Cleco Corp. CEO Mike Madison to Speak at EEI Financial Conference


PINEVILLE, LA--(Marketwire - October 31, 2007) - Mike Madison, president and CEO of Cleco Corp. (NYSE: CNL), will speak Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the 42nd Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Madison's presentation begins at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and will be webcast over the Internet on Cleco's Web site. To access the webcast, go to www.cleco.com, select "For Investors" and "CEO Mike Madison presentation to 42nd EEI Financial Conference." The presentation will be available for replay on Cleco's site for 30 days.

EEI is the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, international affiliates, and industry associates worldwide.

Cleco Corp. is a regional energy company headquartered in Pineville, La. It operates a regulated electric utility company that serves 268,000 customers across Louisiana. Cleco also operates a wholesale energy business with approximately 1,350 megawatts of generating capacity. For more information about Cleco, visit www.cleco.com.

Contact Information: Investor Contacts: Cleco Corporation: Ryan Gunter (318) 484-7724 Shareholder Services: Rodney Hamilton (318) 484-7593 Analyst Inquiries: Dresner Corporate Services Kristine Walczak (312) 780-7205 Media Contact: Cleco Corporation Fran Phoenix (318) 484-7467 Cleco Corporation 2030 Donahue Ferry Road PO Box 5000 Pineville, LA 71361-5000 Tel 318-484-7400 www.cleco.com