Us Geothermal 10-K 9 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 06, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Trading Symbol	htm
Entity Registrant Name	US GEOTHERMAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,172,136
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,017,157
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$ 92,730,531
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,287,144	$ 8,654,375
Restricted cash and security bonds	8,527,462	4,696,007
Trade accounts receivable	4,102,018	3,766,517
Other current assets	1,664,866	1,680,819
Total current assets	29,581,490	18,797,718
Restricted cash and security bond reserves	20,111,350	17,495,789
Property, plant and equipment, net	170,301,349	167,736,792
Intangible assets, net	15,084,143	15,265,828
Net deferred income tax asset	8,346,000	8,921,000
Total assets	243,424,332	228,217,127
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,255,710	2,703,226
Convertible promissory note	0	1,597,000
Current portion of notes payable	4,259,595	4,412,012
Total current liabilities	6,515,305	8,712,238
Long-term Liabilities:
Asset retirement obligations	1,219,903	1,204,930
Notes payable, less current portion	104,131,086	89,887,052
Total long-term liabilities	105,350,989	91,091,982
Total liabilities	111,866,294	99,804,220
Commitments and Contingencies	0	0
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock (authorized: 250,000,000 common shares with a $0.001 par value; issued and outstanding shares at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were: 18,970,445 and 17,933,570; respectively)	18,970	17,933
Additional paid-in capital	121,933,378	118,220,681
Accumulated deficit	(16,974,300)	(17,437,631)
Total Stockholders' Equity before Noncontrolling Interest	104,978,048	100,800,983
Non-controlling interests	26,579,990	27,611,924
Total stockholders' equity	131,558,038	128,412,907
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 243,424,332	$ 228,217,127

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	18,970,445	17,933,570
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	18,970,445	17,933,570

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Plant Revenues:
Energy sales	$ 31,142,012	$ 30,842,196
Energy credit sales	339,663	357,902
Total plant operating revenues	31,481,675	31,200,098
Plant Expenses:
Plant production expenses	10,069,933	9,572,707
Depreciation and amortization	6,377,396	6,299,405
Total plant operating expenses	16,447,329	15,872,112
Gross Profit	15,034,346	15,327,986
Operating Expenses:
Corporate administration	1,313,524	1,087,675
Professional and management fees	1,615,770	1,067,939
Employee compensation	3,035,074	2,882,105
Promotion	376,426	215,591
Exploration	39,091	82,316
Operating Income	8,654,461	9,992,360
Other (income) expenses:
Interest expense	4,425,167	3,797,155
Other (income) expense	68,946	(141,293)
Income Before Income Tax Expense	4,160,348	6,336,498
Income tax expense	(575,000)	(1,386,000)
Net Income	3,585,348	4,950,498
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interests	(3,122,017)	(3,103,269)
Net Income Attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc.	$ 463,331	$ 1,847,229
Net Earnings Per Share Attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc.:
Basic	$ 0.02	$ 0.10
Diluted	$ 0.02	$ 0.10
Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of income per share:
Basic	18,665,808	17,828,469
Diluted	19,255,891	18,052,267

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 3,585,348	$ 4,950,498
Adjustments to reconcile net income to total cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,544,287	6,409,818
Stock based compensation	1,053,782	1,107,828
Loss on disposal of equipment	124,930	0
Change in deferred income taxes	575,000	1,386,000
Net changes in:
Trade accounts receivable	(335,501)	7,616
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,826	59,510
Prepaid expenses and other	15,952	(130,460)
Total cash provided by operating activities	11,566,624	13,790,810
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(9,409,260)	(6,602,974)
Acquisition of additional interests in subsidiaries	0	(3,500,000)
Net funding of restricted cash reserves and bonds	(6,447,016)	(180,919)
Total cash used by investing activities	(15,856,276)	(10,283,893)
Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock	2,659,952	49,549
Proceeds from note payable, net of issuance costs	19,185,986	0
Distributions to non-controlling interest	(4,153,951)	(3,462,589)
Principal payments on notes payable and other obligations	(6,769,566)	(4,413,558)
Principal payments on capital leases	0	(20,919)
Total cash provided (used) by financing activities	10,922,421	(7,847,517)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	6,632,769	(4,340,600)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	8,654,375	12,994,975
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	15,287,144	8,654,375
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrual for purchases of property and equipment	450,342	8,230
Convertible promissory note issued for additional subsidiary interest	0	1,597,000
Non-cash distributions to non-controlling interest	0	24,000
Other Items:
Interest paid	$ 4,106,537	$ 3,819,585

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY - USD ($)	Common Shares [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 17,836	$ 103,758,553	$ (19,284,860)	$ 46,397,092	$ 130,888,621
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	17,836,338
Distributions to non-controlling interest entities				(3,486,589)	(3,486,589)
Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiary		13,304,848		(18,401,848)	(5,097,000)
