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, 1998, by Entergy Louisiana, Inc. ("ELI")
pursuant to the authorization of the SEC.
I. Programs Authorized
In 1991, ELI 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 ELI'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 ELI'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 ELI's non-residential customers'
facilities to determine customers' power quality and
reliability requirements and promoting, leasing and/or
financing to or for ELI'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, 1998, ELI
participated in these programs as follows:
Program A, Efficient Use of Energy Resources -
Financed $0 and had proceeds of $11,497. The
maximum amount extended to a single customer was
$0. ELI had outstanding principal obligations as
of December 31, 1998, of $87,597. Expenses
charged in 1998 were $3,409.
ELI 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 - ELI did not lease or
finance any Premium Power equipment during this
period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ELI has caused this certificate to
be executed as of the 8th day of February, 1999.
ENTERGY LOUISIANA, INC.
By: /s/ Nathan E. Langston
Nathan E. Langston
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
