Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	$ 311	$ 239	$ 1,013	$ 670
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	302	892	715
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	130	103	455	267
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 302	$ 892	$ 715