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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  
 

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,June 30, 2008

 

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, Address of
Principal Executive Offices, Telephone Number, and
IRS Employer Identification No.

 


Commission
File Number

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

1-11299

ENTERGY CORPORATION
(a Delaware corporation)
639 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70113
Telephone (504) 576-4000
72-1229752

 

1-31508

ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
(a Mississippi corporation)
308 East Pearl Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Telephone (601) 368-5000
64-0205830

     
     

1-10764

ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
(an Arkansas corporation)
425 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Telephone (501) 377-4000
71-0005900

 

0-5807

ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
(a Louisiana corporation)
1600 Perdido Street, Building 529505
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Telephone (504) 670-3700
72-0273040

     
     

333-148557

ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
(a Louisiana limited liability company)
446 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone (800) 368-3749
74-0662730

 

1-9067000-53134

SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES,ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.
(an Arkansasa Texas corporation)
Echelon One350 Pine Street
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, Mississippi 39213Beaumont, Texas 77701
Telephone (601) 368-5000(409) 838-6631
72-075277761-1435798

     
     

1-32718

ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
(a Texas limited liability company)
446 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone (225) 381-5868
75-3206126

 

1-9067

SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
(an Arkansas corporation)
Echelon One
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, Mississippi 39213
Telephone (601) 368-5000
72-0752777

     

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. Yesþ Noo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Large
accelerated
filer

 


Accelerated filer

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller
reporting
company

Entergy Corporation

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Entergy Arkansas, Inc.

    

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Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.

    

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Entergy Louisiana, LLC

    

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Entergy Mississippi, Inc.

    

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Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

    

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Entergy Texas, Inc.

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System Energy Resources, Inc.

    

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ

Common Stock Outstanding

 

Outstanding at April 30,July 31, 2008

Entergy Corporation

($0.01 par value)

191,503,280191,574,567

Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 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 Entergy Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 2007, the Entergy Texas Form 10, and the Entergy and Entergy Texas Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, filed by the individual registrants with the SEC, and should be read in conjunction therewith.

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
March 31,June 30, 2008

 

Page Number

  

Definitions

1

Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Plan to Pursue Separation of Non-Utility Nuclear

3

  

Results of Operations

6

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

911

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

1216

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

1520

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

1520

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

1621

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

1822

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

2024

 

Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings, Comprehensive Income, and
Paid-In Capital

22
26

 

Selected Operating Results

2328

Notes to Financial Statements

2429

Part I. Item 4. Controls and Procedures

4051

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

4153

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

4356

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

4458

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

4559

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

4559

 

Income Statements

4660

 

Statements of Cash Flows

4761

 

Balance Sheets

4862

 

Selected Operating Results

5064

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Jurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States
Louisiana and Entergy Texas

5165

  

Results of Operations

5165

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

5370

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

5572

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

5673

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

5673

 

Income Statements

5774

 

Statements of Cash Flows

5975

 

Balance Sheets

6076

 

Statements of Members' Equity and Comprehensive Income

6278

 

Selected Operating Results

6379

Entergy Louisiana, LLC

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

6480

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

6582

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

6785

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

6787

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

6887

 

Income Statements

6988

 

Statements of Cash Flows

7189

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
March 31,June 30, 2008

 

Page Number

  
 

Balance Sheets

7290

 

Statements of Members' Equity and Comprehensive Income

7492

 

Selected Operating Results

7593

Entergy Mississippi, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

7694

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

7797

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

7898

Critical Accounting Estimates

7999

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

7999

 

Income Statements

80100

 

Statements of Cash Flows

81101

 

Balance Sheets

82102

 

Selected Operating Results

84104

Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Hurricane Katrina

85105

  

Results of Operations

85105

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

86108

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

88109

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

88110

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

88110

 

Income Statements

89111

 

Statements of Cash Flows

91113

 

Balance Sheets

92114

 

Selected Operating Results

94116

Entergy Texas, Inc.

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

Jurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas

117

Results of Operations

117

Liquidity and Capital Resources

120

Significant Factors and Known Trends

122

Critical Accounting Estimates

123

New Accounting Pronouncements

123

Consolidated Statements of Operations

124

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

125

Consolidated Balance Sheets

126

Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings and Paid-in-Capital

128

Selected Operating Results

129

System Energy Resources, Inc.

 
 

Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis

 
  

Results of Operations

95130

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

95130

  

Significant Factors and Known Trends

96131

  

Critical Accounting Estimates

96132

  

New Accounting Pronouncements

96132

 

Income Statements

97133

 

Statements of Cash Flows

99135

 

Balance Sheets

100136

ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2008

Page Number

Part II. Other Information

 
 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

102138

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

102138

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

102138

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

139

 

Item 5. Other Information

103140

 

Item 6. Exhibits

105145

Signature

108148

 

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, 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 "believes," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "estimates," and similar 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 those factors discussed or incorporated by reference in (a) Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Form 10-K and the Entergy Texas Form 10, (b) Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K, the Entergy Texas Form 10, and in this report, and (c) the following factors (in addition to others described elsewhere in this combined report and in subsequent securities filings):

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION (Concluded)

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DEFINITIONS

Certain abbreviations or acronyms used in the text and notes are defined below:

Abbreviation or Acronym

Term

AEEC

Arkansas Electric Energy Consumers

AFUDC

Allowance for Funds Used During Construction

ALJ

Administrative Law Judge

ANO 1 and 2

Units 1 and 2 of Arkansas Nuclear One Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), owned by Entergy Arkansas

APSC

Arkansas Public Service Commission

Board

Board of Directors of Entergy Corporation

capacity factor

Actual plant output divided by maximum potential plant output for the period

City Council or Council

Council of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana

Entergy

Entergy Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries

Entergy Corporation

Entergy 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 Louisiana

Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., a company created in connection with 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.

Entergy-Koch

Entergy-Koch, LP, a joint venture equally owned by subsidiaries of Entergy and Koch Industries, Inc.

Entergy Texas

Entergy Texas, Inc., a company created in connection with 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 Texas Form 10

Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC by Entergy Texas, as amended July 15, 2008.

EPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

ERCOT

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

FASB

Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

firm liquidated damages

Transaction that requires receipt or delivery of energy at a specified delivery point (usually at a market hub not associated with a specific asset); if a party fails to deliver or receive energy, the defaulting party must compensate the other party as specified in the contract

Form 10-K

Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 2007 filed by Entergy Corporation and its Registrant Subsidiaries (other than Entergy Texas) with the SEC

Grand Gulf

Unit No. 1 of Grand Gulf Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), 90% owned or leased by System Energy

GWh

Gigawatt-hour(s), which equals one million kilowatt-hours

Independence

Independence Steam Electric Station (coal), owned 16% by Entergy Arkansas, 25% by Entergy Mississippi, and 7% by Entergy Power

IRS

Internal Revenue Service

ISO

Independent System Operator

kW

Kilowatt

kWh

Kilowatt-hour(s)

LPSC

Louisiana Public Service Commission

MMBtu

One million British Thermal Units

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DEFINITIONS (Continued)

  

MPSC

Mississippi Public Service Commission

MW

Megawatt(s), which equals one thousand kilowatt(s)

MWh

Megawatt-hour(s)

Net debt ratio

Gross debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total capitalization less cash and cash equivalents

Net MW in operation

Installed capacity owned or operated

Non-Utility Nuclear

Entergy's business segment that owns and operates six nuclear power plants and sells electric power produced by those plants to wholesale customers

NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NYPA

New York Power Authority

PPA

Purchased power agreement

production cost

Cost in $/MMBtu associated with delivering gas, excluding the cost of the gas

PUCT

Public Utility Commission of Texas

PUHCA 1935

Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended

PUHCA 2005

Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, which repealed PUHCA 1935, among other things

Registrant Subsidiaries

Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Entergy Mississippi, Inc., Entergy New Orleans, Inc., Entergy Texas, Inc., and System Energy Resources, Inc.

River Bend

River Bend Steam Electric Generating Station (nuclear), owned by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

SFAS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards as promulgated by the FASB

System Agreement

Agreement, effective January 1, 1983, as modified, among the Utility operating companies relating to the sharing of generating capacity and other power resources

System Energy

System Energy Resources, Inc.

TIEC

Texas Industrial Energy Consumers

TWh

Terawatt-hour(s), which equals one billion kilowatt-hours

unit-contingent

Transaction under which power is supplied from a specific generation asset; if the asset is unavailable, the seller is not liable to the buyer for any damages

Unit Power Sales Agreement

Agreement, dated as of June 10, 1982, as amended and approved by 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

Utility

Entergy's business segment that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power, with a small amount of natural gas distribution

Utility operating companies

Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy Texas

Waterford 3

Unit No. 3 (nuclear) of the Waterford Steam Electric Generating Station, 100% owned or leased by Entergy Louisiana

weather-adjusted usage

Electric usage excluding the effects of deviations from normal weather

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ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Entergy operates primarily through two business segments: Utility and Non-Utility Nuclear.

In addition to its two primary, reportable, operating segments, Entergy also operates the non-nuclear wholesale assets business. The non-nuclear wholesale assets business sells to wholesale customers the electric power produced by power plants that it owns while it focuses on improving performance and exploring sales or restructuring opportunities for its power plants.

Plan to Pursue Separation of Non-Utility Nuclear

In November 2007, the Board approved a plan to pursue a separation of the Non-Utility Nuclear business from Entergy through a tax-free spin-off of the Non-Utility Nuclear business to Entergy shareholders. Enexus Energy Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy and formerly referred to as SpinCo, will be a new, separate, and publicly-traded company. In addition, under the plan, Enexus and Entergy are expected to enter into a nuclear services business joint venture, EquaGen L.L.C., with 50% ownership by Enexus and 50% ownership by Entergy. The EquaGen board of members will be comprised of equal membership from both Entergy and Enexus.

Upon completion of the spin-off, Entergy Corporation's shareholders will own 100% of the common stock in both Enexus and Entergy. Entergy expects that Enexus' business will be substantially comprised of Non-Utility Nuclear's assets, including its six nuclear power plants, and Non-Utility Nuclear's power marketing operation. Entergy Corporation's remaining business will primarily be comprised of the Utility business. EquaGen is expected to operate the nuclear assets owned by Enexus.Enexus, and provide certain services to the Utility's nuclear operations. EquaGen is also expected to offer nuclear services to third parties, including decommissioning, plant relicensing, plant operations, and ancillary services.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the current NRC-licensed operator of the Non-Utility Nuclear plants, filed an application in July 2007 with the NRC seeking indirect transfer of control of the operating licenses for the six Non-Utility Nuclear power plants, and supplemented that application in December 2007 to incorporate the planned business separation. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., which is expected to be wholly-owned by EquaGen, will remain the operator of the plants after the separation.  Entergy Operations, Inc., the current NRC-licensed operator of Entergy's five Utility nuclear plants, will remain a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entergy and will continue to be the operator of the Utility nuclear plants. In the December 2007 supplement to the NRC application, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. provided additional information regarding the spin-off transaction, organizational structure, technical and financial qualifications, and general corporate information. The NRC publish ed a notice in the Federal Register establishing a period for the public to submit a request for hearing or petition to intervene in a hearing proceeding. The NRC notice period expired on February 5, 2008 and two petitions to intervene in the hearing proceeding were filed before the deadline. Each of the petitions opposes the NRC's approval of the license transfer on various grounds, including contentions that the approval request is not adequately supported regarding the basis for the proposed structure, the adequacy of decommissioning funding, and the adequacy of financial qualifications. Entergy submitted answers to the petitions on March 31 and April 8, and the NRC or a presiding officer designated by the NRC will determine whether a hearing will be granted. If a hearing is granted, the NRC is expected to issue a procedural schedule providing for limited discovery, written testimony and a legislative-type hearing. Under the NRC's procedural rules for license transfer approvals, the NRC Staff will co ntinue to review the application,

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prepare a Safety Evaluation Report and issue an approval or denial without regard to whether a hearing request is pending or has been granted. Thus, resolution of the hearing requests is not a prerequisite to obtaining the required NRC approval. On July 28, 2008 the NRC approved Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.'s application.

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Pursuant to Federal Power Act Section 203, on February 21, 2008, an application was filed with the FERC requesting approval for the indirect disposition and transfer of control of jurisdictional facilities of a public utility. In June 2008 the FERC issued an order authorizing the requested indirect disposition and transfer of control.

On January 28, 2008, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. requested approval from the Vermont Public Service Board for the indirect transfer of control, consent to pledge assets, issue guarantees and assign material contracts, amendment to certificate of public good, and replacement of guaranty and substitution of a credit support agreement for Vermont Yankee. Two Vermont utilities that buy power from Vermont Yankee, the regional planning commission for the area served by Vermont Yankee, a municipality in which the Vermont Yankee training center is located, the union that represents certain Vermont Yankee employees, and two unions that represent certain employees at the Pilgrim plant in Massachusetts petitioned to intervene. Entergy opposed intervention by the Pilgrim unions but did not object to the other intervention requests, andAlthough the Pilgrim unions' petition to intervene was denied.denied, the Pilgrim unions filed for reconsideration or, in the alternative, for participation as amicus curiae, and the Vermont Public Service Board has allowed the unions to p articipate as amicus curiae. Discovery is underway in this proceeding, in which parties can ask questions about or request the production of documents related to the transaction.

In addition, the Vermont Department of Public Service, which is the public advocate in proceedings before the Public Service Board, has prefiled its initial and rebuttal testimony in the case in which the Vermont Department of Public Service takes the position that Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. have not demonstrated that the restructuring promotes the public good because its benefits do not outweigh the risks, raising concerns that the target rating for Enexus Energy's debt is below investment grade and that the company may not have the financial capability to withstand adverse financial developments, such as an extended outage. The Vermont Department of Public Service's testimony also expresses concern about the EquaGen joint venture structure and Enexus' ability, under the operating agreement between Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., to ensure that Vermont Yankee is well-operated. Two distribution utilities th at buy Vermont Yankee power prefiled testimony that also expresses concerns about the structure but found that there was a small net benefit to the restructuring. The Vermont Public Service Board adopted a procedural schedule that includesconducted hearings inon July 28-30, 2008, and final briefing in August 2008.

On May 7, 2008,during which it considered the testimony prefiled by Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the Vermont governor vetoed legislation approved byDepartment of Public Service, and the Vermont General Assembly in its 2008 session that would have required Entergy to fund, beyond current NRC requirements,two distribution utilities. Briefing will now follow the decommissioning trust fund for Vermont Yankee as a precondition tohearings, and the Vermont Public Service Board's approval of the spin-off transaction. The legislation would have requiredBoard will then issue a determination that Vermont Yankee's decommissioning trust fund and other funds and financial guarantees available solely for the purpose of decommissioning were adequate to pay for a complete and immediate decommissioning of Vermont Yankee as of the date of any acquisition of control, including Enexus Energy's acquisition of control of Vermont Yankee in connection with the spin-off transaction.

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On January 28, 2008, Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., and corporate affiliate NewCo (now named Enexus) filed a petition with the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) requesting a declaratory ruling regarding corporate reorganization or in the alternative an order approving the transaction and an order approving debt financing. Petitioners also requested confirmation that the corporate reorganization will not have an effect on Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick's, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2's, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3's, and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.'s status as lightly regulated entities in New York, given that they will continue to be competitive wholesale generators. The New York State Attorney General hasGeneral's Office, Westchester County, and Riverkeeper, Inc. have filed an objectionobjections to the business separation of Enexus from Entergy and to the transfer of the FitzPatrick and the two Indian Point Energy Cente r nuclear power plants, arguing that the debt ass ociatedassociated with the separationspin-off could threaten access to adequate financial resources for Enexus'those nuclear power plants, that Entergy could potentially be able to terminate revenue sharing agreements with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the entity from which Entergy purchased the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 nuclear power plants, and because the New York State Attorney GeneralGeneral's Office believes Entergy must file an environmental impact statement assessing the proposed corporate restructuring. TheIn addition to the New York State Attorney General's Office, several other parties have also requested to be added to the service list for this proceeding.

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On May 23, 2008, the NYPSC issued its Order Establishing Further Procedures in this matter. In the order, the NYPSC determined that due to the nuclear power plants' unique role in supporting the reliability of the County Executive of Westchester County,electric service in New York, and Riverkeeper, Inc. also filed comments on Entergy's petition. Entergy submittedtheir large size and unique operational concerns, a responsive filing tomore searching inquiry of the transaction will be conducted than if other types of lightly-regulated generation were at issue. Accordingly, the NYPSC on April 29, 2008, respondingassigned an ALJ to preside over this proceeding and prescribed a sixty (60) day discovery period. The order provided that after at least sixty (60) days, the comments filedALJ would establish when the discovery period would conclude. The NYPSC stated that the scope of discovery will be tightly bounded by the public interest inquiry relevant to this proceeding; namely, adequacy and security of support for the decommissioning of the New York Attorney General, the Officenuclear facilities; financial sufficiency of the County Executiveproposed capital structure in supporting continued operation of Westchester County,the facilities; and, arrangements for managing, operating and maintaining the facilities. The NYPSC also stated that during the discovery period, the NYPSC Staff may conduct technical conferences to assist in the development of a full record in this proceeding.

On July 23, 2008, the ALJs issued a ruling concerning discovery and seeking comments on a proposed process and schedule. In the ruling, the ALJs proposed a process for completing a limited, prescribed discovery process, to be followed three weeks later by the filing of initial comments addressing defined issues, with reply comments due two weeks after the initial comment deadline. Following receipt of all comments, a ruling will be made on whether, and to what extent, an evidentiary hearing is required. The ALJs' ruling acknowledged that the proposed process will not facilitate a decision by the NYPSC in September 2008. The ALJs asked the parties to address three specific topic areas: (1) the financial impacts related to the specific issues previously outlined by the NYPSC; (2) other obligations associated with the arrangement for managing, operating and maintaining the facilities; and (3) the extent that NYPA revenues from value sharing payments under the value sharing agreement b etween Entergy and NYPA would decrease. The ALJs have indicated that the potential financial effect of the termination of the value sharing payments on NYPA and New York and Riverkeeper.electric consumers are factors the ALJs believe should be considered by the NYPSC in making its public interest determination. For further discussion of the value sharing agreements, see Note 1 to the financial statements herein. Entergy continues to seek regulatory approval from the NYPSC in a timely manner.

Pursuant to Federal Power Act Section 203, on February 21, 2008, an application was filedIn connection with the FERC requesting approval for the indirect disposition and transfer of control of jurisdictional facilities of a public utility. The review of the filing by the FERC will be focused on determining that the transaction will have no adverse effects on competition, wholesale or retail rates and on federal and state regulation. Also, the FERC will seek to determine that the transaction will not result in cross-subsidization by a regulated utility or the pledge or encumbrance of utility assets for the benefit of a non-utility associate company.Pursuant to the notice filed in the Federal Register, the LPSC filed comments raising an issue concerning cross-subsidization.  On April 17, 2008, however, the LPSC withdrew its protest, which was the only one filed in the FERC proceeding, after a stipulation was entered between the LPSC, Enterg y Gulf States Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana. In the stipulation, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana agree, among other things, that services to be provided by EquaGen to them will be provided at cost and the LPSC may subject Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana to a disallowance to the extent the cost of such services exceed the market price at the time the services are rendered. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also agree to provide to the LPSC annual reports related to services provided by EquaGen that are allocated to Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

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Subject to market terms and conditions and pursuant to the plan,separation, Enexus is currently expected to incur up to $4.5 billion of debt in the form of publiclydebt securities. The debt will be incurred in the following transactions:

  • Enexus is expected to issue up to $3.5 billion of debt securities in partial consideration of Entergy's transfer to it of the non-utility nuclear business.

  • These debt securities are expected to be exchanged for up to $3.5 billion of debt securities that Entergy plans to issue prior to the separation. As a result of the exchange (should the exchange occur), the holders of the debt securities that Entergy plans to issue prior to the separation will become holders of the up to $3.5 billion of Enexus debt securities.

  • Enexus is expected to incur the balance of the debt through one or privately issuedmore public or private offerings of notes or other debt securities.

  • Out of the proceeds Enexus receives from the public or private offerings, it expects to retain approximately $500 million, which it intends to use for working capital and other general corporate purposes. All of the remaining proceeds are expected to be transferred to Entergy to settle intercompany debt. Enexus will not receive any proceeds from either the issuance of up to $3.5 billion of its debt securities or the exchange of its debt securities for Entergy debt securities. Entergy expects Enexus to transfer to Entergy up to approximately $4.0 billion inuse the form of either cash proceeds that it receives from the issuance of debt securities or a portion of such debt securities, or both, in partial consideration for Entergy's transfer to Enexus of the Non-Utility Nuclear business. Entergy expects to use Enexusits debt securities to reduce or retireoutstanding Entergy debt by exchanging Enexus debt with certain holders ofor repurchase Entergy debt, and also expects to use proceeds from Enexus for share repurchases or other corporate purposes.shares. The amount to be paid to Entergy, the amount and term of the debt Enexus will incur, and the type of debt and entity that will incur the debt have not been finally determined, but will be determined prior to the separation. A number of factors could affect this final determination, and the amount of debt ultimately incurred could be different from the amount disclosed. Additionally, Entergy expects Enexus to enter into one or more credit facilities or other financing arrangements intended to support Enexus' working capital needs, collateral obligations, and other corporate needs arising from hedging and normal course of business requirements.

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    Entergy grants stock options to key employees under the Equity Ownership Plan, which is a shareholder-approved stock-based compensation plan. The Equity Ownership Plan includes provisions whereby the Personnel Committee of the Board can act, in the event of a corporate event such as a spin-off that potentially dilutes the value of the underlying stock of Entergy stock options held by employees, to preserve the current intrinsic value of stock option awards. Potential actions by the Personnel Committee could be to adjust the exercise price of the option and adjust the number of Entergy options held by employees or grant options in the stock of the subsidiary to be spun off (in this case Enexus Energy), or a combination of both, to prevent dilution in the total value of the options held by employees. If such action is taken and the Entergy Equity Ownership Plan is considered modified under the applicable accounting rules, Entergy may be required to recognize incremental compensation cost for the difference in the fair market value of the outstanding equity awards before and after any adjustment by the Board, which could be significant. The change in fair value would be recognized immediately for vested awards and over the remaining vesting period for unvested awards. The weighted average remaining vesting period for all unvested Entergy stock options is 1.8 years as of December 31, 2007. The amount of the incremental compensation cost, if it must be recognized, would be based upon a number of factors that are not yet known including, but not limited to, the number of shares that will be outstanding before and after any adjustment by the Board, the expected value of Entergy and Enexus Energy at or near the spin-off date, and the expected volatilities of Entergy stock, Enexus Energy stock, or both. Although the ultimate decision of the Personnel Committee, the factors noted above, and the required accounting are not yet known, the amount of expen se that Entergy could record in the future based upon outstanding equity awards and assumptions could be material to its financial results and financial position.

    Entergy is targeting around the end of thirdfourth quarter 2008 as the effective date for the spin-off and EquaGen transactions to be completed. Entergy expects the transactions to qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes for both Entergy and its shareholders, and Entergy submitted a private letter ruling request to the IRS in April 2008 regarding the tax-free treatment. Final terms of the transactions and spin-off completion are subject to several conditions, including the final approval of the Board. As Entergy pursues completion of the separation and establishment of EquaGen, Entergy will continue to consider possible modifications to and variations upon the transaction structure, including a sponsored spin-off, a partial initial public offering preceding the spin-off, or the addition of a third-party joint venture partner.

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    Results of Operations

    Entergy New Orleans Bankruptcy

    As a result of the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the New Orleans area, on September 23, 2005, Entergy New Orleans filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy court seeking reorganization relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On May 7, 2007, the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization, and the plan became effective on May 8, 2007. See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the significant terms of Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization.

    With confirmation of the plan of reorganization, Entergy reconsolidated Entergy New Orleans, retroactive to January 1, 2007. Because Entergy owns all of the common stock of Entergy New Orleans, reconsolidation does not affect the amount of net income that Entergy recorded from Entergy New Orleans' operations for the current or prior periods, but does result in Entergy New Orleans' financial results being included in each individual income statement line item in 2007, rather than only its net income being presented as "Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates," as will remain the case for 2005 and 2006.

    Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Following are income statement variances for Utility, Non-Utility Nuclear, Parent & Other, and Entergy comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

     


    Utility

     

    Non-Utility
    Nuclear

     

    Parent & Other (1)


    Entergy

     


    Utility

     

    Non-Utility
    Nuclear

     

    Parent & Other (1)


    Entergy

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2007 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $104,450  

     

    $128,170  

     

    ($20,425)

    $212,195 

    2nd Quarter 2007 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $148,194 

     

    $108,726 

     

    $10,682 

    $267,602 

    Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel
    expense, purchased power, and other
    regulatory charges/credits)

     



    27,291 



    203,488 



    (1,337)



    229,442 

     



    52,329 



    134,664 



    8,595 



    195,588 

    Other operation and maintenance expenses

     

    11,975 

    34,637 

    279 

    46,891 

     

    17,895 

    25,546 

    27,198 

    70,639 

    Taxes other than income taxes

     

    (14,498)

    5,087 

    (4,701)

    (14,112)

     

    5,980 

    4,156 

    (542)

    9,594 

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    (975)

    13,459 

    91 

    12,575 

     

    2,547 

    6,612 

    165 

    9,324 

    Other income

     

    (18,465)

    2,865 

    (3,989)

    (19,589)

     

    4,895 

    (24,551)

    (1,941)

    (21,597)

    Interest charges

     

    (5,472)

    4,504 

    5,526 

    4,558 

     

    (929)

    9,227 

    (19,739)

    (11,441)

    Other expenses

     

    1,548 

    14,901 

    16,449 

     

    6,250 

    9,709 

    15,962 

    Income taxes

     

    3,551 

    40,238 

    3,149 

    46,938 

     

    13,961 

    19,973 

    42,627 

    76,561 

    2008 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $117,147  

     

    $221,697 

     

    ($30,095)

    $308,749 

    2nd Quarter 2008 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $159,714 

     

    $143,616 

     

    ($32,376)

    $270,954 

    (1)

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

    Refer to "ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES -SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS" for further information with respect to operating statistics.

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    Net Revenue

    Utility

    Utility

    Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007.

      

     

    Amount

      

     

    (In Millions)

     

     

     

    2007 net revenue

     

    $1,007.31,129.5 

    Fuel recoveryVolume/weather

     

    18.9 

    Base revenues

    14.6 

    Rider revenue

     9.4 

    Purchased power capacity

    (13.4)42.3 

    Other

     

    (2.2)10.0 

    2008 net revenue

     

    $1,034.61,181.8 

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007 and higher sales during the unbilled period. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 594 GWh in the residential and commercial sectors, an increase of 4.4%.

    Non-Utility Nuclear

    Net revenue increased for Non-Utility Nuclear from $419 million for the second quarter 2007 to $553 million for the second quarter 2008 primarily due to higher pricing in its contracts to sell power and increased production resulting from fewer outage days and the acquisition of the Palisades plant on April 11, 2007. In addition to refueling outages, second quarter 2007 was affected by a 28 day unplanned outage. Following are key performance measures for Non-Utility Nuclear for the second quarter 2008 and 2007:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

     

     

     

    Net MW in operation at June 30

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

    Average realized price per MWh

     

    $58.22

     

    $51.28

    GWh billed

     

    10,145

     

    8,896

    Capacity factor

     

    92%

     

    82%

    Refueling Outage Days:

        Indian Point 2

    19

    -

        Pilgrim

    -

    33

        Vermont Yankee

    -

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    Other Operation and Maintenance Expenses

    Utility

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $461 million for the second quarter 2007 to $479 million for the second quarter 2008 primarily due to:

  • an increase of $8 million in loss reserves, including storm damage reserves at Entergy Mississippi;
  • an increase of $6 million in storm damage charges as a result of several storms hitting Entergy Arkansas' service territory in 2008. Entergy Arkansas discontinued regulatory storm reserve accounting beginning July 2007 as a result of the APSC order issued in Entergy Arkansas' rate case. As a result, non-capital storm expenses are charged to other operation and maintenance expenses;
  • an increase of $6 million in payroll-related costs; and
  • various other insignificant factors.
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    These increases were partially offset by a reimbursement of $7 million of costs in connection with a litigation settlement.

    Non-Utility Nuclear

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $175 million for the second quarter 2007 to $201 million for the second quarter 2008 primarily due to deferring costs from one refueling outage in 2008 compared to two refueling outages in second quarter 2007, in addition to the acquisition of the Palisades plant in April 2007. Other operation and maintenance expenses associated with the Palisades plant were $31 million for the second quarter 2008 compared to $24 million for the second quarter 2007.

    Parent & Other

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased for the parent company, Entergy Corporation, for the second quarter 2008 primarily due to outside services costs related to the planned spin-off of the Non-Utility Nuclear business.

    Other Income

    Other income decreased primarily due to a $24.4 million charge to interest income in the second quarter 2008 resulting from the recognition of the other than temporary impairment of certain securities held in Non-Utility Nuclear's decommissioning trust funds.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rates for the second quarters of 2008 and 2007 were 39.9% and 28.0%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the second quarter 2008 is primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences for utility plant items. The reduction in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the second quarter 2007 is primarily due to the resolution of tax audit issues in the 2002-2003 audit cycle, book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, and the amortization of investment tax credits. These factors were partially offset by book and tax differences for utility plant items and state income taxes.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Following are income statement variances for Utility, Non-Utility Nuclear, Parent & Other, and Entergy comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

     


    Utility

     

    Non-Utility
    Nuclear

     

    Parent & Other (1)


    Entergy

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2007 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $252,644 

     

    $236,896 

     

    ($9,743)

    $479,797 

    Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel
        expense, purchased power, and other
        regulatory charges/credits)

     



    79,620 



    338,153 



    7,258 



    425,031 

    Other operation and maintenance expenses

     

    29,871 

    60,183 

    27,477 

    117,531 

    Taxes other than income taxes

     

    (8,518)

    9,243 

    (5,243)

    (4,518)

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    1,572 

    20,071 

    256 

    21,899 

    Other income

     

    (13,572)

    (21,687)

    (5,929)

    (41,188)

    Interest charges

     

    (6,403)

    13,732 

    (14,213)

    (6,884)

    Other expenses

     

    7,797 

    24,608 

    32,411 

    Income taxes

     

    17,512 

    60,211 

    45,775 

    123,498 

    2008 Consolidated Net Income

     

    $276,861 

     

    $365,314 

     

    ($62,472)

    $579,703 

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    (1)

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

    Net Revenue

    Utility

    Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $2,136.8 

    Volume/weather

    43.4 

    Fuel recovery

    18.3 

    Rider revenue

     15.3 

    Base revenues

    15.1 

    Purchased power capacity

    (19.1)

    Other

    6.6 

    2008 net revenue

    $2,216.4 

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 936 GWh in the residential and commercial sectors, an increase of 3.4%.

    The fuel recovery variance resulted primarily from a reserve for potential rate refunds in the first quarter 2007 in Texas as a result of a PUCT ruling related to the application of past PUCT rulings addressing transition to competition in Texas.

    The rider revenue variance is primarily due to:

  • an increase in the Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider by Entergy Mississippi. The net income effect of this recovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expenses, and taxes other than income taxes;
  • a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007 at Entergy Mississippi; and

  • an Energy Efficiency rider that became effective in November 2007 at Entergy Arkansas.

  • The establishment of the storm damage rider and the Energy Efficiency rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense with no impact on net income.

    The base revenues variance is primarily due to the interim surcharge to collect $10 million in under-recovered incremental purchased capacity costs incurred through July 2007 in Texas. The surcharge was collected over a two-month period beginning February 2008. The incremental capacity recovery rider and PUCT approval is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. The variance is also due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007 at Entergy Mississippi.

    The rider revenue variance is primarily due to an increase in the Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider at Entergy Mississippi. The net income effect of this recovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expenses, and taxes other than income taxes. The variance is also due to a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007 at Entergy Mississippi. The establishment of this rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense for the storm reserve with no impact on net income.

    The purchased power capacity variance is due to the amortization of deferred capacity costs and is partially offset in base revenues due to the incremental purchased capacity costs recovered through the interim surcharge, as discussed above.

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    Non-Utility Nuclear

    Net revenue increased for Non-Utility Nuclear from $422$840 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 to $625$1,178 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to higher pricing in its contracts to sell power, additional production resulting from the acquisition of the Palisades plant in April 2007, and fewer outage days. In addition to refueling outages, second quarter 2007 was affected by a 28 day unplanned outage. Palisades contributed $78$154 million of net revenue infor the first quarter 2008.six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $70 million of net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Included in the Palisades net revenue is $19$38 million and $15 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, of amortization of the Palisades purchased power agreement liability, which is non-cash revenue and is discussed in Note 15 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K. Following are key performance measures for Non-Utility Nuclear for the first quartersix months ended Ju ne 30, 2008 and 2007:

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    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net MW in operation at March 31

     

    4,998

     

    4,200

    Net MW in operation at June 30

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

    Average realized price per MWh

     

    $61.47

     

    $55.11

     

    $59.89

     

    $53.13

    GWh billed

     

    10,760

     

    8,315

     

    20,905

     

    17,211

    Capacity factor

     

    97%

     

    91%

     

    95%

     

    86%

    Refueling Outage Days:

    Indian Point 2

    7

    -

    26

    -

    Indian Point 3

    -

    24

    -

    24

    Pilgrim

    -

    33

    Vermont Yankee

    -

    24

    Other Operation and Maintenance Expenses

    Utility

    Utility

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $408$870 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 to $420$899 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to:

  • an increase of $9 million in loss reserves, including storm damage reserves at Entergy Mississippi.
  • The increase was partially offset by a decreasereimbursement of $8$7 million of costs in payroll, payroll-related, and benefits costs andconnection with a decrease of $4 million in legal costs incurred.litigation settlement.

    Non-Utility Nuclear

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased from $147$322 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 to $182$382 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to deferring costs from one refueling outage in 2008 compared to three refueling outages in 2007, in addition to the acquisition of the Palisades plant in April 2007. Other operation and maintenance expenses associated with the Palisades plant were $29$60 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007.

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    Parent & Other

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased for the parent company, Entergy Corporation, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to outside services costs related to the planned spin-off of the Non-Utility Nuclear business, including approximately $23.7 million of such costs in the firstsecond quarter 2008.

    Taxes Other than Income Taxes

    Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to the resolution in the first quarter 2008 of issues relating to tax exempt bonds in the Utility. Approximately half of the decrease related to resolution of this issue is at System Energy and has no effect on net income because System Energy also has a corresponding decrease in its net revenue.

    Depreciation and Amortization

    Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to the acquisition by Non-Utility Nuclear of the Palisades plant in April 2007.

    Other Expenses

    Nuclear refueling outage expenses and decommissioning expense both increased primarily due to the acquisition by Non-Utility Nuclear of the Palisades plant in April 2007.

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    Other Income

    Other income decreased primarily due to approximately $27 million in charges to interest income in 2008 resulting from the recognition of the other than temporary impairment of certain securities held in Non-Utility Nuclear's decommissioning trust funds. Other factors contributing to the decrease were a reduction in the allowance for equity funds used during construction in the Utility due to a revision in the first quarter 2007 related to removal costs. Also contributing to the decrease were various other individually insignificant factors.costs and a reduction in carrying charges on storm costs as recovery of some of those costs has been completed.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rates for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were 38.1%38.9% and 40.1%33.9%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 is primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences for utility plant items, partially offset by an adjustment to state income taxes for Non-Utility Nuclear to reflect the effect of a change in the methodology of computing New York state income taxes as required by that state's taxing authority. The differencereduction in the effective income tax rate versus the statutory rate of 35% for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to state income taxes and book andthe resolution of tax differences for utility plant items, partially offset byaudit issues in the 2002-2003 audit cycle, book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction, and the amortization of investment tax credits.

    These factors were partially offset by book and tax differences for utility plant items and state income taxes.

    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

    Entergy's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital percentage from 2007 to 2008 is primarily the result of additional borrowings under Entergy Corporation's revolving credit facilities, along with a decrease in shareholders' equity primarily due to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss and repurchases of common stock, offset by an increase in retained earnings. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss is primarily due to derivative instrument fair value changes. See Note 1 (Derivative Financial Instruments and Commodity Derivatives)and Note 16 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the accounting treatment of derivative instruments. The increase in the debt to capital percentage is in line with Entergy's financial and risk management aspirations.

     

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    56.5%

     

    54.7%

     

    58.3%

     

    54.7%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    2.1%

     

    2.9%

     

    2.4%

     

    2.9%

    Debt to capital

     

    58.6%

     

    57.6%

     

    60.7%

     

    57.6%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt, common shareholders' equity, and preferred stock without sinking fund. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy 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's financial condition.

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    As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Corporation has in place a $3.5 billion credit facility that expires in August 2012. Entergy Corporation has the ability to issue letters of credit against the total borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31,June 30, 2008, amounts outstanding under the credit facility are:


    Capacity

     


    Borrowings

     

    Letters
    of Credit

     

    Capacity
    Available

     


    Borrowings

     

    Letters
    of Credit

     

    Capacity
    Available

    (In Millions)

    (In Millions)

    (In Millions)

                

    $3,500

     

    $2,476 

     

    $71 

     

    $953

     

    $2,772 

     

    $72 

     

    $656

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

    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 2008 through 2010. Following is an update to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    Little Gypsy Repowering Project

    The preconstruction and operating air permits for the Little Gypsy repowering project waswere issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in November 2007 under then-effective federal and state air regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Mercury Rule that had been issued in 2005 (CAMR 2005). As discussed in more detail in part I, Item 1, "Environmental Regulation, Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments, Hazardous Air Pollutants" in the Form 10-K, in February 2008 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down CAMR 2005. The D.C. Circuit decision may requirerequires utilities that have not yet begun construction of the facility in question to undergo a case-by-case Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) analysis for construction or reconstruction of emission units pursuant to the Clean Air Act before beginning construction. The Little Gypsy project as currently configured is expected to meet MACT standards. Because Little Gypsy received its construction permit beforebef ore a formal MACT analysis was required, however, Enter gyand Entergy Louisiana will likely need to provide additional technical analysis tohas sought a MACT determination from the LDEQ. The filing was made in June 2008, and the LDEQ to showhas certified that the plant meetsfiling is complete. A decision on the MACT standards.determination is expected by first quarter 2009. Entergy Louisiana also is in discussions with stateawaiting permit determinations from several additional agencies. These permits are unrelated to CAMR 2005 and federal environmental agencies to identifyalways have been part of the additional analysis that needs to be submitted.construction process. Onsite construction of the project was scheduled to begin in July 2008, but obtaining the additional analysis couldMACT determination will cause a delay in the start of construction, for several months.which Entergy Louisiana now expects to begin in mid-year 2009. This delays the expected commercial operation date of the project to mid-2013. The ALJ inLPSC approved the temporary suspension of Phase II of the Little Gypsy proceedings atbecause Entergy Louisiana must update its estimated project cost and schedule in order to support the request to recover cash earnings on its construction work i n progress costs. Entergy Louisiana plans to refile the Phase II case in September 2008, and a decision is expected in the first quarter 2009. The LPSC which arePhase I order has been appealed to the state district court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by a group led by the Sierra Club and represented by the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. A procedural schedule for the appeal has not been set.

    The delayed construction of the Little Gypsy repowering project is expected to increase the total project cost from approximately $1.55 billion to $1.76 billion, primarily due to price escalation on non-contracted equipment and material and increased carrying cost due to the extended construction period.

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    Waterford 3 Steam Generator Replacement Project

    As discussed furtherin more detail in the Form 10-K, has temporarily suspendedEntergy Louisiana plans to replace the Waterford 3 steam generators, along with the reactor vessel closure head and control element drive mechanisms, in 2011.  In June 2008, Entergy Louisiana filed with the LPSC for approval of the project, including full cost recovery. Entergy Louisiana estimates in the filing that it will spend approximately $511 million on this project. The filing seeks relief in two phases. Phase I seeks certification within 120 days that the public convenience and necessity would be served by undertaking this project. Among other relief requested, Entergy Louisiana is also seeking approval for a procedure to synchronize permanent base rate recovery when the project is placed in service, either by a formula rate plan or base rate filing. In Phase II, Entergy Louisiana will seek cash earnings on construction work in progress. A status conference was held on July 31, 2008, and a procedural schedule subjectfor Phase I was adopted providing for hearings in October 2008 and LPSC consideration in December 2008.

    White Bluff Environmental Project

    The planned construction and other capital investments disclosure in the Form 10-K includes approximately $24 million for initial spending during the 2008-2010 period on installation of scrubbers and low NOx burners at Entergy Arkansas' White Bluff coal plant, which under current environmental regulations must be operational by September 2013. The project remains in the planning stages and has not been fully designed, but the latest conceptual cost estimate has gone up significantly from previous estimates due to increases in equipment, commodity, and labor costs. These estimates indicate that Entergy Arkansas' share of the project could cost approximately $630 million compared to the LPSC's$375 million reported in the Form 10-K. Entergy continues to review whichpotential environmental spending needs and financing alternatives for any such spending, and future spending estimates could occur at its May 14, 2008 meeting.change based on the results of this continuing analysis.

    Sources of Capital

    The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries and certain other Entergy subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through March 31, 2010, as established by a FERC order issued March 31, 2008 (except for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, which are effective through November 8, 2009, as established by an earlier FERC order). See Note 4 to the financial statements for further discussion of Entergy's short-term borrowing limits.

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    Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita

    In August and September 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused catastrophic damage to large portions of the Utility's service territory in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, including the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the greater New Orleans area. The storms and flooding resulted in widespread power outages, significant damage to electric distribution, transmission, and generation and gas infrastructure, and the loss of sales and customers due to mandatory evacuations and the destruction of homes and businesses. Entergy has pursued a broad range of initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs, including obtaining reimbursement of certain costs covered by insurance and pursuing recovery through existing or new rate mechanisms regulated by the FERC and local regulatory bodies, including the issuance of securitization or bonds. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for an updateFollowing are updates regarding Entergy's cost recovery efforts.

    Storm Cost Financings

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana'sLouisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the mechanism to flow

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    charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which is the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, which includes a commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $10 million and $30 million of customer benefits, respectively.  On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.

