Cleco Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	MEMBERSHIP INTEREST	RETAINED EARNINGS	TOTAL AOCI
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 2,757,023	$ 2,454,276	$ 328,543	$ (25,796)
Increase (Decrease) in Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	194,966		194,966
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,167			2,167
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2021	2,954,156	2,454,276	523,509	(23,629)
Increase (Decrease) in Equity [Roll Forward]
Distributions to member	(219,588)		(219,588)
Net income (loss)	188,811		188,811
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	23,688			23,688
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2022	2,947,067	2,454,276	492,732	59
Increase (Decrease) in Equity [Roll Forward]
Distributions to member	(53,496)		(53,496)
Net income (loss)	(15,227)		(15,227)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,171)			(5,171)
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 2,873,173	$ 2,454,276	$ 424,009	$ (5,112)