Debt, Capital Lease Agreements (Details) (Capital Lease Obligations [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2014	$ 2,305
2015	2,448
2016	2,607
2017	1,819
Cleco Power [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2014	2,305
2015	2,448
2016	2,607
2017	$ 1,819