    On July 29, 2008, the LPFA issued $679 million in bonds under the aforementioned Act 55.  From the bond proceeds received by Entergy Louisiana from the LURC, Entergy Louisiana invested $527 million in affiliate securities.  The LURC deposited $152 million in a restricted escrow account as a storm cost financing efforts. Followingdamage reserve for Entergy Louisiana.  As approved by the April 16, 2008 LPSC orders, Entergy Louisiana withdrew $17.8 million from the restricted escrow account and also invested this amount in affiliate securities.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects that in September 2008 the LPFA will issue $273 million in bonds under the aforementioned Act 55.  From the bond proceeds expected to be received by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana from the LURC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana is an update regarding Entergy's insurance claims.

    expected to invest $186 million in affiliate securities.  In addition, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects the LURC to deposit $87 million to a restricted escrow account as a storm damage reserve for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  As approved by the April 16, 2008 LPSC orders, it is expected that Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will withdraw $1.7 million from the restricted escrow account and will also invest this amount in affiliate securities.

    Insurance Claims

    See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's conventional property insurance program and its Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita claims.

    In April 2008, Entergy received from its primary insurer $53.6 million of additional insurance proceeds on its Hurricane Katrina claim, and almost all of the April 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans.

    Entergy has settled its lawsuit against one of its excess insurers on the Hurricane Katrina claim, and in July 2008 received $71.5 million in proceeds on the claim. The July 2008 proceeds were allocated as follows: $2.0 million to Entergy Arkansas, $3.7 million to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $12.4 million to Entergy Louisiana, $1.8 million to Entergy Mississippi, and $48.4 million to Entergy New Orleans, with the remainder allocated in smaller amounts to other Entergy subsidiaries.

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    Cash Flow Activity

    As shown in Entergy's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Millions)

     

    (In Millions)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $1,254 

     

    $1,016 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $1,253 

     

    $1,016 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Effect of reconsolidating Entergy New Orleans

    Effect of reconsolidating Entergy New Orleans

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    Effect of reconsolidating Entergy New Orleans

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    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    448 

     

    493 

    Operating activities

     

    914 

     

    964 

    Investing activities

     

    (588)

     

    (267)

    Investing activities

     

    (1,008)

     

    (1,016)

    Financing activities

     

    (198)

     

    (159)

    Financing activities

     

    (73)

     

    339 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (338)

     

    67 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (167)

     

    287 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $916 

     

    $1,100 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $1,086 

     

    $1,320 

    Operating Activities

    Entergy's cash flow provided by operating activities decreased by $45$50 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2008 compared to the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007. Following are cash flows from operating activities by segment:

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    Investing Activities

    Net cash used in investing activities increaseddecreased by $321$8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2008 compared to the threesix months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due toJune 30, 2007. The following significant investing cash flow activity occurred in the following activity:six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

    Financing Activities

    Net cashFinancing activities used in financing activities increased by $39$73 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2008 compared toand provided $339 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007. The following significant financing cash flow activity occurred in the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for discussions of rate regulation, federal regulation, and market and credit risk sensitive instruments. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    See the Form 10-K for a chart summarizing material rate proceedings. See Note 2 to the financial statements herein for updates to the proceedings discussed in that chart.

    Federal Regulation

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of federal regulatory proceedings. Following are updates to that discussion.

    System Agreement Proceedings

    Production Cost Equalization Proceeding Commenced by the LPSC

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the June 2005 FERC decision in the System Agreement litigation that had been commenced by the LPSC, which was essentially affirmed in the FERC's decision in a December 2005 order on rehearing. The LPSC, APSC, MPSC, and the

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    AEEC appealed the FERC's decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Entergy and the City of New Orleans intervened in the various appeals. The D.C. Circuit issued its decision in April 2008. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the FERC's decision in most respects, but remanded the case to the FERC for further proceedings and reconsideration of its conclusion that it was prohibited from ordering refunds and its determination to

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    implement the bandwidth remedy commencing with calendar year 2006 production costs (with the first payments/receipts commencing in June 2007), rather than commencing the remedy on June 1, 2005. The D.C. Circuit concluded the FERC had failed so far in the proceeding to offer a reasoned explanation regarding these issues.

    On July 17, 2008, the Utility operating companies filed with FERC a motion proposing additional procedures on the remanded issues.

    Rough Production Cost Equalization Rates

    2007 Rate Filing Based on Calendar Year 2006 Production Costs

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the proceeding in which Entergy filed the rates to implement the FERC's orders in the production cost equalization proceeding. Intervenor cross-answering testimony was filed during March and April 2008, in which the intervenors and FERC Staff advocate a number of positions on issues that affect the level of production costs the individual Utility operating companies are permitted to reflect in the bandwidth calculation, including the level of depreciation and decommissioning expense for nuclear facilities. The effect of the various positions would be to reallocate costs among the Utility operating companies. Additionally, the APSC, while not taking a position on whether Entergy Arkansas was imprudent for not exercising its right of first refusal to repurchase a portion of the Independence plant in 1996 and 1997 as alleged by the LPSC, alleges that if the FERC finds Entergy Arkansas to be imprud ent for not exercising this option, the FERC should disallow recovery from customers by Entergy of approximately $43 million of increased costs. On April 28, 2008 the Utility operating companies filed rebuttal testimony refuting the allegations of imprudence concerning the decision not to acquire the portion of the Independence plant, explaining why the bandwidth payments are properly recoverable under the AmerenUE contract, and explaining why the positions of FERC Staff and intervenors on the other issues should be rejected. A hearing in this proceeding concluded in July 2008, post-hearing briefing is scheduled to commenceconclude in this proceeding on June 17, 2008, however, on May 6, 2008 the LPSC filed a motion requesting the opportunity to present additional evidence at the hearing or, in the alternative, that the hearing be delayed until August 5, 2008, and the ALJ is expected to issue an initial decision in September 2008.

    As discussed in the Form 10-K, the Utility operating companies had also filed with the FERC during 2007 certain proposed modifications to the rough production cost equalization calculation. The FERC rejected certain of the proposed modifications, accepted certain of the proposed modifications without further proceedings, and set two of the proposed modifications for hearing and settlement procedures. With respect to the proceeding involving changes to the functionalization of costs to the production function, a hearing was held in March 2008 and the ALJ issued an Initial Decision in June 2008 finding the modifications proposed by the Utility operating companies to be just and reasonable. Following briefing, the matter will be submitted to the FERC for decision. In the second proceeding, a contested settlement supported by the Utility operating companies has been submitted to the Settlement ALJ. In conjunction with the second proceeding, the LPSC be permittedhas appealed to submit additional written testimonythe Court of Appeal s for the D.C. Circuit the FERC's determination that changes proposed by the Utility operating companies and accepted by the FERC can become effective for the next bandwidth calculation even though such bandwidth calculation may include production costs incurred prior to the hearing..

    date the change is proposed by the Utility operating companies.

    The intervenor AmerenUE has argued that its current wholesale power contract with Entergy Arkansas, pursuant to which Entergy Arkansas sells power to AmerenUE, does not permit Entergy Arkansas to flow through to AmerenUE any portion of Entergy Arkansas' bandwidth payment.  According to AmerenUE, Entergy Arkansas has sought to collect from AmerenUE approximately $14.5 million of the 2007 Entergy Arkansas bandwidth payment.  The AmerenUE contract is scheduled to expire in August 2009. In April 2008, AmerenUE filed a complaint with the FERC seeking refunds of this amount, plus interest, in the event the FERC ultimately determines that bandwidth payments are not properly recovered under the AmerenUE contract.

    On March 31, 2008, the LPSC filed a complaint with the FERC seeking, among other things, three amendments to the rough production cost equalization bandwidth formula. On April 22, 2008, the Utility operating companies filed an answer to the LPSC complaint urging the FERC to reject two of the proposed amendments and not opposing the third. On July 2, 2008, the FERC issued an order that, among other things, ordered the Utility operating companies to implement the LPSC's proposed amendment that they did not oppose and setting two of the LPSC's proposed amendments for hearing and settlement proceedings.

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    2008 Rate Filing Based on Calendar Year 2007 Production Costs

    In May 2008, Entergy filed with the FERC the rates for the second year to implement the FERC's orders in the System Agreement proceeding that are discussed in the Form 10-K.The filing shows the following payments/receipts among the Utility operating companies for 2008, based on calendar year 2007 production costs, commencing for service in June 2008, are necessary to achieve rough production cost equalization under the FERC's orders:

    Payments or
    (Receipts)

    (In Millions)

    Entergy Arkansas

    $252

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

    ($124)

    Entergy Louisiana

    ($35)

    Entergy Mississippi

    ($20)

    Entergy New Orleans

    ($7)

    Entergy Texas

    ($66)

    Several parties intervened in the proceeding at the FERC, including the APSC, the LPSC, and AmerenUE, which have also filed protests. Several other parties, including the MPSC and the City Council, have intervened in the proceeding without filing a protest. On July 29, 2008, the FERC set the proceeding for hearing and settlement procedures. A settlement judge should be appointed and a conference scheduled in August 2008.

    Entergy Arkansas will pay $36 million per month for seven months in 2008, and began making the payments in June 2008. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the APSC has approved a production cost allocation rider for recovery from customers of the retail portion of the costs allocated to Entergy Arkansas.

    Independent Coordinator of Transmission

    In the FERC's April 2006 order that approved Entergy's ICT proposal, the FERC stated that the weekly procurement process (WPP) must be operational within approximately 14 months of the FERC order, or June 24, 2007, or the FERC may reevaluate all approvals to proceed with the ICT.  The Utility operating companies have been working with the ICT and a software vendor to develop the software and systems necessary to implement the WPP. The Utility operating companies also filed with the FERC in April 2007 a request to make certain corrections and limited modifications to the current WPP tariff provisions. The Utility operating companies have filed status reports with the FERC notifying the FERC that, due to unexpected issues with the development of the WPP software and testing, the WPP is still not operational. The Utility operating companies filed a revised tariff with the FERC on January 31, 2008 to address issues identified during the testing of the WPP. The Utility operating co mpanies requested the FERC to rule on the proposed amendments by April 30, 2008 and allow them to go into effect May 11, 2008, following which the WPP would be expected to become operational. In May 2008, the FERC determined it would be premature to implement the WPP on May 11, 2008 as the WPP has not been shown to be just and reasonable. Accordingly, the FERC conditionally accepted and suspended Entergy's proposed tariff amendments for five months from the requested effective date, to become effective October 11, 2008, or on an earlier date, subject to refund and subject to a further order on proposed tariff revisions directed to be filed in the order.

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    The FERC stated that it will consider allowing an effective date earlier than October 11, 2008, if the ICT agrees that the model is ready and Entergy files the required tariff revisions no later than 60 days before that date. The FERC also denied the requests for a technical conference at this time and indicated it will reassess the need for such a technicaltechni cal conference after the WPP is functioning.

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    Market and Credit Risk Sensitive Instruments

    Commodity Price Risk

    Power Generation

    As discussed more fully in the Form 10-K, the sale of electricity from the power generation plants owned by Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business, unless otherwise contracted, is subject to the fluctuation of market power prices. Following is an updated summary of the amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business' output that is sold forward as of March 31,June 30, 2008 under physical or financial contracts (2008 represents the remaining threetwo quarters of the year):

      

    2008

     

    2009

     

    2010

     

    2011

     

    2012

    Non-Utility Nuclear:

              

    Percent of planned energy output sold forward:

              
     

    Unit-contingent

     

    48%

     

    48%

     

    31%

     

    29%

     

    17%

     

    Unit-contingent with availability guarantees (1)

     

    40%

     

    35%

     

    28%

     

    14%

     

    7%

     

    Firm liquidated damages

     

    5%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    Total

     

    93%

     

    83%

     

    59%

     

    43%

     

    24%

    Planned energy output (TWh)

     

    21

     

    41

     

    40

     

    41

     

    41

    Average contracted price per MWh (2)

     

    $55

     

    $61

     

    $58

     

    $55

     

    $54

      

    2008

     

    2009

     

    2010

     

    2011

     

    2012

    Non-Utility Nuclear:

              

    Percent of planned generation sold forward:

              
     

    Unit-contingent

     

    49%

     

    48%

     

    31%

     

    29%

     

    16%

     

    Unit-contingent with availability guarantees (1)

     

    38%

     

    35%

     

    28%

     

    14%

     

    7%

     

    Firm liquidated damages

     

    5%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    0%

     

    Total

     

    92%

     

    83%

     

    59%

     

    43%

     

    23%

    Planned generation (TWh)

     

    31

     

    41

     

    40

     

    41

     

    41

    Average contracted price per MWh (2)

     

    $54

     

    $61

     

    $58

     

    $55

     

    $51

    (1)

    A sale of power on a unit-contingent basis coupled with a guarantee of availability provides 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.

    (2)

    The Vermont Yankee acquisition included a 10-year PPA under which the former owners will buy most of the power produced by the plant, which is through the expiration in 2012 of the current operating license for the plant. The PPA includes an adjustment clause under which the prices specified in the PPA will be adjusted downward monthly, beginning in November 2005, if power market prices drop below PPA prices, which has not happened thus far and is not expected in the foreseeable future.

    Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business' purchase of the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 plants from NYPA included value sharing agreements with NYPA. In October 2007, NYPA and the subsidiaries that own the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 plants amended and restated the value sharing agreements to clarify and amend certain provisions of the original terms. Under the amended value sharing agreements, Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business agreed to make annual payments to NYPA based on the generation output of the Indian Point 3 and FitzPatrick plants from January 2007 through December 2014. Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business will pay NYPA $6.59 per MWh for power sold from Indian Point 3, up to an annual cap of $48 million, and $3.91 per MWh for power sold from FitzPatrick, up to an annual cap of $24 million. The annual payment for each year is due by January 15 of the following year. If Entergy or an Entergy affiliate ceases to own the plants, then, after January 2009, the annual pay ment obligation terminates for generation after the date that Entergy ownership ceases. We believe that the contractual obligation to make value sharing payments to NYPA, other than for 2008 generation output, will terminate if the Non-Utility Nuclear spin-off transaction is completed. On June 3, 2008, NYPA informed Entergy in writing that it disagrees with Entergy's interpretation of the termination provisions of the agreement. In addition, in regulatory proceedings in New York, the Administrative Law Judges have indicated that the potential financial effect of the termination of the value sharing payments on NYPA and New York electric consumers are factors the Administrative Law Judges believe should be considered by the New York Public Service Commission in making its public interest determination.

    Some of the agreements to sell the power produced by Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear power plants contain provisions that require an Entergy subsidiary to provide collateral to secure its obligations under the agreements. The Entergy subsidiary is required to provide collateral based upon the difference between the current market and contracted power prices in the regions where Non-Utility Nuclear sells power. The primary form of

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    collateral to satisfy these requirements is an Entergy Corporation guaranty. Cash and letters of credit are also acceptable forms of collateral. At March 31,June 30, 2008, based on power prices at that time, Entergy had in place as collateral $899$1,501 million of Entergy Corporation guarantees for wholesale transactions, including $63$64 million of guarantees that support letters of credit.credit and $102 million of cash collateral. The assurance requirement associated with Non-Utility Nuclear is estimated to increase by an amount of up to $328$302 million if gas prices increase $1 per MMBtu in both the shor t-short- and long-term markets. In the event of a decrease in Entergy Corporation's credit rating to below investment grade, Entergy will be required to replace Entergy Corporation guarantees with cash or letters of credit under some of the agreements.

    In addition to selling the power produced by its plants, the Non-Utility Nuclear business sells installed capacity to load-serving distribution companies in order for those companies to meet requirements placed on them by the ISO in their area. Following is a summary of the amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business' installed capacity that is currently sold forward, and the blended amount of the Non-Utility Nuclear business'

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    planned generation output and installed capacity that is currently sold forward as of March 31,June 30, 2008 (2008 represents the remaining threetwo quarters of the year):

     

    2008

     

    2009

     

    2010

     

    2011

     

    2012

     

    2008

     

    2009

     

    2010

     

    2011

     

    2012

    Non-Utility Nuclear:

    Non-Utility Nuclear:

              

    Non-Utility Nuclear:

              

    Percent of capacity sold forward:

    Percent of capacity sold forward:

              

    Percent of capacity sold forward:

              

    Bundled capacity and energy contracts

     

    26%

     

    27%

     

    26%

     

    27%

     

    19%

    Bundled capacity and energy contracts

     

    26%

     

    27%

     

    26%

     

    27%

     

    19%

    Capacity contracts

     

    63%

     

    38%

     

    31%

     

    15%

     

    2%

    Capacity contracts

     

    62%

     

    38%

     

    31%

     

    15%

     

    2%

    Total

     

    89%

     

    65%

     

    57%

     

    42%

     

    21%

    Total

     

    88%

     

    65%

     

    57%

     

    42%

     

    21%

    Planned net MW in operation

    Planned net MW in operation

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

    Planned net MW in operation

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

     

    4,998

    Average capacity contract price per kW per month

    Average capacity contract price per kW per month

     

    $2.0

     

    $2.0

     

    $3.4

     

    $3.7

     

    $3.5

    Average capacity contract price per kW per month

     

    $2.0

     

    $2.0

     

    $3.4

     

    $3.7

     

    $3.5

    Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

    Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

              

    Blended Capacity and Energy (based on revenues)

              

    % of planned generation and capacity sold forward

    % of planned generation and capacity sold forward

     

    88%

     

    78%

     

    52%

     

    35%

     

    16%

    % of planned generation and capacity sold forward

     

    87%

     

    74%

     

    47%

     

    31%

     

    15%

    Average contract revenue per MWh

    Average contract revenue per MWh

     

    $56

     

    $62

     

    $61

     

    $57

     

    $52

    Average contract revenue per MWh

     

    $57

     

    $62

     

    $61

     

    $57

     

    $54

    As of March 31,June 30, 2008, approximately 96% of Non-Utility Nuclear's counterparty exposure from energy and capacity contracts is with counterparties with public investment grade credit ratings.

    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, unbilled revenue, impairment of long-lived assets, qualified pension and other postretirement benefits, and other contingencies.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    In March 2008 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (SFAS 161), which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands, Except Share Data)
         
    OPERATING REVENUES    
    Electric $2,046,227  $2,111,460 
    Natural gas 89,395  84,951 
    Competitive businesses 729,112  497,649 
    TOTAL 2,864,734  2,694,060 
          
    OPERATING EXPENSES    
    Operating and Maintenance:    
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
       gas purchased for resale 540,501  787,412 
      Purchased power 620,642  444,239 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 51,258  42,975 
      Other operation and maintenance 611,268  564,377 
    Decommissioning 45,996  37,830 
    Taxes other than income taxes 108,571  122,683 
    Depreciation and amortization 244,985  232,410 
    Other regulatory charges 35,280  23,540 
    TOTAL 2,258,501  2,255,466 
          
    OPERATING INCOME 606,233  438,594 
         
    OTHER INCOME    
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 9,286  17,258 
    Interest and dividend income 54,282  57,110 
    Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates (929) 1,624 
    Miscellaneous - net (11,556) (5,320)
    TOTAL 51,083  70,672 
         
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES    
    Interest on long-term debt 123,144  123,099 
    Other interest - net 32,538  32,215 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (5,116) (10,529)
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 4,998  6,221 
    TOTAL 155,564  151,006 
         
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 501,752  358,260 
         
    Income taxes 193,003  146,065 
         
    CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $308,749  $212,195 
         
         
    Earnings per average common share:    
      Basic $1.60  $1.06 
      Diluted $1.56  $1.03 
    Dividends declared per common share $0.75  $0.54 
         
    Basic average number of common shares outstanding 192,639,605  200,549,935 
    Diluted average number of common shares outstanding 198,300,041  206,133,440 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
      
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Consolidated net income $308,749  $212,195 
    Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow    
    provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments (2,909) 10,939 
      Other regulatory charges 35,280  23,540 
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 290,981  270,240 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 97,984  384,324 
      Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates - net of dividends 929  (1,624)
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (9,374) 66,142 
        Fuel inventory (22,665) 194 
        Accounts payable 9,522  (282,247)
        Taxes accrued  (189,411)
        Interest accrued (34,238) (22,204)
        Deferred fuel (195,650) 154,060 
        Other working capital accounts (181,401) (107,080)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 4,034  (16,602)
      Changes in other regulatory assets 40,569  68,720 
      Other 106,359  (77,868)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 448,170  493,318 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction/capital expenditures (373,317) (302,567)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 9,286  17,258 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (170,381) (184,806)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 112,700  114,486 
    Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses  12,663 
    Payment for purchase of plant (56,409) 
    Collections remitted to transition charge account (8,352) 
    NYPA value sharing payment (72,000) 
    Decrease in other investments 7,974  105,923 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 257,718  160,007 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (294,840) (189,536)
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (587,621) (266,572)
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         
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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
       
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Proceeds from the issuance of:    
      Long-term debt 545,000  819,998 
      Common stock and treasury stock 4,670  30,889 
    Retirement of long-term debt (438,227) (334,873)
    Repurchase of common stock (158,182) (558,186)
    Redemption of preferred stock  (2,250)
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (144,579) (108,967)
      Preferred stock (7,270) (6,079)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (198,588) (159,468)
         
    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 17  (11)
         
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (338,022) 67,267 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,253,728  1,016,152 
         
    Effect of the reconsolidation of Entergy New Orleans on cash and cash equivalents  17,093 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $915,706  $1,100,512 
         
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
      Cash paid during the period for:    
        Interest - net of amount capitalized $183,787  $153,913 
        Income taxes $2,157  $31,433 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         
         
    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
             
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
      2008 2007 2008 2007
      

    (In Thousands, Except Share Data)

             
    OPERATING REVENUES        
    Electric $2,524,222  $2,194,644  $4,570,449  $4,306,104 
    Natural gas 53,985  42,909  143,380  127,861 
    Competitive businesses 686,064  531,799  1,415,176  1,029,446 
    TOTAL 3,264,271  2,769,352  6,129,005  5,463,411 
             
    OPERATING EXPENSES        
    Operating and Maintenance:        
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
       gas purchased for resale 726,836  595,602  1,267,337  1,383,014 
      Purchased power 748,203  601,000  1,368,845  1,045,239 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 55,840  44,614  107,098  87,589 
      Other operation and maintenance 710,309  639,670  1,321,577  1,204,046 
    Decommissioning 46,816  42,080  92,812  79,910 
    Taxes other than income taxes 125,942  116,348  234,513  239,031 
    Depreciation and amortization 247,977  238,653  492,962  471,063 
    Other regulatory charges - net 34,239  13,345  69,519  36,885 
    TOTAL 2,696,162  2,291,312  4,954,663  4,546,777 
             
    OPERATING INCOME 568,109  478,040  1,174,342  916,634 
             
    OTHER INCOME        
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 9,085  7,459  18,371  24,717 
    Interest and dividend income 23,399  53,948  77,680  111,058 
    Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated equity affiliates (2,572) 477  (3,501) 2,101 
    Miscellaneous - net 3,916  (6,459) (7,640) (11,778)
    TOTAL 33,828  55,425  84,910  126,098 
             
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES        
    Interest on long-term debt 119,903  124,057  243,047  247,156 
    Other interest - net 28,030  33,553  60,567  65,768 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (4,937) (4,386) (10,053) (14,915)
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 4,975  6,188  9,973  12,409 
    TOTAL 147,971  159,412  303,534  310,418 
             
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 453,966  374,053  955,718  732,314 
             
    Income taxes 183,012  106,451  376,015  252,517 
             
    CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $270,954  $267,602  $579,703  $479,797 
             
             
    Earnings per average common share:        
      Basic $1.42  $1.36  $3.02  $2.41 
      Diluted $1.37  $1.32  $2.93  $2.34 
    Dividends declared per common share $0.75  $0.54  $1.50  $1.08 
             
    Basic average number of common shares outstanding 191,326,928  196,979,140  191,983,266  198,754,673 
    Diluted average number of common shares outstanding 197,864,459  203,423,646  198,101,863  204,785,090 
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents:    
      Cash $170,711  $126,652 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
       which approximates market 744,995  1,127,076 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 915,706  1,253,728 
    Securitization recovery trust account 27,625  19,273 
    Notes receivable - -   161 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 655,055  610,724 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (21,329) (25,789)
      Other 302,816  303,060 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 248,898  288,076 
         Total accounts receivable 1,185,440  1,176,071 
    Deferred fuel costs 140,702  -  
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 12,976  38,117 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 231,249  208,584 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 704,406  692,376 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 188,281  172,936 
    System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
    Prepayments and other 271,861  129,001 
    TOTAL 3,946,246  3,958,247 
          
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 76,247  78,992 
    Decommissioning trust funds 3,219,238  3,307,636 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 225,021  220,204 
    Other 74,487  82,563 
    TOTAL 3,594,993  3,689,395 
         
    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT    
    Electric 33,416,118  32,959,022 
    Property under capital lease 739,073  740,095 
    Natural gas 305,002  300,767 
    Construction work in progress 981,999  1,054,833 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease 417,178  361,502 
    Nuclear fuel 641,506  665,620 
    TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 36,500,876  36,081,839 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 15,309,384  15,107,569 
    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET 21,191,492  20,974,270 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:     
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 606,741  595,743 
      Other regulatory assets 2,923,053  2,971,399 
      Deferred fuel costs 168,122  168,122 
    Long-term receivables 7,720  7,714 
    Goodwill 377,172  377,172 
    Other 949,228  900,940 
    TOTAL 5,032,036  5,021,090 
          
    TOTAL ASSETS $33,764,767  $33,643,002 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     
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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $911,496  $996,757 
    Notes payable 25,037  25,037 
    Accounts payable 1,040,823  1,031,300 
    Customer deposits 294,767  291,171 
    Interest accrued 153,724  187,968 
    Deferred fuel costs - -  54,947 
    Obligations under capital leases 151,945  152,615 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 35,376  34,795 
    System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
    Other 325,075  214,164 
    TOTAL 3,206,243  3,256,754 
          
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 6,402,820  6,379,679 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 339,045  343,539 
    Obligations under capital leases 275,808  220,438 
    Other regulatory liabilities 550,734  490,323 
    Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities 2,533,424  2,489,061 
    Accumulated provisions 137,798  133,406 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 1,343,034  1,361,326 
    Long-term debt 9,927,555  9,728,135 
    Other 1,064,090  1,066,508 
    TOTAL 22,574,308  22,212,415 
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 311,066  311,162 
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 500,000,000    
     shares; issued 248,174,087 shares in 2008 and in 2007 2,482  2,482 
    Paid-in capital 4,853,837  4,850,769 
    Retained earnings 6,900,345  6,735,965 
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (207,149) 8,320 
    Less - treasury stock, at cost (56,276,698 shares in 2008 and    
     55,053,847 shares in 2007) 3,876,365  3,734,865 
    TOTAL 7,673,150  7,862,671 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $33,764,767  $33,643,002 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         
    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
      
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Consolidated net income $579,703  $479,797 
    Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flow    
     provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments (2,808) 8,038 
      Other regulatory charges - net 69,519  36,885 
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 585,774  550,973 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 365,337  507,929 
      Equity in earnings of unconsolidated equity affiliates - net of dividends 3,501  (2,101)
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (216,810) (123,088)
        Fuel inventory (12,257) (10,533)
        Accounts payable 357,503  (137,102)
        Taxes accrued  (189,410)
        Interest accrued (48,799) (29,093)
        Deferred fuel (555,444) 37,705 
        Other working capital accounts (218,001) (169,775)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 10,680  56,241 
      Changes in other regulatory assets 39,964  132,989 
      Other (44,293) (185,323)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 913,569  964,132 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction/capital expenditures (778,818) (717,115)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 18,371  24,717 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (217,487) (219,328)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 152,353  124,185 
    Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses 30,725  13,063 
    Payment for purchase of plant (56,409) (336,211)
    Insurance proceeds received for property damages 63,088  82,081 
    Changes in transition charge account 9,171  
    NYPA value sharing payment (72,000) 
    Decrease (increase) in other investments (95,166) 73,969 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 748,181  1,013,414 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (809,653) (1,075,084)
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (1,007,644) (1,016,309)
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITAL
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
               
        2008 2007
        (In Thousands)
               
    RETAINED EARNINGS          
               
    Retained Earnings - Beginning of period   $6,735,965    $6,113,042   
               
      Add:          
        Consolidated net income   308,749  $308,749  212,195  $212,195 
        Adjustment related to FIN 48 implementation      (4,600)  
          Total   308,749    207,595   
               
      Deduct:          
        Dividends declared on common stock   144,369    109,020   
               
    Retained Earnings - End of period   $6,900,345    $6,211,617   
               
               
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)          
    Balance at beginning of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   ($12,540)   ($105,578)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (107,145)   (105,909)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   121,611    104,551   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,394    6,424   
         Total   8,320    (100,512)  
               
               
               
    Net derivative instrument fair value changes          
     arising during the period (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($99,400) and $28,325)   (178,766) (178,766) 41,467  41,467 
               
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $3,977 and $274)   (4,136) (4,136) 478  478 
               
    Net unrealized investment gains (losses) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($26,630)
     and $2,790)
       (32,550) (32,550) 3,996  3,996 
               
    Foreign currency translation (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($9) and $6)   (17) (17) 11  11 
               
               
               
    Balance at end of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   (191,306)   (64,111)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (111,281)   (105,431)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   89,061    108,547   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,377    6,435   
         Total   ($207,149)   ($54,560)  
    Comprehensive Income     $93,280    $258,147 
               
               
    PAID-IN CAPITAL          
               
    Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period   $4,850,769    $4,827,265   
               
      Add (Deduct):          
        Common stock issuances related to stock plans   3,068    4,538   
               
    Paid-in Capital - End of period   $4,853,837    $4,831,803   
               
               
    See Notes to Financial Statements.          
               
    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
       
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Proceeds from the issuance of:    
      Long-term debt 1,800,543  2,042,123 
      Common stock and treasury stock 27,862  53,706 
    Retirement of long-term debt (1,383,393) (699,906)
    Repurchase of common stock (369,612) (825,460)
    Redemption of preferred stock  (2,250)
    Changes in credit line borrowings - net 150,000  
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (288,172) (215,472)
      Preferred stock (10,030) (13,344)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (72,802) 339,397 
         
    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (430) (243)
         
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (167,307) 286,977 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,253,728  1,016,152 
         
    Effect of the reconsolidation of Entergy New Orleans on cash and cash equivalents  17,093 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $1,086,421  $1,320,222 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
      Cash paid during the period for:    
        Interest - net of amount capitalized $340,077  $297,229 
        Income taxes $127,856  $228,750 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
          Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars in Millions)  
    Utility Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $731 $744 ($13) (2)
      Commercial 548 556 (8) (1)
      Industrial 606 633 (27) (4)
      Governmental 52 51  
         Total retail 1,937 1,984 (47) (2)
      Sales for resale 88 91 (3) (3)
      Other 21 36 (15) (42)
         Total $2,046 $2,111 ($65) (3)
             
    Utility Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 8,011 7,792 219  
      Commercial 6,238 6,116 122  
      Industrial 9,377 9,323 54  
      Governmental 569 549 20  
         Total retail 24,195 23,780 415  
      Sales for resale 1,290 1,638 (348) (21)
         Total 25,485 25,418 67  - - 
             
             
    Non-Utility Nuclear:        
    Operating Revenues $680 $458 $222  48 
    Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWh) 10,760 8,315 2,445  29 
             
             
             
    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents:    
      Cash $168,624  $126,652 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
       which approximates market 917,797  1,127,076 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 1,086,421  1,253,728 
    Securitization recovery trust account 10,102  19,273 
    Accounts receivable:     
      Customer 755,425  610,724 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (20,357) (25,789)
      Other 310,645  303,060 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 347,163  288,076 
         Total accounts receivable 1,392,876  1,176,071 
    Deferred fuel costs 500,498  
    Accumulated deferred income taxes -   38,117 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 220,841  208,584 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 725,176  692,376 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 194,736  172,936 
    System agreement cost equalization 215,869  268,000 
    Gas hedge contracts 122,971  - - 
    Prepayments and other 268,505  129,162 
    TOTAL 4,737,995  3,958,247 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS     
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 76,959  78,992 
    Decommissioning trust funds 3,154,962  3,307,636 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 224,536  220,204 
    Other 176,500  82,563 
    TOTAL 3,632,957  3,689,395 
         
    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT     
    Electric 33,650,605  32,959,022 
    Property under capital lease 738,492  740,095 
    Natural gas 297,622  300,767 
    Construction work in progress 1,026,306  1,054,833 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease 429,414  361,502 
    Nuclear fuel 609,426  665,620 
    TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 36,751,865  36,081,839 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 15,457,574  15,107,569 
    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET 21,294,291  20,974,270 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 615,832  595,743 
      Other regulatory assets 2,932,336  2,971,399 
      Deferred fuel costs 168,122  168,122 
    Goodwill 377,172  377,172 
    Other 934,636  908,654 
    TOTAL 5,028,098  5,021,090 
         
    TOTAL ASSETS $34,693,341  $33,643,002 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $397,527  $996,757 
    Notes payable 175,037  25,037 
    Accounts payable 1,388,805  1,031,300 
    Customer deposits 298,632  291,171 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 118,061  -  
    Interest accrued 139,162  187,968 
    Deferred fuel costs - -   54,947 
    Obligations under capital leases 151,721  152,615 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 35,765  34,795 
    System agreement cost equalization 215,909  268,000 
    Fair value of derivative instruments 363,957  60,025 
    Other 167,654  154,139 
    TOTAL 3,452,230  3,256,754 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 6,306,393  6,379,679 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 334,552  343,539 
    Obligations under capital leases 287,641  220,438 
    Other regulatory liabilities 576,601  490,323 
    Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities 2,575,683  2,489,061 
    Accumulated provisions 144,875  133,406 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 1,299,857  1,361,326 
    Long-term debt 10,755,654  9,728,135 
    Fair value of derivative instruments 370,374  26,964 
    Other 955,657  1,039,544 
    TOTAL 23,607,287  22,212,415 
          
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 311,019  311,162 
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 500,000,000    
     shares; issued 248,174,087 shares in 2008 and in 2007 2,482  2,482 
    Paid-in capital 4,860,481  4,850,769 
    Retained earnings 7,027,630  6,735,965 
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (510,958) 8,320 
    Less - treasury stock, at cost (57,633,453 shares in 2008 and     
     55,053,847 shares in 2007) 4,056,830  3,734,865 
    TOTAL 7,322,805  7,862,671 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $34,693,341  $33,643,002 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITAL
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
               
        2008 2007
        (In Thousands)
               
    RETAINED EARNINGS          
               
    Retained Earnings - Beginning of period   $6,900,345    $6,211,617   
               
      Add: Consolidated net income   270,954  $270,954  267,602  $267,602 
               
      Deduct:          
        Dividends declared on common stock   143,669    106,532   
               
    Retained Earnings - End of period   $7,027,630    $6,372,687   
               
               
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS          
    Balance at beginning of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   ($191,306)   ($64,111)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (111,281)   (105,431)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   89,061    108,547   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,377    6,435   
         Total   (207,149)   (54,560)  
               
               
    Net derivative instrument fair value changes          
     arising during the period (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($160,474) and $1,851)   (285,280) (285,280) 4,549  4,549 
               
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $348 and $1,092)   2,247  2,247  (339) (339)
               
    Net unrealized investment gains (losses) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($7,901) and $4,317)   (21,223) (21,223) 8,350  8,350 
               
    Foreign currency translation (net of tax expense of $241 and $124)   447  447  231  231 
               
               
    Balance at end of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   (476,586)   (59,562)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (109,034)   (105,770)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   67,838    116,897   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,824    6,666   
         Total   ($510,958)   ($41,769)  
    Comprehensive Income (Loss)     ($32,855)   $280,393 
               
               
    PAID-IN CAPITAL          
               
    Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period   $4,853,837    $4,831,803   
               
      Add:          
        Common stock issuances related to stock plans   6,644    9,256   
               
    Paid-in Capital - End of period   $4,860,481    $4,841,059   
               
               
    See Notes to Financial Statements.          

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, AND PAID-IN CAPITAL
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
               
        2008 2007
        (In Thousands)
               
    RETAINED EARNINGS          
               
    Retained Earnings - Beginning of period   $6,735,965    $6,113,042   
               
      Add:          
        Consolidated net income   579,703  $579,703  479,797  $479,797 
        Adjustment related to FIN 48 implementation      (4,600)  
          Total   579,703    475,197   
               
      Deduct:          
        Dividends declared on common stock   288,038    215,552   
               
    Retained Earnings - End of period   $7,027,630    $6,372,687   
               
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS          
    Balance at beginning of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   ($12,540)   ($105,578)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (107,145)   (105,909)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   121,611    104,551   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,394    6,424   
         Total   8,320    (100,512)  
               
    Net derivative instrument fair value changes          
     arising during the period (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($259,574) and $30,176)   (464,046) (464,046) 46,016  46,016 
               
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $4,325 and $1,366)   (1,889) (1,889) 139  139 
               
    Net unrealized investment gains (losses) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($34,531) and $7,107)   (53,773) (53,773) 12,346  12,346 
               
    Foreign currency translation (net of tax expense of $232 and $130)   430  430  242  242 
               
    Balance at end of period:          
      Accumulated derivative instrument fair value changes   (476,586)   (59,562)  
               
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   (109,034)   (105,770)  
               
      Net unrealized investment gains   67,838    116,897   
               
      Foreign currency translation   6,824    6,666   
         Total   ($510,958)   ($41,769)  
    Comprehensive Income     $60,425    $538,540 
               
    PAID-IN CAPITAL          
               
    Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period   $4,850,769    $4,827,265   
               
      Add (Deduct):          
        Common stock issuances related to stock plans   9,712    13,794   
               
    Paid-in Capital - End of period   $4,860,481    $4,841,059   
               
    See Notes to Financial Statements.          

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars in Millions)  
    Utility Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $808 $691 $117  17 
      Commercial 661 576 85  15 
      Industrial 739 640 99  15 
      Governmental 59 54  
         Total retail 2,267 1,961 306  16 
      Sales for resale 108 98 10  10 
      Other 149 136 13  10 
         Total $2,524 $2,195 $329  15 
             
    Utility Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):         
      Residential 7,372 6,985 387  
      Commercial 6,688 6,481 207  
      Industrial 9,730 9,814 (84) (1)
      Governmental 586 562 24  
         Total retail 24,376 23,842 534  
      Sales for resale 1,440 1,428 12  
         Total 25,816 25,270 546  
             
    Non-Utility Nuclear:        
    Operating Revenues $610 $472 $138  29 
    Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWh) 10,145 8,896 1,249  14 
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars in Millions)  
    Utility Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $1,539 $1,435 $104  
      Commercial 1,209 1,132 77  
      Industrial 1,345 1,273 72  
      Governmental 113 105  
         Total retail 4,206 3,945 261  
      Sales for resale 196 189  
      Other 168 172 (4) (2)
         Total $4,570 $4,306 $264  
             
    Utility Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 15,384 14,777 607  
      Commercial 12,926 12,597 329  
      Industrial 19,107 19,137 (30) - - 
      Governmental 1,155 1,111 44  
         Total retail 48,572 47,622 950  
      Sales for resale 2,729 3,066 (337) (11)
         Total 51,301 50,688 613  
             
             
    Non-Utility Nuclear:        
    Operating Revenues $1,290 $930 $360  39 
    Billed Electric Energy Sales (GWh) 20,905 17,211 3,694  21 
             
             

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    ENTERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

    NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    (Unaudited)

    NOTE 1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are involved in a number of legal, regulatory, and tax proceedings before various courts, regulatory commissions, and governmental agencies in the ordinary course of business. While management is unable to predict 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. Entergy discusses regulatory proceedings in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K, the Entergy Texas Form 10, and herein and discusses tax proceedings in Note 3 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and the Entergy Texas Form 10, and in Note 10 to the financial statements herein.

    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.

    Conventional Property Insurance

    See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and Note 6 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for information onregarding Entergy's non-nuclear property insurance program. In April 2008, Entergy received from its primary insurer $53.6 million of additional insurance proceeds on its Hurricane Katrina claim, and almost all of the April 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans.

    Entergy has settled its lawsuit against one of its excess insurers on the Hurricane Katrina claim, and in July 2008 received $71.5 million in proceeds on the claim. The July 2008 proceeds were allocated as follows: $2.0 million to Entergy Arkansas, $3.7 million to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $12.4 million to Entergy Louisiana, $1.8 million to Entergy Mississippi, and $48.4 million to Entergy New Orleans, with the remainder allocated in smaller amounts to other Entergy subsidiaries.

    NYPA Value Sharing Agreements

    Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business' purchase of the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 plants from NYPA included value sharing agreements with NYPA. In October 2007, NYPA and the subsidiaries that own the FitzPatrick and Indian Point 3 plants amended and restated the value sharing agreements to clarify and amend certain provisions of the original terms. Under the amended value sharing agreements, Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business agreed to make annual payments to NYPA based on the generation output of the Indian Point 3 and FitzPatrick plants from January 2007 through December 2014. Entergy's Non-Utility Nuclear business will pay NYPA $6.59 per MWh for power sold from Indian Point 3, up to an annual cap of $48 million, and $3.91 per MWh for power sold from FitzPatrick, up to an annual cap of $24 million. The annual payment for each year is due by January 15 of the following year. If Entergy or an Entergy affiliate ceases to own the plants, then, after January 2009, the annual payment obligation terminates for generation after the date that Entergy ownership ceases. We believe that the contractual obligation to make value sharing payments to NYPA, other than for 2008 generation output, will terminate if the Non-Utility Nuclear spin-off transaction is completed. On June 3, 2008, NYPA informed Entergy in writing that it disagrees with Entergy's interpretation of the termination provisions of the agreement. In addition, in regulatory proceedings in New York, the Administrative Law Judges have indicated that the potential financial effect of the termination of the value sharing payments on NYPA and New York electric consumers are factors the Administrative Law Judges believe should be considered by the New York Public Service Commission in making its public interest determination.

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    Employment Litigation

    The Registrant Subsidiaries and other Entergy subsidiaries are responding to various lawsuits in both state and federal courts and to other labor-related proceedings filed by current and former employees and third parties not selected for open positions. These actions include, but are not limited to, allegations of wrongful employment actions; wage disputes and other claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act or its state counterparts; claims of race, gender and disability discrimination; disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements; unfair labor practice proceedings and other administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; claims of retaliation; and claims for or regarding benefits under various Entergy Corporation sponsored plans. Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries are responding to these suits and proceedings and deny liability to the claimants.