Stock issued by the exercise of employee stock options	$ 26	49,524			49,550
Stock issued by the exercise of employee stock options (Shares)	25,833
Stock compensation	$ 71	1,107,756			1,107,827
Stock compensation (shares)	71,399
Net income			1,847,229	3,103,269	4,950,498
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 17,933	118,220,681	(17,437,631)	27,611,924	128,412,907
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	17,933,570
Distributions to non-controlling interest entities				(4,153,951)	(4,153,951)
Stock issued under At Market Issuance Purchase Agreement net of commitment shares valued at $225,000	$ 410	1,188,224			1,188,634
Stock issued under At Market Issuance Purchase Agreement net of commitment shares valued at $225,000 (Shares)	410,635
Stock issued by the exercise of employee stock options	$ 342	882,961			883,303
Stock issued by the exercise of employee stock options (Shares)	342,082
Stock issued by the exercise of broker warrants	$ 209	587,806			588,015
Stock issued by the exercise of broker warrants (Shares)	209,240
Stock compensation	$ 76	1,053,706			1,053,782
Stock compensation (shares)	74,918
Net income			463,331	3,122,017	3,585,348
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 18,970	$ 121,933,378	$ (16,974,300)	$ 26,579,990	$ 131,558,038
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	18,970,445

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS [Text Block]	NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS U.S. Geothermal Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated on March 10, 2000 in the State of Delaware. U.S. Geothermal Inc. – Idaho was formed in February 2002, and is the primary subsidiary through which the Company conducts its operations. The Company constructs, owns, manages and operates power plants that utilize geothermal resources to produce renewable energy. The Company’s operations have been, primarily, focused in the United States and Central America. Basis of Presentation The Company consolidates subsidiaries that it controls (more-than- 50% owned) and entities over which control is achieved through means other than voting rights. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as three controlling interests. The accounts of the following companies are consolidated in these financial statements: i) U.S. Geothermal Inc. (incorporated in the State of Delaware); ii) U.S. Geothermal Inc. (incorporated in the State of Idaho); iii) U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); iv) Nevada USG Holdings, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); v) USG Nevada LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); vi) Nevada North USG Holdings, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); vii) USG Nevada North, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); viii) Oregon USG Holdings, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); ix) USG Oregon LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); x) Raft River Energy I LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); xi) Gerlach Geothermal LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); xii) USG Gerlach LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); xiii) U.S. Geothermal Guatemala, S.A. (organized in Guatemala); xiv) Geysers USG Holdings Inc. (incorporated in the State of Delaware); xv) Western GeoPower, Inc. (incorporated in the State of California); xvi) USG Mayacamas Inc. (incorporated in the State of Delaware)); xvii) Mayacamas Energy LLC (organized in the State of California); xviii) Skyline Geothermal LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); xix) Skyline Geothermal Holding, Inc. (incorporated in the State of Delaware); xx) Earth Power Resources Inc. (incorporated in Delaware); and xxi) Idaho USG Holdings LLC (organized in the State of Delaware). All intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. In cases where the Company owns a majority interest in an entity but does not own 100% of the interest in the entity, it recognizes a non-controlling interest attributed to the interest controlled by outside third parties. The Company will recognize 100% of the assets and liabilities of the entity, and disclose the non-controlling interest. The consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income will consolidate the subsidiary’s full operations, and will separately disclose the elimination of the non-controlling interest’s allocation of profits and losses.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Text Block]	NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of U.S. Geothermal and its consolidated subsidiaries. Share Consolidation (“Reverse Stock Split”) On November 9, 2016, the Company effected a 1 -for- 6 share consolidation of its outstanding common stock. All share and per share amounts for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and notes have been adjusted retrospectively, where applicable, to reflect this share consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements; accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all unrestricted cash and short-term deposits, with original maturities of no more than ninety days when acquired to be cash and cash equivalents. Trade Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Management estimates the amount of trade accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance is an estimate based upon aging of receivable balances, historical collection experience, and the periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Receivable balances are written off when we determine that the balance is uncollectible. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no balances that were over 90 days past due and no balance in allowance for doubtful accounts was recognized. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, consisted of commercial bank deposits, money market accounts, and petty cash. Cash deposits are held in commercial banks in Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. Deposits are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per legal entity. At December 31, 2016, the Company’s total cash balance, excluding money market funds, was $5,105,461 and bank deposits amounted to $5,506,836. The primary difference was due to outstanding checks and deposits. Of the bank deposits, $4,016,662 was not covered by or was in excess of FDIC insurance guaranteed limits. At December 31, 2016, the Company’s money market funds invested, primarily, in government backed securities totaled $37,347,897 and were not subject to deposit insurance. A contracted power purchaser held a security bond for the Company that totaled $1,468,898 at December 31, 2016. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, including assets under capital lease, are recorded at historical cost. Costs of acquisition of geothermal properties are capitalized in the period of acquisition. Major improvements that significantly increase the useful lives and/or capabilities of the assets are capitalized. A primary factor in determining whether to capitalize construction type costs is the stage of the potential project’s development. Once a project is determined to be commercially viable, all costs directly associated with the development and construction of the project are capitalized. Until that time, all development costs are expensed. A commercially viable project will typically have, among other factors, a reservoir discovery well or other significant geothermal surface anomaly, a power transmission path that is identified and available, and an electricity off-taker identified. A valid reservoir discovery is generally defined when a test well has been substantially completed that indicates the presence of a geothermal reservoir that has a high probability of possessing the necessary temperatures, permeability, and flow rates. After a valid discovery has been made, the project enters the development stage. Generally, all costs incurred during the development stage are capitalized and tracked on an individual project basis and are included in construction in progress until the project has been placed into service. If a geothermal project is abandoned, the associated costs that have been capitalized are charged to expense in the year of abandonment. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Interest costs incurred during the construction period of defined major projects from debt that is specifically incurred for those projects are capitalized. Funds received from grants associated with capital projects reduce the cost of the asset directly associated with the individual grants. The offset of the cost of the asset associated with grant proceeds is recorded in the period when the requirements of the grant are substantially complete and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Direct labor costs, incurred for specific major projects expected to have long-term benefits will be capitalized. Direct labor costs subject to capitalization include employee salaries, as well as, related payroll taxes and benefits. With respect to the allocation of salaries to projects, salaries are allocated based on the percentage of hours that our key managers, engineers and scientists work on each project and are invoiced to the project each month. These individuals track their time worked at each project. Major projects are, generally, defined as projects expected to exceed $500,000. Direct labor includes all of the time incurred by employees directly involved with construction and development activities. General and/or indirect management time and time spent evaluating the feasibility of potential projects is expensed when incurred. Employee training time is expensed when incurred. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Where appropriate, terms of property rights and revenue contracts can influence the determination of estimated useful lives. Estimated useful lives in years by major asset categories are summarized as follows: Estimated Useful Asset Categories Lives in Years Furniture, vehicle and other equipment 3 to 5 Power plant, buildings and improvements 3 to 30 Wells 30 Well pumps and components 5 to 15 Pipelines 30 Transmission lines 30 Intangible Assets All costs directly associated with the acquisition of geothermal and surface water rights are capitalized as intangible assets. These costs are amortized over their estimated utilization period. There are several factors that influence the estimated utilization periods as well as underlying fair value that include, but are not limited to, the following: - contractual expiration terms of the right, - contractual terms of an associated revenue contract (i.e., PPAs), - compliance with utilization and other requirements, and - hierarchy of other right holders who share the same resource. Currently, amortization expense is being calculated on a straight-line basis over an estimated utilization period of 30 years for assets placed in service. If an intangible water or geothermal right is forfeited or otherwise lost, the remaining unamortized costs are expensed in the period of forfeiture. An impaired right is reduced to its estimated fair market value in the year the impairment is realized. Costs incurred that extend the term of an intangible right are capitalized and amortized over the new estimated period of utilization. