Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net tax expense of postretirement benefits	$ 366	$ 199	$ 1,158	$ 1,001
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	33	99	99
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense of postretirement benefits	138	58	264	525
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 33	$ 99	$ 99