Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income	$ 25,924	$ 27,133
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	844	536
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	1,337
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	897	1,873
Comprehensive income, net of tax	26,821	29,006
Cleco Power [Member]
Net Income	26,307	27,793
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	525	251
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	1,337
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	578	1,588
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 26,885	$ 29,381