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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable, net $ 25,691,910   $ 35,680,680
Fuel stock 8,999,951   6,901,994
Impairment on investments 0 $ 0  
ML&P For Fuel And South Central Power Project Costs [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable, net $ 1,700,000   1,300,000
BRU Operations For Gas Sales [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Accounts receivable, net     $ 1,100,000