Presentation to be webcast over the Internet

PINEVILLE, La. - Bruce Williamson, president and CEO of Cleco Corporation (NYSE: CNL), will speak Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the 47th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.  He will discuss Cleco's financial position and growth strategy.  

Williamson's presentation begins at 11:45 a.m. Eastern time (10:45 a.m. Central time and 9:45 a.m. Arizona time) and will be webcast live over the Internet.  Access the live webcast and a copy of the presentation online.  For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available on Cleco's website for 30 days.

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