    Asbestos and Hazardous Material Litigation(Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, and Entergy New Orleans)Texas)

    See Note 8 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding asbestos and hazardous material litigation atinvolving Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy New Orleans.

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    Orleans and see Note 6 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for information regarding asbestos and hazardous material litigation involving Entergy Texas.

    NOTE 2. RATE AND REGULATORY MATTERS

    Regulatory Assets

    Other Regulatory Assets

    See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for information regarding regulatory assets in the Utility business reflected on the balance sheets of Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries.

    Fuel and purchased power cost recovery

    See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding fuel proceedings involving the Utility operating companies. Following are updates to that information.

    Entergy Arkansas

    Production Cost Allocation Rider

    In its June 2007 decision on Entergy Arkansas' August 2006 rate filing, the APSC approved a production cost allocation rider for recovery from customers of the retail portion of the costs allocated to Entergy Arkansas as a result of the System Agreement proceedings, but set a termination date of December 31, 2008 for the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued a subsequent order stating the production cost allocation rider will remain in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008, the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. The Arkansas attorney general's and the AEEC's appeal briefs are due September 5, 2008, and the appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 5, 2008.

    In June 2008, Entergy Arkansas will respond tofiled with the positionsAPSC its annual redetermination of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEECproduction cost allocation rider. The redetermination resulted in a slight increase in the appeal.

    rates beginning with the first billing cycle of July 2008.

    See Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries' "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends - Federal Regulation -System Agreement Proceedings" in the Form 10-K and herein for a discussion of the System Agreement proceedings.

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    Energy Cost Recovery Rider

    Entergy Arkansas' retail rates include an energy cost recovery rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order stating that Entergy Arkansas' energy cost recovery rider will remain in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008, the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of theThe Arkansas attorney generalgeneral's and the AEEC inAEEC's appeal briefs are due September 5, 2008, and the appeal.

    appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 5, 2008.

    In March 2008, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC its annual energy cost rate for the period April 2008 through March 2009. The filed energy cost rate increased from $0.01179/kWh to $0.01869/kWh. The increase was caused by the following: 1) all three of the nuclear power plants from which Entergy Arkansas obtains power, ANO 1 and 2 and Grand Gulf, will have refueling outages in 2008, and the energy cost rate is adjusted to account for the replacement power costs that will be incurred while these units are down; 2) Entergy Arkansas has a deferred fuel cost balance from under-recovered fuel costs at December 31, 2007; and 3) fuel and purchased power prices have increased.

    Entergy Mississippi

    In May 2008, Entergy Mississippi filed its quarterly fuel adjustment factor for the third quarter 2008, effective beginning with July 2008 bills. The third quarter 2008 factor is $0.038861/kWh, which is an increase from the $0.010878/kWh factor for the second quarter 2008. The increase is due to a significant increase in fuel prices, and Entergy Mississippi has gone from an over-recovery to an under-recovery position during 2008. In July 2008, the MPSC began a proceeding to investigate the fuel procurement practices and fuel adjustment schedules of the Mississippi utility companies, including Entergy Mississippi. A two-day public hearing was held in July 2008, and after a recess as the MPSC reviewed information, the hearing resumed on August 5, 2008 for additional testimony by an expert witness retained by the MPSC. The expert witness presented testimony regarding a review of the utilities' fuel adjustment clauses.  The MPSC stated that the goal of the proceeding is fact-find ing so that the MPSC may decide whether to amend the current fuel cost recovery process.

    Entergy Texas

    In January 2008, Entergy Texas made a compliance filing with the PUCT describing how its 2007 Rough Production Cost Equalization receipts under the System Agreement were allocated between Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions. Several parties have intervened but not yet stated a position onin the allocation of such payments to PUCT-jurisdictional customers.proceeding. A hearing was held at the end of July 2008, and a decision is scheduled in July 2008.

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    pending.

    In October 2007, Entergy Texas filed a request with the PUCT to refund $45.6 million, including interest, of fuel cost recovery over-collections through September 2007. In January 2008, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a stipulation and settlement agreement among the parties that updated the over-collection balance through November 2007 and establishes a refund amount, including interest, of $71 million. The PUCT approved the agreement in February 2008. The refund was made over a two-month period beginning February 2008.2008, but was reduced by $10.3 million of under-recovered incremental purchased capacity costs. Amounts refunded through the interim fuel refund are subject to final reconciliation in a future fuel reconciliation proceeding.

    Storm Cost Recovery Filings

    See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for information regarding storm cost recovery filings involving the Utility operating companies. The following is an update to the Form 10-K.

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    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana - Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the mechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will beis the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, including thewhich includes a commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40$10 million and $30 million of customer benefits, as compared to traditional Act 64 financing.respectively.  On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.

    On July 29, 2008, the LPFA issued $679 million in bonds under the aforementioned Act 55.  From the bond proceeds received by Entergy Louisiana from the LURC, Entergy Louisiana invested $527 million in affiliate securities.  The LURC deposited $152 million in a restricted escrow account as a storm damage reserve for Entergy Louisiana.  As approved by the April 16, 2008 LPSC orders, Entergy Louisiana withdrew $17.8 million from the restricted escrow account and also invested this amount in affiliate securities.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisianaexpects that in September 2008 the LPFA will investissue $273 million in bonds under the capital contributions that they receive fromaforementioned Act 55.  From the Act 55 financings in affiliate securities.bond proceeds expected to be received by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana andfrom the LURC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana intendis expected to completeinvest $186 million in affiliate securities.  In addition, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects the Act 55 fi nancingsLURC to deposit $87 million to a restricted escrow account as a storm damage reserve for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  As approved by the end ofApril 16, 2008 LPSC orders, it is expected that Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will withdraw $1.7 million from the second quarter 2008.restricted escrow account and will also invest this amount in affiliate securities.

    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 the Form 10-K.

    Filings with the APSC (Entergy Arkansas)

    Ouachita Acquisition

    Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC in September 2007 for its approval of the Ouachita plant acquisition, including full cost recovery.  The APSC Staff and the Arkansas attorney general have supported Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the plant, but oppose the sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The industrial group AEEC has opposedopposes Entergy Arkansas' purchase of the plant.  The Arkansas attorney general has opposedopposes recovery of the non-fuel costs of the plant through a separate rider, while the APSC Staff recommended revisions to the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order approving recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement, which will be in effect until APSC action on the acquisition of the plant. A hearing before the APSC was held in April 2008 to address Entergy Arkansas' request for acquisition of the plant and concurrent cost recovery. In June 2008 the A PSC approved Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the Ouachita plant and approved recovery of the acquisition and ownership costs through a decision is pending.rate rider. The APSC also approved the planned sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana. The Arkansas attorney general, the AEEC, and Entergy Arkansas have

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    requested rehearing of the APSC order. Entergy Arkansas' request for rehearing concerns the 7.61% before-tax return on rate base approved by the APSC, which reflects significant sources of zero-cost capital already reflected in base rates. Entergy Arkansas had requested a 10.87% before-tax return on rate base reflecting the cost of the debt and equity capital resources available to finance the Ouachita plant acquisition.

    On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order that approved recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement. The Arkansas attorney general's and the AEEC's appeal briefs are due September 20, 2008, and the appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 20, 2008.

    Storm Cost Recovery Proposal

    In June 2008, together with other Arkansas utilities, Entergy Arkansas will respond tofiled a joint application for approval of storm cost recovery accounting and a storm damage rider. To enable recovery of 2008 storm cost expenditures through the positionsrider and storm reserve accounting, the applicants requested that the APSC establish a procedural schedule that would allow resolution of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC in the appeal.this proceeding no later than December 15, 2008.

    Filings with the LPSC

    Retail Rates - Electric

    (Entergy Louisiana)

    In May 2008, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2007 test year, seeking an $18.4 million rate increase, comprised of $12.6 million of recovery of incremental and deferred capacity costs and $5.8 million related to lost contribution to fixed costs associated with the loss of customers due to Hurricane Katrina. The filing includes two alternative versions of the calculated revenue requirement, one that reflects Entergy Louisiana's full request for recovery of the loss of fixed cost contribution and the other that reflects the anticipated rate implementation in September 2008, subject to refund, of only a portion of the full request, with the remainder deferred, until the lost fixed cost contribution issue is resolved. Under the first alternative, Entergy Louisiana's earned return on common equity was 9.44%, whereas under the other alternative, its earned return on common equity was 9.04%. The LPSC staff and intervenors iss ued their reports on Entergy Louisiana's filing on July 31, 2008 and, with minor exceptions, primarily raised proposed disallowance issues that were previously raised with regard to Entergy Louisiana's May 2007 filing and remain at issue in that proceeding. Entergy Louisiana disagrees with the majority of the proposed adjustments.

    In May 2007, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year, indicating a 7.6% earned return on common equity. That filing included Entergy Louisiana's request to recover $39.8 million in unrecovered fixed costs associated with the loss of customers that resulted from Hurricane Katrina, a request that was recently reduced to $31.7 million. In September 2007, Entergy Louisiana modified its formula rate plan filing to reflect its implementation of certain adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff in its review of Entergy Louisiana's original filing with which Entergy Louisiana agreed, and to reflect its implementation of an $18.4 million annual formula rate plan increase comprised of (1) a $23.8 million increase representing 60% of Entergy Louisiana revenue deficiency, and (2) a $5.4 million decrease for reduced incremental and deferred capacity costs. The LPSC authorized Entergy Louisiana to defer for accounting purposes the difference between i ts $39.8 million claim, now at $31.7 million, for unrecovered fixed cost and 60% of the revenue deficiency to preserve Entergy Louisiana's right to pursue that claim in full during the formula rate plan proceeding. In October 2007, Entergy Louisiana implemented a $7.1 million formula rate plan decrease that was due primarily to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC Order. The LPSC staff and intervenors have recommended disallowance of certain costs included in Entergy Louisiana's filing. Entergy Louisiana disagrees with the majority of the proposed disallowances and a hearing on the disputed issues is set to begin in late September 2008.

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    In May 2006, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2005 test year. Entergy Louisiana modified the filing in August 2006 to reflect a 9.45% return on equity which is within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing includes an increase of $24.2 million for interim recovery of storm costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and a $119.2 million rate increase to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The filing requested recovery of approximately $50 million for the amortization of capacity deferrals over a three-year period, including carrying charges, and approximately $70 million for ongoing capacity costs. The increase was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of September 2006. Entergy Louisiana subsequently updated its formula rate plan rider to reflect adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff with which it agrees. The adjusted return on equity of 9.56% remains within the allowed bandwidth. Ongoing and deferred incremental capacity costs were reduced to $118.7 million. The updated formula rate plan rider was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of October 2006. An uncontested stipulated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008. In the settlement Entergy Louisiana agreed to credit customers $7.2 million, plus $0.7 million of interest, for customer contributions to the Central States Compact in Nebraska that was never completed and agreed to a one-time $2.6 million deduction from the deferred capacity cost balance. The credit, for which Entergy Louisiana had previously recorded a provision, will bewas made in May 2008.

    (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

    In May 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2007 test year. The filing reflected a 9.26% return on common equity, which is below the allowed earnings bandwidth, and indicated a $5.4 million revenue deficiency, offset by a $4.1 million decrease in required additional capacity costs. Consideration of the filing is pending, and under the formula rate plan Entergy Gulf States Louisiana would implement new rates in September 2008.

    In May 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year. The filing reflected a 10.0% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, and an anticipated formula rate plan decrease of $23 million annually attributable to adjustments outside of the formula rate plan sharing mechanism related to capacity costs and the anticipated securitization of storm costs related to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the securitization of a storm reserve. In September 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana modified the formula rate plan filing to reflect a 10.07% return on common equity, which is still within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing also reflected implementation of a $4.1 million rate increase, subject to refund, attributable to recovery of additional LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The rate decrease anticipated in the original filing d iddid not occur because of the additional capacity costs approved by the LPSC, and because securitization of storm costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the establishment of a storm reserve have not yet occurred. In October 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $16.4 million formula rate plan decrease that is due to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC order. The LPSC staff issued its final report in December 2007, indicating a $1.6 million decrease in formula rate plan revenues for which interim rates were already in effect. In addition, the LPSC staff recommended that the LPSC give a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's formula rate plan to synchronize with the final year of Entergy Louisiana's formula rate plan, or alternatively, to extend the formula rate plan for a longer period. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana indicated it is amenable to a one-year extension .extension. An uncontested stipulatedstipul ated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place and extend the formula rate plan for one year, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008.

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    Retail Rates - Gas (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

    In January 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana filed with the LPSC its gas rate stabilization plan for the test year ending September 30, 2007.  The filing showed a revenue deficiency of $3.7 million based on a return on common equity mid-point of 10.5%. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will implementimplemented a $3.4 million rate increase in April 2008 pursuant to an uncontested agreement with the LPSC staff.

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    Filings with the PUCT and Texas Cities

    Entergy Texas made a rate filing in September 2007 with the PUCT requesting an annual rate increase totaling $107.5 million, including a base rate increase of $64.3 million and special riders totaling $43.2 million. The base rate increase includes a $12.2 million annual increase for the storm damage reserve. Entergy Texas is requestingrequested an 11% return on common equity. In December 2007 the PUCT issued an order setting September 26, 2008 as the effective date for the rate change from the rate filing. TestimonyIn May 2008, Entergy Texas and certain parties in the rate case filed a non-unanimous settlement that provides for a $42.5 million base rate increase beginning in October 2008 and an additional $17 million base rate increase beginning in October 2009. The non-unanimous settlement also provides that $25 million of System Agreement rough production cost equalization payments will offset the effect on customers of the rate increase. The non-unanimous settlement further provides tha t an additional $17 million on an annual basis of System Agreement rough production cost equalization payments will be retained by Entergy Texas from January 2009 through September 2009. The non-unanimous settlement also resolves the fuel reconciliation portion of the proceeding with a $4.5 million disallowance. The PUCT staff, the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers (TIEC), and intervenors generally asksthe state of Texas did not join in the settlement and filed a separate agreement among them that provides for ratesa rate decrease, later revised to be set lower thana slight increase, and a $4.7 million fuel cost disallowance. In May 2008 the rates now being charged byALJs issued an order stating that the proceeding will continue with Entergy Texas.Texas having the burden of proof to show that the non-unanimous settlement results in reasonable rates. The hearing on the rate casemerits of the non-unanimous settlement was held from June 23 through July 2, 2008, and post-hearing briefing by the parties is scheduled for May 2008.

    ongoing.

    Filings with the MPSC

    In March 2008, Entergy Mississippi made its annual scheduled formula rate plan filing for the 2007 test year with the MPSC.  The filing showed that a $10.1 million increase in annual electric revenues is warranted. The filing is currently being reviewed byIn June 2008, Entergy Mississippi reached a settlement with the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff.

    Staff that results in a $3.8 million rate increase. An MPSC decision on the settlement is pending.

    Filings with the New Orleans City Council

    Retail Rates

    In January 2008, Entergy New Orleans voluntarily implemented a 6.15% base rate credit (the recovery credit) for electric customers, which Entergy New Orleans estimates will return approximately $10.6 million to electric customers in 2008. Entergy New Orleans was able to implement this credit because during 2007 the recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina has beenwas occurring faster than expected.expected in 2006 projections. In addition, Entergy New Orleans committed to set aside $2.5 million for an Energy Efficiency Fund.energy efficiency program focused on community education and outreach and weatherization of homes.

    On July 31, 2008, Entergy New Orleans filed an electric and gas base rate case with the City Council. The filing requests an 11.75% return on common equity. The filing calls for a $23.0 million decrease in electric base rates, which includes keeping the recovery credit in effect, as well as realigning approximately $12.3 million of capacity costs from recovery through the fuel adjustment clause to electric base rates. The filing also calls for a $9.1 million increase in gas base rates to fund on-going operations. This request is unrelated to the on-going rebuild of Entergy New Orleans' natural gas system. The procedural schedule calls for a hearing on the filing to commence on January 5, 2009, with certification of the evidentiary record by a hearing officer on or before February 28, 2009.

    Fuel Adjustment Clause Litigation

    See Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the complaint filed in April 1999 by a group of ratepayers against Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, and Entergy Power in state court in Orleans Parish purportedly on behalf of all Entergy New Orleans ratepayers and a corresponding complaint filed with the City Council. In February 2004, the City Council approved a resolution that resulted in a refund to customers of $11.3 million, including interest, during the months of June through September 2004. In May 2005 the Civil District Court

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    for the Parish of Orleans affirmed the City Council resolution, finding no support for the plaintiffs' claim that the refund amount should be higher. In June 2005, the plaintiffs appealed the Civil District Court decision to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. On February 25, 2008, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming in part, and reversi ngreversing in part, the Civil District Court's decision.  Although the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal did not reverse any of the substantive findings and conclusions of the City Council or the Civil District Court, the Fourth Circuit found that the amount of the refund was arbitrary and capricious and increased the amount of the refund to $34.3 million.  Entergy New Orleans believes that the increase in the refund ordered by the Fourth Circuit is not justified. Entergy New Orleans, the City Council, and the plaintiffs requested rehearing, and in April 2008, the Fourth Circuit granted the plaintiffs' request for rehearing. In addition to changing the basis for the court's decision in the manner requested by the plaintiffs, the court also granted the plaintiffs' request that it provide for interest on the refund amount. The court denied the motions for rehearing filed by the City Council and Entergy New Orleans. In May 2008, Entergy New Orleans and the City Council filed petitions for appeal to the Louis iana Supreme Court, which has been opposed by the plaintiffs, and filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court applications for a writ of certiorari seeking, among other things, reversal of the Fourth Circuit decision.

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    System Energy Rate Proceeding

    In March 2008, the LPSC filed a complaint at the FERC under Federal Power Act section 206 against System Energy and Entergy Services. The complaint requests that the FERC set System Energy's rate of return on common equity at no more than 9.75%. The LPSC's complaint further requests that System Energy base its decommissioning and depreciation expenses on a 60-year useful life for Grand Gulf as opposed to the 40-year life specified in the existing NRC operating license. The APSC, the City of New Orleans, the MPSC, and other parties have intervened in the proceeding. System Energy filed its answer to the complaint in April 2008, in which it denies the allegations of the LPSC and requests that the FERC dismiss the complaint without a hearing.

    On July 1, 2008, the FERC issued an order denying the relief requested by the LPSC.

    Electric Industry Restructuring in Texas

    Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K and Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of electric industry restructuring activity that involves Entergy Texas.

     

    NOTE 3. COMMON EQUITY

    Common Stock

    Earnings per Share

    The following tables present Entergy's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations included on the consolidated income statement:

     

     

    For the Three Months Ended March 31,

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

     

     

     

     

    $/share

     

     

     

    $/share

    Earnings applicable to common stock

     

    $308.7

     

     

     

    $212.2

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Average number of common shares
      outstanding - basic

     


    192.6

     


    $1.60 

     


    200.5

     


    $1.06 

    Average dilutive effect of:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Stock Options

     

    4.6

     

    (0.037)

     

    4.8

     

    (0.025)

     

    Equity Units

     

    1.1

     

    (0.009)

     

    0.7

     

    (0.003)

     

    Deferred Units

     

     

    (0.000)

     

    0.1

     

    (0.001)

    Average number of common shares
      outstanding - diluted

     


    198.3

     


    $1.56 

     


    206.1

     


    $1.03 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      

    For the Three Months Ended June 30,

      

    2008

     

    2007

      

    (In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

      

     

     

    $/share

     

     

     

    $/share

    Consolidated net income

     

    $271.9

     

     

     

    $267.6

      

     

            

    Average number of common shares
    outstanding - basic

     


    191.3

     


    $1.42 

     


    197.0

     


    $1.36 

    Average dilutive effect of:

            

     

    Stock Options

     

    5.0

     

    (0.036)

     

    5.1

     

    (0.034)

     

    Equity Units

     

    1.6

     

    (0.011)

     

    1.2

     

    (0.008)

     

    Deferred Units

     

     

    (0.000)

     

    0.1

     

    (0.001)

    Average number of common shares
    outstanding - diluted

     


    197.9

     


    $1.37 

     


    203.4

     


    $1.32 

             

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    For the Six Months Ended June 30,

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

     

     

     

     

    $/share

     

     

     

    $/share

    Consolidated net income

     

    $580.6

     

     

     

    $479.8

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Average number of common shares
    outstanding - basic

     


    192.0

     


    $3.02 

     


    198.8

     


    $2.41 

    Average dilutive effect of:

            
     

    Stock Options

     

    4.8

     

    (0.073)

     

    5.0

     

    (0.059)

     

    Equity Units

     

    1.3

     

    (0.021)

     

    0.9

     

    (0.011)

     

    Deferred Units

     

     

    (0.001)

     

    0.1

     

    (0.001)

    Average number of common shares
    outstanding - diluted

     


    198.1

     


    $2.93 

     


    204.8

     


    $2.34 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Entergy's stock option and other equity compensation plans are discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K.

    Treasury Stock

    During the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008, Entergy Corporation issued 245,349687,693 shares of its previously repurchased common stock to satisfy stock option exercises and other stock-based awards. DuringAlso, during the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008, Entergy Corporation purchased 1,468,2003,267,299 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $158.2$369.6 million.

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    Retained Earnings

    On April 8,July 28, 2008, Entergy Corporation's Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.75 per share, payable on JuneSeptember 2, 2008 to holders of record as of May 9,August 8, 2008.

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    Based on market prices as of March 31,June 30, 2008, cash flow hedges with net unrealized losses of approximately $108.9$233.2 million net-of-tax at March 31,June 30, 2008 are expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to operating revenues during the next twelve months. The actual amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, however, could vary due to future changes in market prices. See Note 1 (Derivative Financial Instruments and Commodity Derivatives)and Note 16 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for additional discussion of the accounting treatment of cash flow hedges.

     

    NOTE 4. LINES OF CREDIT, RELATED SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, AND LONG-TERM DEBT

    Entergy Corporation has in place a credit facility that expires in August 2012 and has a borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion. Entergy Corporation also has the ability to issue letters of credit against the total borrowing capacity of the credit facility. The facility fee is currently 0.09% of the commitment amount. Facility 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 as of March 31,June 30, 2008 was 3.831%3.002% on the drawn portion of the facility. Following is a summary of the borrowings outstanding and capacity available under the facility as of March 31,June 30, 2008.

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    Capacity

     


    Borrowings

     

    Letters
    of Credit

     

    Capacity
    Available

     


    Borrowings

     

    Letters
    of Credit

     

    Capacity
    Available

    (In Millions)

    (In Millions)

    (In Millions)

                

    $3,500

     

    $2,476 

     

    $71 

     

    $953

     

    $2,772 

     

    $72 

     

    $656

    Entergy Corporation's facility requires it to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. If Entergy fails to meet this ratio, or if Entergy or one of the Utility operating companies (except Entergy New Orleans) defaults on other indebtedness or is in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, an acceleration of the facility maturity date may occur.

    Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, and Entergy MississippiTexas each had credit facilities available as of March 31,June 30, 2008 as follows:


    Company

     


    Expiration Date

     

    Amount of
    Facility

     


    Interest Rate (a)

     

    Amount Drawn as of March 31,June 30, 2008

     

     

     

     

     

     

       

    Entergy Arkansas

     

    April 20082009

     

    $100 million (b)

     

    4.75%4.50%

     

    -$100 million

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

     

    August 2012

     

    $100 million (c)

     

    3.13%5.00%

     

    -$30 million

    Entergy Louisiana

     

    August 2012

     

    $200 million (d)

     

    3.06%2.91%

     

    -$200 million

    Entergy Mississippi

     

    May 20082009

     

    $30 million (e)

     

    3.95%3.926%

     

    -$30 million

    Entergy Mississippi

     

    May 20082009

     

    $20 million (e)

     

    3.95%3.926%

    $20 million

    Entergy Texas

    August 2012

    $100 million (f)

    2.9075%

     

    -

    (a)

    The interest rate is the weighted average interest rate as of March 31,June 30, 2008 applied or that would be applied to the outstanding borrowings under the facility.

    (b)

    In April 2008, Entergy Arkansas renewed its credit facility through April 2009. The renewed credit facility requires Entergy Arkansas to maintain a debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

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    (c)

    The credit facility allows Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to issue letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31,June 30, 2008, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Gulf States Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement, the amount of debt assumed by Entergy Texas currently($930 million as of June 30, 2008 and $1.079 billion as of December 31, 2007) is excluded from debt and capitalization in calculating the debt ratio.

    (d)

    The credit facility allows Entergy Louisiana to issue letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of March 31,June 30, 2008, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Louisiana to maintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization.

    (e)

    Borrowings under the Entergy Mississippi credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in its accounts receivable. Prior

    (f)

    The credit facility allows Entergy Texas to expiration on May 31,issue letters of credit against the borrowing capacity of the facility. As of June 30, 2008, no letters of credit were outstanding. The credit facility requires Entergy Mississippi expectsTexas to renew bothmaintain a consolidated debt ratio of 65% or less of its total capitalization. Pursuant to the terms of the credit facilities.agreement, the transition bonds issued by Entergy Gulf States Reconstruction Funding I, LLC, a subsidiary of Entergy Texas, are excluded from debt and capitalization in calculating the debt ratio.

    The facility fees on the credit facilities range from 0.09% to 0.15% of the commitment amount.

    The short-term borrowings of the Registrant Subsidiaries and certain other Entergy subsidiaries are limited to amounts authorized by the FERC. The current FERC-authorized limits are effective through March 31, 2010 (except Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, which are effective through November 8, 2009). In addition to borrowings from commercial banks, these companies are authorized under a FERC order to borrow from the Entergy System money pool. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' dependence on external short-term borrowings. Borrowings from the money pool and external borrowings combined may not exceed the FERC authorized limits. As of March 31,June 30, 2008, Entergy's subsidiaries' aggregate money pool and external short-term borrowings authorized limit was $2.1

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    billion, the aggregate outstanding borrowing from the money pool was $472$403 million, and Entergy's subsidiaries' had no$380 million in outstanding short-term borrowing fro mfrom external sources.

    The following are the FERC-authorized limits for short-term borrowings and the outstanding short-term borrowings from the money pool for the Registrant Subsidiaries as of March 31,June 30, 2008:

     

    Authorized

     

    Borrowings

     

    Authorized

     

    Borrowings

     

    (In Millions)

     

    (In Millions)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Entergy Arkansas

     

    $250

     

    $91.4

     

    $250

     

    $125.5

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

     

    $200

     

    -

     

    $200

     

             -

    Entergy Louisiana

     

    $250

     

    $47.5

     

    $250

     

     $52.4

    Entergy Mississippi

     

    $175

     

    -

     

    $175

     

     $50.0

    Entergy New Orleans

     

    $100

     

    -

     

    $100

     

            -

    Entergy Texas

     

    $200

     

            -

    System Energy

     

    $200

     

    -

     

    $200

     

            -

    Debt Issuances and Redemptions

    (Entergy Arkansas)

    In July 2008, Entergy Arkansas issued $300 million of 5.4% Series First Mortgage Bonds due August 2013. Entergy Arkansas intends to use the proceeds to fund the purchase of, and improvements relating to, the Ouachita power plant and for general corporate purposes. Pending the application of the net proceeds, Entergy Arkansas intends to use the proceeds for working capital purposes, including repayment of short-term debt, and it may invest them in temporary cash investments or the Entergy System money pool.

    (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

    In May 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana issued $375 million of 6.00% Series First Mortgage Bonds due May 2018. The proceeds were used to pay at maturity the portion of the $325 million of the 3.6% Series First Mortgage Bonds due June 2008 that had not been assumed by Entergy Texas and to redeem, prior to maturity, $189.7 million of the $350 million Floating Rate series of First Mortgage Bonds due December 2008, and for other general corporate purposes.

    The portion of the $325 million of 3.6% Series First Mortgage Bonds due June 2008 that had been assumed by Entergy Texas was paid at maturity by Entergy Texas in June 2008, and that bond series is no longer outstanding. The remainder of the $350 million Floating Rate series of First Mortgage Bonds due December 2008 had been assumed by Entergy Texas, and management expects Entergy Texas to redeem those bonds by their maturity date.

    (Entergy Louisiana)

    In April 2008, Entergy Louisiana repurchased, prior to maturity, $60 million of Auction Rate governmental bonds, which are being held for possible remarketing at a later date.

    (Entergy Mississippi)

    In April 2008, Entergy Mississippi repurchased its $30 million series of Independence County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds due July 2022. At the time of repurchase, the bonds were converted from an Auction Rate mode to a Daily Mode. In June 2008, Entergy Mississippi remarketed the series and converted the bonds to a Multi-Annual Mode and fixed the rate to maturity at 4.90%. Entergy Mississippi used the proceeds from the remarketing to repay short-term borrowings that were drawn on its credit facilities to repurchase the bonds in April 2008.

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    (Entergy New Orleans)

    On August 1, 2008, Entergy New Orleans paid, at maturity, its $30 million of 3.875% Series first mortgage bonds.

    Tax Exempt Bond Audit

    The IRS completed an audit of certain Tax Exempt Bonds (Bonds) issued by St. Charles Parish, State of Louisiana (the Issuer). The Bonds were issued to finance previously unfinanced acquisition costs expended by Entergy Louisiana to acquire certain radioactive solid waste disposal facilities (the Facilities) at the Waterford Steam Electric Generating Station. In March and April 2005, the IRS issued proposed adverse determinations that the Issuer's 7.0% Series bonds due 2022, 7.5% Series bonds due 2021, and 7.05% Series bonds due 2022 were not tax exempt. The stated basis for these determinations was that radioactive waste did not constitute "solid waste" within the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and therefore the Facilities did not qualify as solid waste disposal facilities. The three series of Bonds are the only series of bonds issued by the Issuer for the benefit of Entergy Louisiana that were the subject of audits by the IRS. Because the Issuer, Entergy Louisiana, and IRS O ffice of Appeals desired to settle the issue that was raised, Entergy Louisiana made a $1.25 million payment to the IRS. The terms of the settlement have no effect on the Issuer or the bondholders.

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    NOTE 5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

    Entergy grants stock options, which are described more fully in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K. Entergy adopted SFAS 123R, "Share-Based Payment" on January 1, 2006. The adoption of the standard did not materially affect Entergy's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows because Entergy adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock options prescribed by SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" on January 1, 2003. Prior to 2003, Entergy applied the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related Interpretations in accounting for those plans. Awards under Entergy's plans generally vest over three years.

    The following table includes financial information for stock options for the firstsecond quarter and six months ended June 30 for each of the years presented:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Millions)

    Compensation expense included in Entergy's Net Income

    $4.4

     

    $3.3

    Tax benefit recognized in Entergy's Net Income

    $1.7

     

    $1.3

    Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and inventory

    $0.8

     

    $0.5

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Millions)

    Compensation expense included in Entergy's Net Income for the second quarter

    $4.7

     

    $3.9

    Tax benefit recognized in Entergy's Net Income for the second quarter

    $1.8

     

    $1.5

        

    Compensation expense included in Entergy's Net Income for the six months ended June 30,

    $9.1

     

    $7.1

    Tax benefit recognized in Entergy's Net Income for the six months ended June 30,

    $3.5

     

    $2.7

    Compensation cost capitalized as part of fixed assets and inventory

    $1.7

     

    $1.2

    Entergy granted 1,637,4001,617,400 stock options during the first quarter 2008 with a weighted-average fair value of $14.43. At March 31,June 30, 2008, there were 11,962,37311,464,959 stock options outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $65.39.$65.49. The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding was $523$631 million.

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    NOTE 6. RETIREMENT AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

    Components of Net Pension Cost

    Entergy's qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Service cost - benefits earned during the period

     

    $22,598 

     

    $23,897 

     

    $22,598 

     

    $24,141 

    Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     

    51,647 

     

    45,862 

     

    51,646 

     

    46,292 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (57,639)

     

    (50,626)

     

    (57,640)

     

    (50,880)

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    1,266 

     

    1,383 

     

    1,266 

     

    1,383 

    Amortization of loss

     

    6,934 

     

    11,444 

     

    6,482 

     

    11,444 

    Net pension costs

     

    $24,806 

     

    $31,960 

     

    $24,352 

     

    $32,380 

    32Entergy's qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

    Service cost - benefits earned during the period

     

    $45,196 

     

    $48,038 

    Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     

    103,293 

     

    92,154 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (115,279)

     

    (101,506)

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    2,532 

     

    2,766 

    Amortization of loss

     

    13,416 

     

    22,888 

    Net pension costs

     

    $49,158 

     

    $64,340 

    The Registrant Subsidiaries' qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2008

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      during the period

     

    $3,584 

     

    $1,841 

     

    $2,058 

     

    $1,063 

     

    $445 

     

    $968 

    $930 

    Interest cost on projected

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      benefit obligation

     

    11,616 

     

    5,047 

     

    6,784 

     

    3,627 

     

    1,415 

     

    3,882 

    1,937 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (11,765)

     

    (7,165)

     

    (8,134)

     

    (4,075)

     

    (1,839)

     

    (5,047)

    (2,452)

    Amortization of prior service

     

      cost

    223 

     

    110 

     

    119 

     

    90 

     

    52 

     

    80 

    Amortization of loss

     

    2,303 

     

    115 

     

    920 

     

    485 

     

    319 

     

    156 

    90 

    Net pension cost/(income)

     

    $5,961 

     

    ($52)

     

    $1,747 

     

    $1,190 

     

    $392 

     

    $39 

    $514 

    41

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2008

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

    2007

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

     

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    during the period

     

    $3,584 

     

    $1,841 

     

    $2,058 

     

    $1,063 

     

    $445 

     

    $930 

     

    $3,638 

     

    $3,011 

     

    $2,231 

     

    $1,089 

     

    $470 

     

    $1,012 

    $1,021 

    Interest cost on projected

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    benefit obligation

     

    11,616 

     

    5,047 

     

    6,784 

     

    3,627 

     

    1,415 

     

    1,937 

     

    10,498 

     

    8,139 

     

    6,251 

     

    3,371 

     

    1,260 

     

    3,439 

    1,710 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (11,765)

     

    (7,165)

     

    (8,134)

     

    (4,075)

     

    (1,839)

     

    (2,452)

     

    (11,009)

     

    (10,750)

     

    (7,808)

     

    (3,837)

     

    (1,446)

     

    (4,536)

    (2,136)

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    223 

     

    110 

     

    119 

     

    90 

     

    52 

     

    Amortization of prior service

     

    cost

    412 

     

    304 

     

    160 

     

    114 

     

    44 

     

    133 

    12 

    Amortization of loss

     

    2,303 

     

    115 

     

    920 

     

    485 

     

    319 

     

    90 

     

    2,721 

     

    623 

     

    1,433 

     

    749 

     

    368 

     

    262 

    151 

    Net pension cost/(income)

     

    $5,961 

     

    ($52)

     

    $1,747 

     

    $1,190 

     

    $392 

     

    $514 

    Net pension cost

     

    $6,260 

     

    $1,327 

     

    $2,267 

     

    $1,486 

     

    $696 

     

    $310 

    $758 

    The Registrant Subsidiaries' qualified pension cost, including amounts capitalized, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2008

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      during the period

     

    $7,168 

     

    $3,682 

     

    $4,116 

     

    $2,126 

     

    $890 

     

    $1,936 

    $1,860 

    Interest cost on projected

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      benefit obligation

     

    23,232 

     

    10,094 

     

    13,568 

     

    7,254 

     

    2,830 

     

    7,764 

    3,874 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (23,530)

     

    (14,330)

     

    (16,268)

     

    (8,150)

     

    (3,678)

     

    (10,094)

    (4,904)

    Amortization of prior service

     

      cost

    446 

     

    220 

     

    238 

     

    180 

     

    104 

     

    160 

    18 

    Amortization of loss

     

    4,606 

     

    230 

     

    1,840 

     

    970 

     

    638 

     

    312 

    180 

    Net pension cost/(income)

     

    $11,922 

     

    ($104)

     

    $3,494 

     

    $2,380 

     

    $784 

     

    $78 

    $1,028 

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2007

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      during the period

     

    $7,276 

     

    $6,022 

     

    $4,462 

     

    $2,178 

     

    $940 

     

    $2,024 

    $2,042 

    Interest cost on projected

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      benefit obligation

     

    20,996 

     

    16,278 

     

    12,502 

     

    6,742 

     

    2,520 

     

    6,878 

    3,420 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (22,018)

     

    (21,500)

     

    (15,616)

     

    (7,674)

     

    (2,892)

     

    (9,072)

    (4,272)

    Amortization of prior service

     

      cost

    824 

     

    608 

     

    320 

     

    228 

     

    88 

     

    266 

    24 

    Amortization of loss

     

    5,442 

     

    1,246 

     

    2,866 

     

    1,498 

     

    736 

     

    524 

    302 

    Net pension cost

     

    $12,520 

     

    $2,654 

     

    $4,534 

     

    $2,972 

     

    $1,392 

     

    $620 

    $1,516 

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

    2007

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

     

     

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      during the period

     

    $3,638 

     

    $3,011 

     

    $2,231 

     

    $1,089 

     

    $470 

     

    $1,021 

    Interest cost on projected

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      benefit obligation

     

    10,498 

     

    8,139 

     

    6,251 

     

    3,371 

     

    1,260 

     

    1,710 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (11,009)

     

    (10,750)

     

    (7,808)

     

    (3,837)

     

    (1,446)

     

    (2,136)

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    412 

     

    304 

     

    160 

     

    114 

     

    44 

     

    12 

    Amortization of loss

     

    2,721 

     

    623 

     

    1,433 

     

    749 

     

    368 

     

    151 

    Net pension cost

     

    $6,260 

     

    $1,327 

     

    $2,267 

     

    $1,486 

     

    $696 

     

    $758 

    42

    Entergy recognized $4.3 million and $4.0 million in pension cost for its non-qualified pension plans in the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively. Entergy recognized $8.5 million and $8.0 million in pension cost for its non-qualified pension plans for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

    The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their non-qualified pension plans in the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007:

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

     

     

    (In Thousands)

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost First
      Quarter 2008

     

    $133 

     

    $78 

     

    $7 

     

    $54 

     

    $12 

     

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost First
      Quarter 2007

     

    $123 

     

    $317 

     

    $6 

     

    $44 

     

    $57 

     

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

    Texas

    (In Thousands)

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost
      Second Quarter 2008

     

    $133 

     

    $78 

     

    $7 

     

    $54 

     

    $12 

    $227 

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost
      Second Quarter 2007

     

    $123 

     

    $317 

     

    $6 

     

    $44 

     

    $57 

    $231 

    33

    The Registrant Subsidiaries recognized the following pension cost for their non-qualified pension plans for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

    Texas

    (In Thousands)

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost Six
      Months Ended June 30, 2008

     

    $266 

     

    $156 

     

    $14 

     

    $108 

     

    $24 

    $454 

    Non-Qualified Pension Cost Six
      Months Ended June 30, 2007

     

    $246 

     

    $634 

     

    $12 

     

    $88 

     

    $114 

    $462 

    Components of Net Other Postretirement Benefit Cost

    Entergy's other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Service cost - benefits earned during the period

     

    $11,800 

     

    $10,893 

     

    $11,800 

     

    $11,034 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    17,824 

     

    15,686 

     

    17,824 

     

    15,808 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (7,027)

     

    (6,260)

     

    (7,027)

     

    (6,325)

    Amortization of transition obligation

     

    957 

     

    958 

     

    957 

     

    958 

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    (4,104)

     

    (3,959)

     

    (4,104)

     

    (3,959)

    Amortization of loss

     

    3,890 

     

    4,743 

     

    3,890 

     

    4,743 

    Net other postretirement benefit cost

     

    $23,340 

     

    $22,061 

     

    $23,340 

     

    $22,259 

    43

    Entergy's other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

    Service cost - benefits earned during the period

     

    $23,600 

     

    $21,927 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    35,648 

     

    31,494 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (14,054)

     

    (12,585)

    Amortization of transition obligation

     

    1,914 

     

    1,916 

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    (8,208)

     

    (7,918)

    Amortization of loss

     

    7,780 

     

    9,486 

    Net other postretirement benefit cost

     

    $46,680 

     

    $44,320 

    The Registrant Subsidiaries' other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2008

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

     

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    during the period

     

    $1,706 

     

    $1,251 

     

    $1,099 

     

    $514 

     

    $295 

     

    $513 

     

    $1,706 

     

    $1,251 

     

    $1,099 

     

    $514 

     

    $295 

     

    $606 

    $513 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    3,443 

     

    1,917 

     

    2,187 

     

    1,141 

     

    953 

     

    531 

     

    3,443 

     

    1,917 

     

    2,187 

     

    1,141 

     

    953 

     

    1,440 

    531 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (2,492)

     

     

     

    (905)

     

    (789)

     

    (511)

     

    (2,492)

     

     

     

    (905)

     

    (789)

     

    (1,885)

    (511)

    Amortization of transition obligation

     

    205 

     

    84 

     

    96 

     

    88 

     

    415 

     

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    (197)

     

    146 

     

    117 

     

    (62)

     

    90 

     

    (283)

    Amortization of transition

     

    obligation

    205 

     

    84 

     

    96 

     

    88 

     

    415 

     

    66 

    Amortization of prior service

     

    cost

    (197)

     

    146 

     

    117 

     

    (62)

     

    90 

     

    72 

    (283)

    Amortization of loss

     

    1,440 

     

    494 

     

    677 

     

    534 

     

    291 

     

    177 

    1,440 

     

    494 

     

    677 

     

    534 

     

    291 

     

    357 

    177 

    Net other postretirement benefit cost

     

    $4,105 

     

    $3,892 

     

    $4,176 

     

    $1,310 

     

    $1,255 

     

    $429 

     

    $4,105 

     

    $3,892 

     

    $4,176 

     

    $1,310 

     

    $1,255 

     

    $656 

    $429 

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2007

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

     

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    during the period

     

    $1,525 

     

    $1,547 

     

    $973 

     

    $476 

     

    $255 

     

    $451 

     

    $1,525 

     

    $1,547 

     

    $973 

     

    $476 

     

    $255 

     

    $500 

    $451 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    3,037 

     

    2,876 

     

    1,941 

     

    1,049 

     

    870 

     

    433 

     

    3,037 

     

    2,876 

     

    1,941 

     

    1,049 

     

    870 

     

    1,260 

    433 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (2,231)

     

    (1,697)

     

     

    (819)

     

    (682)

     

    (470)

     

    (2,231)

     

    (1,697)

     

     

    (819)

     

    (682)

     

    (1,697)

    (470)

    Amortization of transition obligation

     

    205 

     

    151 

     

    96 

     

    88 

     

    416 

     

    Amortization of prior service cost

     

    (197)

     

    218 

     

    117 

     

    (62)

     

    90 

     

    (283)

    Amortization of transition

     

    obligation

    205 

     

    151 

     

    96 

     

    88 

     

    416 

     

    67 

    Amortization of prior service

     

    cost

    (197)

     

    218 

     

    117 

     

    (62)

     

    90 

     

    72 

    (283)

    Amortization of loss

     

    1,500 

     

    793 

     

    764 

     

    613 

     

    282 

     

    149 

    1,500 

     

    793 

     

    764 

     

    613 

     

    282 

     

    349 

    149 

    Net other postretirement benefit cost

     

    $3,839 

     

    $3,888 

     

    $3,891 

     

    $1,345 

     

    $1,231 

     

    $282 

     

    $3,839 

     

    $3,888 

     

    $3,891 

     

    $1,345 

     

    $1,231 

     

    $551 

    $282 

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    The Registrant Subsidiaries' other postretirement benefit cost, including amounts capitalized, for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, included the following components:

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2008

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    during the period

     

    $3,412 

     

    $2,502 

     

    $2,198 

     

    $1,028 

     

    $590 

     

    $1,212 

    $1,026 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    6,886 

     

    3,834 

     

    4,374 

     

    2,282 

     

    1,906 

     

    2,880 

    1,062 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (4,984)

     

     

     

    (1,810)

     

    (1,578)

     

    (3,770)

    (1,022)

    Amortization of transition

     

    obligation

    410 

     

    168 

     

    192 

     

    176 

     

    830 

     

    132 

    Amortization of prior service

     

    cost

    (394)

     

    292 

     

    234 

     

    (124)

     

    180 

     

    144 

    (566)

    Amortization of loss

    2,880 

     

    988 

     

    1,354 

     

    1,068 

     

    582 

     

    714 

    354 

    Net other postretirement
      benefit cost

     

    $82,10 

     

    $7,784 

     

    $8,352 

     

    $2,620 

     

    $2,510 

     

    $1,312 

    $858 

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

    2007

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Service cost - benefits earned

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    during the period

     

    $3,050 

     

    $3,094 

     

    $1,946 

     

    $952 

     

    $510 

     

    $1,000 

    $902 

    Interest cost on APBO

     

    6,074 

     

    5,752 

     

    3,882 

     

    2,098 

     

    1,740 

     

    2,520 

    866 

    Expected return on assets

     

    (4,462)

     

    (3,394)

     

     

    (1,638)

     

    (1,364)

     

    (3,394)

    (940)

    Amortization of transition

     

    obligation

    410 

     

    302 

     

    192 

     

    176 

     

    832 

     

    134 

    Amortization of prior service

     

    cost

    (394)

     

    436 

     

    234 

     

    (124)

     

    180 

     

    144 

    (566)

    Amortization of loss

    3,000 

     

    1,586 

     

    1,528 

     

    1,226 

     

    564 

     

    698 

    298 

    Net other postretirement
      benefit cost

     

    $7,678 

     

    $7,776 

     

    $7,782 

     

    $2,690 

     

    $2,462 

     

    $1,102 

    $564 

    Employer Contributions

    Based on current assumptions, Entergy expects to contribute $226$268 million to its qualified pension plans in 2008. As of the end of AprilJuly 2008, Entergy had contributed $98$164 million to its pension plans. Therefore, Entergy presently anticipates contributing an additional $128$104 million to fund its qualified pension plans in 2008.

