| Cleco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services company. Its subsidiary, Cleco Power LLC, provides electric utility services, which include generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to approximately 265,000 retail and wholesale customers in 103 communities in central and southeastern Louisiana. As of December 31, 2004, Cleco Power owned 3 steam electric generating stations and 1 gas turbine with a combined electric net generating capacity of 1,359 MW; and 70 active transmission substations and 222 active distribution substations. The companys another subsidiary, Cleco Midstream Resources LLC, owns and operates two wholesale electric generation stations and invests in joint ventures that own and operate merchant generation stations in Louisiana and Texas. As of the above date, Cleco Midstream owned two steam electric generating stations, Evangeline and Perryville; and had a 500wnership interest in an additional station, Acadia. The company also involves in energy management activities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana. |
