The amount of unrealized gains (losses) from the net mark-to-market impact relating to open natural gas positions or FTRs.

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Fair Value Accounting - Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Details) - DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS - Price Risk Derivative - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Commodity contracts
Net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	$ 1,885		$ 12,586
Accumulated deferred fuel
Commodity contracts
Unrealized gains (losses) associated with FTRs	(2,900)		1,600
Electric operations
Commodity contracts
Gain recognized in income on derivatives	5,209		13,099
Power purchased for utility customers
Commodity contracts
Loss recognized in income on derivatives	(3,324)		(513)
CLECO POWER
Commodity contracts
Net gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives	3,223		12,586
CLECO POWER \| Accumulated deferred fuel
Commodity contracts
Unrealized gains (losses) associated with FTRs	(2,900)	$ 1,600
CLECO POWER \| Electric operations
Commodity contracts
Gain recognized in income on derivatives	5,206		13,099
CLECO POWER \| Power purchased for utility customers
Commodity contracts
Loss recognized in income on derivatives	$ (1,983)		$ (513)