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    Based on current assumptions, the Registrant Subsidiaries expect to contribute the following to qualified pension plans in 2008:

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

     

     

    (In Thousands)

    Expected 2008 pension contributions
      disclosed in Form 10-K

     


    $40,470

     


    $37,756

     


    $ -

     


    $10,955

     


    $ -

     


    $ -

    Pension contributions made through
      April 2008

     

    $10,710

     

    $13,763

     


    $ -

     

    $2,899

     


    $ -

     


    $ -

    Remaining estimated pension
      contributions to be made in 2008

     

    $29,760

     

    $23,993

     


    $ -

     

    $8,056

     


    $ -

     


    $ -

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

    System

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Expected 2008 pension
      contributions

     


    $70,863

     


    $27,143

     


    $ -

     


    $19,182

     


    $ -

     


    $14,960


    $144

    Pension contributions made
      through July 2008

     

    $21,420

     

    $21,324

     


    $ -

     

    $5,798

     


    $ -

     


    $11,752


    $88

    Remaining estimated pension
      contributions to be made in 2008

     

    $49,443

     

    $5,819

     


    $ -

     

    $13,384

     


    $ -

     


    $3,208


    $56

    Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Act)

    Based on actuarial analysis, the estimated impacteffect of future Medicare subsidies reduced the December 31, 2007 Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO) by $182 million, and reduced the firstsecond quarter 2008 and 2007 other postretirement benefit cost by $6.2 million and $6.5$6.6 million, respectively. It reduced the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 other postretirement benefit cost by $12.4 million and $13.2 million, respectively.

    Based on actuarial analysis, the estimated impacteffect of future Medicare subsidies reduced the December 31, 2007 APBO, the second quarters 2008 and 2007 other postretirement benefit cost and the first quarterssix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 other postretirement benefit cost for the Registrant Subsidiaries as follows:

    Entergy

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    New

     

    Entergy

    System

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    Orleans

     

    Texas

    Energy

    (In Thousands)

    Reduction in 12/31/2007 APBO

     

    ($39,653)

     

    ($19,662)

     

    ($21,797)

     

    ($13,223)

     

    ($9,487)

     

    ($15,270)

    ($6,185)

    Reduction in second quarter 2008

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      other postretirement benefit cost

     

    ($1,266)

     

    ($876)

     

    ($706)

     

    ($406)

     

    ($279)

     

    ($263)

    ($236)

    Reduction in second quarter 2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      other postretirement benefit cost

     

    ($1,376)

     

    ($1,222)

     

    ($762)

     

    ($438)

     

    ($311)

     

    ($172)

    ($246)

    Reduction in six months ended

     

     

     

     

     

      June 30, 2008 other

      postretirement benefit cost

    ($2,532)

     

    ($1,752)

     

    ($1,412)

     

    ($812)

     

    ($558)

     

    ($526)

    ($472)

    Reduction in six months ended

     

     

     

     

     

      June 30, 2007 other

      postretirement benefit cost

    ($2,752)

     

    ($2,444)

     

    ($1,524)

     

    ($876)

     

    ($622)

     

    ($344)

    ($492)

    Entergy

     

     

    Entergy

     

    Gulf States

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    Entergy

     

    System

     

     

    Arkansas

     

    Louisiana

     

    Louisiana

     

    Mississippi

     

    New Orleans

     

    Energy

     

     

    (In Thousands)

    Reduction in 12/31/2007 APBO

     

    ($39,653)

     

    ($19,662)

     

    ($21,797)

     

    ($13,223)

     

    ($9,487)

     

    ($6,185)

    Reduction in first quarter 2008

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      other postretirement benefit cost

     

    ($1,266)

     

    ($876)

     

    ($706)

     

    ($406)

     

    ($279)

     

    ($236)

    Reduction in first quarter 2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

      other postretirement benefit cost

     

    ($1,376)

     

    ($1,222)

     

    ($762)

     

    ($438)

     

    ($311)

     

    ($246)

    For further information on the Medicare Act refer to Note 11 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

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    NOTE 7. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

    Entergy Corporation

    Entergy's reportable segments as of March 31,June 30, 2008 are Utility and Non-Utility Nuclear. Utility generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and provides natural gas utility service in portions of Louisiana. Non-Utility Nuclear owns and operates six nuclear power plants and is primarily focused on selling electric power produced by those plants to wholesale

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    customers. "All Other" includes the parent company, Entergy Corporation, and other business activity, including the non-nuclear wholesale assets business the Competitive Retail Services business, and earnings on the proceeds of sales of previously-owned businesses. As a result of the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy filing, Entergy discontinued the consolidation of Entergy New Orleans retroactive to January 1, 2005, and reported Entergy New Orleans results under the equity method of accounting in the Utility segment in 2006 and 2005. On May 7, 200 7, the bankruptcy judge entered an order confirming Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization. With confirmation of the plan of reorganization, Entergy reconsolidated Entergy New Orleans in the second quarter 2007, retroactive to January 1, 2007.

    Entergy's segment financial information for the firstsecond quarters of 2008 and 2007 is as follows:



    Utility

     


    Non-Utility
    Nuclear*

     



    All Other*

     



    Eliminations

     



    Consolidated



    Utility

     


    Non-Utility
    Nuclear*

     



    All Other*

     



    Eliminations

     



    Consolidated

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

    2008

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating Revenues

    $2,136,330 

     

    $680,484

     

    $54,800 

     

    ($6,880)

     

    $2,864,734 

    $2,579,303

     

    $609,730

     

    $82,088 

     

    ($6,850)

     

    $3,264,271 

    Equity in loss of unconsolidated

     

     

     

     

     

    equity affiliates

    $- 

     

    $-

     

    ($929)

     

    $- 

     

    ($929)

    Equity in earnings of

     

     

     

     

     

    unconsolidated equity affiliates

    $-

     

    $-

     

    ($2,572)

     

    $- 

     

    ($2,572)

    Income Taxes (Benefit)

    $84,243 

     

    $124,973

     

    ($16,213)

     

    $- 

     

    $193,003 

    $112,421

     

    $83,902

     

    ($13,311)

     

    $- 

     

    $183,012 

    Net Income (Loss)

    $117,147 

     

    $221,697

     

    ($30,095)

     

    $- 

     

    $308,749 

    Total Assets

    $26,201,946 

    $7,175,012

    $1,938,323 

    ($1,450,448)

    $33,864,833 

    Net Income

    $159,714

     

    $143,616

     

    ($32,376)

     

    $- 

     

    $270,954 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating Revenues

    $2,197,099 

     

    $458,251

     

    $45,048 

     

    ($6,338)

     

    $2,694,060 

    $2,238,555

     

    $471,521

     

    $65,817 

     

    ($6,541)

     

    $2,769,352 

    Equity in earnings (loss) of

     

     

     

     

     

    Equity in earnings of

     

     

     

     

     

    unconsolidated equity affiliates

    ($1)

     

    $-

     

    $1,625 

     

    $- 

     

    $1,624 

    $-

     

    $-

     

    $477 

     

    $- 

     

    $477 

    Income Taxes (Benefit)

    $80,692 

     

    $84,735

     

    ($19,362)

     

    $- 

     

    $146,065 

    $98,460

     

    $63,929

     

    ($55,938)

     

    $- 

     

    $106,451 

    Net Income (Loss)

    $104,450 

     

    $128,170

     

    ($20,425)

     

    $- 

     

    $212,195 

    Total Assets

    $25,695,295 

    $5,518,895

    $2,882,628 

    ($2,421,989)

    $31,674,829 

    Net Income

    $148,194

     

    $108,726

     

    $10,682 

     

    $- 

     

    $267,602 

    Entergy's segment financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:



    Utility


    Non-Utility
    Nuclear*



    All Other*



    Eliminations



    Consolidated

    (In Thousands)

    2008

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating Revenues

    $4,715,633 

     

    $1,290,215

     

    $136,889 

     

    ($13,732)

     

    $6,129,005 

    Equity in earnings (loss) of

     

     

     

     

     

      unconsolidated equity affiliates

    $- 

     

    $-

     

    ($3,501)

     

    $- 

     

    ($3,501)

    Income Taxes (Benefit)

    $196,664 

     

    $208,875

     

    ($29,524)

     

    $- 

     

    $376,015 

    Net Income (Loss)

    $276,861 

     

    $365,314

     

    ($62,472)

     

    $- 

     

    $579,703 

    Total Assets

    $26,807,661 

    $7,326,735

    $1,984,560 

    ($1,425,615)

    $34,693,341 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating Revenues

    $4,435,654 

     

    $929,772

     

    $110,865 

     

    ($12,880)

     

    $5,463,411 

    Equity in earnings (loss) of

     

     

     

     

     

      unconsolidated equity affiliates

    $- 

     

    $-

     

    $2,101 

     

    $- 

     

    $2,101 

    Income Taxes (Benefit)

    $179,152 

     

    $148,664

     

    ($75,299)

     

    $- 

     

    $252,517 

    Net Income (Loss)

    $252,644 

     

    $236,896

     

    ($9,743)

     

    $- 

     

    $479,797 

    Total Assets

    $26,244,883 

    $6,654,700

    $2,815,623 

    ($2,300,479)

    $33,414,727 

    Businesses marked with * are sometimes referred to as the "competitive businesses," with the exception of the parent company, Entergy Corporation. Eliminations are primarily intersegment activity. Almost all of Entergy's goodwill is related to the Utility segment.

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    Registrant Subsidiaries

    The Registrant Subsidiaries' have one reportable segment, which is an integrated utility business, except for System Energy, which is an electricity generation business. The Registrant Subsidiaries' operations are managed on an integrated basis because of the substantial effect of cost-based rates and regulatory oversight on the business process, cost structures, and operating results.

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    NOTE 8. ACQUISITION

    Calcasieu (Entergy Gulf States Louisiana)

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana purchased the Calcasieu Generating Facility, a 322 MW simple-cycle gas-fired power plant located near the city of Sulphur in southwestern Louisiana, for approximately $56.4 million from Dynegy, Inc. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana received the plant, materials and supplies, SO2 emission allowances, and related real estate in the transaction. The FERC and the LPSC approved the acquisition.

     

    NOTE 9. RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE

    Fair Values

    See Note 16 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure to market and commodity risks. See Note 17 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' decommissioning trust funds.

    Effective January 1, 2008, Entergy and the Registrant Subsidiaries adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 generally does not require any new fair value measurements. However, in some cases, the application of SFAS 157 in the future may change Entergy's and the Registrant Subsidiaries' practice for measuring and disclosing fair values under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.

    SFAS 157 defines 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 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.

    SFAS 157 establishes 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 fair value hierarchy defined in SFAS 157 are as follows:

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    Level 2 consists primarily of individually owned debt instruments or shares in common trusts.

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    The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy established by SFAS 157, Entergy's assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2008. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to a fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

      

    Level 1

     

    Level 2

     

    Level 3

     

    Total

      

    (In Millions)

    Assets:

            

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $476

     

    $2,646

     

    $-

     

    $3,122

    Gas hedge contracts

     

    123

     

    -

     

    -

     

    123

      

    $599

     

    $2,646

     

    $-

     

    $3,245

             

    Liabilities:

            

    Power contracts

     

    $-

     

    $-

     

    $734

     

    $734

      

    Level 1

     

    Level 2

     

    Level 3

     

    Total

      

    (In Millions)

    Assets:

            

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $580

     

    $2,601

     

    $-

     

    $3,181

    Gas hedge contracts

     

    86

     

    -

     

    -

     

    86

      

    $666

     

    $2,601

     

    $-

     

    $3,267

             

    Liabilities:

            

    Derivatives

     

    $-

     

    $-

     

    $288

     

    $288

    A small portion of the assets in the decommissioning trust funds are cash and cash equivalents.

    The following table sets forth a reconciliation of changes in the liabilities for the fair value of derivatives classified as level 3 in the SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy (in millions):

    Balance as of January 1, 2008

    $12

    Price changes

    196

    Originated

    74

    Settlements

    6

    Balance as of March 31, 2008

    $288

      

    Second Quarter 2008

     

     Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

    Balance as of beginning of period

     

    $288 

     

    $12 

         

    Price changes

     

    480 

     

    676 

    Originated

     

     

    77 

    Settlements

     

    (37)

     

    (31)

         

    Balance as of June 30, 2008

     

    $734 

     

    $734 

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    The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy established by SFAS 157, the Registrant Subsidaries' assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2008. 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.

      

    Level 1

     

    Level 2

     

    Level 3

     

    Total

      

    (In Millions)

    Entergy Arkansas:

            

    Assets:

            

      Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $49.8

     

    $396.6

     

    $-

     

    $446.4

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana:

            

    Assets:

            

      Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $15.9

     

    $332.9

     

    $-

     

    $348.8

      Gas hedge contracts

     

    18.9

     

    -

     

    -

     

    18.9

      

    $34.8

     

    $332.9

     

    $-

     

    $367.7

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    Level 1

     

    Level 2

     

    Level 3

     

    Total

     

    (In Millions)

    Entergy Arkansas:

            

    Assets:

            

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $16.1

     

    $419.7

     

    $-

     

    $435.8

            

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana:

            

    Assets:

            

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $15.6

     

    $327.8

     

    $-

     

    $343.4

    Gas hedge contracts

     

    25.1

     

    -

     

    -

     

    25.1

     

    $40.7

     

    $327.8

     

    $-

     

    $368.5

            

    Entergy Louisiana:

                    

    Assets:

                    

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $42.4

     

    $166.6

     

    $-

     

    $209.0

     

    $40.0

     

    $165.1

     

    $-

     

    $205.1

    Gas hedge contracts

     

    36.9

     

    -

     

    -

     

    36.9

     

    52.8

     

    -

     

    -

     

    52.8

     

    $79.3

     

    $166.6

     

    $-

     

    $245.9

     

    $92.8

     

    $165.1

     

    $-

     

    $257.9

            

    Entergy Mississippi:

            

    Assets:

            

    Gas hedge contracts

     

    $44.8

     

    $-

     

    $-

     

    $44.8

            

    System Energy:

            

    Assets:

            

    Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $42.9

     

    $259.6

     

    $-

     

    $302.5

    Other Than Temporary Impairment

    Entergy Mississippi:

            

    Assets:

            

      Gas hedge contracts

     

    $30.6

     

    $-

     

    $-

     

    $30.6

    System Energy:

            

    Assets:

            

      Decommissioning trust funds

     

    $69.7

     

    $235.0

     

    $-

     

    $304.7

    In the second quarter 2008 Non-Utility Nuclear recorded a $24.4 million charge to interest income resulting from the recognition of the other than temporary impairment of certain securities held in its decommissioning trust funds.

     

    NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES

    Income Tax Audits and Litigation

    InEntergy expects to reach a final agreement with the first quarter 2008, Entergy agreed to concede the issueIRS relating to the simplified method of allocating the "mixed service costs" component of overhead. Entergy's concessionUnder this agreement Entergy will concede certain deductions that will result in an increase to taxable income for income tax purposes of $361 million for 2005 and $240 million for 2006. Because Entergy has a consolidated net operating loss carryover into these years, this concession has the effect of reducing the consolidated net operating loss carryover. Entergy's concession will not have a material effect on the Registrant Subsidiaries' net income. Of the total increase to taxable income for income tax purposes of $601 million, the taxable income for income tax purposes of the Registrant Subsidiaries increasedwill increase as follows: Entergy Arkansas, $173 million; Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $199 million;$200 million, of which Entergy Texas is accountable for $104 million in accordance with the jurisdictional separation plan; Entergy Louisiana, $15 million; Entergy Mississippi, $89 million; EntergyEnt ergy New Orleans, $15 million; and System Energy, $20 million.

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    NOTE 11. ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA AND ENTERGY TEXAS BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    Effective December 31, 2007, Entergy Gulf States, Inc. completed a jurisdictional separation into two vertically integrated utility companies, one operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the PUCT, Entergy Texas, and the other operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the LPSC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana. Entergy Texas now owns all Entergy Gulf States, Inc. distribution and transmission assets located in Texas, the gas-fired generating plants located in Texas, undivided 42.5% ownership shares of Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s 70% ownership

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    interest in Nelson 6 and 42% ownership interest in Big Cajun 2, Unit 3, which are coal-fired generating plants located in Louisiana, and other assets and contract rights to the extent related to utility operations in Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana now owns all of the remaining assets that were owned by Entergy Gulf States, Inc.  On a book value basis, approximately 58.1% of the Entergy Gulf States, Inc. assets were allocated to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and approximately 41.9% were allocated to Entergy Texas.

    As the successor to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for financial reporting purposes, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's income statementstatements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and cash flow statement for threethe six months ended March 31,June 30, 2007 include the operations of Entergy Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's income statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, cash flow statement for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and balance sheets as of December 31, 2007 and March 31,June 30, 2008 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business.

    Because the jurisdictional separation was a transaction involving entities under common control, Entergy Texas recognized the assets and liabilities allocated to it at their carrying amounts in the accounts of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. at the time of the jurisdictional separation. Entergy Texas' financial statements herein report results of operations for 2007 as though the jurisdictional separation had occurred at the beginning of 2007.

     

    NOTE 12. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

    In March 2008 the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" (SFAS 161), which requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.

    In the opinion of the management of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy, the accompanying unaudited financial 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. The business of the Registrant Subsidiaries is subject to seasonal fluctuations, however, with the peak periods occurring during the third quarter. 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 4. Controls and Procedures

    Disclosure Controls and Procedures

    As of March 31,June 30, 2008, evaluations were performed under the supervision and with the participation of Entergy Corporation, Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy Resources (individually "Registrant" and collectively the "Registrants") management, including their respective Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and Chief

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    Financial Officers (CFO). The evaluations assessed the effectiveness of the Registrants' disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluations, each CEO and CFO has concluded that, as to the Registrant or Registrants for which they serve as CEO or CFO, 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 Exch angeExchange 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 CEOs and CFOs, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net Incomeincome decreased $3.1 million primarily due to a higher effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher net revenue. Also contributing to the decrease were higher taxes other than income taxes and higher depreciation and amortization expenses.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income decreased $6.2$9.2 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily due to higher other operation and maintenance expenses lowerand a higher effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher net revenue and lower interest and other income partially offset bycharges. Also contributing to the decrease were higher depreciation and amortization expenses and lower taxes other than income taxes.income.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges (credits).credits. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007.

      

     

    Amount

     

     

    (In Millions)

     

     

     

    2007 net revenue

     

    $253.3 

    Deferred fuel cost revisions

    (5.8)

    Volume/weather

    (1.9)

    Purchased power capacity

    (1.8)267.6 

    Net wholesale revenue

     

    3.2 11.1 

    Rider revenue

    2.3 

    Purchased power capacity

    (3.4)

    Other

     

    1.22.3 

    2008 net revenue

     

    $248.2279.9 

    The deferred fuel cost revisions variance is primarily due to the 2006 energy cost recovery true-up, made in the first quarter 2007, which increased net revenue by $6.6 million.

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to decreased usage during the unbilled sales period. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

    The purchased power capacity variance is primarily due to higher purchased power capacity charges partially offset by lower reserve equalization expenses.

    The net wholesale revenue variance is primarily due to improved results from wholesale contracts and higher wholesale prices.sales to affiliated companies.

    The rider revenue variance is due to an Energy Efficiency rider which became effective in November 2007. The establishment of the rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense with no impact on net income. Also contributing to the variance is the capacity acquisition rider which became effective in February 2008. See Note 2 to the financial statements for discussion of the capacity acquisition rider.

    The purchased power capacity variance is primarily due to higher purchased power capacity charges, including the Ouachita interim tolling agreement, partially offset by lower reserve equalization expenses.

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    Gross operating revenues, fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges (credits)credits

    The grossGross operating revenues variance includes the following:increased primarily due to:

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    The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $50.8 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to a change in the energy cost recovery rider effective April 2007. The energy cost recovery rider filings are discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

    Fuel and purchased power expenses variance includes the following:

  • an increase of $57.3$109.0 million in deferred fuel expense related to System Agreement payments, as discussed above; and
  • an increase in purchased power expensesexpense due to an increase in the average market price of purchased power and an increase in volume as a result of ana refueling outage at ANO in March 2008.
  • The increase was partially offset by a decrease in deferred fuel expense due to a lower energy cost recovery rate.

    Other regulatory credits decreased primarily due to increased recovery of Grand Gulf costs due to increased usage and higher rates.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Taxes other than income taxes increased primarily due to an increase in local franchise taxes as a result of higher residential and commercial revenue and an increase in ad valorem taxes due to a higher millage rate and a higher 2008 assessment.

    Depreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to an increase in plant in service.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to an increase of $11.4$16.4 million in storm damage charges as a result of several storms hitting Entergy Arkansas' service territory in the first quarter 2008. Entergy Arkansas discontinued regulatory storm reserve accounting beginning July 2007 as a result of the APSC order issued in Entergy Arkansas' rate case. As a result, non-capital storm expenses are charged to other operation and maintenance expenses. The increase was partially offset by a reimbursement of $7 million of costs in connection with a litigation settlement.

    Taxes other than income taxes decreasedDepreciation and amortization expenses increased primarily due to a $3.5 million decrease related to resolutionan increase in the first quarter 2008 of issues relating to tax exempt bonds.plant in service.

    Other income decreased primarily due to a revision in 2007 to the allowance for equity funds used during construction related to removal costs and a decrease in interest earned on money pool investments.

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    Interest and other charges decreased primarily due to interest expense of $2.9 million recorded in the first quarter 2007 on advances from independent power producers per a FERC order and a decrease in interest accrued on the long-term DOE spent fuel obligation, partially offset by a revision to the allowance for borrowed funds used during construction related to removal costs.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax ratesrate was 47.9% for the first quarterssecond quarter of 2008 and 2007 were 41.7% and 45.4%, respectively.45.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items, state income taxes, and an adjustment of the federal tax reserve for prior tax years, partially offset by flow-through book and tax timing differences.

    The effective income tax rate was 36.8% for the second quarter of 2007 and 41.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter of 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by an adjustment of the federal tax reserve for prior years and book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by a downward revision in the estimate of federal income tax expense related to tax depreciation.

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $212 

     

    $34,815 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $212 

     

    $34,815 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    103,754 

     

    208,282 

    Operating activities

     

    151,750 

     

    225,125 

    Investing activities

     

    (99,056)

     

    (115,117)

    Investing activities

     

    (179,625)

     

    (159,165)

    Financing activities

     

    5,129 

     

    (17,518)

    Financing activities

     

    38,222 

     

    (33,937)

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     

    9,827 

     

    75,647 

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     

    10,347 

     

    32,023 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $10,039 

     

    $110,462 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $10,559 

     

    $66,838 

    Operating Activities

    Cash flow from operations decreased $104.5$73.4 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs, andan increase in income taxes paid, the timing of payments to vendors.vendors, and an increase of $10.7 million in pension contributions.

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    Investing Activities

    Net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $16.1increased $20.5 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due an increase in the money pool receivable in 2007. The decrease was partially offset byto an increase in fossil construction expenditures related toresulting from a project that begancoal plant equipment purchase in 2008.

    Financing Activities

    Financing activities provided $5.1$38.2 million of cash for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to using $17.5$33.9 million of cash for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to borrowings of $100 million on Entergy Arkansas increasing itsArkansas' credit facility, partially offset by money pool borrowings outstandingactivity. Decreases in Entergy Arkansas' payable to the money pool are a use of cash flow, and a decrease in common stock dividends paid.

    Entergy Arkansas' payable to the money pool decreased by $52.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Capital Structure

    Entergy Arkansas' capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

     

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    48.6%

     

    49.0%

     

    50.2%

     

    49.0%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    0.2%

     

    0.0%

     

    0.1%

     

    0.0%

    Debt to capital

     

    48.8%

     

    49.0%

     

    50.3%

     

    49.0%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Arkansas 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' financial condition.

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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 Arkansas' uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

    The planned construction and other capital investments disclosure in the Form 10-K includes approximately $24 million for initial spending during the 2008-2010 period on installation of scrubbers and low NOx burners at Entergy Arkansas' White Bluff coal plant, which under current environmental regulations must be operational by September 2013. The project remains in the planning stages and has not been fully designed, but the latest conceptual cost estimate has gone up significantly from previous estimates due to increases in equipment, commodity, and labor costs. These estimates indicate that Entergy Arkansas' share of the project could cost approximately $630 million compared to the $375 million reported in the Form 10-K. Entergy Arkansas continues to review potential environmental spending needs and financing alternatives for any such spending, and future spending estimates could change based on the results of this continuing analysis.

    In July 2008, Entergy Arkansas issued $300 million of 5.4% Series First Mortgage Bonds due August 2013. Entergy Arkansas intends to use the proceeds to fund the purchase of, and improvements relating to, the Ouachita power plant and for general corporate purposes. Pending the application of the net proceeds, Entergy Arkansas intends to use the proceeds for working capital purposes, including repayment of short-term debt, and it may invest them in temporary cash investments or the Entergy System money pool.

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    In April 2008, Entergy Arkansas renewed its $100 million credit facility through April 2009. There were noAs of June 30, 2008, $100 million was outstanding borrowings underon the Entergy Arkansas credit facility as of March 31, 2008.facility.

    Entergy Arkansas' receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ($91,448)

     

    ($77,882)

     

    $62,748

     

    $16,109

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ($25,541)

     

    ($77,882)

     

    $26,450

     

    $16,109

    In May 2007, $1.8 million of Entergy Arkansas' receivable from the money pool was replaced by a note receivable from Entergy New Orleans. See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, Energy Policy Act of 2005, utility restructuring, nuclear matters, and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Ouachita Acquisition

    Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC in September 2007 for its approval of the Ouachita plant acquisition, including full cost recovery.  The APSC Staff and the Arkansas attorney general have supported Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the plant, but oppose the sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The industrial group AEEC has opposedopposes Entergy Arkansas' purchase of the plant.  The Arkansas attorney general has opposedopposes recovery of the non-fuel costs of the plant through a separate rider, while the APSC Staff recommended revisions to the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order approving recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement, which will be in effect until APSC action on the acquisition of the plant. A hearing before the APSC was held in April 2008 to address Entergy Arkansas' request for acquisition of the plant and concurrent cost recovery. In June 2008 the A PSC approved Entergy Arkansas' acquisition of the Ouachita plant and approved recovery of the acquisition and ownership costs through a decision is pending.rate rider. The APSC also approved the planned sale of one-third of the capacity and energy to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana. The Arkansas attorney general, the AEEC, and Entergy Arkansas have requested rehearing of the APSC order. Entergy Arkansas' request for rehearing concerns the 7.61% before-tax return on rate base approved by the APSC, which reflects significant sources of zero-cost capital already reflected in base rates. Entergy Arkansas had requested a 10.87% before-tax return on rate base reflecting the cost of the debt and equity capital resources available to finance the Ouachita plant acquisition.

    On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order that approved recovery through a rider of the capacity costs associated with the interim tolling agreement. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of theThe Arkansas attorney generalgeneral's and the AEEC inAEEC's appeal briefs are due September 20, 2008, and the appeal.

    appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 20, 2008.

    Production Cost Allocation Rider

    In its June 2007 decision on Entergy Arkansas' August 2006 rate filing, the APSC approved a production cost allocation rider for recovery from customers of the retail portion of the costs allocated to Entergy Arkansas as a result of the System Agreement proceedings, but set a termination date of December 31, 2008 for the rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued a subsequent order stating the production cost allocation rider will remain

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    in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. The Arkansas attorney general's and the AEEC's appeal briefs are due September 5, 2008, and the appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 5, 2008.

    In June 2008, Entergy Arkansas will respond tofiled with the positionsAPSC its annual redetermination of the Arkansas attorney general and the AEECproduction cost allocation rider. The redetermination resulted in a slight increase in the appeal.

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    rates beginning with the first billing cycle of July 2008.

    Energy Cost Recovery Rider

    Entergy Arkansas' retail rates include an energy cost recovery rider. In December 2007, the APSC issued an order stating that Entergy Arkansas' energy cost recovery rider will remain in effect, and any future termination of the rider will be subject to eighteen months advance notice by the APSC, which would occur following notice and hearing. On March 18, 2008 the Arkansas attorney general and the AEEC filed a notice of appeal of the December 2007 APSC order. Entergy Arkansas will respond to the positions of theThe Arkansas attorney generalgeneral's and the AEEC inAEEC's appeal briefs are due September 5, 2008, and the appeal.appellees' briefs, including Entergy Arkansas', are due October 5, 2008.

    In March 2008, Entergy Arkansas filed with the APSC its annual energy cost rate for the period April 2008 through March 2009. The filed energy cost rate increased from $0.01179/kWh to $0.01869/kWh. The increase was caused by the following: 1) all three of the nuclear power plants from which Entergy Arkansas obtains power, ANO 1 and 2 and Grand Gulf, will have refueling outages in 2008, and the energy cost rate is adjusted to account for the replacement power costs that will be incurred while these units are down; 2) Entergy Arkansas has a deferred fuel cost balance from under-recovered fuel costs at December 31, 2007; and 3) fuel and purchased power prices have increased.

    Storm Cost Recovery Proposal

    In June 2008, together with other Arkansas utilities, Entergy Arkansas filed a joint application for approval of storm cost recovery accounting and a storm damage rider. To enable recovery of 2008 storm cost expenditures through the rider and storm reserve accounting, the applicants requested that the APSC establish a procedural schedule that would allow resolution of this proceeding no later than December 15, 2008.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    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' accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING REVENUES    
    Electric $499,374  $502,738 
         
    OPERATING EXPENSES    
    Operation and Maintenance:    
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
        gas purchased for resale 83,562  138,039 
      Purchased power 166,524  116,405 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 6,931  7,013 
      Other operation and maintenance 107,123  99,855 
    Decommissioning 8,552  8,000 
    Taxes other than income taxes 15,739  19,983 
    Depreciation and amortization 57,237  56,065 
    Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 1,045  (5,028)
    TOTAL 446,713  440,332
         
    OPERATING INCOME 52,661  62,406 
         
    OTHER INCOME    
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,778  5,596 
    Interest and dividend income 5,257  7,583 
    Miscellaneous - net (1,014) (1,206)
    TOTAL 6,021  11,973 
         
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES 
    Interest on long-term debt 18,628  19,354 
    Other interest - net 1,938  4,897 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (850) (2,744)
    TOTAL 19,716  21,507 
         
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 38,966  52,872 
         
    Income taxes 16,248  23,990 
         
    NET INCOME 22,718  28,882 
         
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 1,718  1,718 
         
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO    
    COMMON STOCK $21,000  $27,164 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      
    2008
     
    2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $22,718  $28,882 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments (3,010) (552)
      Other regulatory charges (credits) - net 1,045  (5,028)
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 65,789  64,065 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 21,837  67,346 
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables 48,573  39,292 
        Fuel inventory (7,339) (12,908)
        Accounts payable (71,886) (27,956)
        Taxes accrued - -  (30,513)
        Interest accrued 2,771  596 
        Deferred fuel costs 27,179  84,739 
        Other working capital accounts (7,711) 3,845 
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 285  134 
      Changes in other regulatory assets 8,132  8,441 
      Other (4,629) (12,101)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 103,754  208,282 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (97,961) (72,495)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,778  5,596 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (58,998) (30,530)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 60,184  32,601 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 23,449  7,008 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (27,508) (10,658)
    Change in money pool receivable - net - -  (46,639)
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (99,056) (115,117)
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Change in money pool payable - net 13,566  - - 
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (5,000) (15,800)
      Preferred stock (3,437) (1,718)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities 5,129  (17,518)
         
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 9,827  75,647 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 212  34,815 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $10,039  $110,462 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $15,227  $20,361
      Income taxes ($3,554) $- 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
         
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
      2008 2007 2008 2007
      (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
             
    OPERATING REVENUES        
    Electric $580,462  $434,027  $1,079,835  $936,765 
             
    OPERATING EXPENSES        
    Operation and Maintenance:        
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
       gas purchased for resale 83,703  (17,191) 167,265  120,847 
      Purchased power 223,318  193,089  389,842  309,495 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 7,286  7,260  14,217  14,274 
      Other operation and maintenance 116,547  115,203  223,671  215,058 
    Decommissioning 8,696  8,134  17,248  16,134 
    Taxes other than income taxes 22,480  16,251  38,219  36,234 
    Depreciation and amortization 59,066  56,764  116,303  112,829 
    Other regulatory credits - net (6,435) (9,462) (5,392) (14,491)
    TOTAL 514,661  370,048  961,373  810,380 
             
    OPERATING INCOME 65,801  63,979  118,462  126,385 
             
    OTHER INCOME        
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,563  1,800  3,341  7,396 
    Interest and dividend income 5,547  4,150  10,804  11,733 
    Miscellaneous - net (722) (601) (1,735) (1,805)
    TOTAL 6,388  5,349  12,410  17,324 
             
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES 
    Interest on long-term debt 18,207  19,776  36,835  39,130 
    Other interest - net 1,907  1,918  3,845  6,815 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (749) (767) (1,599) (3,510)
    TOTAL 19,365  20,927  39,081  42,435 
             
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 52,824  48,401  91,791  101,274 
             
    Income taxes 25,303  17,809  41,552  41,799 
             
    NET INCOME 27,521  30,592  50,239  59,475 
             
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 1,718  1,718  3,437  3,437 
             
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
    COMMON STOCK $25,803  $28,874  $46,802  $56,038 
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
             

     

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $50,239  $59,475 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments (3,010) 658 
      Other regulatory credits - net (5,392) (14,491)
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 133,551  128,963 
      Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits, and non-current taxes    
       accrued 34,884  76,124 
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (273) 49,691 
        Fuel inventory (8,846) (10,150)
        Accounts payable (85,077) 198,752 
        Taxes accrued - -  (37,161)
        Interest accrued (670) (2,962)
        Deferred fuel costs 38,826  46,850 
        Other working capital accounts 21,347  (245,647)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves (37) (29)
      Changes in other regulatory assets 8,739  (23,273)
      Other (32,531) (1,675)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 151,750  225,125 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (174,456) (150,285)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,341  7,396 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (60,335) (40,129)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 60,377  42,220 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 104,860  14,075 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (113,412) (20,290)
    Change in money pool receivable - net - -  (12,152)
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (179,625) (159,165)
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Change in credit borrowings - net 100,000  - - 
    Change in money pool payable - net (52,341) - - 
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (6,000) (30,500)
      Preferred stock (3,437) (3,437)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities 38,222  (33,937)
         
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 10,347  32,023 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 212  34,815 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $10,559  $66,838 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $36,634  $41,895 
      Income taxes $36,174  $18,643 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents $10,559  $212 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 103,694  85,414 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (15,551) (16,649)
      Associated companies 74,409  75,756 
      Other 92,507  124,111 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 82,086  68,240 
         Total accounts receivable 337,145  336,872 
    Deferred fuel costs 75,937  114,763 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 29,351  20,505 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 111,515  106,165 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 27,257  17,623 
    System agreement cost equalization 215,869  268,000 
    Prepayments and other 38,690  16,511 
    TOTAL 846,323  880,651 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 11,203  11,203 
    Decommissioning trust funds 439,344  466,348 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,441  1,442 
    Other 5,391  5,391 
    TOTAL 457,379  484,384 
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 6,950,028  6,792,825 
    Property under capital lease 1,478  2,436 
    Construction work in progress 128,358  146,651 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease 144,125  124,585 
    Nuclear fuel 15,713  19,548 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,239,702  7,086,045 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,188,094  3,112,896 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,051,608  3,973,149 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 99,452  93,557 
      Other regulatory assets 526,173  534,937 
    Other 32,294  33,128 
    TOTAL 657,919  661,622 
          
    TOTAL ASSETS $6,013,229  $5,999,806 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Notes payable $100,000 $-
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies 325,278 486,201
      Other 123,751 100,246
    Customer deposits 60,483 57,751
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 18,355 26,964
    Interest accrued 16,777 17,447
    Obligations under capital leases 48,805 49,738
    Other 14,537 10,890
    TOTAL 707,986 749,237
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,374,017 1,330,324
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 53,868 55,854
    Obligations under capital leases 96,798 77,283
    Other regulatory liabilities 81,953 117,510
    Decommissioning 522,875 505,626
    Accumulated provisions 14,377 14,414
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 251,660 260,381
    Long-term debt 1,316,750 1,314,525
    Other 51,230 73,739
    TOTAL 3,763,528 3,749,656
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 116,350 116,350
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 325,000,000    
      shares; issued and outstanding 46,980,196 shares in 2008    
      and 2007 470 470
    Paid-in capital 588,527 588,527
    Retained earnings 836,368 795,566
    TOTAL 1,541,715 1,500,913
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $6,013,229 $5,999,806
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

    63

    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 158  $ 126 $ 32  25 
      Commercial 109  83 26  31 
      Industrial 110  81 29  36 
      Governmental  4  25 
         Total retail 382  294 88  30 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 115  70 45  64 
        Non-associated companies 44  36  22 
      Other 39  34  15 
         Total $ 580  $ 434 $ 146  34 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,551  1,523 28  
      Commercial 1,384  1,383  - - 
      Industrial 1,765  1,799 (34) (2)
      Governmental 66  67 (1) (1)
         Total retail 4,766  4,772 (6) - - 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,964  1,578 386  24 
        Non-associated companies 590  586  
         Total 7,320  6,936 384  
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 337  $ 307 $ 30  10 
      Commercial 203  182 21  12 
      Industrial 202  183 19  10 
      Governmental  9  - - 
         Total retail 751  681 70  10 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 211  148 63  43 
        Non-associated companies 77  70  10 
      Other 41  38  
         Total $ 1,080  $ 937 $ 143  15 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 3,694  3,555 139  
      Commercial 2,731  2,711 20  
      Industrial 3,478  3,520 (42) (1)
      Governmental 131  132 (1) (1)
         Total retail 10,034  9,918 116  
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 3,918  3,571 347  10 
        Non-associated companies 1,130  1,255 (125) (10)
         Total 15,082  14,744 338  
             
             
             

    64

     

    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents $10,039  $212 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 97,384  85,414 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (16,573) (16,649)
      Associated companies 79,458  75,756 
      Other 73,173  124,111 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 54,857  68,240 
        Total accounts receivable 288,299  336,872 
    Deferred fuel costs 87,584  114,763 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 27,844  20,505 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 108,969  106,165 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 23,418  17,623 
    System agreement cost equalization 268,000  268,000 
    Prepayments and other 10,687  16,511 
    TOTAL 824,840  880,651 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 11,203  11,203  
    Decommissioning trust funds 451,337  466,348  
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,442  1,442  
    Other 5,391  5,391  
    TOTAL 469,373  484,384  
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 6,880,975  6,792,825 
    Property under capital lease 1,734  2,436 
    Construction work in progress 152,503  146,651 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease 125,727  124,585 
    Nuclear fuel 17,655  19,548 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,178,594  7,086,045 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,159,458  3,112,896 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,019,136  3,973,149 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 99,487  93,557 
      Other regulatory assets 522,146  534,937 
    Other 36,028  33,128 
    TOTAL 657,661  661,622 
         
    TOTAL ASSETS $5,971,010  $5,999,806  
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     
    48
     
    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
      
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies $440,219  $486,201 
      Other 87,908  100,246 
    Customer deposits 59,188  57,751 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 16,338  26,964 
    Interest accrued 20,218  17,447 
    Obligations under capital leases 49,048  49,738 
    Other 11,681  10,890 
    TOTAL 684,600  749,237 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,365,218  1,330,324 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 54,861  55,854 
    Obligations under capital leases 78,412  77,283 
    Other regulatory liabilities 98,440  117,510 
    Decommissioning 514,178  505,626 
    Accumulated provisions 14,699  14,414 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 261,579  260,381 
    Long-term debt 1,316,061  1,314,525 
    Other 66,050  73,739 
    TOTAL 3,769,498  3,749,656 
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 116,350  116,350 
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 325,000,000    
      shares; issued and outstanding 46,980,196 shares in 2008    
      and 2007 470  470 
    Paid-in capital 588,527  588,527 
    Retained earnings 811,565  795,566 
    TOTAL 1,516,912  1,500,913 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $5,971,010  $5,999,806 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
          Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 179 $ 181 ($ 2) (1)
      Commercial 94 99 (5) (5)
      Industrial 92 102 (10) (10)
      Governmental 4 5 (1) (20)
         Total retail 369 387 (18) (5)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 96 78 18  23 
        Non-associated companies 33 33  - - 
      Other 1 5 (4) (80)
         Total $ 499 $ 503 ($ 4) (1)
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
       Residential 2,143 2,032 111  
       Commercial 1,347 1,327 20  
       Industrial 1,713 1,721 (8) - - 
       Governmental 65 65  - - 
         Total retail 5,268 5,145 123  
       Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,954 1,993 (39) (2)
        Non-associated companies 540 669 (129) (19)
         Total 7,762 7,807 (45) (1)
             
             

    50

    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Jurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas

    See Part I, Item 1 in the Form 10-K and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into two vertically integrated utility companies, one operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the PUCT, Entergy Texas, and the other operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the LPSC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana is the successor for financial reporting purposes to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Income Statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Cash Flow Statement for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2008, reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Income Statement for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Cash Flow Statement for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2007, include the operations of Entergy Texas. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's balance sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business.

