Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Note 15 — Subsequent Event

On October 30, 2012, Cleco Power announced Evangeline as the winning bidder in Cleco Power's 2012 Long-Term RFP, subject to further due diligence, the completion of definitive agreements, and regulatory approvals from the LPSC and FERC. The transaction is a transfer of ownership and control of Coughlin Power Station from Evangeline to Cleco Power.  The transaction is expected to be closed in the third quarter of 2013, after the completion of regulatory reviews.