PINEVILLE, La. – April 18, 2023 – Cleco joins electrical companies across the nation to
celebrate National Line Mechanic Appreciation Day.
Cleco’s power line technicians often work in challenging conditions to maintain the lines and
equipment that keep our communities, businesses and homes powered each day. The job
requires following precise safety measures and displaying technical expertise to ensure the
safety and reliability of Cleco’s system.
“We are proud to recognize our linemen for their unwavering dedication to keeping the lights on
for communities across Louisiana, oftentimes working in challenging conditions away from their
own homes and families,” said Clint Robichaux, Cleco director of distribution operations and
reliability. “Day or night, rain, shine or ice, they always get the job done safely and efficiently.”
Cleco’s 167 power line technicians maintain over 12,000 miles of distribution lines and 1,300
miles of transmission lines to provide power for approximately 290,000 customers across
Louisiana. Many times, their dedication stretches beyond state borders.
To date, Cleco has earned 26 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Awards for
outstanding response in power restoration following severe weather events – 15 awards for
local storm response and 11 awards for assisting other electric utilities with power restoration
following severe weather events or natural disasters.
For more on Line Mechanic Appreciation Day or to share a thank you message with Cleco
power line technicians, follow Cleco on Facebook at @ClecoPower
Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business
operations through its subsidiaries, Cleco Power LLC and Cleco Cajun LLC. Cleco Power is a
regulated electric public utility company that owns 9 generating units with a rated capacity of
3,035 MWs and serves approximately 291,000 customers in Louisiana through its retail
business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana and Mississippi. Cleco Cajun is an
unregulated utility company that owns 14 generating units with a rated capacity of 3,379 MWs,
and wholesale contracts serving electric cooperatives, municipalities and an electric utility. For
more information about Cleco, visit us at www.cleco.com.
