Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Income	$ 36,633	$ 42,032	$ 62,557	$ 69,166
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	438	586	1,282	1,122
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	36	106	1,373
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	491	622	1,388	2,495
Comprehensive income, net of tax	37,124	42,654	63,945	71,661
Cleco Power [Member]
Net Income	32,658	34,464	58,965	62,257
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	222	269	747	520
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	36	106	1,373
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	275	305	853	1,893
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 32,933	$ 34,769	$ 59,818	$ 64,150