Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Tax (expense) benefit of postretirement benefits gain (loss)	$ (394)	$ 2,922	$ 6,808
CLECO POWER
Tax (expense) benefit of postretirement benefits gain (loss)	(2,024)	855	3,408
Net tax expense (benefit) of net derivative gain (loss)	$ 28	$ 90	$ 90