This year, Cleco celebrates 90 years of powering Louisiana’s homes, businesses, and communities. Founded in 1935 as Louisiana Ice & Electric Company, Spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says it transitioned to Central Louisiana Electric Company a decade later, focusing solely on electricity providing power to nearly 300 thousand customers across 24 parishes.
“and that includes some of the state’s most iconic businesses. Like, Acadiana Regional Airport, Royal Martin, Supreme Rice, and Tony Chachere’s
Cleco employs over 1,200 people, supports workforce development through education initiatives, and strengthens economic growth through partnerships. Cahill says Cleco’s focus is beyond being an energy leader.
“We’re an economic driver in Louisiana. We’re a premier employer, and we are a dedicated corporate citizen.”
Cahill emphasized Cleco is the only electric utility provider that has met Louisiana’s reliability standards for 26 years
“and last year in 2024, Cleco kept customer lights on nearly 99% of the time.”