Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Reclassifications (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Schedule of Reclassifications [Line Items]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 0.7
Cleco Power [Member]
Schedule of Reclassifications [Line Items]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 0.4

The amount of a reclassification adjustment made to prior period financial statement amounts.

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