UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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In the Matter of
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT
File No. 70-8071 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
March 16, 1993, this is to certify that the following
transactions were carried out during the twelve months ended
December 31, 1996, by Entergy Arkansas, Inc. ("Entergy
Arkansas") pursuant to the authorization of the SEC.
I. Programs Authorized
In 1993, Entergy Arkansas was authorized to (i) finance
for all classes of Entergy Arkansas customers the
acquisition and installation of heat pumps and other
standard electric appliances, energy conservation and
weatherization materials and related ductwork and wiring,
and extended warranties, electrical efficiency testing and
service plans for such appliances and materials ("Appliance
Activities"), and (ii) finance for Entergy Arkansas non-
residential customers the acquisition and installation of
efficient electrical equipment and electrotechnologies
("Equipment Activities").
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 Arkansas participated in these activities as
follows:
Activity 1, Appliance Activities - Financed $840
and had proceeds of $21,127. The maximum amount
extended to a single customer was $555. Entergy
Arkansas had outstanding principal obligations as
of December 31, 1996, of $398,680. Expenses
charged in 1996 were $15,717.
Activity 2, Equipment Activities - Entergy
Arkansas did not finance for non-residential
customers the acquisition and installation of
efficient electrical equipment and
electrotechnologies ("Equipment Activities")
during the reporting period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Entergy Arkansas has caused this
certificate to be executed as of the 26th day of February,
1997.
ENTERGY ARKANSAS, INC.
By: /s/ John R. Marshall
John R. Marshall
Vice President, Mass Accounts
