Derivative Instruments - Commodity Derivative Contracts (Details) MWh in Thousands, MMBTU in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022 MWh	Dec. 31, 2022 MMBTU	Dec. 31, 2021 MWh	Dec. 31, 2021 MMBTU
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volume outstanding (MWh / MMBtu)	14,656	85,350	14,055	109,306
Cleco Power
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Volume outstanding (MWh / MMBtu)	9,085	4,840	8,899	0

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