Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net tax expense (benefit) of gain (loss) on postretirement benefits	$ 330	$ 381
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	33	33
Cleco Power [Member]
Net tax expense (benefit) of gain (loss) on postretirement benefits	125	(54)
Net tax expense on cash flow hedges	$ 33	$ 33