    On March 31, 2008, pursuantPursuant to the LPSC order approving the jurisdictional separation plan, Entergy Gulf States has made two compliance filings in 2008. On March 31, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its jurisdictional separation plan balance sheet compliance filing with the LPSC. On June 11, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its revenue and expense compliance filing.

    Results of Operations

    Following are income statement variances for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

     


    First Quarter 2007

     

    Variance caused by the jurisdictional separation

     

    Variance caused by other factors


    First Quarter 2008

     




    Second Quarter
    2007

     

    Variance caused directly by the jurisdictional separation

     



    Variance caused by other factors




    Second Quarter 2008

    (In Thousands)

    (In Thousands)

    Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel expense,
    purchased power, and other regulatory
    charges/credits)

     



    $278,452



    ($75,574)



    ($7,388)



    $195,490

     



    $308,654



    ($90,646)



    ($11,086)



    $206,922

    Other operation and maintenance expenses

     

    125,854

    (41,951)

    (4,426)

    79,477

     

    141,275

    (47,239)

    (2,549)

    91,487

    Taxes other than income taxes

     

    31,311

    (13,133)

    (896)

    17,282

     

    34,830

    (12,871)

    (2,556)

    19,403

    Depreciation

     

    52,415

    (17,134)

    (2,155)

    33,126

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    53,060

    (17,346)

    (1,606)

    34,108

    Other expenses

    6,500

    (42)

    280 

    6,738

    6,718

    (43)

    4,509 

    11,184

    Other income

     

    20,807

    4,009 

    (1,243)

    23,573

     

    18,578

    4,759 

    (3,754)

    19,583

    Interest charges

     

    37,349

    (4,974)

    (864)

    31,511

     

    36,634

    (3,259)

    (1,880)

    31,495

    Income taxes

     

    18,233

    2,273 

    (403)

    20,103

     

    22,755

    (5,291)

    (1,823)

    15,641

    Net Income (Loss)

     

    $27,597

     

    $3,396 

     

    ($167)

    $30,826

     

    $31,960

     

    $162 

     

    ($8,935)

    $23,187

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    Following are income statement variances for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007 showing how much the line item increased or (decreased) in comparison to the prior period:

     




    Six months
    ended
    June 30, 2007

     

    Variance caused directly by the jurisdictional separation

     



    Variance caused by other factors




    Six months
    ended
    June 30, 2008

    (In Thousands)

    Net revenue (operating revenue less fuel expense,
       purchased power, and other regulatory
       charges/credits)

     



    $587,107



    ($166,220)



    ($18,475)



    $402,412

    Other operation and maintenance expenses

     

    267,129

    (89,190)

    (6,975)

    170,964

    Taxes other than income taxes

     

    66,142

    (26,004)

    (3,453)

    36,685

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    105,475

    (34,480)

    (3,761)

    67,234

    Other expenses

    13,217

    (85)

    4,790 

    17,922

    Other income

     

    39,383

    8,768 

    (4,995)

    43,156

    Interest charges

     

    73,983

    (8,233)

    (2,744)

    63,006

    Income taxes

     

    40,987

    (3,018)

    (2,225)

    35,744

    Net Income (Loss)

     

    $59,557

    $3,558 

     

    ($9,102)

    $54,013

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net income increaseddecreased by $3.2$8.8 million primarily due to lower net revenue, other than the effect on net revenue directly caused by the jurisdictional separation.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income decreased by $5.5 million primarily due to lower net revenue, other than the effect on net revenue directly caused by the jurisdictional separation, partially offset by lower other operation and maintenance expenses and the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, Entergy Texas reported a net loss of $3.6 million.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses and 3) other regulatory charges (credits). Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the second quarter 2008 to the second quarter 2007.

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    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $308.7 

    Jurisdictional separation

    (90.6)

    Volume/weather

    11.1 

    Other

    (22.3)

    2008 net revenue

    $206.9 

    Net revenue decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007. For

    The volume/weather variance is due to increased electricity usage in the first quarterresidential and commercial sectors primarily as a result of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007 and increased electricity sales during the unbilled sales period. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 91 GWh in the residential and commercial sectors. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

    The Other variance is primarily caused by various operational effects of the jurisdictional separation on revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses.

    Gross operating revenues, fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges (credits)

    Gross operating revenues decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, reportedeffective December 31, 2007, partially offset by an increase in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and increased usage.

    Fuel and purchased power expense decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Other regulatory charges decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007 and a net loss of $3.4 million.decrease in capacity charges.

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    Net RevenueSix Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007.

     

     

    Amount

     

     

    (In Millions)

     

     

     

    2007 net revenue

     

    $278.5587.1 

    Jurisdictional separation

    (166.2)

    Volume/weather

     

    (75.6)10.5 

    Other

     

    (7.4)(29.0)

    2008 net revenue

     

    $195.5402.4 

    Net revenue decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

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    The remainingvolume/weather variance wasis due to increased electricity usage in the residential and commercial sectors primarily as a result of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 119 GWh for the residential and commercial sectors.

    The Other variance is primarily caused by various individually insignificant factors.

    Gross operatingoperational effects of the jurisdictional separation on revenues and fuel and purchased power expensesexpenses.

    Gross operating revenues, and fuel and purchased power expenses, bothand other regulatory charges

    Gross operating revenues decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007, partially offset by an increase in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and increased usage.

    Fuel and purchased power expense decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Other regulatory charges decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007 and a decrease in capacity charges.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Other operation and maintenance decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Depreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Nuclear refueling outage expenses increased due to the amortization of higher expenses associated with the planned maintenance and refueling outage at River Bend in the first quarter 2008 as well as the delay of this outage from late 2007 to early 2008 resulting in a shorter amortization period for these costs.

    Other income includes $15 million in interest and dividend income in 2008 related to the debt assumption agreement between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas and the $1.079 billion of debt assumed by Entergy Texas as of December 31, 2007. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana remains primarily liable on this debt. The increase in interest income is partially offset by $10 million of other income reported by Entergy Texas for the second quarter 2007. The income from the debt assumption agreement offsets the interest expense on the portion of long-term debt assumed by Entergy Texas. The remaining variance was caused by various individually insignificant factors.

    Interest and other charges decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007 and due to a decrease in long-term debt outstanding.

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance decreased primarily due to:

  • a decrease of $89.2 million due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007;

  • a decrease of $7.9 million in nuclear labor and contract costs due to a non-refueling plant outage in March 2007; and

  • a decrease of $2.9 million in payroll-related costs.

  • The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $4.8 million in transmission spending due to higher transmission equalization expenses.

    Taxes other than income taxes decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Depreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation ofEntergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    Nuclear refueling outage expenses increased due to the amortization of higher expenses associated with the planned maintenance and refueling outage at River Bend in the first quarter 2008 as well as the delay of this outage from late 2007 to early 2008 resulting in a shorter amortization period for these costs.

    Other income includes $15$30 million in interest and dividend income in 2008 related to the debt assumption agreement between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas and the $1.079 billion of debt assumed by Entergy Texas.Texas as of December 31, 2007. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana remains primarily liable on this debt. ThisThe increase in interest income is partially offset by $11$21 million of other income reported by Entergy Texas for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007. The income from the debt assumption agreement offsets the interest expense on the portion of long-term debt assumed by Entergy Texas.Texas. The remaining variance was caused by various individually insignificant factors.

    Interest and other charges decreased primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007.

    2007 and due to a decrease in long-term debt outstanding.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rate was 39.5%40.3% for the firstsecond quarter 2008 and 39.8% for the first quarter 2007.six months ended June 30, 2008. The differencedifferences in the effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter 2008 and the six months ended June 30, 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35% isare due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by flow-through book and tax timing differences, and the amortization of investment tax credits. credits, and book and tax differences related to allowance for equity funds used during construction.

    The differenceeffective income tax rate was 41.6% for the second quarter 2007 and 40.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The differences in the effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter 2007 isand the six months ended June 30, 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% are primarily due tobook and tax differences related to the utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by flow-through book and tax timing differences related to a pension payment, book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction.construction, and the amortization of investment tax credits.

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $108,036 

     

    $180,381 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $108,036 

     

    $180,381 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    64,214 

     

    141,210 

    Operating activities

     

    107,817 

     

    245,575 

    Investing activities

     

    (121,392)

     

    (88,201)

    Investing activities

     

    (176,998)

     

    (246,690)

    Financing activities

     

    (30,641)

     

    (36,818)

    Financing activities

     

    (5,379)

     

    272,290 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (87,819)

     

    16,191 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (74,560)

     

    271,175 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $20,217 

     

    $196,572 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $33,476 

     

    $451,556 

    Operating Activities

    Net cash flow provided inby operating activities decreased $77$137.8 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas, effective December 31, 2007 and decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs.

    costs, partially offset by the timing of payments to vendors. Fuel prices have been increasing, and due to the time lag before the fuel adjustment rate increases in response, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana has under-recovered fuel costs thus far in 2008.

    Investing Activities

    Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $33.2decreased $69.7 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to:

    The increase was partially offset by the effect of the jurisdictional separation on construction expenditures and cash received from money pool receivables.

    are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's receivable from the money pool increased by $19.5 million the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to increasing by $117.7 million the six months ended June 30, 2007. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Financing Activities

    Net cash flowFinancing activities used in financing activities decreased $6.2$5.4 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to providing $272.3 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to a decreasethe issuance of $3.2$329.5 million of securitization bonds in common equity distributions and the redemptionJune 2007, partially offset by borrowings of $2.3$30 million preferred stock in March 2007.on Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's credit facility.

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    Capital Structure

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.The calculation below does not reduce the debt by the $1.079 billion oflong-term debt assumed by Entergy Texas ($930 million as of June 30, 2008 and $1.079 billion as of December 31, 2007) because Entergy Gulf States Louisiana remains primarily liable on the debt.

     

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    65.4%

     

    64.4%

     

    63.9%

     

    64.4%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    0.2%

     

    1.0%

     

    0.3%

     

    1.0%

    Debt to capital

     

    65.6%

     

    65.4%

     

    64.2%

     

    65.4%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and members' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana 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 Gulf States Louisiana's financial condition.

    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 Gulf States Louisiana's uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's receivables from the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $40,372

     

    $55,509

     

    $107,555

     

    $75,048

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $74,961

     

    $55,509

     

    $192,747

     

    $75,048

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

    As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana has a credit facility in the amount of $100 million scheduled to expire in August 2012. No borrowingsAs of June 30, 2008, $30 million was outstanding on the credit facility.

    In May 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana issued $375 million of 6.00% Series First Mortgage Bonds due May 2018. The proceeds were outstanding underused to pay at maturity the facility asportion of March 31, 2008.the $325 million of 3.6% Series First Mortgage Bonds due June 2008 that had not been assumed by Entergy Texas and to redeem, prior to maturity, $189.7 million of the $350 million Floating Rate series of First Mortgage bonds due December 2008, and for other general corporate purposes.

    The portion of the $325 million of 3.6% Series First Mortgage Bonds due June 2008 that had been assumed by Entergy Texas was paid at maturity by Entergy Texas in June 2008, and that bond series is no longer outstanding. The remainder of the $350 million Floating Rate series of First Mortgage bonds due December 2008 had been assumed by Entergy Texas, and management expects Entergy Texas to redeem those bonds by their maturity date.

    Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which hit Entergy Gulf States Inc.'s jurisdictions in Louisiana and Texas in August and September 2005, which resulted in power outages, significant damage to electric distribution, transmission, and generation

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    infrastructure, the temporary loss of sales and customers due to mandatory evacuations, and Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs and incremental losses.

    Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary

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    issues including the mechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will be the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, including the commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40 million of customer benefits as compared to traditional Act 64 financing. On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 200 8, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana will invest the capital contributions that they receive from the Act 55 financings in affiliate securities.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana intend to complete the Act 55 financings by the end of the second quarter 2008.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation; transition to retail competition; federal regulation; the Energy Policy Act of 2005; industrial and commercial customers; nuclear matters; and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information disclosed in the Form 10-K.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Retail Rates - Electric

    In May 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year. The filing reflected a 10.0% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, and an anticipated formula rate plan decrease of $23 million annually attributable to adjustments outside of the formula rate plan sharing mechanism related to capacity costs and the anticipated securitization of storm costs related to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the securitization of a storm reserve. In September 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana modified the formula rate plan filing to reflect a 10.07% return on common equity, which is still within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing also reflected implementation of a $4.1 million rate increase, subject to refund, attributable to recovery of additional LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The rate decrease anticipated in the original filing did not occur because of the addi tional capacity costs approved by the LPSC, and because securitization of storm costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the establishment of a storm reserve have not yet occurred. In October 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $16.4 million formula rate plan decrease that is due to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC order. The LPSC staff issued its final report in December 2007, indicating a $1.6 million decrease in formula rate plan revenues for which interim rates were already in effect. In addition, the LPSC staff recommended that the LPSC give a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's formula rate plan to synchronize with the final year of Entergy Louisiana's formula rate plan, or alternatively, to extend the formula rate plan for a longer period. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana indicated it is amenable to a one-year extension. An uncontested stipulated set tlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place and extend the formula rate plan for one year, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008.

    Retail Rates - Gas

    In January 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana filed with the LPSC its gas rate stabilization plan for the test year ending September 30, 2007.  The filing showed a revenue deficiency of $3.7 million based on a return on common equity mid-point of 10.5%. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will implement a $3.4 million rate increase pursuant to an uncontested agreement with the LPSC staff.

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    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    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 Gulf States Louisiana's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, the application of SFAS 71, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
      
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING REVENUES    
    Electric $520,296  $795,254 
    Natural gas 38,268  37,928 
    TOTAL 558,564  833,182 
         
    OPERATING EXPENSES    
    Operation and Maintenance:    
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and    
        gas purchased for resale 25,722  239,568 
      Purchased power 331,806  306,804 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 3,699  3,656 
      Other operation and maintenance 79,477  125,854 
    Decommissioning 3,039  2,844 
    Taxes other than income taxes 17,282  31,311 
    Depreciation and amortization 33,126  52,415 
    Other regulatory charges - net 5,546  8,358 
      499,697  770,810 
         
    OPERATING INCOME 58,867  62,372 
         
    OTHER INCOME    
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,693  4,432 
    Interest and dividend income 22,808  16,375 
    Miscellaneous - net (928) - - 
    TOTAL 23,573  20,807 
         
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES  
    Interest on long-term debt 31,766  34,893 
    Other interest - net 824  5,344 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (1,079) (2,888)
    TOTAL 31,511  37,349 
         
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 50,929  45,830 
         
    Income taxes 20,103  18,233 
         
    NET INCOME 30,826  27,597 
         
    Preferred distribution requirements and other 206  962 
         
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO    
    COMMON EQUITY $30,620  $26,635 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $30,826  $27,597 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments  11,816 
      Other regulatory charges - net 5,546  8,358 
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 36,165  55,259 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 45,885  13,128 
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (69,806) 17,530 
        Fuel inventory (10,278) (6,595)
        Accounts payable 111,852  (6,063)
        Taxes accrued  (384)
        Interest accrued (995) 579 
        Deferred fuel costs (45,841) 34,127 
        Other working capital accounts (67,801) (18,560)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 439  693 
      Changes in other regulatory assets 5,891  7,971 
      Other 22,331  (4,246)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 64,214  141,210 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (60,204) (69,249)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,693  4,432 
    Insurance proceeds  8,134 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (21,713) (7,461)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel  9,923 
    Payment for purchase of plant (56,409) 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 11,049  12,093 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (14,879) (15,947)
    Change in money pool receivable - net 15,137  (32,507)
    Changes in other investments - net 3,934  2,381 
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (121,392) (88,201)
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Redemption of preferred stock  (2,250)
    Dividends/distributions paid:    
      Common equity (30,400) (33,600)
      Preferred membership interests (241) (968)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (30,641) (36,818)
         
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (87,819) 16,191 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 108,036  180,381 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $20,217  $196,572 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $32,824  $37,457 
      Income taxes ($621) $-  
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
        
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
        
    CURRENT ASSETS     
    Cash and cash equivalents:     
      Cash  $8,612  $233 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,     
        which approximates market  11,605  107,803 
          Total cash and cash equivalents  20,217  108,036 
    Accounts receivable:     
      Customer  74,144  62,408 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts  (1,193) (979)
      Associated companies  233,513  218,891 
      Other  94,026  59,059 
      Accrued unbilled revenues  47,571  54,021 
          Total accounts receivable  448,061  393,400 
    Deferred fuel costs  51,485  5,644 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  - -  21,938 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost  42,088  31,810 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost  100,575  100,161 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs  38,224  5,155 
    Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  309,123  309,123 
    Prepayments and other  55,330  23,533 
    TOTAL  1,065,103  998,800 
          
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Decommissioning trust funds  350,568  366,062 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)  111,856  109,517 
    Other  12,889  17,350 
    TOTAL  475,313  492,929 
          
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric  6,249,836  6,132,362 
    Natural gas  99,451  98,484 
    Construction work in progress  117,767  141,528 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease  131,099  110,769 
    Nuclear fuel  10,414  11,256 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  6,608,567  6,494,399 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  3,445,869  3,433,131 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET  3,162,698  3,061,268 
          
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:     
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  301,238  299,023 
      Other regulatory assets  329,469  335,897 
      Deferred fuel costs  100,124  100,124 
    Long-term receivables  1,879  1,872 
    Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  769,971  769,971 
    Other  16,007  12,807 
    TOTAL  1,518,688  1,519,694 
          
    TOTAL ASSETS  $6,221,802  $6,072,691 
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     
     
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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $675,000  $675,000 
    Accounts payable:     
      Associated companies  292,027  201,217 
      Other  132,621  111,579 
    Customer deposits  39,062  38,061 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  7,347  - - 
    Interest accrued  28,403  29,398 
    Obligations under capital leases  28,795  28,795 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  7,160  7,064 
    System agreement cost equalization  124,775  124,775 
    Other  5,399  9,052 
    TOTAL  1,340,589  1,224,941 
          
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  1,233,985  1,219,568 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  94,717  95,745 
    Obligations under capital leases  102,304  81,974 
    Other regulatory liabilities  83,722  69,890 
    Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities  209,213  204,828 
    Accumulated provisions  12,326  11,887 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  97,167  102,510 
    Long-term debt  1,673,785  1,674,113 
    Other  73,666  87,468 
    TOTAL  3,580,885  3,547,983 
          
    Commitments and Contingencies     
          
    MEMBERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred membership interests without sinking fund  10,000  10,000 
    Members' equity  1,312,933  1,312,701 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (22,605) (22,934)
    TOTAL  1,300,328  1,299,767 
          
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY  $6,221,802  $6,072,691 
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
              
        
       2008 2007
       (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY         
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period  $1,312,701    $2,225,465   
              
      Add:         
        Net Income  30,826  $30,826 27,597  $27,597
        Other  12      
       30,838    27,597   
              
      Deduct:         
        Dividends/distributions declared on common equity  30,400    33,600   
        Preferred membership interests  206  206 962  962
       30,606    34,562   
              
    Members' Equity - End of period  $1,312,933    $2,218,500   
              
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Net of Taxes):         
    Balance at beginning of period:         
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities  ($22,934)   $ (19,914)  
              
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $428 and $326)  329  329 334  334
              
    Balance at end of period:         
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities  ($22,605)   ($19,580)  
    Comprehensive Income    $30,949   $26,969
              
    See Notes to Financial Statements.         
              
              

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
        Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues (1):        
      Residential $115 $242 ($127) (52)
      Commercial 111 193 (82) (42)
      Industrial 153 255 (102) (40)
      Governmental 6 12 (6) (50)
        Total retail 385 702 (317) (45)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 86 28 58  207
        Non-associated companies 45 50 (5) (10)
      Other 4 15 (11) (73)
          Total $520 $795 ($275) (35)
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
    Sales (GWh) (1):        
      Residential 1,091 2,322 (1,231) (53)
      Commercial 1,135 2,024 (889) (44)
      Industrial 2,137 3,584 (1,447) (40)
      Governmental 53 112 (59) (53)
        Total retail 4,416 8,042 (3,626) (45)
    Sales for resale        
      Associated companies 746 754 (8) (1)
      Non-associated companies 664 851 (187) (22)
        Total 5,826 9,647 (3,821) (40)
             
             
    (1) Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2008 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business. Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2007 include the operations of Entergy Texas.
     
             

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Net income decreased $4.2 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily due to higher other operation and maintenance expenses and a higher effective income tax rate, partially offset by higher net revenue.

    Net Revenue

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the first quarter 2008 to the first quarter 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $214.4 

    Base revenues

    2.9 

    Other

    1.9 

    2008 net revenue

    $219.2 

    The base revenues variance is primarily due to a formula rate plan increase effective October 2007. See Note 2 to the financial statements for a discussion of the formula rate plan filing.

    Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses

    Gross operating revenues decreased primarily due to a decrease of $48.5 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to lower fuel rates.

    Fuel and purchased power expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in deferred fuel expense as a result of lower fuel rates, as discussed above, partially offset by increases in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to higher fossil expenses due to fossil plant maintenance outages in 2008.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rates for the first quarters of 2008 and 2007 were 44.5% and 35.6%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% is primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items, state income taxes, and a federal tax reserve adjustment, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits.

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters of 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $300 

     

    $2,743 

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

     29,049 

     

    29,837 

     

    Investing activities

     

    (72,029)

     

    (41,487)

     

    Financing activities

     

    43,210 

     

    11,325 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    230 

     

    (325)

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $530 

     

    $2,418 

    Investing Activities

    The increase of $30.5 million in net cash used by investing activities for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to:

    Financing Activities

    The increase of $31.9 million in net cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to an increase in borrowings from the money pool.

    Capital Structure

    Entergy Louisiana's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

     

     

    March 31,
    2008

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    44.0%

    43.4%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    -

    -

    Debt to capital

     

    44.0%

    43.4%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and members' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Louisiana 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 Louisiana's financial condition.

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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 discussion in the Form 10-K.

    Entergy Louisiana's payables to the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ($47,460)

     

    ($2,791)

     

    ($67,103)

     

    ($54,041)

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

    As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Louisiana has a credit facility in the amount of $200 million scheduled to expire in August 2012. No borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of March 31, 2008.

    Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and Entergy's initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs and incremental losses, which includes obtaining reimbursement of certain costs covered by insurance and pursuing recovery through existing or new rate mechanisms regulated by the FERC and local regulatory bodies, in combination with securitization. In August and September 2005, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, along with extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around Entergy Louisiana's service territory, caused catastrophic damage.

    Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana storm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the Louisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana also filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the mechanism to flow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 financings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which will beis the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, including thewhich includes a commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $40$10 million and $30 million of customer benefits, as compared to traditional Act 64 financing.respectively.  On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects that in September 2008 the LPFA will issue $273 million in bonds under the aforementioned Act 55.  From the bond proceeds expected to be received by Entergy Gulf States Louisiana from the LURC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana is expected to invest $186 million in affiliate securities.  In addition, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects the LURC to deposit $87 million to a restricted escrow account as a storm damage reserve for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  As approved by the April 16, 2008 LPSC orders, it is expected that Entergy Gulf States Louisiana will withdraw $1.7 million from the restricted escrow account and will also invest this amount in affiliate securities.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation; transition to retail competition; federal regulation; the Energy Policy Act of 2005; industrial and commercial customers; nuclear matters; and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information disclosed in the Form 10-K.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Retail Rates - Electric

    In July 2008, the LPSC approved an uncontested settlement between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and the LPSC Staff authorizing Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's purchase of one-third of the capacity and energy from the 789 MW Ouachita plant, which Entergy Arkansas plans to acquire in 2008. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana expects to purchase one-third of the plant's capacity and output from Entergy Arkansas under a life-of-unit agreement.

    In May 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2007 test year. The filing reflected a 9.26% return on common equity, which is below the allowed earnings bandwidth, and indicated a $5.4 million revenue deficiency, offset by a $4.1 million decrease in required additional capacity costs. Consideration of the filing is pending, and under the formula rate plan Entergy Gulf States Louisiana would implement new rates in September 2008.

    In May 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year. The filing reflected a 10.0% return on common equity, which is within the allowed earnings bandwidth, and an anticipated formula rate plan decrease of $23 million annually attributable

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    to adjustments outside of the formula rate plan sharing mechanism related to capacity costs and the anticipated securitization of storm costs related to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the securitization of a storm reserve. In September 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana modified the formula rate plan filing to reflect a 10.07% return on common equity, which is still within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing also reflected implementation of a $4.1 million rate increase, subject to refund, attributable to recovery of additional LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The rate decrease anticipated in the original filing did not occur because of the additional capacity costs approved by the LPSC, and because securitization of storm costs associated with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and the establishment of a storm reserve have not yet occurred. In October 2007, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $16.4 million formula rate plan decr ease that is due to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC order. The LPSC staff issued its final report in December 2007, indicating a $1.6 million decrease in formula rate plan revenues for which interim rates were already in effect. In addition, the LPSC staff recommended that the LPSC give a one-year extension of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's formula rate plan to synchronize with the final year of Entergy Louisiana's formula rate plan, or alternatively, to extend the formula rate plan for a longer period. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana indicated it is amenable to a one-year extension. An uncontested stipulated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place and extend the formula rate plan for one year, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008.

    Retail Rates - Gas

    In January 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana filed with the LPSC its gas rate stabilization plan for the test year ending September 30, 2007.  The filing showed a revenue deficiency of $3.7 million based on a return on common equity mid-point of 10.5%. Entergy Gulf States Louisiana implemented a $3.4 million rate increase in April 2008 pursuant to an uncontested agreement with the LPSC staff.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    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 Gulf States Louisiana's accounting for nuclear decommissioning costs, the application of SFAS 71, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
      2008 2007 2008 2007
      (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
             
    OPERATING REVENUES        
    Electric $681,491  $864,568  $1,201,787  $1,659,822 
    Natural gas 21,045  17,090  59,313  55,018 
    TOTAL 702,536  881,658  1,261,100  1,714,840 
             
    OPERATING EXPENSES        
    Operation and Maintenance:        
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
       gas purchased for resale 56,394  192,623  82,116  432,190 
      Purchased power 440,379  376,395  772,185  683,199 
      Nuclear refueling outage expenses 8,084  3,816  11,783  7,472 
      Other operation and maintenance 91,487  141,275  170,964  267,129 
    Decommissioning 3,100  2,902  6,139  5,745 
    Taxes other than income taxes 19,403  34,830  36,685  66,142 
    Depreciation and amortization 34,108  53,060  67,234  105,475 
    Other regulatory charges (credits) - net (1,159) 3,986  4,387  12,344 
    TOTAL 651,796  808,887  1,151,493  1,579,696 
             
    OPERATING INCOME 50,740  72,771  109,607  135,144 
             
    OTHER INCOME        
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,222  1,999  2,915  6,430 
    Interest and dividend income 19,461  15,920  42,269  32,294 
    Miscellaneous - net (1,100) 659  (2,028) 659 
    TOTAL 19,583  18,578  43,156  39,383 
             
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES 
    Interest on long-term debt 31,486  34,797  63,252  69,690 
    Other interest - net 740  3,122  1,564  8,466 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (731) (1,285) (1,810) (4,173)
    TOTAL 31,495  36,634  63,006  73,983 
             
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 38,828  54,715  89,757  100,544 
              
    Income taxes 15,641  22,755  35,744  40,987 
             
    NET INCOME 23,187  31,960  54,013  59,557 
             
    Preferred distribution requirements and other 207  929  413  1,891 
             
             
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO COMMON EQUITY $22,980   $31,031  $53,600  $57,666 
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
             

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $54,013  $59,557 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
      Reserve for regulatory adjustments -  11,534 
      Other regulatory charges - net 4,387  12,344 
      Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 73,373  111,220 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 77,410  (11,844)
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (74,624) (171,125)
        Fuel inventory (3,458) (14,410)
        Accounts payable 81,767  40,920 
        Taxes accrued -  (12,913)
        Interest accrued (376) 58 
        Deferred fuel costs (65,694) 25,258 
        Other working capital accounts (98,852) 133,953 
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 1,398  (1,163)
      Changes in other regulatory assets (935) 10,539 
      Other 59,408  51,647 
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 107,817  245,575 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (100,924) (139,892)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 2,915  6,430 
    Insurance proceeds -  6,580 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (21,807) (7,542)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 21,755  9,923 
    Payment for purchase of plant (56,409) 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 26,318  29,533 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (33,328) (36,404)
    Change in money pool receivable - net (19,452) (117,699)
    Changes in other investments - net 3,934  2,381 
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (176,998) (246,690)
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 369,549  321,938 
    Retirement of long-term debt (366,681) 
    Redemption of preferred stock -  (2,250)
    Changes in credit borrowing - net 30,000  
    Dividends/distributions paid:    
      Common equity (37,800) (45,500)
      Preferred membership interests (447) (1,898)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (5,379) 272,290 
         
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (74,560) 271,175 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 108,036  180,381 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $33,476  $451,556 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $63,446  $73,694 
      Income taxes $11,154  $9,559 
         
    Noncash financing activities:     
     Repayment by Entergy Texas of assumed long-term debt $148,837   $- 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
        
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
        
    CURRENT ASSETS     
    Cash and cash equivalents:     
      Cash  $86  $233 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,     
       which approximates market  33,390  107,803 
         Total cash and cash equivalents  33,476  108,036 
    Accounts receivable:     
      Customer  88,533  62,408 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts  (1,259) (979)
      Associated companies  274,645  218,891 
      Other  63,246  59,059 
      Accrued unbilled revenues  62,311  54,021 
         Total accounts receivable  487,476  393,400 
    Deferred fuel costs  71,338  5,644 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  - -  21,938 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost  35,268  31,810 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost  103,032  100,161 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs  31,219  5,155 
    Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  160,286  309,123 
    Gas hedge contracts  25,089  - - 
    Prepayments and other  53,093  23,533 
    TOTAL  1,000,277  998,800 
           
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Decommissioning trust funds  344,859  366,062 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)  112,534  109,517 
    Other  12,990  17,350 
    TOTAL  470,383  492,929 
          
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric  6,285,221  6,132,362 
    Natural gas  102,463  98,484 
    Construction work in progress  100,379  141,528 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease  122,393  110,769 
    Nuclear fuel  9,047  11,256 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  6,619,503  6,494,399 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  3,460,471  3,433,131 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET  3,159,032  3,061,268 
          
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:     
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  308,009  299,023 
      Other regulatory assets  330,454  335,897 
      Deferred fuel costs  100,124  100,124 
    Long-term receivables  1,311  1,872 
    Debt assumption by Entergy Texas  769,971  769,971 
    Other  19,721  12,807 
    TOTAL  1,529,590  1,519,694 
           
    TOTAL ASSETS  $6,159,282  $6,072,691 
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $160,286  $675,000 
    Accounts payable:     
      Associated companies  273,316  201,217 
      Other  121,247  111,579 
    Customer deposits  39,885  38,061 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  12,191  - - 
    Interest accrued  29,022  29,398 
    Obligations under capital leases  28,795  28,795 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  7,255  7,064 
    System agreement cost equalization  106,581  124,775 
    Other  9,928  9,052 
    TOTAL  788,506  1,224,941 
          
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  1,268,194  1,219,568 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  93,690  95,745 
    Obligations under capital leases  93,598  81,974 
    Other regulatory liabilities  87,111  69,890 
    Decommissioning and asset retirement cost liabilities  213,687  204,828 
    Accumulated provisions  13,285  11,887 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  88,823  102,510 
    Long-term debt  2,077,190  1,674,113 
    Other  118,999  87,468 
    TOTAL  4,054,577  3,547,983 
          
    Commitments and Contingencies     
          
    MEMBERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred membership interests without sinking fund  10,000  10,000 
    Members' equity  1,328,501  1,312,701 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (22,302) (22,934)
    TOTAL  1,316,199  1,299,767 
          
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY  $6,159,282  $6,072,691 
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
               
        Three Months Ended
        2008 2007
        (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY          
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period   $1,312,933    $2,218,500   
               
      Add: Net Income   23,187  $23,187 31,960  $31,960
               
      Deduct:          
        Dividends/distributions declared on common equity   7,400    11,900   
        Preferred membership interests   207  207 929  929
        Other   12      
        7,619    12,829   
               
    Members' Equity - End of period   $1,328,501    $2,237,631   
               
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE          
    LOSS (Net of Taxes):          
    Balance at beginning of period:          
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   ($22,605)   ($19,580)  
               
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $452 and $326)   303  303 335  335
               
    Balance at end of period:          
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   ($22,302)   ($19,245)  
    Comprehensive Income     $23,283   $31,366
               
               
        Six Months Ended
        2008 2007
        (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY          
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period   $1,312,701    $2,225,465   
               
      Add: Net Income   54,013  $54,013 59,557  $59,557
               
      Deduct:          
        Dividends/distributions declared on common equity   37,800    45,500   
        Preferred membership interests   413  413 1,891  1,891
        38,213    47,391   
               
    Members' Equity - End of period   $1,328,501    $2,237,631   
               
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE          
    LOSS (Net of Taxes):          
    Balance at beginning of period:          
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   ($22,934)   ($19,914)  
               
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $880 and $652)   632  632 669  669
               
    Balance at end of period:          
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities   ($22,302)   ($19,245)  
    Comprehensive Income     $54,232   $58,335
               
               
    See Notes to Financial Statements.          

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    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $131 $238 ($107) (45)
      Commercial 131 208 (77) (37)
      Industrial 179 284 (105) (37)
      Governmental 6 12 (6) (50)
         Total retail 447 742 (295) (40)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 162 39 123  315 
        Non-associated companies 48 52 (4) (8)
      Other 24 32 (8) (25)
         Total $681 $865 ($184) (21)
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,133 2,210 (1,077) (49)
      Commercial 1,213 2,160 (947) (44)
      Industrial 2,161 3,918 (1,757) (45)
      Governmental 53 109 (56) (51)
         Total retail 4,560 8,397 (3,837) (46)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,932 481 1,451  302 
        Non-associated companies 671 693 (22) (3)
          Total 7,163 9,571 (2,408) (25)
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $246 $480 ($234) (49)
      Commercial 242 402 (160) (40)
      Industrial 332 539 (207) (38)
      Governmental 12 23 (11) (48)
         Total retail 832 1,444 (612) (42)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 248 66 182  276 
        Non-associated companies 93 102 (9) (9)
      Other 29 48 (19) (40)
         Total $1,202 $1,660 ($458) (28)
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 2,224 4,532 (2,308) (51)
      Commercial 2,348 4,184 (1,836) (44)
      Industrial 4,298 7,502 (3,204) (43)
      Governmental 106 221 (115) (52)
         Total retail 8,976 16,439 (7,463) (45)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 2,678 1,234 1,444  117 
        Non-associated companies 1,335 1,544 (209) (14)
         Total 12,989 19,217 (6,228) (32)
             
             
    (1) Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 reflect the effects of the separation of the Texas business. Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 include the operations of Entergy Texas.

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net income increased $5.7 million primarily due to higher net revenue and higher other income, partially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income increased slightly, by $1.6 million, primarily due to higher net revenue, lower depreciation and amortization expenses, higher other income, and lower interest charges, substantially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses and a higher effective income tax rate.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the second quarter 2008 to the second quarter 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $246.4 

    Volume/weather

    12.9 

    Other

    (1.1)

    2008 net revenue

    $258.2 

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 355 GWh in all sectors.

    Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to an increase of $75.9 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and usage and an increase of $12.9 million related to volume/weather, as discussed above.

    Fuel and purchased power expenses increased primarily due to increases in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power, offset by a decrease in the recovery from customers of deferred fuel costs.

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $460.8 

    Volume/weather

    13.4 

    Other

    3.3 

    2008 net revenue

    $477.5 

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 385 GWh in all sectors.

    Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to an increase of $27.4 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and usage and an increase of $13.4 million related to volume/weather, as discussed above.

    Fuel and purchased power expenses increased primarily due to increases in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power, offset by a decrease in the recovery from customers of deferred fuel costs.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $1.4 million in payroll-related costs;
  • an increase of $1.2 million due to higher insurance premiums for non-nuclear property;
  • an increase of $1.0 million in loss reserves; and
  • an increase of $1.0 million in transmission spending due to additional costs related to compliance, substation maintenance, and line and vegetation maintenance.
  • Other income increased primarily due to interest earned on the deferred fuel balance and carrying charges on storm restoration costs approved by the LPSC.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $6.9 million in fossil expenses due to a fossil plant maintenance outage in 2008;
  • an increase of $2.3 million due to higher insurance premiums for non-nuclear property;
  • an increase of $1.8 million in loss reserves; and
  • an increase of $1.7 million in transmission spending due to additional costs related to compliance, substation maintenance, and line and vegetation maintenance.
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    Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased primarily because Entergy Louisiana stopped recording depreciation on storm cost-related assets in the third quarter 2007. Recovery of the cost of those assets will now be through the securitization of storm costs as approved by the LPSC in the third quarter 2007. See"MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the securitization approval.

    Other income increased primarily due to interest earned on the deferred fuel balance and carrying charges on storm restoration costs approved by the LPSC.

    Interest charges decreased primarily due to lower interest expense on money pool borrowings and a decrease in long-term debt outstanding as a result of the repurchase of $60 million Auction Rate governmental bonds in April 2008. These bonds are being held for remarketing at a later date.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rate was 39.7% for the second quarters of 2008 and 2007. The effective income tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were 41.5% and 38%, respectively. The difference in the effective income tax rate for the second quarters of 2008 and 2007 and the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35.0% are primarily due to book and tax differences related to utility plant items and state income taxes, partially offset by book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $300 

     

    $2,743 

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

     14,596 

     

    141,156 

     

    Investing activities

     

    (201,257)

     

    (130,609)

     

    Financing activities

     

    186,731 

     

    (10,548)

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    70 

     

    (1)

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $370 

     

    $2,742 

    Operating Activities

    Cash flow provided by operating activities decreased $126.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs, partially offset by the timing of collections from customers, the timing of payments to vendors, and a decrease of $28.5 million in income tax payments.Fuel prices have been increasing, and due to the time lag before the fuel adjustment rate increases in response, Entergy Louisiana has under-recovered fuel costs thus far in 2008.

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    Investing Activities

    Net cash flow used in investing activities increased $70.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to:

  • increased spending on the Little Gypsy Unit 3 repowering project;
  • increased spending on various nuclear projects;
  • timing differences between nuclear fuel payments and reimbursements from the trust that occurred in 2007; and
  • more insurance proceeds received in 2007 than in 2008 relating to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
  • Financing Activities

    Financing activities provided cash of $186.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to using cash of $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to borrowings of $200 million on Entergy Louisiana's credit facility and money pool activity, partially offset by the repurchase, prior to maturity, of $60 million of Auction Rate governmental bonds, which are being held for remarketing at a later date. Increases in Entergy Louisiana's payable to the money pool are a source of cash flow, and Entergy Louisiana's payable to the money pool increased by $49.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to decreasing by $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Capital Structure

    Entergy Louisiana's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table. The increase in the debt to capital ratio for Entergy Louisiana as of June 30, 2008 is primarily due to borrowings of $200 million on Entergy Louisiana's credit facility, partially offset by the repurchase, prior to maturity, of $60 million of Auction Rate governmental bonds.

