Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (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 tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	$ 199	$ 311	$ 1,001	$ 1,013
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	33	99	892
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of amortization of postretirement benefits	58	130	525	455
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 33	$ 99	$ 892