Item 8.01 Other Events.

In July 2008, Cleco Power LLC ("Cleco Power"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cleco Corporation (the "Company"), filed a request for a new rate plan with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (the "LPSC") to increase Cleco Power's base rates for electricity. Cleco Power is seeking recovery of revenues sufficient to cover the addition of Rodemacher Power Station Unit 3 to its existing expense and rate base levels. The discovery phase of the rate case is substantially complete. As disclosed in the press release issued by the Company on May 6, 2009, and filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2009, Cleco Power has reached a settlement with the LPSC Staff and is now in discussions with intervenors to reach a global settlement. Cleco Power currently anticipates a stipulated settlement with all parties to be completed in July 2009, and for the LPSC Staff to complete testimony supporting the settlement in August, with the settlement rate plan being presented to the LPSC for its approval at its September 16, 2009, Business and Executive Session. If approved by the LPSC, the settlement rates are expected to be effective upon the commercial operation date of Rodemacher Power Station Unit 3.

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