Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 152,665	$ 94,437	$ 138,080
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Postretirement benefits (loss) gain	(19,299)	5,296	(4,421)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(19,299)	5,296	(4,421)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	133,366	99,733	133,659
CLECO POWER
Net income	148,262	162,257	150,738
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Postretirement benefits (loss) gain	(9,657)	2,743	(472)
Amortization of interest rate derivatives to earnings	254	254	211
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(9,403)	2,997	(261)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 138,859	$ 165,254	$ 150,477