Fair Value Accounting - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Commodity-related contracts
Commodity-related contracts, net	$ (11,185)	$ 606
Price Risk Derivative
Commodity-related contracts
Energy risk management assets	1,779	6,822
Energy risk management liabilities	(683)	(1,044)
Other commodity derivatives
Commodity-related contracts
Energy risk management assets	213	201
Energy risk management liabilities	(9,014)	(3,069)
Other deferred credits	(3,480)	(2,304)
CLECO POWER \| Price Risk Derivative
Commodity-related contracts
Energy risk management assets	1,673	6,311
Energy risk management liabilities	(524)	(586)
Commodity-related contracts, net	$ 1,149	$ 5,725

Fair value, before effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes liabilities elected not to be offset. Excludes liabilities not subject to a master netting arrangement.

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