Cleco Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 47,897	$ 61,290	$ 88,209	$ 4,059
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax
Postretirement benefits loss (net of tax benefit)	(381)	(144)	(763)	(443)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(381)	(144)	(763)	(443)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 47,516	$ 61,146	$ 87,446	$ 3,616