities in Louisiana. Preliminary analysis indicates that ozone season NOx allowances may become significantly more expensive in Louisiana, which could impact the cost of dispatching Entergy’s generating units located in Louisiana.publication.

Regional Haze

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in January and February 2018, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy Power, and other co-owners received 60-day notice of intent to sue letters from the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association concerning allegations of violations of new source review and permitting provisions of the Clean Air Act at the Independence and White Bluff coal-burning units, respectively. In November 2018, following extensive negotiations, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy Power entered a proposed settlement resolving those claims and reducing the risk that Entergy Arkansas, as operator of Independence and White Bluff, might be compelled under the Clean Air Act’s regional haze program to install costly emissions control technologies. Consistent with the terms of the settlement and in many cases also the Part II state implementation plan (SIP), Entergy Arkansas, along with co-owners, will begin using only low-sulfur coal at Independence and White Bluff by mid-2021; cease to use coal at White Bluff and Independence by the end of 2028 and 2030, respectively; cease operation of the remaining gas unit at Lake Catherine by the end of 2027; reserve the option to develop new generating sources at each plant site; and commit to install or propose to regulators at least 800 MWs of renewable generation by the end of 2027, with at least half installed or proposed by the end of 2022 (which includes two existing Entergy Arkansas projects) and with all qualifying co-owner projects counting toward satisfaction of the obligation. Under the settlement, the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association also waive certain potential existing claims under federal and state environmental law with respect to specified generating plants. The settlement, which formally resolves a complaint filed by the Sierra Club and the National Parks Conservation Association, was subject to approval by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. In November 2020 the court denied motions by the Arkansas Attorney General and the Arkansas Affordable Energy Coalition to intervene and to stay the proceedings. The proposed intervenors did not appeal the ruling. The District Court approved and entered the proposed settlement in March 2021.

The second planning period (2018-2028) for the regional haze program requiresrequired states to examine sources for impacts on visibility and to prepare SIPsState Implementation Plans (SIPs) by July 31, 2021. Entergy has received information collection requests from2021 which the Arkansas Department of Energy and Louisiana requesting an evaluationEnvironment, Division of technicalEnvironmental Quality (ADEQ) did not meet. The ADEQ released a draft proposed SIP in February 2022. The ADEQ reviewed Entergy’s Independence plant, but determined that additional air emission controls would not be cost-effective considering the facility’s commitment to cease coal-fired combustion by December 31, 2030. The ADEQ is expected to finalize this SIP and economic feasibility of various NOx and SO2 control technologies for Independence, Nelson 6, and Ninemile. Responsessubmit to the information requests have beenEPA for review by the end of 2022.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has completed its second-planning period SIP and submitted it to the respective state agencies.EPA for review. There were no Entergy sources selected for additional emission controls. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality continues to develop its SIP, but there are no Entergy sources that are expected to be impacted.


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New and Existing Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in January 2021 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE). The court held that ACE relied on an incorrect interpretation of the Clean Air Act that the statute expressly forecloses emission reduction approaches, such as emissions trading and generating shifting, that cannot be applied at and to the individual source. The court remanded ACE to the EPA for further consideration and also vacated the repeal of the Clean Power Plan. In March 2021 the D.C. Circuit issued a partial mandate vacating the ACE rule, but withheld the mandate vacating the repeal of the Clean Power Plan pending the EPA’s new rulemaking to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, the Clean Power Plan will not take effect during the rulemaking process and there currently is no regulation in place with respect to greenhouse gas emissions from electric generating units and states are not expected to take further action to develop and submit plans at this time.

Coal Combustion Residuals

As discussed in the Form 10-K, in late 2017, Entergy determined that certain in-ground wastewater treatment system recycle ponds at its White Bluff and Independence facilities require management under the new EPA regulations. Each site has commenced closure of its two recycle ponds (four ponds total), prior to the April 11, 2021 deadline under the finalized CCR rule for unlined recycle ponds.

Other Environmental Matters

Entergy Texas

As discussed in the Form 10-K, due to COVID-19 pandemic delays, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) extended the Affected Property Assessment Report (APAR) and Ecological Risk Assessment submittal dates to December 2020, which Entergy timely met. Following the TCEQ’s review of the APAR and Ecological Risk Assessment, the TCEQ issued a No Further Action determination for the site in March 2021.

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Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, Entergy Corporation agrees to furnish to the Commission upon request any instrument with respect to long-term debt that is not registered or listed herein as an Exhibit because the total amount of securities authorized under such agreement does not exceed ten percent of the total assets of Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished, not filed, herewith.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  The signature for each undersigned company shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such company or its subsidiaries.
ENTERGY CORPORATION
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLC
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, LLC
ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC
ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.
SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
/s/ Kimberly A. Fontan
Kimberly A. Fontan
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(For each Registrant and for each as
Principal Accounting Officer)

Date:    May 6, 20215, 2022

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