Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
SUCCESSOR
Net income (loss)	$ 94,437	$ 138,080
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Postretirement benefits gain (loss), net of tax expense (benefit)	5,296	(4,421)
Amortization of interest rate derivatives to earnings (net of tax expense)	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,296	(4,421)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	99,733	133,659
CLECO POWER
Net income (loss)	162,257	150,738	$ 39,128
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Postretirement benefits gain (loss), net of tax expense (benefit)	2,743	(472)	3,459
Amortization of interest rate derivatives to earnings (net of tax expense)	254	211	211
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,997	(261)	3,670
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 165,254	$ 150,477	$ 42,798