Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (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 tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	$ 274	$ 366	$ 802	$ 702
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	23	66	859
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	138	168	467	325
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 23	$ 66	$ 859