(5) Investment in Sunrise Energy (Details) - Condensed Statement of Operations (Sunrise Energy, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Sunrise Energy
(5) Investment in Sunrise Energy (Details) - Condensed Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 2,551	$ 1,671
Expenses	(1,513)	(1,573)
Net income	$ 1,038	$ 98

Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains.

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