Cleco Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ 47,330	$ 1,363	$ (56,692)	$ 157,107
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Postretirement benefits (loss) gain, net of tax (benefit) expense	(423)	7	(845)	21
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(423)	7	(845)	21
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	$ 46,907	$ 1,370	$ (57,537)	$ 157,128