<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
NOPSI'S financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 1995 and 
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000071508
<NAME> NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SERVICE INC.  
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