UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC.
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT
File No. 70-7915 TO RULE 24
(Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1935)
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Pursuant to Rule 24 promulgated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1935, modified by the application and/or
declaration referenced above and the related order dated
December 26, 1991, this is to certify that the following
transactions were carried out during the twelve months ended
December 31, 1996, by Entergy Louisiana, Inc. ("Entergy
Louisiana") pursuant to the authorization of the SEC.
I. Programs Authorized
In 1991, Entergy Louisiana was authorized to institute
the following programs: (A) "Efficient Use of Energy
Resources," involving (1) promoting and/or financing to or
for all classes of Entergy Louisiana's customers the
acquisition and installation by a customer-selected
contractor of certain standard electric appliances and
energy conservation materials such as: heat pumps, water
heaters, and related ductwork, wiring and/or weatherization
improvements as needed to provide for operation of such
equipment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, and
(2) with respect to Entergy Louisiana's non-residential
customers, promoting, leasing and/or financing the
acquisition and installation of efficient electricity-using
equipment by a customer-selected contractor and provision of
diagnostic services that enhance efficiency
("Electrotechnologies"); and (B) "Premium Power," involving
diagnostic services for Entergy Louisiana's non-residential
customers' facilities to determine customers' power quality
and reliability requirements and promoting, leasing and/or
financing to or for Entergy Louisiana's non-residential
customers equipment such as transient voltage surge
suppressors, power conditioning and standby power equipment.
II. Report of Transactions
The financing of standard electric appliances,
including heat pumps and water heaters is permitted under
Rule 48 of the Holding Company Act while the financing of
associated weatherization items, wiring and ductwork is
permitted only under the authority granted in the
Commission's order approving the Program. Contractors
indicated that these associated items account for about 10%
of the total installed cost.
Therefore, during the year ended December 31, 1996,
Entergy Louisiana participated in these programs as follows:
Program A, Efficient Use of Energy Resources -
Financed $889 and had proceeds of $36,813. The
maximum amount extended to a single customer was
$39. Entergy Louisiana had outstanding principal
obligations as of December 31, 1996, of $325,934.
Expenses charged in 1996 were $15,025.
Entergy Louisiana did not lease or finance any
Electrotechnology equipment during the reporting
period and there were no expenses incurred under
this program.
Program B, Premium Power - Entergy Louisiana did
not lease or finance any Premium Power equipment
during this period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Entergy Louisiana has caused this
certificate to be executed as of the 26th day of February,
1997.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Marshall
John R. Marshall
Vice President, Mass Accounts
