<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
LP&L's financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 1994
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000060527
<NAME> LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
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