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment when factors and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Factors which could trigger an impairment include, among others, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the Company’s use of assets or its overall business strategy, negative industry or economic trends, a determination that a project will not support commercial operations, a determination that a suspended project is not likely to be completed, a significant increase in costs necessary to complete a project, legal factors relating to its business or when it concludes that it is more likely than not that an asset will be disposed of or sold. The Company tests its long-lived assets for impairment at the operating plants or site location. Recoverability of assets held and used is determined by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount in which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. The estimate of future cash flows required significant judgments of factors that include future sales, gross profit and operating expenses. Stock Compensation The Company accounts for stock based compensation by recording the estimated fair value of stock-based awards granted as compensation expense over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated at the grant date as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Stock-based compensation expense is attributed to earnings for stock options and restricted stock on the straight-line method. The Company estimates forfeitures of stock-based awards based on historical experience and expected future activity. Income Taxes The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Using this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company routinely evaluates the likelihood of realizing the benefit of its deferred tax assets and may record a valuation allowance if, based on all available evidence, it is determined that it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax benefit will not to be realized. The Company regularly evaluates the likelihood of realizing the benefit for income tax positions in various federal, state and foreign filings by considering all relevant facts, circumstances and information available. If the Company believes it is more likely than not that its positions will be sustained, a benefit is recognized at the largest amount that is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense. Unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in other liabilities and long-term debt and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Earnings Per Share Basic income or loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and excludes any dilutive effects of common stock equivalent shares, such as options and restricted stock awards. Restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) are considered outstanding and included in the computation of basic income or loss per share when underlying restrictions expire and the awards are no longer forfeitable. Diluted income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade account and other receivables, refundable tax credits, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Monetary items are converted into U.S. dollars at the rate prevailing at the consolidated balance sheet date. Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date. Exchange gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other (income) expense. Revenue Revenue Recognition Energy Sales Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) Revenue Source All of the Company’s operating revenues (energy sales and renewable energy credit sales) originate from energy production from its interests in three geothermal power plants located in the states of Idaho, Oregon and Nevada. The plants located in Oregon and Idaho sell their energy to the same electric power utility that primarily serves Idaho and eastern Oregon. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage of operating revenues from the major customer to total operating revenues was 76.7% and 75.4%; respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage of trade accounts receivable balance from the major customer was 82.1% and 80.7%; respectively. Asset Retirement Obligations The Company records the fair value of estimated asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) associated with tangible long-lived assets in the period incurred or acquired. AROs are legal obligations to settle under existing or enacted law, statue, or contract. The value of these obligations are originally based upon discounted cash flow estimates and are accreted to full value over time through charges to operations. Costs associated with future conditions are recognized as AROs in the period the condition occurs or is known to the Company. Generally, costs associated with AROs are earthwork, revegetation, well capping, and structure removal necessary to return the sites to their original conditions. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements. The following pronouncements were deemed applicable to our financial statements: Statement of Cash Flows , Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash. Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). . Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identify Performance Obligations and Licensing. Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. Stock Compensation Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Leases Leases (Topic 842).

RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESERV

RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESERVES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESERVES [Text Block]	NOTE 3 – RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESERVES Under the terms of the loan agreements with the Department of Energy and Prudential Capital Group, various bond and cash reserves are required to provide assurances that the power plants will have the necessary funds to maintain expected operations and meet loan payment obligations. Restricted cash balances and bond reserves are summarized as follows: Current restricted cash and bond reserves : December 31, Restricting Entities/Purpose 2016 2015 Idaho Department of Water Resources, Geothermal Well Bond $ 260,000 $ 260,000 Bureau of Land Management, Geothermal Lease Bond- Gerlach 10,000 10,000 State of Nevada Division of Minerals, Statewide Drilling Bond 50,000 50,000 Bureau of Land Management, Geothermal Lease Bonds- USG Nevada 150,000 150,000 Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Mineral Land and Reclamation Program 400,000 400,000 Prudential Capital Group, Cash Reserves 284,621 2,259 Prudential Capital Group, Debt Service Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 1,600,597 1,595,555 Bureau of Land Management , Geothermal Rights Lease Bond 10,000 10,000 U.S. Department of Energy, Debt Service Reserve 2,011,445 2,118,193 State of California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, Well Cash Bond 100,000 100,000 Prudential Capital Group, Debt Service Reserves (Idaho USG Holdings LLC) 1,755,776 - CAISO, Transmission Interconnection Escrow Deposits 1,895,023 - $ 8,527,462 $ 4,696,007 Long-term restricted cash and bond reserves: December 31, Restricting Entities/Purpose 2016 2015 Nevada Energy, PPA Security Bond $ 1,468,898 $ 1,468,898 Prudential Capital Group, Maintenance Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 1,081,744 708,300 Prudential Capital Group, Well Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 951,486 314,590 Prudential Capital Group, Maintenance Reserves (Idaho USG Holdings LLC) 1,807,890 - Prudential Capital Group, Capital Expenditure Reserves (Raft River Energy I LLC) 3,796 - U.S. Department of Energy, Operations Reserves 270,000 270,000 U.S. Department of Energy, Debt Service Reserves 2,413,951 2,542,058 U.S. Department of Energy, Short Term Well Field Reserves 4,508,650 4,507,110 U.S. Department of Energy, Long-Term Well Field Reserves 5,175,777 4,966,543 U.S. Department of Energy, Capital Expenditure Reserves 2,429,158 2,718,290 $ 20,111,350 $ 17,495,789 The well bonding requirements ensure that the Company has sufficient financial resources to construct, operate and maintain geothermal wells while safeguarding subsurface, surface and atmospheric resources from unreasonable degradation, and to protect ground water aquifers and surface water sources from contamination. The debt service reserves are required to provide assurance that the Company will have sufficient funds to meet its debt payment obligations for the terms specified by the loan agreements. The maintenance and capital expenditure reserves are required by the lending entities to ensure that funds are available to acquire and maintain critical components of power plants and related supporting structures to enable the plants to operate according to expectations. Except for the PPA Security Bond, all of the restricted funds consisted of cash deposits or money market accounts held in commercial banks. Portions of the cash deposits are subject to FDIC insurance (see note 2 for details). The PPA Security Bond is held by the power purchaser. All of the reserve accounts were considered to be fully funded at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Text Block]	NOTE 4 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company focused development activities on the Raft River Energy I, San Emidio Phase II, Guatemala and the WGP Geysers projects. At Raft River, a new well production leg was completed in September 2016. The well construction and related costs totaled approximately $3,894,000. Drilling and testing costs of approximately $950,000 were capitalized for the San Emidio Phase II project. Drilling and reservoir analysis costs that exceeded $1,448,000 were capitalized in Guatemala. Costs were capitalized at WGP Geysers for permitting and an interconnection study that totaled approximately $1,174,000. