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Fair Value Accounting and Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value
The following tables summarize the carrying value and estimated market value of Cleco and Cleco Power’s financial instruments not measured at fair value on Cleco and Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:

Cleco
 AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
(THOUSANDS)CARRYING
VALUE*
FAIR VALUECARRYING
VALUE*
FAIR VALUE
Long-term debt$3,550,179 $3,836,960 $3,230,500 $3,541,349 
* The carrying value of long-term debt does not include deferred issuance costs of $14.1 million at
September 30, 2021, and $13.4 million at December 31, 2020.
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis The following tables disclose for Cleco and Cleco Power the fair value of financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis. These amounts are presented on a gross basis before consideration of amounts netted under master netting agreements and the application of collateral received or paid:
Cleco
 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT REPORTING DATE
(THOUSANDS)AT SEPT. 30, 2021QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE MARKETS
FOR IDENTICAL
ASSETS
(LEVEL 1)
SIGNIFICANT
OTHER
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
AT DEC. 31, 2020QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE MARKETS
FOR IDENTICAL
ASSETS
(LEVEL 1)
SIGNIFICANT
OTHER
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
Asset description        
Institutional money market funds$252,807 $ $252,807 $ $86,001 $— $86,001 $— 
FTRs9,338   9,338 4,805 — — 4,805 
Natural gas derivatives*132,892  132,892  8,599 — 8,599 — 
Total assets$395,037 $ $385,699 $9,338 $99,405 $— $94,600 $4,805 
Liability description        
FTRs$1,589 $ $ $1,589 $1,625 $— $— $1,625 
Natural gas derivatives*    1,612 — 1,612 — 
Total liabilities$1,589 $ $ $1,589 $3,237 $— $1,612 $1,625 
* Natural gas derivatives include fixed price physical forwards and swap transactions.
Net Changes in Net Fair Value of FTR Assets and Liabilities Classified as Level 3
The following tables summarize the net changes in the net fair value of FTR assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy for Cleco and Cleco Power:



Cleco
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
(THOUSANDS)2021202020212020
Beginning balance
$7,501 $8,040 $3,180 $5,778 
Unrealized gains (losses)*3,955 18,861 (736)
Purchases619 443 11,426 10,175 
Settlements(4,326)(3,160)(25,718)(9,890)
Ending balance
$7,749 $5,327 $7,749 $5,327 
* Cleco Power’s unrealized gains (losses) are reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on Cleco’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Cleco Cajun’s unrealized gains (losses) are reported through Purchased power on Cleco’s Condensed Consolidated Income Statement.
Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Developing Fair Value of Level 3 Positions The following tables quantify the significant unobservable inputs used in developing the fair value of Level 3 positions for Cleco and Cleco Power as of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020:
Cleco
FAIR VALUE
VALUATION TECHNIQUE
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
FORWARD PRICE RANGE
(THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FORWARD PRICE RANGE)ASSETSLIABILITIESLOWHIGH
FTRs at Sept. 30, 2021$9,338 $1,589 RTO auction pricingFTR price - per MWh$(8.18)$9.16 
FTRs at Dec. 31, 2020$4,805 $1,625 RTO auction pricingFTR price - per MWh$(3.49)$4.36 
Institutional Money Market Funds The following tables present the institutional money market funds in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents as recorded on Cleco and Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020:
Cleco
(THOUSANDS)AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$249,711 $80,712 
Current restricted cash and cash equivalents$2,352 $4,545 
Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents
$744 $744 
Offsetting Assets The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments and their respective line items as recorded on Cleco and Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020:
Cleco
 DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
GROSS AMOUNTS OFFSET ON THE BALANCE SHEET
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET ON THE BALANCE SHEET (1)
(THOUSANDS)BALANCE SHEET LINE ITEMGROSS ASSET (LIABILITY)CONTRACT NETTINGCOLLATERALNET ASSET (LIABILITY) ON THE BALANCE SHEETCOLLATERALNET AMOUNT
NET ASSET (LIABILITY) ON THE BALANCE SHEET (2)
Commodity-related contracts
  
FTRs  
CurrentEnergy risk management assets$9,338 $ $ $9,338 $ $9,338 $4,805 
CurrentEnergy risk management liabilities(1,589)  (1,589) (1,589)(1,625)
Natural gas derivatives
CurrentEnergy risk management assets59,648 (1,283)(8,900)49,465 (41,098)8,367 8,276 
Non-currentEnergy risk management assets83,427   83,427 (13,902)69,525 323 
CurrentEnergy risk management liabilities(1,283)1,283     (828)
Non-currentOther deferred credits      (784)
Commodity-related contracts, net$149,541 $ $(8,900)$140,641 $(55,000)$85,641 $10,167 
(1) Represents letters of credit by counterparties.
(2) There were no offsetting amounts on or off Cleco’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020.
Offsetting Liabilities The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments and their respective line items as recorded on Cleco and Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020:
Cleco
 DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
GROSS AMOUNTS OFFSET ON THE BALANCE SHEET
GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET ON THE BALANCE SHEET (1)
(THOUSANDS)BALANCE SHEET LINE ITEMGROSS ASSET (LIABILITY)CONTRACT NETTINGCOLLATERALNET ASSET (LIABILITY) ON THE BALANCE SHEETCOLLATERALNET AMOUNT
NET ASSET (LIABILITY) ON THE BALANCE SHEET (2)
Commodity-related contracts
  
