Cleco Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 72,260	$ 94,592	$ 160,469	$ 98,651
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax
Postretirement benefits loss (net of tax benefit)	(383)	(300)	(1,146)	(743)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income tax	(383)	(300)	(1,146)	(743)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 71,877	$ 94,292	$ 159,323	$ 97,908