Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net tax expense (benefit) of gain (loss) on postretirement benefits	$ 87	$ 37	$ 102	$ (1,333)
CLECO POWER
Net tax expense (benefit) of gain (loss) on postretirement benefits	94	120	177	(142)
Net tax expense (benefit) of derivatives qualifying as hedges	$ 22	$ 33	$ 45	$ 66