Registry, engineering, and operating metrics shown on a consistent EIA basis.
| Metric | R S Nelson | Belle River |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,433.6 MW | 1,664.4 MW |
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Coke | Petroleum Liquids, Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
| Operator | Entergy Louisiana LLC | DTE Electric Company |
| Operating units | 5 | 10 |
| Latest 12-month generation | 2.51 TWh | 5.87 TWh |
| Latest complete-year capacity factor | 15.8% (2025) | 42.7% (2024) |
| National technology rank | #42 of 257 | #48 of 206 |
| Latest EIA report | 2026-04 | 2026-04 |