    June 30,
    2008

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    46.3%

    43.4%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    -

    -

    Debt to capital

     

    46.3%

    43.4%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and members' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Louisiana 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 Louisiana's financial condition.

    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 discussion in the Form 10-K.

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    Entergy Louisiana's payables to the money pool were as follows:

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ($52,419)

     

    ($2,791)

     

    ($46,968)

     

    ($54,041)

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

    As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Louisiana has a credit facility in the amount of $200 million scheduled to expire in August 2012. As of June 30, 2008, $200 million was outstanding on the credit facility.

    Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita and Entergy's initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs and incremental losses, which includes obtaining reimbursement of certain costs covered by insurance and pursuing recovery through existing or new rate mechanisms regulated by the FERC and local regulatory bodies, in combination with securitization. In August and September 2005, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, along with extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around Entergy Louisiana's service territory, caused catastrophic damage.

    Insurance Claims

    Entergy has settled its lawsuit against one of its excess insurers on the Hurricane Katrina claim, and in July 2008 received $71.5 million in proceeds on the claim. The July 2008 proceeds were allocated as follows: $2.0 million to Entergy Arkansas, $3.7 million to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $12.4 million to Entergy Louisiana, $1.8 million to Entergy Mississippi, and $48.4 million to Entergy New Orleans, with the remainder allocated in smaller amounts to other Entergy subsidiaries.

    Act 55 Storm Cost Financings

    In March 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, and the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation (LURC), an instrumentality of the State of Louisiana, filed at the LPSC an application requesting that the LPSC grant financing orders authorizing the financing of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana will investstorm costs, storm reserves, and issuance costs pursuant to Act 55 of the capital contributions that they receive from theLouisiana Legislature (Act 55 financings). The Act 55 financings in affiliate securities.are expected to produce additional customer benefits as compared to Act 64 traditional securitization.  Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana intendalso filed an application requesting LPSC approval for ancillary issues including the mechanism to completeflow charges and savings to customers via a Storm Cost Offset rider.  On April 3, 2008, the Louisiana State Bond Commission granted preliminary approval for the Act 55 fi nancingsfinancings.  On April 8, 2008, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), which is the issuer of the bonds pursuant to the Act 55 financings, approved requests for the Act 55 financings.  On April 10, 2008, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana and the LPSC Staff filed with the LPSC an uncontested stipulated settlement that includes Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Louisiana's proposals under the Act 55 financings, which includes a commitment to pass on to customers a minimum of $10 million and $30 million of customer benefits, respectively.  On April 16, 2008, the LPSC approved the settlement and issued two financing orders and one ratemaking order intended to facilitate implementation of the Act 55 financings.  On May 6, 2008, the State Bond Commission voted to approve the Act 55 financings.

    On July 29, 2008, the LPFA issued $679 million in bonds under the aforementioned Act 55.  From the bond proceeds received by Entergy Louisiana from the LURC, Entergy Louisiana invested $527 million in affiliate securities.  The LURC deposited $152 million in a restricted escrow account as a storm damage reserve for Entergy Louisiana.  As approved by the end ofApril 16, 2008 LPSC orders, Entergy Louisiana withdrew $17.8 million from the second quarter 2008.restricted escrow account and also invested this amount in affiliate securities.

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    Little Gypsy Repowering Project

    The preconstruction and operating air permits for the Little Gypsy repowering project waswere issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in November 2007 under then-effective federal and state air regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Mercury

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    Rule that had been issued in 2005 (CAMR 2005). As discussed in more detail in part I, Item 1, "Environmental Regulation, Clean Air Act and Subsequent Amendments, Hazardous Air Pollutants" in the Form 10-K, in February 2008 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down CAMR 2005. The D.C. Circuit decision may requirerequires utilities that have not yet begun construction of the facility in question to undergo a case-by-case Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) analysis for construction or reconstruction of emission units pursuant to the Clean Air Act before beginning construction. The Little Gypsy project as currently configured is expected to meet MACT standards. Because Little Gypsy received its construction permit beforebef ore a formal MACT analysis was required, however, and Entergy Louisiana will likely need to provide additional technical analysis tohas sought a MACT determination from the LDEQ. The filing was made in June 2008, and the LDEQ to showhas certified that the plant meetsfiling is complete. A decision on the MACT standards.determination is expected by first quarter 2009. Entergy Louisiana also is in discussions with stateawaiting permit determinations from several additional agencies. These permits are unrelated to CAMR 2005 and federal environmental agencies to identifyalways have been part of the additional analysis that needs to be submitted.construction process. Onsite construction of the project was scheduled to begin in July 2008, but obtaining the additional analysis couldMACT determination will cause a delay in the start of construction, for several months.which Entergy Louisiana now expects to begin in mid-year 2009. This delays the expected commercial operation date of the project to mid-2013. The ALJ inLPSC approved the temporary suspension of Phase II of the Little Gypsy proceedings atbecause Entergy Louisiana must update its estimated project cost and schedule in order to support the request to recover cash earnings on its construction work i n progress costs. Entergy Louisiana plans to refile the Phase II case in September 2008, and a decision is expected in the first quarter 2009. The LPSC which are discussed furtherPhase I order has been appealed to the state district court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by a group led by the Sierra Club and represented by the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic. A procedural schedule for the appeal has not been set.

    Entergy Louisiana expects a net reduction of committed capital expenditures for 2008-2010 of approximately $210 million from the estimates disclosed in the Form 10-K has temporarily suspendedas a result of delayed construction of the Little Gypsy repowering project. The delay is expected to increase the total project cost, however, from approximately $1.55 billion to $1.76 billion, primarily due to price escalation on non-contracted equipment and material and increased carrying cost due to the extended construction period.

    Waterford 3 Steam Generator Replacement Project

    As discussed in more detail in the Form 10-K, Entergy Louisiana plans to replace the Waterford 3 steam generators, along with the reactor vessel closure head and control element drive mechanisms, in 2011.  In June 2008, Entergy Louisiana filed with the LPSC for approval of the project, including full cost recovery. Entergy Louisiana estimates in the filing that it will spend approximately $511 million on this project. The petition seeks relief in two phases. Phase I seeks certification within 120 days that the public convenience and necessity would be served by undertaking this project. Among other relief requested, Entergy Louisiana is also seeking approval for a procedure to synchronize permanent base rate recovery when the project is placed in service, either by a formula rate plan or base rate filing. In Phase II, Entergy Louisiana will seek cash earnings on construction work in progress. A status conference was held on July 31, 2008, and a procedural schedule subject to the LPSC's review, which could occur at its May 14,for Phase I wa s adopted providing for hearings in October 2008 meeting.

    and LPSC consideration in December 2008.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, utility restructuring, nuclear matters, and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information provided in the Form 10-K.

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    Retail Rates

    In May 2008, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2007 test year, seeking an $18.4 million rate increase, comprised of $12.6 million of recovery of incremental and deferred capacity costs and $5.8 million related to lost contribution to fixed costs associated with the loss of customers due to Hurricane Katrina. The filing includes two alternative versions of the calculated revenue requirement, one that reflects Entergy Louisiana's full request for recovery of the loss of fixed cost contribution and the other that reflects the anticipated rate implementation in September 2008, subject to refund, of only a portion of the full request, with the remainder deferred, until the lost fixed cost contribution issue is resolved. Under the first alternative, Entergy Louisiana's earned return on common equity was 9.44%, whereas under the other alternative, its earned return on common equity was 9.04%. The LPSC staff and intervenors iss ued their reports on Entergy Louisiana's filing on July 31, 2008 and, with minor exceptions, primarily raised proposed disallowance issues that were previously raised with regard to Entergy Louisiana's May 2007 filing and remain at issue in that proceeding. Entergy Louisiana disagrees with the majority of the proposed adjustments.

    In May 2007, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2006 test year, indicating a 7.6% earned return on common equity. That filing included Entergy Louisiana's request to recover $39.8 million in unrecovered fixed costs associated with the loss of customers that resulted from Hurricane Katrina, a request that was recently reduced to $31.7 million. In September 2007, Entergy Louisiana modified its formula rate plan filing to reflect its implementation of certain adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff in its review of Entergy Louisiana's original filing with which Entergy Louisiana agreed, and to reflect its implementation of an $18.4 million annual formula rate plan increase comprised of (1) a $23.8 million increase representing 60% of Entergy Louisiana revenue deficiency, and (2) a $5.4 million decrease for reduced incremental and deferred capacity costs. The LPSC authorized Entergy Louisiana to defer for accounting purposes the difference between i ts $39.8 million claim, now at $31.7 million, for unrecovered fixed cost and 60% of the revenue deficiency to preserve Entergy Louisiana's right to pursue that claim in full during the formula rate plan proceeding. In October 2007, Entergy Louisiana implemented a $7.1 million formula rate plan decrease that was due primarily to the reclassification of certain franchise fees from base rates to collection via a line item on customer bills pursuant to an LPSC Order. The LPSC staff and intervenors have recommended disallowance of certain costs included in Entergy Louisiana's filing. Entergy Louisiana disagrees with the majority of the proposed disallowances and a hearing on the disputed issues is set to begin in late September 2008.

    In May 2006, Entergy Louisiana made its formula rate plan filing with the LPSC for the 2005 test year. Entergy Louisiana modified the filing in August 2006 to reflect a 9.45% return on equity which is within the allowed bandwidth. The modified filing includes an increase of $24.2 million for interim recovery of storm costs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and a $119.2 million rate increase to recover LPSC-approved incremental deferred and ongoing capacity costs. The filing requested recovery of approximately $50 million for the amortization of capacity deferrals over a three-year period, including carrying charges, and approximately $70 million for ongoing capacity costs. The increase was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of September 2006. Entergy Louisiana subsequently updated its formula rate plan rider to reflect adjustments proposed by the LPSC Staff with which it agrees. The adjusted return on equity of 9.56% remains within the allowed bandwid th.bandwidth. Ongoing and deferred incremental capacity costs were reduced to $118.7 million. The updated formula rate plan rider was implemented, subject to refund, with the first billing cycle of October 2006. An uncontested stipulated settlement was filed in February 2008 that will leave the current base rates in place, and the LPSC approved the settlement in March 2008. In the settlement Entergy Louisiana agreed to credit customers $7.2 million, plus $0.7 million of interest, for customer contributions to the Central States Compact in Nebraska that was never completed and agreed to a one-time $2.6 million deduction from the deferred capacity cost balance. The credit, for which Entergy Louisiana had previously recorded a provision, will bewas made in May 2008.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

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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, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

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    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
     2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
                
    OPERATING REVENUES            
    Electric $564,744  $617,479  $753,778  $656,299  $1,318,522  $1,273,778 
                
    OPERATING EXPENSES            
    Operation and Maintenance:            
    Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and            
    gas purchased for resale 112,995  193,956  142,279  172,762  255,274  366,718 
    Purchased power 222,527  197,763  342,322  226,165  564,849  423,928 
    Nuclear refueling outage expenses 4,503  4,197  4,222  4,418  8,725  8,615 
    Other operation and maintenance 100,872  91,467  111,537  104,694  212,409  196,161 
    Decommissioning 4,844  4,508  4,931  4,591   9,775  9,099 
    Taxes other than income taxes 14,741  13,814  16,507  14,962  31,248  28,776 
    Depreciation and amortization 47,060  48,978  47,909  49,214  94,970  98,192 
    Other regulatory charges - net 9,983  11,343  10,944  10,949  20,927  22,292 
    TOTAL 517,525  566,026  680,651  587,755  1,198,177  1,153,781 
                
    OPERATING INCOME 47,219  51,453  73,127  68,544  120,345  119,997 
                
    OTHER INCOME            
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,257  3,948  3,765  2,309  7,022  6,257 
    Interest and dividend income 4,749  3,594  3,956  1,861  8,705  5,455 
    Miscellaneous - net (1,213) (1,232) (727) (456) (1,939) (1,688)
    TOTAL 6,793  6,310  6,994  3,714  13,788  10,024 
                
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES  
    Interest on long-term debt 19,555  20,233  18,777  20,350  38,332  40,583 
    Other interest - net 1,155  3,360  3,031  2,359  4,186  5,719 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (1,997) (2,746) (2,308) (1,554) (4,304) (4,300)
    TOTAL 18,713  20,847  19,500  21,155  38,214  42,002 
                
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 35,299  36,916  60,621  51,103  95,919  88,019 
                
    Income taxes 15,703  13,148  24,077  20,305  39,780  33,453 
                
    NET INCOME 19,596  23,768  36,544  30,798  56,139  54,566 
                
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 1,738  1,738 
    Preferred distribution requirements and other 1,738  1,737  3,475  3,475 
                
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO            
    COMMON EQUITY $17,858  $22,030  $34,806  $29,061  $52,664  $51,091 
                
    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, 2008 and 2007
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
          
     2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
    Net income $19,596  $23,768  $56,139  $54,566 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
    Reserve for regulatory adjustments - -  104  - -  (179)
    Other regulatory charges - net 9,983  11,343  20,927  22,292 
    Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 51,904  53,486  104,745  107,291 
    Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 7,407  17,108  55,975  5,252 
    Changes in working capital:        
    Receivables 23,570  (19,852) (49,797) (108,934)
    Accounts payable (25,241) (100,435) 134,714  (51,003)
    Taxes accrued 26,052  15,123  19,130  48,577 
    Interest accrued (8,215) (1,764) (7,248) (23)
    Deferred fuel costs (65,003) 52,789  (260,114) 24,968 
    Other working capital accounts (38,510) (22,023) (106,877) 62,853 
    Provision for estimated losses and reserves (3) (2,209) 2,630  (3,299)
    Changes in other regulatory assets 6,272  7,084  12,824  2,466 
    Other 21,237  (4,685) 31,548  (23,671)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 29,049  29,837  14,596  141,156 
            
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
    Construction expenditures (75,244) (56,974) (203,859) (153,715)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,257  3,948  7,022  6,257 
    Insurance proceeds - -  2,765  612  10,065 
    Nuclear fuel purchases (50,096) (3,103) (70,626) (3,103)
    Proceeds from the sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel 52,482  14,279  70,216  14,279 
    Changes in other investments - net (500) - - 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 5,169  3,693  9,293  6,423 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (7,597) (6,095) (13,415) (10,815)
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (72,029) (41,487) (201,257) (130,609)
            
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
    Additional equity from parent - -  1,119  - -  1,119 
    Retirement of long-term debt (60,000) - - 
    Changes in credit borrowing - net 200,000  - - 
    Change in money pool payable - net 44,669  13,062  49,628  (7,073)
    Distributions paid:        
    Preferred membership interests (1,459) (2,856) (2,897) (4,594)
    Net cash flow provided by financing activities 43,210  11,325 
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities 186,731  (10,548)
            
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 230  (325) 70  (1)
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 300  2,743  300  2,743 
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $530  $2,418  $370  $2,742 
            
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
    Cash paid during the period for:        
    Interest - net of amount capitalized $28,041  $24,402  $48,039  $44,328 
    Income taxes $1,250  $-  $1,250  $29,736 
            
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLCENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    BALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETSBALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETSASSETSASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
         
    2008 2007 2008 2007
    (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
            
    CURRENT ASSETS        
    Cash and cash equivalents $530  $300  $370  $300 
    Accounts receivable:        
    Customer 109,734  96,679  138,458  96,679 
    Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,277) (1,988) (1,329) (1,988)
    Associated companies 64,397  91,873  90,769  91,873 
    Other 12,878  14,186  9,878�� 14,186 
    Accrued unbilled revenues 67,308  75,860  88,631  75,860 
    Total accounts receivable 253,040  276,610  326,407  276,610 
    Deferred fuel costs 16,932  - -  211,330  - - 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 9,765  15,229  - -  15,229 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 111,611  108,959  112,428  108,959 
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs 3,930  7,080  26,072  7,080 
    Gas hedge contracts 36,856  - -  52,789  - - 
    Prepayments and other 7,885  7,820  15,251  7,820 
    TOTAL 440,549  415,998  744,647  415,998 
            
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS        
    Decommissioning trust funds 212,831  221,971  209,562  221,971 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,442  1,488  1,397  1,488 
    Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans 9,353  9,353  9,353  9,353 
    Other   504  
    TOTAL 223,630  232,816  220,816  232,816 
            
    UTILITY PLANT        
    Electric 6,622,716  6,550,597  6,671,733  6,550,597 
    Property under capital lease 253,387  253,387  253,387  253,387 
    Construction work in progress 266,707  276,974  321,695  276,974 
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease 86,521  44,532  98,511  44,532 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 7,229,331  7,125,490  7,345,326  7,125,490 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 3,134,424  3,095,473  3,168,205  3,095,473 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 4,094,907  4,030,017  4,177,121  4,030,017 
            
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS        
    Regulatory assets:        
    SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 117,250  117,322  116,388  117,322 
    Other regulatory assets 825,621  832,449  820,116  832,449 
    Deferred fuel costs 67,998  67,998  67,998  67,998 
    Long-term receivables 2,982  2,982  1,772  2,982 
    Other 26,379  23,539  25,948  23,539 
    TOTAL 1,040,230  1,044,290  1,032,222  1,044,290 
            
    TOTAL ASSETS $5,799,316  $5,723,121  $6,174,806  $5,723,121 
            
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
    2008 2007
    (In Thousands)
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accounts payable:    
    Associated companies $97,340  $65,930 
    Other 136,669  148,651 
    Customer deposits 77,503  79,013 
    Taxes accrued 33,808  7,756 
    Interest accrued 21,524  29,739 
    Deferred fuel costs 713  48,784 
    Obligations under capital leases 42,714  42,714 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 8,854  8,772 
    System agreement cost equalization 46,000  46,000 
    Other 18,302  18,961 
    TOTAL 483,427  496,320 
        
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,798,763  1,803,430 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 85,245  86,045 
    Obligations under capital leases 43,807  1,818 
    Other regulatory liabilities 153,191  127,836 
    Decommissioning 261,910  257,066 
    Accumulated provisions 18,402  18,405 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 147,706  145,786 
    Long-term debt 1,147,663  1,147,660 
    Other 87,321  85,214 
    TOTAL 3,744,008  3,673,260 
        
    Commitments and Contingencies    
        
    MEMBERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred membership interests without sinking fund 100,000  100,000 
    Members' equity 1,499,367  1,481,509 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss (27,486) (27,968)
    TOTAL 1,571,881  1,553,541 
        
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY $5,799,316  $5,723,121 
        
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
        

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
         
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies $174,405  $65,930 
      Other 224,518  148,651 
    Customer deposits 78,505  79,013 
    Taxes accrued 26,886  7,756 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 73,567  - - 
    Interest accrued 22,491  29,739 
    Deferred fuel costs - -  48,784 
    Obligations under capital leases 42,714  42,714 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 8,936  8,772 
    System agreement cost equalization 30,090  46,000 
    Other 11,020  18,961 
    TOTAL 693,132  496,320 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 1,763,322  1,803,430 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 84,446  86,045 
    Obligations under capital leases 55,797  1,818 
    Other regulatory liabilities 156,220  127,836 
    Decommissioning 266,841  257,066 
    Accumulated provisions 21,035  18,405 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 149,475  145,786 
    Long-term debt 1,287,666  1,147,660 
    Other 89,703  85,214 
    TOTAL 3,874,505  3,673,260 
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    MEMBERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred membership interests without sinking fund 100,000  100,000 
    Members' equity 1,534,173  1,481,509 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss (27,004) (27,968)
    TOTAL 1,607,169  1,553,541 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY $6,174,806  $5,723,121 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
             
      Three Months Ended
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY        
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period $1,499,367    $1,367,152   
             
      Add:        
        Net income 36,544  $36,544 30,798  $30,798
             
      Deduct:        
        Distributions declared:        
          Preferred membership interests 1,738  1,738 1,737  1,737
      1,738    1,737   
             
    Members' Equity - End of period $1,534,173    $1,396,213   
             
             
             
             
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE        
    INCOME (Net of Taxes):        
    Balance at beginning of period:        
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,486)   ($25,184)  
             
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $409 and $466) 482  482 511  511
             
    Balance at end of period:        
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,004)   ($24,673)  
    Comprehensive Income   $35,288   $29,572
             
             
             
      Six Months Ended
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY        
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period $1,481,509    $1,344,003   
             
      Add:        
        Net income 56,139  $56,139 54,566  $54,566
        Additional equity from parent -    1,119   
      56,139    55,685   
             
      Deduct:        
        Distributions declared:        
          Preferred membership interests 3,475  3,475 3,475  3,475
      3,475    3,475   
             
    Members' Equity - End of period $1,534,173    $1,396,213   
             
             
             
             
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE        
    INCOME (Net of Taxes):        
    Balance at beginning of period:        
     Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,968)   ($25,695)  
             
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $818 and $932) 964  964 1,022  1,022
             
    Balance at end of period:        
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,004)   ($24,673)  
    Comprehensive Income   $53,628   $52,113
             
             
             
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        

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    STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
             
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
    MEMBERS' EQUITY        
    Members' Equity - Beginning of period $1,481,509    $1,344,003   
             
      Add:        
        Net income 19,596  $19,596 23,768  $23,768
        Additional equity from parent -    1,119   
      19,596    24,887   
             
      Deduct:        
        Distributions declared:        
          Preferred membership interests 1,738  1,738 1,738  1,738
      1,738    1,738   
             
    Members' Equity - End of period $1,499,367    $1,367,152   
             
             
             
             
    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE        
    LOSS (Net of Taxes):        
    Balance at beginning of period:        
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,968)   ($25,695)  
             
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities (net of tax expense of $409 and $466) 482  482 511  511
             
    Balance at end of period:        
      Pension and other postretirement liabilities ($27,486)   ($25,184)  
    Comprehensive Income   $18,340   $22,541
             
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
             
    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $215 $185 $30  16 
      Commercial 155 137 18  13 
      Industrial 259 217 42  19 
      Governmental 11 11 -  
         Total retail 640 550 90  16 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 66 70 (4) (6)
        Non-associated companies 3 2 1  50 
      Other 45 34 11  32 
         Total $754 $656 $98  15 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,976 1,854 122  
      Commercial 1,435 1,375 60  
      Industrial 3,437 3,268 169  
      Governmental 113 109 4  
         Total retail 6,961 6,606 355  
      Sales for resale         
        Associated companies 630 610 20  
        Non-associated companies 30 26 4  15 
         Total 7,621 7,242 379  
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $397 $381 $16  
      Commercial 283 273 10  
      Industrial 464 442 22  
      Governmental 22 22 -  
         Total retail 1,166 1,118 48  
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 97 107 (10) (9)
        Non-associated companies 5 4 1  25 
      Other 51 45 6  13 
         Total $1,319 $1,274 $45  
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 3,946 3,807 139   4 
      Commercial 2,743 2,674 69  
      Industrial 6,667 6,496 171  
      Governmental 230 224 6  
         Total retail 13,586 13,201 385  
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,110 952 158  17 
        Non-associated companies 53 58 (5) (9)
         Total 14,749 14,211 538  
             
             

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    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
        Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $182 $196 ($14) (7)
      Commercial 128 136 (8) (6)
      Industrial 205 225 (20) (9)
      Governmental 11 12 (1) (8)
        Total retail 526 569 (43) (8)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 31 38 (7) (18)
        Non-associated companies 2 2  - - 
      Other 6 8 (2) (25)
        Total $565 $617 ($52) (8)
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
      Sales (GWh):        
        Residential 1,970 1,952 18  
        Commercial 1,308 1,300  
        Industrial 3,230 3,228  - - 
        Governmental 117 115  2 
          Total retail (1) 6,625 6,595 30  - - 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 480 342 138  40 
        Non-associated companies 23 32 (9) (28)
          Total 7,128 6,969 159  
             
             
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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net income remained relatively unchanged for the first quarter 2008 comparedincreased slightly by $0.8 million primarily due to the first quarter 2007 as higher net revenue was substantially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses and a higher effective income tax rate in 2008.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income increased slightly by $1.1 million primarily due to higher net revenue substantially offset by higher other operation and maintenance expenses, lower other income.income, and a higher effective income tax rate in 2008.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007.

      

    Amount

      

    (In Millions)

       

    2007 net revenue

     

    $93.9126.0 

    Base revenue

    2.7 

    Attala costs

     

    4.72.2 

    Base revenuePrice applied to unbilled electric sales

     

    2.81.9 

    Volume/weather

    1.9 

    Rider revenue

     

    1.91.8 

    Other

     

    2.2 (1.1)

    2008 net revenue

     

    $105.5135.4 

    The base revenue variance is primarily due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007. The formula rate plan is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

    The Attala costs variance is primarily due to an increase in the Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider. The net income effect of this recovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expenses, and taxes other than income taxes. The recovery of Attala power plant costs is discussed in "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources - - Use of Capital" in the Form 10-K.

    The base revenueprice applied to unbilled electric sales variance is primarily due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007. The formula rate plan is discussedhigher base rates included in the unbilled calculation. See Note 21 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.10-K for further discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

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    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage in the residential and commercial sectors, including the effect of more favorable weather on billed electric sales compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 34 GWh in the residential and commercial sectors.

    The rider revenue variance is the result of a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007. The establishment of this rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense for the storm reserve with no impact on net income.

    Gross operating revenues, fuelFuel and purchased power expenses and other regulatory charges

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to:

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    Fuel and purchased power expenses increaseddecreased primarily due to an increasedecreased recovery from customers of deferred fuel costs partially offset by increases in the costaverage market prices of natural gas combined with an increase in the proportion of power generated using that fuel.and purchased power.

    Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to increased recovery through the Grand Gulf Rider of Grand Gulf capacity costs due to higher rates and increased usage. The increase in other regulatory charges was partially offset by decreasedusage and increased recovery of costs associated with the power management recovery rider. There is no material effect on net income due to quarterly adjustments to the power management recovery rider.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $220.0 

    Attala costs

    5.6 

    Base revenue

    5.4 

    Volume/weather

    4.1 

    Rider revenue

    3.7 

    Price applied to unbilled electric sales

    2.0 

    Other

    0.1 

    2008 net revenue

    $240.9 

    The Attala costs variance is primarily due to an increase in the Attala power plant costs that are recovered through the power management rider. The net income effect of this recovery is limited to a portion representing an allowed return on equity with the remainder offset by Attala power plant costs in other operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation expenses, and taxes other than income taxes. The recovery of Attala power plant costs is discussed in "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources - Use of Capital" in the Form 10-K.

    The base revenue variance is primarily due to a formula rate plan increase effective July 2007. The formula rate plan is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K.

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage in the residential and commercial sectors, including the effect of more favorable weather on billed electric sales compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 99 GWh in the residential and commercial sectors.

    The rider revenue variance is the result of a storm damage rider that became effective in October 2007. The establishment of this rider results in an increase in rider revenue and a corresponding increase in other operation and maintenance expense for the storm reserve with no impact on net income.

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    The price applied to unbilled electric sales variance is primarily due to higher base rates included in the unbilled calculation. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

    Gross operating revenues and other regulatory charges

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $16.6 million in fuel cost recoveries due to higher fuel rates and increased usage; and
  • the base revenue, volume/weather, and pass-through rider revenue variances discussed above.
  • Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to increased recovery through the Grand Gulf Rider of Grand Gulf capacity costs due to higher rates and increased usage and increased recovery of costs associated with the power management recovery rider. There is no material effect on net income due to quarterly adjustments to the power management recovery rider.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenseexpenses increased primarily due to a $2.2to:

  • an increase of $2.8 million increase in loss reserves for storm damages and damages;

  • an increase of $2.0$1.4 million due to higher fossil plant maintenance costs; and

  • an increase of $1.3 million due to increased commercial property insurance premiums.

  • Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $5.1 million in loss reserves for storm damages;

  • an increase of $3.7 million in fossil expenses primarily relateddue to higher plant maintenance costs and Attala equipment service agreement expensesexpenses; and

  • an increase of $1.3 million due to increased materials and supplies expenses.commercial property insurance premiums.

  • Other income decreased primarily due to athe gain recorded in 2007 on the sale of non-utility property and lower interest earned on money pool investments.property.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax ratesrate was 37.2% for the first quarterssecond quarter 2008 and 2007 were 31.1% and 35.6%, respectively.36% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The difference betweenin the effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter of 2008 andversus the federal statutory rate of 35.0%35% is primarily due to state income taxes.

    The effective income tax rate was 29.1% for the second quarter 2007 and 30.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The difference in the effective income tax rates for the second quarter 2007 and the six months ended June 30, 2007 versus the federal statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to the amortization of investment tax credits and excess deferred income taxes and a federal tax reserve adjustment, partially offset by state income taxes and book and tax differences related to utility plant items. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2007 is also due to book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction and the amortization of investment tax credits, partially offset by state income taxes.construction.

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    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $40,582 

     

    $73,417 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $40,582 

     

    $73,417 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    (9,123)

     

    (18,033)

    Operating activities

     

    12,372 

     

    64,936 

    Investing activities

     

    (18,299)

     

    84,504 

    Investing activities

     

    (77,357)

     

    16,619 

    Financing activities

     

    (9,407)

     

    (102,707)

    Financing activities

     

    37,519 

     

    (107,814)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (36,829)

     

    (36,236)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (27,466)

     

    (26,259)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $3,753 

     

    $37,181 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $13,116 

     

    $47,158 

    Operating Activities

    Cash flow used inprovided by operating activities decreased $8.9$52.6 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the timing of payments to vendors partially offset by decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs.

    costs and securitization proceeds of $48 million received in 2007, partially offset by the timing of payments to vendors. Fuel prices have been increasing, and due to the time lag before the fuel recovery rate increases in response, Entergy Mississippi has under-recovered fuel costs thus far in 2008.

    Investing Activities

    Entergy Mississippi's investing activities used $18.3$77.4 million in cash flow for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to providing $84.5$16.6 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the receipt of proceeds in 2007 from funds held in trust in 2006 that were used for the redemption in January 2007, prior to maturity, of its $100 million, of4.35% Series First Mortgage Bonds as discussed below.and money pool activity, partially offset by the transfer in 2007 of $30 million to a storm damage reserve escrow account.

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    Increases in Entergy Mississippi's receivable from the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy Mississippi's receivable from the money pool increased by $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to decreasing by $13.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Financing Activities

    NetEntergy Mississippi's financing activities provided $37.5 million in cash flow used in financing activities decreased $93.3 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to using $107.8 million in cash flow for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the redemption, prior to maturity, of $100 million of 4.35% Series First Mortgage Bonds in January 2007.2007 and borrowings of $50 million in 2008 on Entergy Mississippi's credit facility.

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    Capital Structure

    Entergy Mississippi's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

     

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    49.8%

     

    48.4%

     

    50.6%

     

    48.4%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    0.2%

     

    1.5%

     

    0.5%

     

    1.5%

    Debt to capital

     

    50.0%

     

    49.9%

     

    51.1%

     

    49.9%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Mississippi 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.

    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 presented in the Form 10-K.

    Entergy Mississippi's receivables from the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $11,256

     

    $20,997

     

    $29,999

     

    $39,573

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $28,398

     

    $20,997

     

    $19,057

     

    $39,573

    In May 2007, $6.6 million of Entergy Mississippi's receivable from the money pool was replaced by a note receivable from Entergy New Orleans. See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

    As discussed in the Form 10-K, Entergy Mississippi has two separate credit facilities in the aggregate amount of $50 million that expire inand renewed both facilities through May 2008.2009. Borrowings under the credit facilities may be secured by a security interest in Entergy Mississippi's accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2008, $50 million was outstanding on the credit facilities.

    In April 2008, Entergy Mississippi expectsrepurchased its $30 million series of Independence County Pollution Control Revenue Bonds due July 2022. At the time of repurchase, the bonds were converted from an Auction Rate mode to renew both ofa Daily Mode. In June 2008, Entergy Mississippi remarketed the series and converted the bonds to a Multi Annual Mode and fixed the rate to maturity at 4.90%. Entergy Mississippi used the proceeds from the remarketing to repay short-term borrowings that were drawn on its credit facilities prior to expiration. No borrowings were outstanding under either facility as of March 31,repurchase the bonds in April 2008.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and utility restructuring. Following is an update to that discussion.

    7898

     

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Fuel and purchased power cost recovery

    In May 2008, Entergy Mississippi filed its quarterly fuel adjustment factor for the third quarter 2008, effective beginning with July 2008 bills. The third quarter 2008 factor is $0.038861/kWh, which is an increase from the $0.010878/kWh factor for the second quarter 2008. The increase is due to a significant increase in fuel prices, and Entergy Mississippi has gone from an over-recovery to an under-recovery position during 2008. In July 2008, the MPSC began a proceeding to investigate the fuel procurement practices and fuel adjustment schedules of the Mississippi utility companies, including Entergy Mississippi. A two-day public hearing was held in July 2008, and after a recess as the MPSC reviewed information, the hearing resumed on August 5, 2008 for additional testimony by an expert witness retained by the MPSC. The expert witness presented testimony regarding a review of the utilities' fuel adjustment clauses.  The MPSC stated that the goal of the proceeding is fact-finding so that the MPSC may decide whether to amend the current fuel cost recovery process.

    Formula rate plan filing

    In March 2008, Entergy Mississippi made its annual scheduled formula rate plan filing for the 2007 test year with the MPSC.  The filing showed that a $10.1 million increase in annual electric revenues is warranted. The filing is currently being reviewed byIn June 2008, Entergy Mississippi reached a settlement with the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff.Staff that results in a $3.8 million rate increase. An MPSC decision on the settlement is pending.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    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 unbilled revenue and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.

    INCOME STATEMENTS

    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

    (Unaudited)

    2008

    2007

    (In Thousands)

    OPERATING REVENUES

    Electric

    $294,850 

    $270,525 

    OPERATING EXPENSES

    Operation and Maintenance:

      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and

       gas purchased for resale

    78,764 

    70,974 

      Purchased power

    96,099 

    95,835 

      Other operation and maintenance

    51,106 

    45,115 

    Taxes other than income taxes

    14,812 

    15,015 

    Depreciation and amortization

    20,415 

    20,269 

    Other regulatory charges - net

    14,485 

    9,795 

    TOTAL

    275,681 

    257,003 

    OPERATING INCOME

    19,169 

    13,522 

    OTHER INCOME

    Allowance for equity funds used during construction

    776 

    1,676 

    Interest and dividend income

    210 

    1,448 

    Miscellaneous - net

    (661)

    2,252 

    TOTAL

    325 

    5,376 

    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES

    Interest on long-term debt

    10,550 

    10,382 

    Other interest - net

    1,136 

    1,235 

    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction

    (435)

    (1,119)

    TOTAL

    11,251 

    10,498 

    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    8,243 

    8,400 

    Income taxes

    2,564 

    2,991 

    NET INCOME

    5,679 

    5,409 

    Preferred dividend requirements and other

    707 

    707 

    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO

    COMMON STOCK

    $4,972 

    $4,702 

    See Notes to Financial Statements.

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $5,679  $5,409 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow used in operating activities:    
      Other regulatory charges - net 14,485  9,795 
      Depreciation and amortization 20,415  20,269 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued (13,210) (2,936)
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables 7,259  11,621 
        Fuel inventory 474  (44)
        Accounts payable (894) (10,893)
        Taxes accrued (9,851) (23,943)
        Interest accrued 1,741  1,697 
        Deferred fuel costs (29,538) (19,802)
        Other working capital accounts (28,170) (15,662)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 805  292��
      Changes in other regulatory assets 11,551  18,322 
      Other 10,131  (12,158)
    Net cash flow used in operating activities (9,123) (18,033)
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (28,474) (29,362)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 776  1,676 
    Change in money pool receivable - net 9,741  9,574 
    Change in other temporary investments - net  100,000 
    Proceeds from sale of assets  2,616 
    Payment to storm reserve escrow account (342) 
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities (18,299) 84,504 
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Retirement of long-term debt  (100,000)
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (8,700) (2,000)
      Preferred stock (707) (707)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (9,407) (102,707)
         
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (36,829) (36,236)
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 40,582  73,417 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,753  $37,181 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid/(received) during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $9,419  $9,401 
      Income taxes ($1,025) $- 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
      2008 2007 2008 2007
      (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
             
    OPERATING REVENUES        
    Electric $351,982  $345,916  $646,832  $616,441 
             
    OPERATING EXPENSES        
    Operation and Maintenance:        
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
       gas purchased for resale 70,428  101,101  149,192  172,075 
      Purchased power 120,269  109,286  216,368  205,121 
      Other operation and maintenance 59,240  52,593  110,346  97,708 
    Taxes other than income taxes 15,163  16,875  29,974  31,890 
    Depreciation and amortization 20,860  19,942  41,274  40,211 
    Other regulatory charges - net 25,915  9,489  40,400  19,284 
    TOTAL 311,875  309,286  587,554  566,289 
              
    OPERATING INCOME 40,107  36,630  59,278  50,152 
             
    OTHER INCOME        
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 838  717  1,614  2,393 
    Interest and dividend income 564  1,193  774  2,641 
    Miscellaneous - net 1,606  (60) 944  2,192 
    TOTAL 3,008  1,850  3,332  7,226 
             
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES   
    Interest on long-term debt 10,195  10,437  20,745  20,819 
    Other interest - net 1,309  1,247  2,445  2,482 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (468) (461) (902) (1,580)
    TOTAL 11,036  11,223  22,288  21,721 
             
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 32,079  27,257  40,322  35,657 
             
    Income taxes 11,949  7,926  14,513  10,917 
              
    NET INCOME 20,130  19,331  25,809  24,740 
             
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 707  707  1,414  1,414 
             
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
    COMMON STOCK $19,423  $18,624  $24,395  $23,326 
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
             
             

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
         
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $25,809  $24,740 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
     Other regulatory charges - net 40,400  19,284 
      Depreciation and amortization 41,274 ��40,211 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued (899) (9,601)
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (44,248) (51,782)
        Fuel inventory 817  (796)
        Accounts payable 78,455  25,687 
        Taxes accrued (4,678) 3,390 
        Interest accrued 1,026  1,166 
        Deferred fuel costs (121,576) (49,507)
        Other working capital accounts (27,681) 25,726 
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves (7,320) 39,016 
      Changes in other regulatory assets 6,250  19,764 
      Other 24,743  (22,362)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 12,372  64,936 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (70,992) (72,305)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,614  2,393 
    Changes in other temporary investments - net  100,000 
    Change in money pool receivable - net (7,401) 13,915 
    Proceeds from sale of assets  2,616 
    Payment to storm reserve escrow account (578) (30,000)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities (77,357) 16,619 
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 29,533  
    Retirement of long-term debt (30,000) (100,000)
    Change in credit borrowings - net 50,000  
    Dividends paid:    
      Common stock (10,600) (6,400)
      Preferred stock (1,414) (1,414)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities 37,519  (107,814)
         
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (27,466) (26,259)
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 40,582  73,417 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $13,116  $47,158 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $21,120  $21,050 
      Income taxes $4,209  $7,160 
         
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents:    
      Cash $1,010  $117 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
       which approximates market 12,106  40,465 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 13,116  40,582 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 71,092  62,052 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (763) (615)
      Associated companies 55,301  23,534 
      Other 7,410  8,234 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 45,349  33,535 
         Total accounts receivable 178,389  126,740 
    Deferred fuel costs 44,994  - - 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes - -  7,686 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 9,549  10,366 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 30,067  30,167 
    Gas hedge contracts 44,760  - - 
    Prepayments and other 10,868  13,701 
    TOTAL 331,743  229,242 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS     
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 5,531  5,531 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 5,071  5,140 
    Storm reserve escrow account 31,326  30,748 
    Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans 7,610  7,610 
    TOTAL 49,538  49,029 
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 2,886,354  2,829,065 
    Property under capital lease 8,470  9,116 
    Construction work in progress 76,697  72,753 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 2,971,521  2,910,934 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,028,160  995,902 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 1,943,361  1,915,032 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 38,330  29,868 
      Other regulatory assets 128,872  141,717 
    Other 22,459  21,381 
    TOTAL 189,661  192,966 
          
    TOTAL ASSETS $2,514,303  $2,386,269 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Notes payable $50,000  $- 
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies 45,443  46,424 
      Other 115,540  36,104 
    Customer deposits 56,603  55,719 
    Taxes accrued 31,360  36,038 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 5,846  - - 
    Interest accrued 16,220  15,194 
    Deferred fuel costs - -  76,582 
    System agreement cost equalization 17,511  - - 
    Other 4,656  8,905 
    TOTAL 343,179  274,966 
          
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 525,786  535,469 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 9,177  9,748 
    Obligations under capital lease 7,122  7,806 
    Other regulatory liabilities 69,793  - - 
    Asset retirement cost liabilities 4,646  4,505 
    Accumulated provisions 42,944  50,264 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 54,050  56,946 
    Long-term debt 695,298  695,266 
    Other 41,457  44,243 
    TOTAL 1,450,273  1,404,247 
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 50,381  50,381 
    Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000     
     shares; issued and outstanding 8,666,357 shares in 2008 and 2007 199,326  199,326 
    Capital stock expense and other (690) (690)
    Retained earnings 471,834  458,039 
    TOTAL 720,851  707,056 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,514,303  $2,386,269 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 116 $ 113 $ 3  
      Commercial 108 105  
      Industrial 44 48 (4) (8)
      Governmental 10 10  - - 
         Total retail 278 276  
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 36 36  - - 
        Non-associated companies 9 9  - - 
      Other 29 25  16 
         Total $ 352 $ 346 $ 6  
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,157 1,141 16  
      Commercial 1,162 1,144 18  
      Industrial 621 695 (74) (11)
      Governmental 101 101  - - 
         Total retail 3,041 3,081 (40) (1)
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 217 303 (86) (28)
        Non-associated companies 113 119 (6) (5)
         Total 3,371 3,503 (132) (4)
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 227 $ 214 $ 13  
      Commercial 207 195 12  
      Industrial 86 89 (3) (3)
      Governmental 20 19  
         Total retail 540 517 23  
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 56 52  
        Non-associated companies 15 15  - - 
      Other 36 32  13 
         Total $ 647 $ 616 31  
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 2,446 2,393 53  
      Commercial 2,259 2,213 46  
      Industrial 1,243 1,348 (105) (8)
      Governmental 196 195  
         Total retail 6,144 6,149 (5) - - 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 398 449 (51) (11)
        Non-associated companies 149 203 (54) (27)
         Total 6,691 6,801 (110) (2)
             
             
             

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents:    
      Cash $857  $117 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,    
       which approximates market 2,896  40,465 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 3,753  40,582 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 64,123  62,052 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (679) (615)
      Associated companies 11,100  23,534 
      Other 6,471  8,234 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 28,725  33,535 
         Total accounts receivable 109,740  126,740 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 11,399  7,686 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 9,892  10,366 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 30,567  30,167 
    Gas hedge contracts 30,636  - - 
    Prepayments and other 10,473  13,701 
    TOTAL 206,460  229,242 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 5,531  5,531 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 5,105  5,140 
    Storm reserve escrow account 31,089  30,748 
    Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans 7,610  7,610 
    TOTAL 49,335  49,029 
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 2,866,634  2,829,065 
    Property under capital lease 8,795  9,116 
    Construction work in progress 61,337  72,753 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 2,936,766  2,910,934 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,013,928  995,902 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 1,922,838  1,915,032 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net 33,717  29,868 
      Other regulatory assets 126,819  141,717 
    Long-term receivables 819  819 
    Other 24,273  20,562 
    TOTAL 185,628  192,966 
         
    TOTAL ASSETS $2,364,261  $2,386,269 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     
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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies $41,403  $46,424 
      Other 40,231  36,104 
    Customer deposits 56,512  55,719 
    Taxes accrued 26,187  36,038 
    Interest accrued 16,935  15,194 
    Deferred fuel costs 47,044  76,582 
    Other 7,750  8,905 
    TOTAL 236,062  274,966 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 526,533  535,469 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 9,462  9,748 
    Obligations under capital lease 7,466  7,806 
    Other regulatory liabilities 30,822  - - 
    Asset retirement cost liabilities 4,579  4,505 
    Accumulated provisions 51,069  50,264 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 57,010  56,946 
    Long-term debt 695,282  695,266 
    Other 42,648  44,243 
    TOTAL 1,424,871  1,404,247 
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 50,381  50,381 
    Common stock, no par value, authorized 15,000,000    
     shares; issued and outstanding 8,666,357 shares in 2008 and 2007 199,326  199,326 
    Capital stock expense and other (690) (690)
    Retained earnings 454,311  458,039 
    TOTAL 703,328  707,056 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,364,261  $2,386,269 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         

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    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
        Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $ 111 $ 101 $10  10 
      Commercial 99 90 9  10 
      Industrial 42 41 1  2 
      Governmental 10 9 1  11 
         Total retail 262 241 21  9 
      Sales for resale         
        Associated companies 20 16 4  25 
        Non-associated companies 6 6 -  - 
      Other 7 7 -  - - 
         Total $ 295 $ 270 $25  9 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,289 1,251 38  3 
      Commercial 1,097 1,070 27  3 
      Industrial 622 653 (31) (5)
      Governmental 95 95 -  - 
         Total retail 3,103 3,069 34  1 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 181 146 35  24 
        Non-associated companies 36 84 (48) (57)
         Total 3,320 3,299 21  1 
             
             
             

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Hurricane Katrina

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which in August 2005 caused catastrophic damage to Entergy New Orleans' service territory, including the effect of extensive flooding that resulted from levee breaks in and around the New Orleans area, and Entergy's initiatives to recover storm restoration and business continuity costs.