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company focused development activities on the San Emidio Phase II; Guatemala, Crescent Valley and WGP Geysers projects. Drilling and testing costs of approximately $665,000 were incurred on the San Emidio Phase II. Drilling costs exceeded $1,526,000 in Guatemala. Drilling costs of approximately $1,096,000 were incurred on the first production well at Crescent Valley. Costs were incurred at WGP Geysers for site preparation, an interconnection study and well field testing that totaled approximately $1,551,000. In September 2015, the Company disposed of the fully depreciated old power plant located in San Emidio, Nevada at its historical cost of $2,275,475. In November 2015, the Company purchased all of the long lead equipment for the construction of three binary geothermal power plants for $1.5 million. Property, plant and equipment, at cost, are summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Land $ 3,116,262 $ 3,074,052 Power production plant 159,876,162 159,800,893 Grant proceeds for power plants (52,965,236 ) (52,965,236 ) Wells 71,340,305 67,621,167 Grant proceeds for wells (3,464,555 ) (3,464,555 ) Furniture and equipment 4,491,058 3,668,984 182,393,996 177,735,305 Less: accumulated depreciation (37,216,385 ) (31,021,494 ) 145,177,611 146,713,811 Construction in progress 25,123,738 21,022,981 $ 170,301,349 $ 167,736,792 Depreciation expense charged to plant operations and administrative costs for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, was $6,284,405 and $6,228,133 ; respectively. Changes in construction in progress are summarized as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balances $ 21,022,981 $ 15,652,722 Development/construction 8,116,725 5,370,259 Placed into operation (4,015,968 ) - Ending balances $ 25,123,738 $ 21,022,981 Constructions in Progress, at cost, consisting of the following projects/assets by location are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Raft River, Idaho: Unit I, well improvements $ 5,377 $ 105,160 Unit I, plant improvements 108,555 - Unit II, power plant, substation and transmission lines 751,618 750,493 Unit II, well construction 2,149,835 2,146,531 3,015,385 3,002,184 San Emidio, Nevada: Unit II, power plant, substation and transmission lines 426,941 426,942 Unit II, well construction 4,748,924 3,798,563 5,175,865 4,225,505 Neal Hot Springs, Oregon: Power plant and facilities 73,761 50,297 Well construction 378,098 314,360 451,859 364,657 WGP Geysers, California: Power plant and facilities 325,989 325,989 Well construction 8,865,093 7,690,748 9,191,082 8,016,737 Crescent Valley, Nevada: Well construction 1,655,653 1,228,888 El Ceibillo, Republic of Guatemala: Well construction 5,625,394 4,176,510 Plant and facilities 8,500 8,500 5,633,894 4,185,010 $ 25,123,738 $ 21,022,981

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Text Block]	NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets, at cost, are summarized by project location as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 In operation: Neal Hot Springs, Oregon: Geothermal water and mineral rights $ 625,337 $ 625,337 San Emidio, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 4,825,220 4,825,220 Less: accumulated amortization (1,480,804 ) (1,299,119 ) 3,969,753 4,151,438 Inactive: Raft River, Idaho: Surface water rights 146,342 146,342 Geothermal water and mineral rights 1,281,540 1,281,540 Guatemala City, Guatemala: Geothermal water and mineral rights 625,000 625,000 Gerlach, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 997,000 997,000 Crescent Valley, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 451,608 451,608 The Geysers, California: Geothermal water rights 278,872 278,872 San Emidio, Nevada: Surface water rights 4,323,520 4,323,520 Geothermal water and mineral rights 3,440,580 3,440,580 Less: prior accumulated amortization (430,072 ) (430,072 ) 11,114,390 11,114,390 $ 15,084,143 $ 15,265,828 Amortization expense was charged to plant operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 that amounted to $181,685 and $181,685 ; respectively.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
