Cleco Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 40,312	$ (57,231)
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax
Postretirement benefits loss (net of tax benefit of $130 in 2025 and $108 in 2024)	(382)	(299)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(382)	(299)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 39,930	$ (57,530)