    Bankruptcy Proceedings

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the significant terms in Entergy New Orleans' plan of reorganization that became effective in May 2007.

    Insurance Claim

    In April 2008, Entergy received from its primary insurer $53.6 million of additional insurance proceeds on its Hurricane Katrina claim, and almost all of the April 2008 proceeds were allocated to Entergy New Orleans.

    Entergy has settled its lawsuit against one of its excess insurers on the Hurricane Katrina claim, and in July 2008 received $71.5 million in proceeds on the claim. The July 2008 proceeds were allocated as follows: $2.0 million to Entergy Arkansas, $3.7 million to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, $12.4 million to Entergy Louisiana, $1.8 million to Entergy Mississippi, and $48.4 million to Entergy New Orleans, with the remainder allocated in smaller amounts to other Entergy subsidiaries.

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net income remained relatively unchanged, decreasing $0.4 million.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income increased $4.8$4.4 million in the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily due to higher net revenue partially offset by a higher effective income tax rate.other operation and maintenance expenses and lower other income.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the changes in net revenue comparing the firstsecond quarter 2008 to the firstsecond quarter 2007.

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    Amount

      

    (In Millions)

       

    2007 net revenue

     

    $50.062.1 

    Volume/weather

    7.7 

    Price applied to unbilled electric sales

    (3.6)

    Other

    0.4 

    2008 net revenue

    $66.6 

    The volume/weather variance is due to an increase in electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather in 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 119 GWh, an increase of 12%.

    The price applied to unbilled electric sales variance is primarily due to the fuel cost component of the price applied to unbilled sales included in the unbilled revenue calculation. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

    Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $42.1 million in gross wholesale revenue due to increased sales to affiliated customers;
  • an increase of $11.7 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and increased usage; and
  • an increase of $7.7 million related to volume/weather, as discussed above.
  • Fuel and purchased power increased primarily due to an increase in the average market price of natural gas and an increase in demand.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses, and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the changes in net revenue comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $112.1 

    Volume/weather

    11.2 

    Net gas revenue

     

    4.6 

    Volume/weather

    3.4 

    Price applied to unbilled electric sales

    2.5 

    Other

     

    1.91.1 

    2008 net revenue

    $62.4129.0 

    The volume/weather variance is due to an increase in electricity usage, including the effect of more favorable weather in 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 211 GWh, an increase of 11%.

    The net gas revenue variance is primarily due to an increase in base rates and increased usage. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the base rate increase.

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    The

    Gross operating revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses

    Gross operating revenues increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $45.0 million in gross wholesale revenue due to increased sales to affiliated customers and an increase in the average price of energy available for resale sales;
  • an increase of $19.8 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates and increased usage; and
  • the volume/weather variance isof $11.2 million as discussed above.
  • Fuel and purchased power increased primarily due to increases in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power in addition to an increase in electricity usage primarily in the residential sector in 2008 compared to the same period in 2007, which increased 72 GWh, an increase of 31%, as customers have returned to service following the losses from Hurricane Katrina.

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    The price applied to unbilled electric sales variance is due to an increase in the fuel cost component of the price applied to unbilled sales. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for further discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.demand.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to consultant fees and the accrual of an Energy Efficiency Fund effective in the first quarter 2008.to:

    Reorganization items

  • a net reorganization credit in 2007 consistof $3.2 million related to the Entergy New Orleans bankruptcy; and
  • an increase of $0.8 million in distribution spending primarily of professional fees associated with the bankruptcy case.

    due to increased labor costs and vegetation maintenance expense.
  • Other income decreased primarily due to a reduction in the allowance for equity funds used during construction related to a decrease in storm-related construction.construction and lower carrying costs related to the Hurricane Katrina storm costs regulatory asset.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses increased primarily due to:

  • an increase of $1.8 million due to the accrual of an Energy Efficiency Fund in the first quarter 2008;
  • an increase of $1.6 million in fossil expenses primarily due to higher costs for plant maintenance outages as a result of differing outage schedules for 2008 compared to 2007;
  • an increase of $1.2 million in distribution spending due to increased labor costs and vegetation maintenance expense; and
  • an increase of $0.9 million in transmission spending primarily due to higher transmission equalization expenses.
  • Other income decreased primarily due to a reduction in the allowance for equity funds used during construction related to a decrease in storm-related construction and a reduction in the carrying costs related to the Hurricane Katrina storm costs regulatory asset.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rate was 48.8%35.1% for the second quarter 2008 and 41.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The effective tax rate for the second quarter 2008 was reduced by a $1.1 million adjustment to income tax expense that related to expense for the first quarter 2008 and 32.4% for the first quarter 2007.2008. The effective income tax rate for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 was higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences related to utility plant itemsitems.

    The effective income tax rate was 42.0% for the second quarter 2007 and state income taxes.40.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The effective income tax rate for the firstsecond quarter 2007 was lowerhigher than the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes and book and tax differences related to utility plant items. The effective income tax rate for the allowancesix months ended June 30, 2007 was higher than the federal statutory rate of equity funds used during construction and the amortization of deferred35%

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    primarily due to state income taxes and investment tax credits, partially offset by book and tax differences related to utility plant items, partially offset by the amortization of deferred income taxes and state income taxes.

    book and tax differences related to the allowance for equity funds used during construction.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $92,010 

     

    $17,093 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $92,010 

     

    $17,093 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    5,212 

     

    17,191 

    Operating activities

     

    42,262 

     

    131,477 

    Investing activities

     

    (71,413)

     

    (3,795)

    Investing activities

     

    (80,221)

     

    30,804 

    Financing activities

     

    (482)

     

    (10,000)

    Financing activities

     

    (482)

     

    (53,345)

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (66,683)

     

    3,396 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (38,441)

     

    108,936 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $25,327 

     

    $20,489 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $53,569 

     

    $126,029 

    Operating Activities

    Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $12.0$89.2 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the receipt of CDBG funds of $176.8 million in 2007 and the timing of collections of receivables from customers, and decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs, partially offset by the timing of payments to vendors and an increase of $28.5 million in net income.

    pension contributions.

    Investing Activities

    NetInvesting activities used $80.2 million of cash used in investing activities increased $67.6 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to providing $30.8 million of cash for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to an increase in Entergy New Orleans' receivable frommoney pool activity, additional work performed on the money poolgas distribution rebuild project, and proceeds of $10 million received in 2007 related to the sale in the first quarter 2007 of a power plant that had been out of service since 1984.

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    Increases in Entergy New Orleans' receivable from the money pool are a use of cash flow, and Entergy New Orleans' receivable from the money pool increased by $77.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Financing Activities

    Net cash used in financing activities decreased $9.5$52.9 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to a partial repayment of Entergy New Orleans' borrowings under the debtor in possession credit facility in 2007.

    Capital Structure

    Entergy New Orleans' capitalization is shown in the following table. The increase in the net debt to net capital ratio is primarily due to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents as a result of nan increase in Entergy New Orleans' money pool receivable.

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    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    57.6%

     

    51.8%

     

    53.6%

     

    51.8%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

    2.1%

    8.8%

    4.8%

    8.8%

    Debt to capital

     

    59.7%

     

    60.6%

     

    58.4%

     

    60.6%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and shareholders' equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy New Orleans 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 New Orleans' financial condition.

    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' uses and sources of capital. The following are updates to the Form 10-K.

    Entergy New Orleans' receivables from or (payables to) the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $94,689

     

    $47,705

     

    ($37,166)

     

    ($37,166)

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $124,796

     

    $47,705

     

    $-

     

    ($37,166)

    See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool. As discussed in the Form 10-K, in May 2007, Entergy New Orleans issued notes in satisfaction of its affiliate prepetition accounts payable, including its indebtedness to the Entergy System money pool.

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    On August 1, 2008, Entergy New Orleans paid, at maturity, its $30 million of 3.875% Series first mortgage bonds.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of state and local rate regulation, federal regulation, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and environmental risks. The following are updates to the Form 10-K.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Retail Rates

    In January 2008, Entergy New Orleans voluntarily implemented a 6.15% base rate credit (the recovery credit) for electric customers, which Entergy New Orleans estimates will return approximately $10.6 million to electric customers in 2008. Entergy New Orleans was able to implement this credit because during 2007 the recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina has beenwas occurring faster than expected.expected in 2006 projections. In addition, Entergy New Orleans alsocommitted to set aside $2.5 million for an Energy Efficiency Fund.energy efficiency program focused on community education and outreach and weatherization of homes.

    On July 31, 2008, Entergy New Orleans filed an electric and gas base rate case with the City Council. The filing requests an 11.75% return on common equity. The filing calls for a $23.0 million decrease in electric base rates, which includes keeping the recovery credit in effect, as well as

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    realigning approximately $12.3 million of capacity costs from recovery through the fuel adjustment clause to electric base rates. The filing also calls for a $9.1 million increase in gas base rates to fund on-going operations. This request is unrelated to the on-going rebuild of Entergy New Orleans' natural gas system. The procedural schedule calls for a hearing on the filing to commence on January 5, 2009, with certification of the evidentiary record by a hearing officer on or before February 28, 2009.

    Fuel Adjustment Clause Litigation

    See the Form 10-K for a discussion of the complaint filed in April 1999 by a group of ratepayers against Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Corporation, Entergy Services, and Entergy Power in state court in Orleans Parish purportedly on behalf of all Entergy New Orleans ratepayers and a corresponding complaint filed with the City Council. In February 2004, the City Council approved a resolution that resulted in a refund to customers of $11.3 million, including interest, during the months of June through September 2004. In May 2005 the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans affirmed the City Council resolution, finding no support for the plaintiffs' claim that the refund amount should be higher. In June 2005, the plaintiffs appealed the Civil District Court decision to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. On February 25, 2008, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming in part, and reversing in part, the Civil District Court's decision.  Although the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal did not reverse any of the substantive findings and conclusions of the City Council or the Civil District Court, the Fourth Circuit found that the amount of the refund was arbitrary and capricious and increased the amount of the refund to $34.3 million.  Entergy New Orleans believes that the increase in the refund ordered by the Fourth Circuit is not justified. Entergy New Orleans, the City Council, and the plaintiffs requested rehearing, and in April 2008, the Fourth Circuit granted the plaintiffs' request for rehearing. In addition to changing the basis for the court's decision in the manner requested by the plaintiffs, the court also granted the plaintiffs' request that it provide for interest on the refund amount. The court denied the motions for rehearing filed by the City Council and Entergy New Orleans. In May 2008, Entergy New Orleans and the City Council filed petitions for appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court, which has been opp osed by the plaintiffs, and filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court applications for a writ of certiorari seeking, among other things, reversal of the Fourth Circuit decision.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for updates to the discussion in the Form 10-K.

    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' accounting for unbilled revenue and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
             
     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
      2008 2007 2008 2007
      (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
             
    OPERATING REVENUES        
    Electric $194,567  $137,668  $334,795  $259,287 
    Natural gas 32,941  25,820  84,067  72,843 
    TOTAL 227,508  163,488  418,862  332,130 
             
    OPERATING EXPENSES        
    Operation and Maintenance:        
      Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and        
       gas purchased for resale 101,058  54,162  180,957  131,593 
      Purchased power 58,795  46,196  106,806  86,355 
      Other operation and maintenance 27,413  22,247  52,233  46,795 
    Taxes other than income taxes 10,099  9,028  20,233  18,802 
    Depreciation and amortization 8,209  7,987  16,303  16,110 
    Other regulatory charges - net 1,029  1,032  2,059  2,065 
    TOTAL 206,603  140,652  378,591  301,720 
             
    OPERATING INCOME 20,905  22,836  40,271  30,410 
             
    OTHER INCOME        
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 57  268  135  1,459 
    Interest and dividend income 2,492  3,292  4,846  6,025 
    Miscellaneous - net (255) (188) (1,016) (367)
    TOTAL 2,294  3,372  3,965  7,117 
             
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES     
    Interest on long-term debt 3,239  3,245  6,480  6,490 
    Other interest - net 2,076  2,426  4,408  6,735 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (37) (199) (87) (1,097)
    TOTAL 5,278  5,472  10,801  12,128 
             
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 17,921  20,736  33,435  25,399 
              
    Income taxes 6,290  8,718  13,857  10,231 
             
    NET INCOME 11,631  12,018  19,578  15,168 
             
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 241  241  482  482 
             
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO        
    COMMON STOCK $11,390  $11,777  $19,096  $14,686 
             
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
             

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
       
      2008 2007
      (In Thousands)
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
    Net income $19,578  $15,168 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:    
      Other regulatory charges - net 2,059  2,065 
      Depreciation and amortization 16,303  16,110 
      Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 16,878  4,240 
      Changes in working capital:    
        Receivables (17,115) 5,310 
        Fuel inventory 1,206  856 
        Accounts payable 18,311  (27,401)
        Taxes accrued (2,285) 3,856 
        Interest accrued (334) (13,205)
        Deferred fuel costs (16,153) (9,864)
        Other working capital accounts (6,929) (7,017)
      Provision for estimated losses and reserves 3,330  2,455 
      Changes in other regulatory assets 11,516  179,753 
      Other (4,103) (40,849)
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 42,262  131,477 
         
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
    Construction expenditures (50,770) (34,837)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 135  1,459 
    Insurance proceeds 50,953  55,406 
    Proceeds from the sale of assets - -  10,046 
    Change in money pool receivable - net (77,092) - - 
    Change in other investments - net (3,447) (1,270)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities (80,221) 30,804 
         
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
    Repayment of DIP credit facility - -  (51,934)
    Dividends paid:    
      Preferred stock (482) (1,411)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (482) (53,345)
         
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (38,441) 108,936 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 92,010  17,093 
         
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $53,569  $126,029 
         
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:    
    Cash paid during the period for:    
      Interest - net of amount capitalized $10,848  $10,684 
      Income taxes $1,270  $92 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
         
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents    
      Cash $370  $119 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost    
       which approximates market 53,199  91,891 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 53,569  92,010 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 56,623  45,478 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (718) (4,639)
      Associated companies 139,649  58,952 
      Other 2,623  9,928 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 30,591  24,842 
         Total accounts receivable 228,768  134,561 
    Deferred fuel costs 33,434  17,281 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 3,294  4,500 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 9,710  9,007 
    Prepayments and other 9,177  2,539 
    TOTAL 337,952  259,898 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 3,259  3,259 
    Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,016  1,016 
    Other property and investments 8,719  5,272 
    TOTAL 12,994  9,547 
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 758,453  745,426 
    Natural gas 194,746  201,870 
    Construction work in progress 7,804  14,144 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 961,003  961,440 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 514,633  507,537 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 446,370  453,903 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      Other regulatory assets 144,546  143,726 
    Long term receivables - -  126 
    Other 9,087  8,995 
    TOTAL 153,633  152,847 
         
    TOTAL ASSETS $950,949  $876,195 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
         
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $30,000  $30,000 
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies 25,561  27,138 
      Other 43,254  23,366 
    Customer deposits 18,767  17,803 
    Taxes accrued 2,696  4,981 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 9,301  1,754 
    Interest accrued 4,883  5,217 
    Other 9,392  9,944 
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 143,854  120,203 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 122,332  114,729 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 2,637  2,809 
    SFAS 109 regulatory liability - net 73,500  73,613 
    Other regulatory liabilities 9,856  9,522 
    Retirement cost liability 2,867  2,772 
    Accumulated provisions 17,659  14,329 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 11,886  15,484 
    Long-term debt 273,379  273,912 
    Gas system rebuild insurance proceeds 61,697  36,958 
    Other 14,962  14,640 
    TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 590,775  558,768 
         
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 19,780  19,780 
    Common stock, $4 par value, authorized 10,000,000    
      shares; issued and outstanding 8,435,900 shares in 2008    
      and 2007 33,744  33,744 
    Paid-in capital 36,294  36,294 
    Retained earnings 126,502  107,406 
    TOTAL 216,320  197,224 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $950,949  $876,195 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $38 $30 $8  27 
      Commercial 47 43  
      Industrial 12 11  
      Governmental 19 17  12 
         Total retail 116 101 15  15 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 67 26 41  158 
        Non-associated companies 2 -  - - 
      Other 10 11 (1) (9)
         Total $195 $138 $57  41 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 322 257 65  25 
      Commercial 452 419 33  
      Industrial 139 134  
      Governmental 192 176 16  
         Total retail 1,105 986 119  12 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 478 225 253  112 
        Non-associated companies 7 4  75 
         Total 1,590 1,215 375   31 
             
             
      Six Months Ended  Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $71 $55 $16  29 
      Commercial 87 81  
      Industrial 22 21  
      Governmental 35 32  
         Total retail 215 189 26  14 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 103 59 44  75 
        Non-associated companies 2 -  - - 
      Other 15 11  36 
         Total $335 $259 $76  29 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 628 491 137  28 
      Commercial 860 815 45  
      Industrial 270 271 (1) - - 
      Governmental 370 340 30  
         Total retail 2,128 1,917 211  11 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 804 575 229  40 
        Non-associated companies 10 6  67 
         Total 2,942 2,498 444  18 
             
             
             

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    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Jurisdictional Separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas

    See the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into two vertically integrated utility companies, one operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the PUCT, Entergy Texas, and the other operating under the sole retail jurisdiction of the LPSC, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

    Because the jurisdictional separation was a transaction involving entities under common control, Entergy Texas recognized the assets and liabilities allocated to it at their carrying amounts in the accounts of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. at the time of the jurisdictional separation. Entergy Texas' financial statements contained herein report results of operations for 2007 as though the jurisdictional separation had occurred at the beginning of 2007.

    Results of Operations

    Net Income

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net income increased by $21.6 million primarily due to higher net revenue and a lower effective income tax rate.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net income increased by $32.7 million primarily due to higher net revenue and a lower effective income tax rate.

    Net Revenue

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the second quarter of 2008 to the second quarter of 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $90.6 

    Volume/weather

    11.0 

    Securitization transition charge

    4.7 

    Other

    14.1 

    2008 net revenue

    $120.4 

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage, including electricity sales during the unbilled sales period and more favorable weather compared to the same period in 2007. Billed retail electricity usage increased a total of 284 GWh in all sectors. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

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    The securitization transition charge variance is primarily due to the issuance of securitization bonds. In June 2007, Entergy Gulf States Reconstruction Funding I, LLC (EGSRF I), a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued securitization bonds and with the proceeds purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a transition charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    The Other variance is primarily caused by various operational effects of the jurisdictional separation on revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses.

    Gross operating revenues, fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges

    Gross operating revenues increased $114.4 million primarily due to:

  • an increase of $47.6 million in affiliated wholesale revenue primarily due to increases in the cost of energy;

  • an increase of $44.2 million in fuel cost recovery revenues due to higher fuel rates;

  • an increase of $11 million related to volume/weather as discussed above; and

  • an increase of $9.2 million in transition charge amounts collected from customers to service the securitization bonds. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

  • Fuel and purchased power expenses increased primarily due to an increase in gas generation and power purchases as a result of the purchased power agreements between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas and an increase in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power, substantially offset by a decrease in deferred fuel expense as the result of decreased recovery from customers of fuel costs.

    Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to the recovery of $4.4 million of bond expenses related to the securitization bonds. The recovery became effective July 2007. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Net revenue consists of operating revenues net of: 1) fuel, fuel-related expenses, and gas purchased for resale, 2) purchased power expenses and 3) other regulatory charges. Following is an analysis of the change in net revenue comparing the six months ended June 30, 2008 to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

    Amount

    (In Millions)

    2007 net revenue

    $166.2 

    Fuel recovery

    12.9 

    Volume/weather

    12.2 

    Securitization transition charge

    9.6 

    Other

    17.0 

    2008 net revenue

    $217.9 

    The fuel recovery variance is primarily due to a reserve for potential rate refunds made in the first quarter 2007 as a result of a PUCT ruling related to the application of past PUCT rulings addressing transition to competition in Texas.

    The volume/weather variance is primarily due to increased electricity usage which increased a total of 452 GWh in all sectors. See Note 1 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of the accounting for unbilled revenues.

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    The securitization transition charge variance is primarily due to the issuance of securitization bonds. In June 2007, EGSRF I, a company wholly-owned and consolidated by Entergy Texas, issued securitization bonds and with the proceeds purchased from Entergy Texas the transition property, which is the right to recover from customers through a transition charge amounts sufficient to service the securitization bonds. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    The Other variance is primarily caused by various operational effects of the jurisdictional separation on revenues and fuel and purchased power expenses.

    Gross operating revenues, fuel and purchased power expenses, and other regulatory charges

    Gross operating revenues increased $92.1 million primarily due to the following reasons:

  • an increase of $68 million in affiliated wholesale revenue primarily due to increases in the cost of energy;
  • an increase of $17.9 million in transition charge amounts collected from customers to service the securitization bonds. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds;
  • an increase of $12.2 million related to volume/weather as discussed above; and
  • implementation of an interim surcharge to collect $10.3 million in under-recovered incremental purchased capacity costs incurred through July 2007. The surcharge was collected over a two-month period beginning February 2008. The incremental capacity recovery rider and PUCT approval is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10.
  • The increase was partially offset by a decrease of $19.3 million in fuel cost recovery revenues primarily due to interim fuel refunds to customers for fuel cost recovery over-collections through November 2007. The refund was distributed over a two-month period beginning February 2008. The interim refund and the PUCT approval is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10.

    Fuel and purchased power expenses increased primarily due to an increase in gas generation and power purchases as a result of the purchased power agreements between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana and Entergy Texas and an increase in the average market prices of natural gas and purchased power, substantially offset by a decrease in deferred fuel expense as the result of decreased recovery from customers of fuel costs.

    Other regulatory charges increased primarily due to the recovery of $8.3 million of bond expenses related to the securitization bonds. The recovery became effective July 2007. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    Other Income Statement Variances

    Second Quarter 2008 Compared to Second Quarter 2007

    The other income variance includes an increase in taxes collected on advances for transmission projects, substantially offset by the absence of carrying charges on storm restoration costs that were approved by the PUCT in the first quarter 2007. In June 2007, EGSRF I issued securitization bonds and the carrying charges ended. The PUCT approval of carrying charges, the securitization filing and the approval for the recovery of reconstruction costs are discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10.

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

    Other operation and maintenance expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease of $2.9 million in customer service support costs, including a decrease in customer write-offs and a decrease of $2.2 million in transmission spending due to lower transmission equalization expenses. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of $1.3 million in payroll-related costs.

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    Other income decreased primarily due to the absence of carrying charges on storm restoration costs that were approved by the PUCT in the first quarter 2007. In June 2007, EGSRF I issued securitization bonds and the carrying charges ended. The PUCT approval of carrying charges, the securitization filing and the approval for the recovery of reconstruction costs are discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in taxes collected on advances for transmission projects.

    Interest and other charges increased primarily due to the increase in long-term debt outstanding as a result of the issuance of securitization bonds during the second quarter 2007, substantially offset by interest recorded in the first quarter 2007 on advances from independent power producers per a FERC order. See Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    Income Taxes

    The effective income tax rate was 37.5% for the second quarter 2008 and 37.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The differences in the effective income tax rate for the second quarter 2008 and for the six months ended June 30, 2008 versus the federal statutory rate of 35% were primarily due to state income taxes, partially offset by an adjustment of the federal income tax reserve for prior tax years.

    Income tax expense for the second quarter 2007 was primarily due to state income taxes and adjustments related to FIN 48. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to state income taxes and adjustments related to FIN 48, partially offset by the amortization of investment tax credits.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $297,082 

     

    $77,115 

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    (13,513)

     

    212,227 

     

    Investing activities

     

    60,412 

     

    (266,854)

     

    Financing activities

     

    (321,232)

     

    302,304 

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (274,333)

     

    247,677 

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $22,749 

     

    $324,792 

    Operating Activities

    Operating activities used cash of $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to providing cash of $212.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to decreased recovery of deferred fuel costs, substantially offset by the timing of payments to vendors and the collection of receivables from customers. The decreased fuel recovery was primarily caused by the $71 million fuel cost over-recovery refund that is discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, in addition to the over-recovery of fuel costs for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to under-recovering for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Fuel prices have been increasing, and due to the time lag before the fuel recovery rate increases in response, Entergy Texas has under-recovered fuel costs thus far in 2008.

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    Investing Activities

    Investing activities provided cash of $60.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to using cash of $266.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to money pool activity. Decreases in Entergy Texas' receivable from the money pool are a source of cash flow, and Entergy Texas' receivable from the money pool decreased by $104.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to increasing by $203.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Financing Activities

    Financing activities used cash of $321.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to providing cash of $302.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to the issuance of $329.5 million of securitization bonds in June 2007, the retirement of $159.2 million of long-term debt in June 2008, and $150 million of capital returned to Entergy Corporation in February 2008. After the effects of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, Entergy Corporation made a $300 million capital contribution to Entergy Gulf States, Inc. in 2005, which was part of Entergy's financing plan that provided liquidity and capital resources to Entergy and its subsidiaries while storm restoration cost recovery was pursued. See Note 5 in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for additional information regarding the securitization bonds.

    Capital Structure

    Entergy Texas' capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    58.5%

     

    52.6%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    0.5%

     

    5.9%

    Debt to capital

     

    59.0%

     

    58.5%

    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion and also including the debt assumption liability. Capital consists of debt and shareholder's equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. Entergy Texas 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 Texas' financial condition.

    On June 2, 2008, under the terms of the debt assumption agreement between Entergy Texas and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana that is discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements in the Entergy Texas Form 10, Entergy Texas paid at maturity $148.8 million of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana first mortgage bonds, which results in a corresponding decrease in Entergy Texas' debt assumption liability.

    Uses and Sources of Capital

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of Entergy Texas' uses and sources of capital. Following are updates to the information provided in the Entergy Texas Form 10.

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    Entergy Texas' receivables from the money pool were as follows:

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $49,920

     

    $154,176

     

    300,458

     

    $97,277

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

    As discussed in the Entergy Texas Form 10, Entergy Texas has a credit facility in the amount of $100 million that will expire in August 2012. The facility became available to Entergy Texas on May 30, 2008, after the fulfillment of certain closing conditions, and no borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of June 30, 2008.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of transition to retail competition in Texas; state and local rate regulation; federal regulation; the Energy Policy Act of 2005; industrial and commercial customers; market and credit risk sensitive instruments; and environmental risks. Following are updates to the information disclosed in the Entergy Texas Form 10.

    State and Local Rate Regulation

    Filings with the PUCT

    Entergy Texas made a rate filing in September 2007 with the PUCT requesting an annual rate increase totaling $107.5 million, including a base rate increase of $64.3 million and riders totaling $43.2 million. The base rate increase includes a $12.2 million annual increase for the storm damage reserve. Entergy Texas requested an 11% return on common equity. In December 2007 the PUCT issued an order setting September 26, 2008 as the effective date for the rate change from the rate filing. In May 2008, Entergy Texas and certain parties in the rate case filed a non-unanimous settlement that provides for a $42.5 million base rate increase beginning in October 2008 and an additional $17 million base rate increase beginning in October 2009. The non-unanimous settlement also provides that $25 million of System Agreement rough production cost equalization payments will offset the effect on customers of the rate increase. The non-unanimous settlement further provides that an additional $17& nbsp;million on an annual basis of System Agreement rough production cost equalization payments will be retained by Entergy Texas from January 2009 through September 2009. The non-unanimous settlement also resolves the fuel reconciliation portion of the proceeding with a $4.5 million disallowance. The PUCT staff, the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers (TIEC), and the state of Texas did not join in the settlement and filed a separate agreement among them that provides for a rate decrease, later revised to a slight increase, and a $4.7 million fuel cost disallowance. In May 2008 the ALJs issued an order stating that the proceeding will continue with Entergy Texas having the burden of proof to show that the non-unanimous settlement results in reasonable rates. The hearing on the merits of the non-unanimous settlement was held from June 23 through July 2, 2008, and post-hearing briefing by the parties is ongoing.

    In January 2008, Entergy Texas made a compliance filing with the PUCT describing how its 2007 Rough Production Cost Equalization receipts under the System Agreement were allocated between Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions. Several parties have intervened in the proceeding. A hearing was held at the end of July 2008, and a decision is pending.

    In October 2007, Entergy Texas filed a request with the PUCT to refund $45.6 million, including interest, of fuel cost recovery over-collections through September 2007. In January 2008, Entergy Texas filed with the PUCT a stipulation and settlement agreement among the parties that updated the over-collection balance through November 2007 and establishes a refund amount, including interest, of $71 million. The PUCT approved the

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    agreement in February 2008. The refund was made over a two-month period beginning February 2008, but was reduced by $10.3 million of under-recovered incremental purchased capacity costs. Amounts refunded through the interim fuel refund are subject to final reconciliation in a future fuel reconciliation proceeding.

    Federal Regulation

    See "System Agreement Proceedings" and "Independent Coordinator of Transmission" in the "Significant Factors and Known Trends" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis herein for updates to the discussion in the Entergy Texas Form 10.

    Critical Accounting Estimates

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Entergy Texas Form 10 for a discussion of the estimates and judgments necessary in Entergy Texas' accounting for the application of SFAS 71, unbilled revenue, and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
     2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
                
    OPERATING REVENUES            
    Electric $140,228  $121,619  $565,349  $450,905  $962,391  $870,293 
    Natural gas 51,127  47,023 
    TOTAL 191,355  168,642 
                
    OPERATING EXPENSES            
    Operation and Maintenance:            
    Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and            
    gas purchased for resale 79,898  77,431  158,288  143,243  227,182  310,484 
    Purchased power 48,011  40,159  280,189  215,397  505,593  390,407 
    Other operation and maintenance 24,820  22,205  46,254  47,239  84,675  89,190 
    Decommissioning 46  42  91  84 
    Taxes other than income taxes 10,134  9,774  12,944  12,871  26,544  26,004 
    Depreciation and amortization 8,094  8,123  18,872  17,346  37,237  34,480 
    Reorganization items - -  2,343 
    Other regulatory charges - net 1,030  1,033  6,518  1,620  11,697  3,183 
    TOTAL 171,987  161,068  523,111  437,758  893,019  853,832 
                
    OPERATING INCOME 19,368  7,574  42,238  13,147  69,372  16,461 
                
    OTHER INCOME            
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 78  1,191  402  550  978  1,770 
    Interest and dividend income 2,354  2,733  1,346  9,983  5,553  19,789 
    Miscellaneous - net (762) (179) 9,276  (350) 11,086  (350)
    TOTAL 1,670  3,745  11,024  10,183  17,617  21,209 
                
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES    
    Interest on long-term debt 3,242  3,245  18,545  16,129  38,507  32,246 
    Other interest - net 2,332  4,309  698  2,426  2,575  7,114 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (50) (898) (230) (354) (557) (1,150)
    TOTAL 5,524  6,656  19,013  18,201  40,525  38,210 
                
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 15,514  4,663 
    INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 34,249  5,129  46,464  (540)
                
    Income taxes 7,567  1,513  12,833  5,291  17,336  3,018 
                
    NET INCOME 7,947  3,150 
        
    Preferred dividend requirements and other 241  241 
        
    EARNINGS APPLICABLE TO    
    COMMON STOCK $7,706  $2,909 
    NET INCOME (LOSS) $21,416  ($162) $29,128  ($3,558)
                
    See Notes to Financial Statements.            
        

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
        
     2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
        
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
    Net income $7,947  $3,150 
    Net income (loss) $29,128  ($3,558)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
    Reserve for regulatory adjustments 188  179 
    Other regulatory charges - net 1,030  1,033  11,697  3,183 
    Depreciation and amortization 8,094  8,123 
    Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 37,328  34,564 
    Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 11,702  15,615  (1,695) 90,342 
    Changes in working capital:        
    Receivables (13,306) (6,626) (22,625) (93,959)
    Fuel inventory 3,727  4,843  (2,385) 6,549 
    Accounts payable 2,010  15,069  168,607  4,727 
    Taxes accrued (2,212) 7,123  10,907  17,669 
    Interest accrued (2,165) (1,377) (5,735) (37)
    Deferred fuel costs (8,509) 2,207  (130,734) 53,650 
    Other working capital accounts (5,734) (5,790) (25,115) 58,923 
    Provision for estimated losses and reserves 867  421  1,208  481 
    Changes in other regulatory assets 3,128  (1,175) 17,342  (30,704)
    Other (1,367) (25,425) (101,629) 70,218 
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 5,212  17,191 
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities (13,513) 212,227 
            
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
    Construction expenditures (22,760) (17,836) (53,993) (69,858)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 78  1,191  978  1,770 
    Insurance proceeds - -  2,804   4,415 
    Proceeds from the sale of assets - -  10,046 
    Change in money pool receivable - net (46,984) - -  104,256  (203,181)
    Changes in other investments - net (1,747) - - 
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (71,413) (3,795)
    Changes in transition charge account 9,171  - 
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities 60,412  (266,854)
            
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
    Repayment of DIP credit facility - -  (9,908)
    Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt  322,032 
    Return of capital to parent (150,000) 
    Retirement of long-term debt (159,232) 
    Dividends paid:        
    Preferred stock (482) (92)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (482) (10,000)
    Common stock (12,000) (19,728)
    Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities (321,232) 302,304 
            
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (66,683) 3,396  (274,333) 247,677 
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 92,010  17,093  297,082  77,115 
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $25,327  $20,489  $22,749  $324,792 
            
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
    Cash paid during the period for:        
    Interest - net of amount capitalized $7,552  $8,745  $44,855  $37,234 
    Income taxes $716  $-  $6,493  $3,239 
            
    See Notes to Financial Statements.        
            

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    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
        
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
        
    CURRENT ASSETS     
    Cash and cash equivalents:     
      Cash  $1,420  $10 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost,     
       which approximates market  21,329  297,072 
         Total cash and cash equivalents  22,749  297,082 
    Securitization recovery trust account  10,102  19,273 
    Accounts receivable:     
      Customer  90,000  61,108 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts  (738) (918)
      Associated companies  285,181  377,478 
      Other  10,728  35,048 
      Accrued unbilled revenues  36,888  30,974 
         Total accounts receivable  422,059  503,690 
    Deferred fuel costs  63,464  - - 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  2,587  24,507 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost  58,163  55,778 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost  30,249  31,454 
    Prepayments and other  7,767  14,756 
    TOTAL  617,140  946,540 
           
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investments in affiliates at equity  876  863 
    Non-utility property - at cost (less accumulated depreciation)  1,883  2,030 
    Other  18,939  16,514 
    TOTAL  21,698  19,407 
          
    UTILITY PLANT     
    Electric  2,870,465  2,817,681 
    Construction work in progress  58,527  71,519 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  2,928,992  2,889,200 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  1,064,370  1,043,183 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET  1,864,622  1,846,017 
          
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:     
      SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  86,536  87,531 
      Other regulatory assets  628,167  645,941 
    Long-term receivables  789  1,284 
    Other  118,068  60,032 
    TOTAL  833,560  794,788 
          
    TOTAL ASSETS  $3,337,020  $3,606,752 
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     
     
     

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    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing portion of debt assumption liability $160,286 $309,123
    Accounts payable:     
      Associated companies  107,381 40,120
      Other  182,263 80,917
    Customer deposits  39,478 37,962
    Taxes accrued  26,660 15,753
    Interest accrued  22,314 28,049
    Deferred fuel costs  - - 67,270
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  1,236 1,236
    System agreement cost equalization  56,126 92,225
    Other  6,589 5,316
    TOTAL  602,333 677,971
          
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  669,267 697,693
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  24,926 25,724
    Other regulatory liabilities  6,253 4,881
    Asset retirement cost liabilities  3,156 3,066
    Accumulated provisions  10,071 8,863
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  4,638 14,418
    Long-term debt - assumption liability  769,971 769,971
    Other long-term debt  322,851 333,892
    Other  52,172 66,019
    TOTAL  1,863,305 1,924,527
          
    Commitments and Contingencies     
          
    SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY    
    Common stock, no par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares;     
     issued and outstanding 46,525,000 shares in 2008 and 2007  49,452 49,452
    Paid-in capital  481,994 631,994
    Retained earnings  339,936 322,808
    TOTAL  871,382 1,004,254
          
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY  $3,337,020 $3,606,752
          
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIAIRES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS AND PAID-IN CAPITAL
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
           
       Three Months Ended 
       2008 2007 
       (In Thousands) 
    RETAINED EARNINGS      
    Retained Earnings - Beginning of period  $330,520  $287,918  
           
      Add:      
        Net Income (Loss)  21,416  (162) 
        Other additions   756  
       21,416  594  
           
      Deduct:      
        Dividends declared on common stock  12,000  5,160  
           
    Retained Earnings - End of period  $339,936  $283,352  
           
    PAID-IN CAPITAL      
    Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period  $481,994  $632,222  
           
      Deduct:      
        Return of capital to parent    
           
    Paid-in capital - End of period  $481,994  $632,222  
           
           
       Six Months Ended 
       2008 2007 
       (In Thousands) 
    RETAINED EARNINGS      
    Retained Earnings - Beginning of period  $322,808  $306,266  
           
      Add:      
        Net Income (Loss)  29,128  (3,558) 
        Other additions   372  
       29,128  (3,186) 
           
      Deduct:      
        Dividends declared on common stock  12,000  19,728  
           
    Retained Earnings - End of period  $339,936  $283,352  
           
    PAID-IN CAPITAL      
    Paid-in Capital - Beginning of period  $631,994  $632,222  
           
      Deduct:      
        Return of capital to parent  (150,000)  
           
    Paid-in capital - End of period  $481,994  $632,222  
           
           
    See Notes to Financial Statements.      
           

