SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 August 12, 2005

Exhibit B-1(h)

SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
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August 12, 2005

River Fuel Funding Company #3, Inc.
c/o The Bank of New York
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The Bank of New York
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Dear Sirs:

Pursuant to the requirements of the Fuel Lease, dated as of February 24, 1989, between River Fuel Funding Company #3, Inc. and System Energy Resources, Inc., System Energy Resources, Inc. hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of (i) the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2005, among River Fuel Funding Company #3, Inc., The Bank of New York and the various Lenders parties thereto, and (ii) the Depositary Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2005, between River Fuel Funding Company #3, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and approved by The Bank of New York, and consents to your entry into said Credit Agreement and Depositary Agreement.

                                                                                                       Very truly yours,

                                                                                                       SYSTEM ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.

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                                                                                                       Title: Assistant Treasurer