Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Tax expense (benefit) of postretirement benefits gain (loss)	$ (52)	$ 87	$ (100)	$ 102
CLECO POWER
Tax expense (benefit) of postretirement benefits gain (loss)	45	94	101	177
Tax expense on amortization of interest rate derivatives to earnings	$ 22		$ 45
Tax expense on amortization of interest rate derivatives to earnings		$ 22		$ 45