FTRs  
CurrentEnergy risk management assets$9,338 $ $ $9,338 $ $9,338 $4,805 
CurrentEnergy risk management liabilities(1,589)  (1,589) (1,589)(1,625)
Natural gas derivatives
CurrentEnergy risk management assets59,648 (1,283)(8,900)49,465 (41,098)8,367 8,276 
Non-currentEnergy risk management assets83,427   83,427 (13,902)69,525 323 
CurrentEnergy risk management liabilities(1,283)1,283     (828)
Non-currentOther deferred credits      (784)
Commodity-related contracts, net$149,541 $ $(8,900)$140,641 $(55,000)$85,641 $10,167 
(1) Represents letters of credit by counterparties.
(2) There were no offsetting amounts on or off Cleco’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
The following table presents the volume of commodity-related derivative contracts outstanding at September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, for Cleco and Cleco Power:

Cleco
TOTAL VOLUME OUTSTANDING
(THOUSAND)UNIT OF MEASUREAT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
Commodity-related contracts
FTRsMWh22,794 15,269 
Natural gas derivativesMMBtus118,712 73,000 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives The following tables present the effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on Cleco and Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020:
Cleco
AMOUNT OF GAIN(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
(THOUSANDS)INCOME STATEMENT LINE ITEM2021202020212020
Commodity-related contracts
FTRs(1)
Electric operations$1,959 $3,013 $11,167 $6,262 
FTRs(1)
Purchased power(874)(763)(8,730)(1,053)
Natural gas derivativesFuel used for electric generation107,687 20,307 165,584 22,515 
Total $108,772 $22,557 $168,021 $27,724 
(1) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized gains associated with FTRs for Cleco Power of $1.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, were reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on the balance sheet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, unrealized gains associated with FTRs for Cleco Power of $0.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, were reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on the balance sheet.
CLECO POWER  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value
Cleco Power
 AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
(THOUSANDS)CARRYING
VALUE*
FAIR VALUECARRYING
VALUE*
FAIR VALUE
Long-term debt$1,820,177 $2,100,029 $1,494,947 $1,794,799 
* The carrying value of long-term debt does not include deferred issuance costs of $8.5 million at
September 30, 2021, and $7.0 million at December 31, 2020.
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis
Cleco Power
 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT REPORTING DATE
(THOUSANDS)AT SEPT. 30, 2021QUOTED PRICES IN ACTIVE MARKETS
FOR IDENTICAL
ASSETS
(LEVEL 1)
SIGNIFICANT
OTHER
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
AT DEC. 31, 2020QUOTED PRICES
IN ACTIVE MARKETS
FOR IDENTICAL
ASSETS
(LEVEL 1)
SIGNIFICANT
OTHER
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 3)
Asset description        
Institutional money market funds$135,763 $ $135,763 $ $25,357 $— $25,357 $— 
FTRs6,028   6,028 4,337 — — 4,337 
Total assets$141,791 $ $135,763 $6,028 $29,694 $— $25,357 $4,337 
Liability description        
FTRs$1,330 $ $ $1,330 $1,121 $— $— $1,121 
Total liabilities$1,330 $ $ $1,330 $1,121 $— $— $1,121 
Net Changes in Net Fair Value of FTR Assets and Liabilities Classified as Level 3
Cleco Power
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
(THOUSANDS)2021202020212020
Beginning balance
$5,990 $7,511 $3,216 $5,725 
Unrealized gains*1,196 426 545 1,355 
Purchases619 443 9,236 8,219 
Settlements(3,107)(2,968)(8,299)(9,887)
Ending balance
$4,698 $5,412 $4,698 $5,412 
* Unrealized gains are reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on Cleco Power’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Developing Fair Value of Level 3 Positions
Cleco Power
FAIR VALUE
VALUATION TECHNIQUE
SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS
FORWARD PRICE RANGE
(THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FORWARD PRICE RANGE)ASSETSLIABILITIESLOWHIGH
FTRs at Sept. 30, 2021$6,028 $1,330 RTO auction pricingFTR price - per MWh$(3.26)$9.16 
FTRs at Dec. 31, 2020$4,337 $1,121 RTO auction pricingFTR price - per MWh$(3.34)$4.36 
Institutional Money Market Funds
Cleco Power
(THOUSANDS)AT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$133,411 $20,812 
Current restricted cash and cash equivalents
$2,352 $4,545 
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as Recorded in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Cleco Power
 DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
(THOUSANDS)BALANCE SHEET LINE ITEMAT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
Commodity-related contracts
  
FTRs   
CurrentEnergy risk management assets$6,028 $4,337 
CurrentEnergy risk management liabilities(1,330)(1,121)
Commodity-related contracts, net$4,698 $3,216 
Cleco Power
TOTAL VOLUME OUTSTANDING
(THOUSAND)UNIT OF MEASUREAT SEPT. 30, 2021AT DEC. 31, 2020
Commodity-related contracts
FTRsMWh14,596 9,521 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Cleco Power
AMOUNT OF GAIN(LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES RECOGNIZED IN INCOME
 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPT. 30,
(THOUSANDS)INCOME STATEMENT LINE ITEM2021202020212020
Commodity-related contracts
FTRs(1)
Electric operations$1,959 $3,013 $11,167 $6,262 
FTRs(1)
Purchased power(822)(2,326)(9,236)(4,397)
Total $1,137 $687 $1,931 $1,865 
(1) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, unrealized gains associated with FTRs of $1.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, were reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on the balance sheet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, unrealized gains associated with FTRs of $0.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, were reported through Accumulated deferred fuel on the balance sheet.