Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	$ 528	$ 336
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	836
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	328	157
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 836