Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net tax expense (benefit) of amortization of post-retirement benefit net losses	$ (6,808)	$ 1,868	$ (2,764)
CLECO POWER
Net tax expense (benefit) of amortization of post-retirement benefit net losses	(3,408)	968	(296)
Net tax expense (benefit) of net derivative gain (loss)	$ 90	$ 90	$ 132