Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 70,835	$ 66,407	$ 133,392	$ 135,572
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	318	497	1,600	1,619
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	53	159	1,426
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	371	550	1,759	3,045
Comprehensive income, net of tax	71,206	66,957	135,151	138,617
Cleco Power [Member]
Net income	65,544	61,885	124,509	124,142
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of postretirement benefits (net of tax)	92	207	839	727
Net gain on cash flow hedges (net of tax)	53	53	159	1,426
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	145	260	998	2,153
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 65,689	$ 62,145	$ 125,507	$ 126,295