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Exhibit 12.15
System Energy Resources, Inc.
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
	Six Months
	Ended June 30,
	2013	2012
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Fixed charges, as defined:
Total Interest Charges	$18,655	$21,445
Interest applicable to rentals	402	328
Total fixed charges, as defined	$19,057	$21,773
Earnings, as defined:
Net Income	$55,740	$61,904
Add:
Provision for income taxes	37,705	24,132
Fixed charges as above	19,057	21,773
Total earnings, as defined	$112,502	$107,809
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as defined	5.90	4.95