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    ASSETS
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
         
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
         
    CURRENT ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents    
      Cash $969  $119 
      Temporary cash investments - at cost    
       which approximates market 24,358  91,891 
         Total cash and cash equivalents 25,327  92,010 
    Accounts receivable:    
      Customer 52,027  45,478 
      Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,023) (4,639)
      Associated companies 114,820  58,952 
      Other 5,385  9,928 
      Accrued unbilled revenues 23,642  24,842 
         Total accounts receivable 194,851  134,561 
    Deferred fuel costs 25,790  17,281 
    Fuel inventory - at average cost 773  4,500 
    Materials and supplies - at average cost 9,093  9,007 
    Prepayments and other 7,487  2,539 
    TOTAL 263,321  259,898 
         
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS    
    Investment in affiliates - at equity 3,259  3,259 
    Non-utility property at cost (less accumulated depreciation) 1,016  1,016 
    Other property and investments 7,019  5,272 
    TOTAL 11,294  9,547 
         
    UTILITY PLANT    
    Electric 755,888  745,426 
    Natural gas 205,139  201,870 
    Construction work in progress 7,524  14,144 
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT 968,551  961,440 
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization 515,616  507,537 
    UTILITY PLANT - NET 452,935  453,903 
         
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS    
    Regulatory assets:    
      Other regulatory assets 146,437  143,726 
    Long term receivables 126  126 
    Other 9,687  8,995 
    TOTAL 156,250  152,847 
         
    TOTAL ASSETS $883,800  $876,195 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
     
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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
         
     2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt $30,000  $30,000 
    Accounts payable:    
      Associated companies 19,142  27,138 
      Other 33,372  23,366 
    Customer deposits 18,519  17,803 
    Taxes accrued 2,769  4,981 
    Accumulated deferred income taxes 6,088  1,754 
    Interest accrued 3,052  5,217 
    Other 8,287  9,944 
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 121,229  120,203 
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued 118,426  114,729 
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 2,723  2,809 
    SFAS 109 regulatory liability - net 75,657  73,613 
    Other regulatory liabilities 9,522  9,522 
    Retirement cost liability 2,819  2,772 
    Accumulated provisions 15,196  14,329 
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities 14,521  15,484 
    Long-term debt 273,704  273,912 
    Gas system rebuild insurance proceeds 30,708  36,958 
    Other 14,365  14,640 
    TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 557,641  558,768 
         
         
    Commitments and Contingencies    
         
    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
    Preferred stock without sinking fund 19,780  19,780 
    Common stock, $4 par value, authorized 10,000,000    
     shares; issued and outstanding 8,435,900 shares in 2008    
     and 2007 33,744  33,744 
    Paid-in capital 36,294  36,294 
    Retained earnings 115,112  107,406 
    TOTAL 204,930  197,224 
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $883,800  $876,195 
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.    
         
    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
      Three Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $149 $125 $24  19
      Commercial 110 95 15  16
      Industrial 135 113 22  19
      Governmental 8 6  33
         Total retail 402 339 63  19
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 143 97 46  47
        Non-associated companies 3 1  200
      Other 17 14  21
         Total $565 $451 $114  25
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 1,232 1,131 101  9
      Commercial 1,042 985 57  6
      Industrial 1,607 1,483 124  8
      Governmental 62 60  3
         Total retail 3,943 3,659 284  8
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,079 1,083 (4) - -
        Non-associated companies 29 13 16  123
         Total 5,051 4,755 296  6
             
             
      Six Months Ended Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $260 $258 $2  1
      Commercial 187 186  1
      Industrial 239 221 18  8
      Governmental 13 12  8
         Total retail 699 677 22  3
      Sales for resale         
        Associated companies 239 172 67  39
        Non-associated companies 5 3  67
      Other 19 18  6
         Total $962 $870 $92  11
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 2,444 2,367 77  3
      Commercial 1,985 1,897 88  5
      Industrial 3,151 2,867 284  10
      Governmental 123 120  3
         Total retail 7,703 7,251 452  6
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 1,976 1,995 (19) (1)
        Non-associated companies 51 47  9
         Total 9,730 9,293 437  5
             
             
             

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    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    SELECTED OPERATING RESULTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
             
          Increase/  
    Description 2008 2007 (Decrease) %
      (Dollars In Millions)  
    Electric Operating Revenues:        
      Residential $33 $25 $8  32 
      Commercial 40 38  
      Industrial 10 10  - - 
      Governmental 16 15  
         Total retail 99 88 11  13 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 36 34  
        Other 5 -  - - 
         Total $140 $122 $18  15 
             
    Billed Electric Energy        
     Sales (GWh):        
      Residential 306 234 72  31 
      Commercial 408 395 13  
      Industrial 131 137 (6) (4)
      Governmental 178 164 14  
         Total retail 1,023 930 93  10 
      Sales for resale        
        Associated companies 326 350 (24) (7)
        Non-associated companies 3 2  50 
         Total 1,352 1,282 70  
             
             

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    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

    MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

    Results of Operations

    System Energy's principal asset consists of a 90% ownership and 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.

    Net income decreased $5.7by $4.9 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2008 compared to the firstsecond quarter 2007. The decrease isof 2007 primarily due to a decrease in rate base in the firstsecond quarter of 2008 resulting in lower operating income. Lower interest income earned on money pool investments also contributed to the decrease in net income.

    Net income decreased by $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same periodsix months ended June 30, 2007 primarily due to a decrease in 2007rate base in 2008 resulting in lower operating income. Lower interest income earned on money pool investments also contributed to the decrease in net income.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Cash Flow

    Cash flows for the first quarters ofsix months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    2008

     

    2007

     

    (In Thousands)

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $105,005 

     

    $135,012 

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    $105,005 

     

    $135,012 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Cash flow provided by (used in):

     

     

     

     

    Operating activities

     

    52,852 

     

    59,420 

    Operating activities

     

    97,865 

     

    87,053 

    Investing activities

     

    (77,502)

     

    (31,754)

    Investing activities

     

    (84,274)

     

    (26,960)

    Financing activities

     

    (49,301)

     

    (45,835)

    Financing activities

     

    (71,901)

     

    (74,235)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (73,951)

     

    (18,169)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     

    (58,310)

     

    (14,142)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $31,054  

     

    $116,843 

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     

    $46,695 

     

    $120,870 

    InvestingOperating Activities

    The increase of $45.7$10.8 million in net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to a decrease of $9.6 million in income tax payments.

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    Investing Activities

    The increase of $57.3 million in net cash used by investing activities infor the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to an increasemoney pool activity. Increases in System Energy's receivable from the money pool.pool are a use of cash flow, and System Energy's receivable from the money pool increased by $47.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to decreasing by $14.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The money pool is an inter-company borrowing arrangement designed to reduce Entergy's subsidiaries' need for external short-term borrowings.

    Capital Structure

    System Energy's capitalization is balanced between equity and debt, as shown in the following table.

     

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net debt to net capital

     

    48.7%

     

    47.4%

     

    47.9%

     

    47.4%

    Effect of subtracting cash from debt

     

    0.9%

     

    3.2%

     

    1.4%

     

    3.2%

    Debt to capital

     

    49.6%

     

    50.6%

     

    49.3%

     

    50.6%

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    Net debt consists of debt less cash and cash equivalents. Debt consists of notes payable, capital lease obligations, and long-term debt, including the currently maturing portion. Capital consists of debt and common shareholder's equity. Net capital consists of capital less cash and cash equivalents. 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.

    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. The following is an update to the Form 10-K.

    System Energy's receivables from the money pool were as follows:

    March 31,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    March 31,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $111,245

     

    $53,620

     

    $99,031

     

    $88,231

    June 30,
    2008

     

    December 31,
    2007

     

    June 30,
    2007

     

    December 31,
    2006

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    $101,497

     

    $53,620

     

    $50,865

     

    $88,231

    In May 2007, $22.5 million of System Energy's receivable from the money pool was replaced by a note receivable from Entergy New Orleans. See Note 4 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K for a description of the money pool.

    Significant Factors and Known Trends

    See "MANAGEMENT'S FINANCIAL DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS -Significant Factors and Known Trends" in the Form 10-K for a discussion of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, nuclear matters, and environmental risks. The following is an update to the Form 10-K.

    System Energy Rate Proceeding

    In March 2008, the LPSC filed a complaint at the FERC under Federal Power Act section 206 against System Energy and Entergy Services. The complaint requests that the FERC set System Energy's rate of return on common equity at no more than 9.75%. The LPSC's complaint further

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    requests that System Energy base its decommissioning and depreciation expenses on a 60-year useful life for Grand Gulf as opposed to the 40-year life specified in the existing NRC operating license. The APSC, the City of New Orleans, the MPSC, and other parties have intervened in the proceeding. System Energy filed its answer to the complaint in April 2008, in which it denies the allegations of the LPSC and requests that the FERC dismiss the complaint without a hearing. On July 1, 2008, the FERC issued an order denying the relief requested by the LPSC.

    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 and qualified pension and other postretirement benefits.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

    See "New Accounting Pronouncements" section of Entergy Corporation and Subsidiaries Management's Financial Discussion and Analysis for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.

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    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
    INCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTSINCOME STATEMENTS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
      Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
     2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
              
    OPERATING REVENUES            
    Electric $114,372  $126,157  $128,366  $129,471  $242,738  $255,628 
                
    OPERATING EXPENSES            
    Operation and Maintenance:            
    Fuel, fuel-related expenses, and           ��
    gas purchased for resale 10,616  8,388  12,688  10,333  23,304  18,721 
    Nuclear refueling outage expenses 4,204  4,535  4,209  3,691  8,413  8,226 
    Other operation and maintenance 24,989  24,237  32,008  28,304  56,997  52,541 
    Decommissioning 6,724  6,255  6,847  6,369  13,571  12,624 
    Taxes other than income taxes (2,072) 8,411  6,101  4,594  4,029  13,005 
    Depreciation and amortization 26,555  25,962  24,522  24,026  51,077  49,988 
    Other regulatory credits - net (1,986) (1,960) (2,571) (2,650) (4,557) (4,610)
    TOTAL 69,030  75,828  83,804  74,667  152,834  150,495 
                
    OPERATING INCOME 45,342  50,329  44,562  54,804  89,904  105,133 
                
    OTHER INCOME            
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,129  416  1,237  364  2,366  780 
    Interest and dividend income 2,547  5,815  3,665  4,770  6,212  10,585 
    Miscellaneous - net (167) (79) (121) 657  (288) 578 
    TOTAL 3,509  6,152  4,781  5,791  8,290  11,943 
                
    INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES        
    Interest on long-term debt 11,962  12,353  11,321  11,336  23,283  23,689 
    Other interest - net 43  16  37  36  80  52 
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction (378) (135) (415) (120) (793) (255)
    TOTAL 11,627  12,234  10,943  11,252  22,570  23,486 
                
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 37,224  44,247  38,400  49,343  75,624  93,590 
                
    Income taxes 15,623  16,950  16,309  22,379  31,932  39,329 
                
    NET INCOME $21,601  $27,297  $22,091  $26,964  $43,692  $54,261 
                
    See Notes to Financial Statements.            
            

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    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
       
     2008 2007 2008 2007
     (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
            
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
    Net income $21,601  $27,297  $43,692  $54,261 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:        
    Other regulatory credits - net (1,986) (1,960) (4,557) (4,610)
    Depreciation, amortization, and decommissioning 33,279  32,217  64,648  62,612 
    Deferred income taxes, investment tax credits, and non-current taxes accrued 24,917  57,248  (3,659) 37,139 
    Changes in working capital:        
    Receivables 29,425  969  16,909  6,305 
    Accounts payable (10,550) 17,411  (11,747) (4,089)
    Taxes accrued - -  (47,988) - -  (43,461)
    Interest accrued (32,863) (31,678) (34,959) (33,345)
    Other working capital accounts (34,307) (17,321) 1,713  (21,355)
    Provision for estimated losses and reserves (488) (22)
    Changes in other regulatory assets (536) 721  (5,679) (1,400)
    Other 23,872  22,504  31,992  35,018 
    Net cash flow provided by operating activities 52,852  59,420  97,865  87,053 
            
    INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
    Construction expenditures (13,376) (14,275) (23,966) (29,101)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 1,129  416  2,366  780 
    Nuclear fuel purchases - -  (56,279) - -  (56,155)
    Proceeds from sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel - -  56,370 
    Proceeds from the sale/leaseback of nuclear fuel - -  56,475 
    Proceeds from nuclear decommissioning trust fund sales 35,097  27,337  176,470  41,964 
    Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds (42,727) (34,523) (191,266) (55,761)
    Change in money pool receivable - net (57,625) (10,800)
    Changes in money pool receivable - net (47,878) 14,838 
    Net cash flow used in investing activities (77,502) (31,754) (84,274) (26,960)
            
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
    Retirement of long-term debt (26,701) (23,335) (26,701) (23,335)
    Dividends paid:        
    Common stock (22,600) (22,500) (45,200) (50,900)
    Net cash flow used in financing activities (49,301) (45,835) (71,901) (74,235)
            
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (73,951) (18,169) (58,310) (14,142)
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 105,005  135,012  105,005  135,012 
            
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $31,054  $116,843  $46,695  $120,870 
            
    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
    Cash paid during the period for:        
    Interest - net of amount capitalized $43,584  $42,592  $55,753  $54,241 
    Income taxes $36  $-  $16,072  $25,667 
            
    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, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
      
     2008 2007  2008 2007
    (In Thousands) (In Thousands)
              
    CURRENT ASSETS          
    Cash and cash equivalents:          
    Cash  $582 $406  $872 $406
    Temporary cash investments - at cost,          
    which approximates market  30,472 104,599  45,823 104,599
    Total cash and cash equivalents  31,054 105,005  46,695 105,005
    Accounts receivable:          
    Associated companies  142,088 112,598  144,490 112,598
    Other  2,631 3,921  2,998 3,921
    Total accounts receivable  144,719 116,519  147,488 116,519
    Materials and supplies - at average cost  71,555 68,613  74,250 68,613
    Deferred nuclear refueling outage costs  10,170 13,640  5,687 13,640
    Prepayments and other  44,060 9,225  9,828 9,225
    TOTAL  301,558 313,002  283,948 313,002
              
    OTHER PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS        
    Decommissioning trust funds  306,906 315,654  304,672 315,654
    Note receivable - Entergy New Orleans  25,560 25,560  25,560 25,560
    TOTAL  332,466 341,214  330,232 341,214
              
    UTILITY PLANT        
    Electric  3,282,575 3,273,390  3,285,637 3,273,390
    Property under capital lease  475,157 475,157  475,157 475,157
    Construction work in progress  92,462 88,296  99,110 88,296
    Nuclear fuel under capital lease  73,832 81,616  64,385 81,616
    Nuclear fuel  6,785 7,656  5,913 7,656
    TOTAL UTILITY PLANT  3,930,811 3,926,115  3,930,202 3,926,115
    Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization  2,129,214 2,101,484  2,156,637 2,101,484
    UTILITY PLANT - NET  1,801,597 1,824,631  1,773,565 1,824,631
              
    DEFERRED DEBITS AND OTHER ASSETS        
    Regulatory assets:          
    SFAS 109 regulatory asset - net  91,071 93,083  90,014 93,083
    Other regulatory assets  275,884 274,202  281,394 274,202
    Other  12,291 12,628  11,905 12,628
    TOTAL  379,246 379,913  383,313 379,913
              
    TOTAL ASSETS  $2,814,867 $2,858,760  $2,771,058 $2,858,760
              
    See Notes to Financial Statements.          
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    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
    March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
     
     2008 2007
    (In Thousands)
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt  $28,440 $26,701
    Accounts payable:     
    Associated companies  3,292 8,902
    Other  24,242 29,182
    Accumulated deferred income taxes  3,171 4,494
    Interest accrued  14,540 47,403
    Obligations under capital leases  30,058 30,058
    TOTAL  103,743 146,740
         
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued  335,773 314,991
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits  64,315 65,184
    Obligations under capital leases  43,819 51,558
    Other regulatory liabilities  253,026 243,450
    Decommissioning  375,284 368,559
    Accumulated provisions  2,469 2,469
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities  30,226 30,031
    Long-term debt  744,844 773,266
    Other  - 145
    TOTAL  1,849,756 1,849,653
         
    Commitments and Contingencies     
         
    SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY    
    Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;     
    issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2008 and 2007  789,350 789,350
    Retained earnings  72,018 73,017
    TOTAL  861,368 862,367
         
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY  $2,814,867 $2,858,760
         
    See Notes to Financial Statements.     

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    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
    BALANCE SHEETS
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
    June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
    (Unaudited)
           
      2008 2007
     (In Thousands)
     
    CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Currently maturing long-term debt   $28,440 $26,701
    Accounts payable:      
      Associated companies   3,989 8,902
      Other   22,348 29,182
    Accumulated deferred income taxes   1,388 4,494
    Interest accrued   12,444 47,403
    Obligations under capital leases   30,058 30,058
    TOTAL   98,667 146,740
           
    NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES    
    Accumulated deferred income taxes and taxes accrued   308,020 314,991
    Accumulated deferred investment tax credits   63,446 65,184
    Obligations under capital leases   34,326 51,558
    Other regulatory liabilities   245,702 243,450
    Decommissioning   382,131 368,559
    Accumulated provisions   1,981 2,469
    Pension and other postretirement liabilities   31,063 30,031
    Long-term debt   744,863 773,266
    Other   - 145
    TOTAL   1,811,532 1,849,653
           
    Commitments and Contingencies      
           
    SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY    
    Common stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;      
      issued and outstanding 789,350 shares in 2008 and 2007   789,350 789,350
    Retained earnings   71,509 73,017
    TOTAL   860,859 862,367
           
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY   $2,771,058 $2,858,760
           
    See Notes to Financial Statements.      

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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.

    Item 1A. Risk Factors

    There have been no material changes to the risk factors discussed in "PART I, Item 1A,Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K.

    Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

    Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (1)

    Period

     

    Total Number of
    Shares Purchased

     

    Average Price Paid
    per Share

     

    Total Number of
    Shares Purchased
    as Part of a
    Publicly
    Announced Plan

     

    Maximum $
    Amount
    of Shares that May
    Yet be Purchased
    Under a Plan (2)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    1/01/2008-1/31/2008

     

    151,100

     

    $118.95

     

    151,100

     

    $1,002,605,862

    2/01/2008-2/29/2008

     

    785,000

     

    $106.68

     

    785,000

     

    $921,455,080

    3/01/2008-3/31/2008

     

    532,100

     

    $106.11

     

    532,100

     

    $867,033,426

    Total

     

    1,468,200

     

    $107.74

     

    1,468,200

     

     

    Period

     

    Total Number of
    Shares Purchased

     

    Average Price Paid
    per Share

     

    Total Number of
    Shares Purchased
    as Part of a
    Publicly
    Announced Plan

     

    Maximum $
    Amount
    of Shares that May
    Yet be Purchased
    Under a Plan (2)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    4/01/2008-4/30/2008

     

    484,586

     

    $111.29

     

    484,586

     

    $823,171,647

    5/01/2008-5/31/2008

     

    543,970

     

    $119.55

     

    543,970

     

    $787,829,847

    6/01/2008-6/30/2008

     

    770,543

     

    $120.01

     

    770,543

     

    $707,627,695

    Total

     

    1,799,099

     

    $117.52

     

    1,799,099

     

     

    (1)

    In accordance with Entergy's stock-based compensation plans, Entergy periodically grants stock options to key employees whichthat 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, onin January 29, 2007 the Board approved a repurchase program under which Entergy is authorized to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its common stock. The program does not have an expiration date, but Entergy expects to complete it in 2008. In January 2008, the Board authorized an incremental $500 million share repurchase program to enable Entergy to consider opportunistic purchases in response to equity market conditions. See Note 12 to the financial statements in the Form 10-K forf or additional discussion of the stock-based compensation plans.

    (2)

    Maximum amount of shares that may yet be repurchased relates only to the $1.5 billion and $500 million plans 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.

    The amount of share repurchases may vary as a result of material changes in business results or capital spending or new investment opportunities.

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    Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

    Election of Board of Directors

    Entergy Corporation

    The annual meeting of stockholders of Entergy Corporation was held on May 2, 2008. The following matters were voted on and received the specified number of votes for, abstentions, votes withheld (against), and broker non-votes:

    1. Election of Directors:

    Name of Nominee

     

    Votes For

     

    Votes Against

     

    Abstentions

           

    Maureen S. Bateman

     

    162,483,179

     

    1,379,978

     

    1,847,924

    W. Frank Blount

     

    159,924,086

     

    3,980,608

     

    1,806,387

    Simon D. deBree

     

    162,305,111

     

    1,588,237

     

    1,817,733

    Gary W. Edwards

     

    162,621,250

     

    1,266,209

     

    1,823,622

    Alexis M. Herman

     

    160,259,935

     

    3,642,024

     

    1,809,122

    Donald C. Hintz

     

    162,643,443

     

    1,303,103

     

    1,764,535

    J. Wayne Leonard

     

    162,777,353

     

    1,146,413

     

    1,787,315

    Stuart L. Levenick

     

    162,622,546

     

    1,309,222

     

    1,779,313

    James R. Nichols

     

    162,461,831

     

    1,452,170

     

    1,797,080

    William A. Percy, II

     

    162,366,184

     

    1,550,470

     

    1,794,427

    W. J. "Billy" Tauzin

     

    162,160,349

     

    1,761,156

     

    1,789,576

    Steven V. Wilkinson

     

    162,467,535

     

    1,474,131

     

    1,769,415

    1. Ratify the appointment of independent public accountants, Deloitte & Touche LLP for the year 2008: 163,354,763 votes for; 849,674 votes against; and 1,506,644 abstentions.

    2. Shareholder proposal relating to advisory vote on executive compensation: 57,885,138 votes for; 81,014,139 votes against; 13,435,872 abstentions; and 13,375,932 broker non-votes.

    3. Shareholder proposal relating to limitations on management compensation: 8,781,863 votes for; 141,336,617 votes against; 2,201,540 abstentions; and 13,391,061 broker non-votes.

    4. Shareholder proposal relating to corporate political contribution: 34,163,658 votes for; 86,778,857 votes against; 31,369,607 abstentions; and 13,398,959 broker non-votes.

    5. Shareholder proposal relating to special shareholder meetings: 83,618,800 votes for; 66,298,271 votes against; 2,395,188 abstentions; and 13,398,822 broker non-votes.

    Entergy Arkansas

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 9, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Arkansas: Hugh T. McDonald, Chairman, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, and Gary J. Taylor.

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 27, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of EGS Holdings, Inc., the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Gulf States Louisiana: E. Renae Conley, Chair, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, and Gary J. Taylor.

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    Entergy Louisiana

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of members was executed on June 27, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Louisiana Holdings, Inc., the holder of all issued and outstanding common membership interests. The holder of the common membership interests, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Louisiana: E. Renae Conley, Chair, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, and Gary J. Taylor.

    Entergy Mississippi

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 9, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Mississippi: Carolyn C. Shanks, Chair, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, Gary J. Taylor, and Haley R. Fisackerly. Effective July 13, 2008, Carolyn C. Shanks resigned as a director, chair of the board, and chief executive officer of Entergy Mississippi.

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on July 14, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Mississippi: Haley R. Fisackerly, Chairman, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, and Gary J. Taylor.

    Entergy New Orleans

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 9, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy New Orleans: Roderick K. West, Chairman, Gary J. Taylor, Tracie L. Boutte, and William J. Burroughs.

    Entergy Texas

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 9, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of Entergy Texas: Joseph F. Domino, Chairman, Leo P. Denault, Mark T. Savoff, and Gary J. Taylor.

    System Energy

    A consent in lieu of a meeting of common stockholders was executed on June 27, 2008. The consent was signed on behalf of Entergy Corporation, the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The common stockholder, by such consent, elected the following individuals to serve as directors constituting the Board of Directors of System Energy: Michael R. Kansler, Chairman, Steven C. McNeal, and Leo P. Denault.

    Item 5. Other Information

    Affiliate Purchased Power Agreements

    See the Part I, Item 1 of the Form 10-K for a discussion of the FERC proceeding involving the purchased power agreements entered by Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans to procure electric power from affiliates, the FERC's decision in the proceeding, and the LPSC's appeal of that decision. On April 10, 2008, the LPSC filed its initial brief with the D.C. Circuit. In its initial brief, the LPSC argues the FERC erred: (1) in concluding that Entergy Arkansas' short term sale of capacity and energy to third parties did not trigger the obligation to offer a right of first refusal

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    with respect to this capacity to the other Utility operating companies pursuant to the provisions of the System Agreement; and (2) by approving an allocation of baseload generating resources that unduly preferred Entergy New Orleans and unduly discriminated against Entergy Gulf States Louisiana. The FERC's brief and the joint brief of the Utility operating companies, the APSC, the MPSC, and the City Council is duewere filed in June 24, 2008, .and the LPSC filed its reply brief in July 2008.

    Franchises and Certificates

    As discussed in the Entergy Texas Form 10-K,10, on December 28, 2007, the Texas Industrial Energy Consumers (TIEC) filed a petition asking the PUCT to declare that Entergy Gulf States, Inc. was required to obtain prior PUCT approval in connection with Entergy Texas' acquisition of its certificate of convenience and necessity as part of the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc. into Entergy Texas and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.  The TIEC further requested that the PUCT declare Entergy Texas' acquisition of the certificate of convenience and necessity null and void if it occurred without prior PUCT approval.  Entergy Texas filed responses challenging the TIEC's petition and requesting dismissal of the petition. The PUCT staff in a pleading in the proceeding stated its view that no approval by the PUCT of the jurisdictional separation was necessary. The administrative law judge declined to dismiss TIEC's petition, and the PUCT did not vote to hear Entergy Texas' appeal of the administrative law judge's order.

    To resolve expeditiously any outstanding related issues, on March 31, 2008, Entergy Texas filed a request with the PUCT for approval of the allocation to Entergy Texas of the certificate of convenience and necessity to the extent the PUCT finds such an approval is necessary. The PUCT staff recommended, and the administrative law judge ordered, that this proceeding be abated pending a decision on the TIEC petition. Entergy Texas has appealed the abatement order to the PUCT. On May 1,8, 2008, the administrative law judgeALJ issued an order unabatingconsolidating the TIEC proceeding initiated bydiscussed above with this proceeding because the filings share threshold issues. On May 16, 2008, the ALJ certified two issues for the PUCT to consider that relate to whether Entergy Texas in orderGulf States, Inc. needed to facilitate expedient processing of the proceeding. The administrative law judge has requested comments on whether the proceeding initiated by TIEC should be consolidatedobtain PUCT approval with Entergy Texas' request for approval of the allocation of theregard to allocating its certificate of convenience and necessity.

    necessity to Entergy Texas continues to believe that no regulatory approval byTexas. In June 2008 the PUCT of the jurisdictional separation was necessary anddetermined that the ultimate resolutionlegislation authorizing the completion of this matter will not affect the jurisdictional separation of Entergy Gulf States, Inc.

    into two separate companies contemplated Entergy Texas' succession to Entergy Gulf States, Inc.'s rights under the certificate of convenience and necessity without further regulatory approval. The PUCT, however, has not issued a final order in this proceeding.

    Environmental Regulation

    Ozone Non-attainment

    Entergy Texas and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana each operate fossil-fueled generating units in geographic areas that are not in attainment of the currently-enforced national ambient air quality standards for ozone. Texas non-attainment areas that affect Entergy are the Houston-Galveston and the Beaumont-Port Arthur areas. In Louisiana, Entergy is affected by the non-attainment status of the Baton Rouge area. Areas in non-attainment are classified as "marginal", "moderate," "serious," or "severe." When an area fails to meet the ambient air standard, the EPA requires state regulatory authorities to prepare state implementation plans meant to cause progress toward bringing the area into attainment with applicable standards.

    In April 2004, the EPA issued a final rule, effective June 2005, revoking the 1-hour ozone standard, including designations and classifications. In a separate action over the same period, the EPA enacted 8-hour ozone non-attainment classifications and stated that areas designated as

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    non-attainment under a new 8-hour ozone standard shall have one year to adjust to the new requirements with submittal of a new attainment plan. For Louisiana, the Baton Rouge area is currently classified as a ''marginal" (rather than "severe") non-attainment area under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2007. On March 21, 2008 the EPA published a notice that the Baton Rouge area had failed to meet the standard by the attainment date and was proceeding with a "bump-up" of the area to the next higher non-attainment level. The Baton Rouge area is now classified as "moderate" non-attainment under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2010.

    For Texas, the Beaumont-Port Arthur area is currently classified as a "marginal" (rather than "serious") non-attainment area under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2007. On March 18, 2008 the EPA published a notice that the Beaumont-Port Arthur area had failed to meet the standard by the attainment date based on the area's 2004-2006 monitoring data and was proceeding with a "bump-up" of the area to the next higher non-attainment level. The 2005-2007 monitoring data showed the area to be in attainment, however, and the TCEQ is considering a draft request to EPA for redesignation of the area from non-attainment to attainment under the 8-hour ozone standard. The Houston-Galveston area is now classified

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    as "moderate" non-attainment under the new standard with an attainment date of June 15, 2010. On June 15, 2007, the Texas governor petitioned the EPA to reclassify the Houston-Galveston area from "moderate" to "severe" with an attainment date of June 15, 2019. EPA consideration of the petition is still pending.

    In December 2006, the EPA's revocation of the 1-hour ozone standard was rejected by the courts. As a result, numerous requirements can return for areas that fail to meet 1-hour ozone levels by dates set by the law. These requirements include the potential to increase fees significantly for plants operating in these areas. In addition, it is possible that new emission controls may be required. Specific costs of compliance cannot be estimated at this time, but Entergy is monitoring development of the respective state implementation plans and will develop specific compliance strategies as the plans move through the adoption process.

    On March 12, 2008 the EPA reduced the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone, which will in turn place additional counties and parishes in which Entergy operates in nonattainment status. States will develop State Implementation Plans that outline control requirements to enable these counties and parishes to reach attainment status. Entergy facilities in these areas will be subject to installation of NOx controls, but the degree of control will not be known until the State Implementation Plans are developed. Entergy will monitor and be involved in the State Implementation Plans development process in states where Entergy has facilities.

    Interstate Air Transport

    In March 2005, the EPA finalized the Clean Air Interstate Rule, which would have reduced SO2 and NOx emissions from electric generation plants in order to address transport issues and improve air quality in 29 eastern states. The Clean Air Interstate Rule was vacated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit onJuly 11, 2008. The court found that the EPA failed to address basic obligations under theClean Air Act's "good neighbor" provision regarding "upwind" states' contribution to air quality impairment in "downwind" states. Entergy is currently evaluating the impact of the D.C. Circuit's decision on both state plans to assure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards and on the regional haze program, discussed below, because the regional haze program regulations rely in part on reductions expected to be gained thro ugh the Clean Air Interstate Rule program.

    Regional Haze

    In June 2005, the EPA issued final Best Available Retrofit Control Technology (BART) regulations, which could potentially result in a requirement to install SO2 pollution control technology on certain of Entergy's coal and oil generation units. The rule leaves certain BART determinations to the states. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has completed its State Implementation Plan for Arkansas facilities to implement its obligations under the Clean Air Visibility Rule. The ADEQ has determined that Entergy Arkansas' White Bluff power plant affects Class I Area visibility and will be subject to the EPA's presumptive BART requirements to install scrubbers and low NOx burners by 2013.Under current regulations, the scrubbers must be operational by September 2013. The project remains in the planning stages and has not been fully designed, but the latest conceptual cost estimate has gone up significantly from previous estimates d ue to increases in equipment, commodity, and labor costs. These estimates indicate that Entergy Arkansas' share of the project could cost approximately $630 million compared to the $375 million reported in the Form 10-K. Entergy continues to review potential environmental spending needs and financing alternatives for any such spending, and future spending estimates could change based on the results of this continuing analysis.

    316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures

    In March 2008, the NYDEC issued a draft water quality certification and a draft discharge permit for FitzPatrick, opening a 30-day public comment period on these documents. The certification, or a waiver or exemption of the same, is required by section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act as a supporting document to the NRC's license renewal decision. The discharge permit action is not related to the license renewal decision. The NYDEC received comments on the draft documents from Entergy and from the public, and New York law requires that a hearing now be held on these public comments prior to the issuance of a final discharge permit or water quality certification. In response, the NYDEC issued a draft denial without prejudice of the certification because the NYDEC asks for more information before making a final decision. The NYDEC is required to begin hearings on both draft documents in the near term.certification. FitzPatrick, having filed a timely and complete application for permit renewal, continueshas continued to operate under its former

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    administratively continued discharge permit. On July 16, 2008, negotiations with the state concerning issuance of these authorizations resulted in an agreement, memorialized in a stipulation executed by the state and Entergy on July 17, 2008. The agreement includes a voluntary commitment by Entergy to install ristroph screens and an initial fish return system during the next five-year permit cycle. Additionally, Entergy has agreed to conduct further studies regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of relocating the facility's offshore intake structure and of additional fish return technologies. The permit to be issued under the agreement requires that NYDEC initiate a permit modification (triggering Entergy's right to challenge) if the state decides to require the installation and operation of additional fish return technology. The NYDEC issued the water permit as described above and issued the water quality certification. Additionally, the New York Department of State has iss ued the Coastal Zone Management consistency determination, also required for the NRC to complete the licensing process.

    104Vermont Yankee Thermal Discharge Permit

    Opposition groups appealed a final permit issued to Vermont Yankee pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System in which the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (VANR) allowed a small increase in the amount of heat the facility can discharge to the Connecticut River from June 16 to October 14 each year. The VANR permit increases operational flexibility for the required usage rate of the existing cooling towers and for the generation rate of the facility that is especially helpful in conditions of high ambient temperatures or low river flow conditions. The trial of this matter took place in the Vermont Environmental Court during the summer of 2007. On May 22, 2008, the Court ruled that Vermont Yankee may operate with the increased thermal discharge from July 8 to October 14 of each year, and may operate with the increased thermal discharge from June 16 to July 7 as long as the discharge does not raise the water temperature above 76.7 degrees Fahrenheit at a certain location downstream. Vermont Yankee and VANR are working to develop specific permit conditions that reflect the court's order. Opposition groups have announced that they will appeal the decision to the Vermont Supreme Court.

    Indian Point 2 Hazardous Waste Remediation

    As part of the effort to terminate the current Indian Point 2 mixed waste storage permit, Entergy was required to perform groundwater and soil sampling for metals, PCB's and other non-radiological contaminants on plant property, regardless of whether these contaminants stem from onsite activities or were related to the waste stored on-site pursuant to the permit. Entergy believes this permit is no longer necessary for the facility due to an exemption for mixed wastes (hazardous waste that is also radioactive) recently promulgated as part of EPA's hazardous waste regulations. This exemption allows mixed waste to be regulated through the NRC license instead of through a separate EPA or state hazardous waste permit. In February 2008, Entergy submitted its report on this sampling effort to the NYDEC. The report indicated the presence of various metals in soils at levels above the NYDEC cleanup objectives. It does not appear that these metals are connected to operation of the nuclear f acility. NYDEC is now requiring that Entergy submit a plan by August 9, 2008 for a study that will identify the sources of the metals, define the vertical and lateral extent of the contamination on-site, and evaluate the potential for migration off-site. The NYDEC plans to use the results of this investigation to determine whether the permit can be terminated and the metals left in place until plant decommissioning or if further investigation or remediation is required. Entergy is unable to determine what the extent or cost of required remediation, if any, will be at this time.

    Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines

    In July 2008, the Personnel Committee of the Board adopted Stock Ownership Guidelines, including an equity retention policy, for officers of Entergy Corporation and its subsidiaries. The guidelines are intended to more closely align key executives' interests with the interests of Entergy Corporation's shareholders. To comply with these guidelines, officers must satisfy one of the two following conditions:

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  • Stock Ownership Guidelines. The officer must achieve and maintain targeted ownership levels of Entergy Corporation common stock. The market value of common stock held must at least meet the following multiple of the officer's base salary:

  • Officer's Management Level

    Multiple of Base Salary

    Level 1

    5

    Level 2

    4

    Level 3

    2.5

    Level 4

    1.5

    ; or

  • Equity Retention Policy. The officer must retain at least 75 percent of the after-tax net profit realized from the exercise of any stock option granted on or after January 1, 2003, in the form of Entergy common stock, until the earlier of (A) 60 months from the date on which the option is exercised or (B) the termination of the officer's full-time employment with Entergy Corporation or an affiliate.

  • Shares of Entergy Corporation common stock held by the officer directly, restricted stock and restricted stock units, and shares held by the officer in employee savings plans are counted toward satisfaction of the requirements.

    The Personnel Committee will review compliance with the policy annually.

    Earnings Ratios (Entergy Arkansas, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, Entergy Louisiana, Entergy Mississippi, Entergy New Orleans, Entergy Texas, and System Energy)

    The Registrant Subsidiaries have calculated ratios of earnings to fixed charges and ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends/distributions pursuant to Item 503 of Regulation S-K of the SEC as follows:

    Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

    Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

    Twelve Months Ended

    Twelve Months Ended

    December 31,

     

    March 31,

    December 31,

     

    June 30,

    2003

     

    2004

     

    2005

     

    2006

     

    2007

     

    2008

    2003

     

    2004

     

    2005

     

    2006

     

    2007

     

    2008

                          

    Entergy Arkansas

    3.17

     

    3.37

     

    3.75

     

    3.37

     

    3.19

     

    3.14

    3.17

     

    3.37

     

    3.75

     

    3.37

     

    3.19

     

    3.20

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

    1.51

     

    3.04

     

    3.34

     

    3.01

     

    2.84

     

    2.96

    1.51

     

    3.04

     

    3.34

     

    3.01

     

    2.84

     

    2.95

    Entergy Louisiana

    3.93

     

    3.60

     

    3.50

     

    3.23

     

    3.44

     

    3.53

    3.93

     

    3.60

     

    3.50

     

    3.23

     

    3.44

     

    3.68

    Entergy Mississippi

    3.06

     

    3.41

     

    3.16

     

    2.54

     

    3.22

     

    3.22

    3.06

     

    3.41

     

    3.16

     

    2.54

     

    3.22

     

    3.33

    Entergy New Orleans

    1.73

     

    3.60

     

    1.22

     

    1.52

     

    2.74

     

    3.46

    1.73

     

    3.60

     

    1.22

     

    1.52

     

    2.74

     

    3.35

    Entergy Texas

    1.21

     

    2.07

     

    2.06

     

    2.12

     

    2.07

     

    2.60

    System Energy

    3.66

     

    3.95

     

    3.85

     

    4.05

     

    3.95

     

    3.84

    3.66

     

    3.95

     

    3.85

     

    4.05

     

    3.95

     

    3.66

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    Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
    and Preferred Dividends/Distributions

    Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
    and Preferred Dividends/Distributions

    Twelve Months Ended

    Twelve Months Ended

    December 31,

     

    March 31,

    December 31,

     

    June 30,

    2003

     

    2004

     

    2005

     

    2006

     

    2007

     

    2008

    2003

     

    2004

     

    2005

     

    2006

     

    2007

     

    2008

                          

    Entergy Arkansas

    2.79

     

    2.98

     

    3.34

     

    3.06

     

    2.88

     

    2.83

    2.79

     

    2.98

     

    3.34

     

    3.06

     

    2.88

     

    2.86

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana

    1.45

     

    2.90

     

    3.18

     

    2.90

     

    2.73

     

    2.87

    1.45

     

    2.90

     

    3.18

     

    2.90

     

    2.73

     

    2.88

    Entergy Louisiana

    -

     

    -

     

    -

     

    2.90

     

    3.08

     

    3.13

    -

     

    -

     

    -

     

    2.90

     

    3.08

     

    3.26

    Entergy Mississippi

    2.77

     

    3.07

     

    2.83

     

    2.34

     

    2.97

     

    2.97

    2.77

     

    3.07

     

    2.83

     

    2.34

     

    2.97

     

    3.06

    Entergy New Orleans

    1.59

     

    3.31

     

    1.12

     

    1.35

     

    2.54

     

    3.16

    1.59

     

    3.31

     

    1.12

     

    1.35

     

    2.54

     

    3.07

    Item 6. Exhibits *

    4(a) -

    Instrument of Correction dated March 20, 2008, to Debt Assumption AgreementSeventy-sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 31, 2007, betweenMay 1, 2008, to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. and Entergy Texas, Inc.Louisiana's Indenture of Mortgage, dated as of September 1, 1926.

      

    4(b) -

    ActSixty-seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of CorrectionJuly 1, 2008, to Entergy Arkansas's Mortgage and Security AgreementDeed of Trust, dated March 20, 2008, between Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. and Entergy Texas, Inc.as of October 1, 1944.

      

    4(c)10(a) -

    First Amendment to Mortgage, Deed of Trust,Entergy Corporation Service Recognition Program For Non-Employee Outside Directors (As Amended and Security Agreement dated March 20, 2008, among Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C., Entergy Texas, Inc., and Mark G. Otts, as Trustee.Restated Effective January 1, 2009).

      

    10(a)10(b) -

    Restricted Unit Agreement between Leo P. DenaultEntergy Corporation Outside Director Stock Program Established under the 2007 Equity Ownership and Long Term Cash Incentive Plan of Entergy Corporation.Corporation and Subsidiaries (Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009).

      

    12(a) -

    Entergy Arkansas' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

      

    12(b) -

    Entergy Gulf States Louisiana's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Distributions, as defined.

      

    12(c) -

    Entergy Louisiana's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Distributions, as defined.

      

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    12(d) -

    Entergy Mississippi's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

      

    12(e) -

    Entergy New Orleans' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Dividends, as defined.

      

    12(f) -

    Entergy Texas' Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges, as defined.

     

    12(f)12(g) -

    System Energy's Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges, as defined.

      

    31(a) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Corporation.

      

    31(b) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Corporation.

      

    31(c) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

      

    31(d) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

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    31(e) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

      

    31(f) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

      

    31(g) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

      

    31(h) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

      

    31(i) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

      

    31(j) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

      

    31(k) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

      

    31(l) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

      

    31(m) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Texas.

     

    31(m)31(n) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for Entergy Texas.

    31(o) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for System Energy.

      

    31(n)31(p) -

    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification for System Energy.

      

    32(a) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Corporation.

      

    32(b) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Corporation.

      

    32(c) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

      

    32(d) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Arkansas.

      

    32(e) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

      

    32(f) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.

      

    32(g) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

      

    32(h) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Louisiana.

      

    32(i) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

      

    32(j) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Mississippi.

      

    32(k) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

     

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    32(l) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy New Orleans.

      

    32(m) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Texas.

     

    32(m)32(n) -

    Section 1350 Certification for Entergy Texas.

    32(o) -

    Section 1350 Certification for System Energy.

      

    32(n)32(p) -

    Section 1350 Certification for System Energy.

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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.

    *

    Reference is made to a duplicate list of exhibits being filed as a part of this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2008, which list, prepared in accordance with Item 102 of Regulation S-T of the SEC, immediately precedes the exhibits being filed with this report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2008.

    **

    Incorporated herein by reference as indicated.

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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, INC.
    ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C.
    ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC
    ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC.
    ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC.
    ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.
    SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

     

    /s/                   /s/ Theodore H. Bunting, Jr.
    Theodore H. Bunting, Jr.
    Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
    (For each Registrant and for each as
    Principal Accounting Officer)

     

    Date: May 9,August 7, 2008

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