Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net tax expense of postretirement benefits	$ 411	$ 274	$ 792	$ 802
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	33	66	66
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of postretirement benefits	180	138	126	467
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 33	$ 66	$ 66