INCOME TAXES [Text Block]	NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES The significant components of the deferred income taxes are: December 31, 2016 2015 Long-term deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carry forward $ 35,893,000 $ 33,716,000 Stock based compensation 1,052,000 1,432,000 Tax credit carryforward and other 156,000 - Long-term deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (28,755,000 ) (26,227,000 ) Total deferred tax assets 8,346,000 8,921,000 Less: valuation allowance - - Net deferred income tax assets $ 8,346,000 $ 8,921,000 Income before income taxes consists of the following: For the Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 United States $ 4,335,369 $ 6,543,299 Foreign (175,021 ) (206,801 ) 4,160,348 6,336,498 Income attributable to non-controlling interests (3,122,017 ) (3,103,269 ) Income attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc. $ 1,038,331 $ 3,233,229 The Company’s estimated effective income tax rates are as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 U.S. Federal statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% Average State and foreign income tax, net of federal tax effect 1.2 3.5 Impact of state deferred rate decrease (3.0 ) - Stock based compensation 7.8 - Other (0.6 ) - Consolidated tax rate before non-controlling interest 39.4 37.5 Tax effect of non-controlling interests (25.5 ) (18.4 ) Net effective tax rate 13.9% 19.1% The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following: For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Current: United States $ - $ - Foreign - - - - Deferred: United States 575,000 1,386,000 Foreign - - Provision from income taxes $ 575,000 $ 1,386,000 The provision for income taxes reflects an estimated effective income tax rate attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc.’s share of income. Our provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2016, reflects a reported effective tax rate of 13.9%, which differs from the statutory federal income tax rate of 34.0% primarily due to the impact of the non-controlling interest, stock compensation and state income taxes. At December 31, 2016, the Company had net income tax operating loss carry forwards of approximately $102,000,000, which expire in the years 2023 through 2036. Approximately $97,000,000 of the operating losses were generated by the Company, the residual originated from acquired subsidiaries. In 2014, the Company purchased a group of companies. Federal and applicable state net operating losses that totalled approximately $5.8 million were included in the acquisition. These NOLs are scheduled to expire in the years ending 2024 through 2034. The use of these net operating losses is restricted by the Company’s basis (acquisition price) and the “applicable federal rate” as defined by Section 382 of federal tax law. The estimated available net operating losses from the acquired companies were approximately $4,950,000 at December 31, 2016. Accounting for Income Tax Uncertainties and Related Matters The Company currently does not have any uncertain tax positions to disclose. In the event that the Company is assessed interest or penalties on uncertain tax positions at some point in the future, it will be classified in the financial statements as tax expense.

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE [Text Block]	NOTE 7 – LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE Prudential Capital Group – Idaho USG Holdings LLC U.S. Department of Energy – USG Oregon LLC Loan advances/tranches and effective annual interest rates are details as follows: Annual Interest Description Amount Rate % Advances by date: August 31, 2011* $ 2,328,422 2.997 September 28, 2011 10,043,467 2.755 October 27, 2011 3,600,026 2.918 December 2, 2011 4,377,079 2.795 December 21, 2011 2,313,322 2.608 January 25, 2012 8,968,019 2.772 April 26, 2012 13,029,325 2.695 May 30, 2012 19,497,204 2.408 August 27, 2012 7,709,454 2.360 December 28, 2012 2,567,121 2.396 June 10, 2013 2,355,316 2.830 July 3, 2013* 2,242,628 3.073 July 31, 2013* 4,026,582 3.214 83,057,965 Principal paid through December 31, 2016 (22,886,691 ) Loan balance at December 31, 2016 $ 60,171,274 * - Individual tranches have been fully extinguished. Prudential Capital Group – USG Nevada LLC Auto Loan Based upon the terms of the notes payable and expected conditions that may impact some of those terms, the total estimated annual principal payments were calculated as follows: For the Year Ended Principal December 31, Payments 2017 $ 4,259,595 2018 3,978,248 2019 4,301,749 2020 4,585,944 2021 4,920,589 Thereafter 87,087,429 $ 109,133,554

COMMON STOCK

COMMON STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
COMMON STOCK [Text Block]	NOTE 8 – COMMON STOCK Stock Purchase Agreement Share Consolidation (Reverse Stock Split) To reflect the reverse stock split on shareholder’s equity, we reclassified an amount equal to the par value of the reduced shares from the common stock par value to additional paid in capital, which had no net impact to shareholders’ equity on our consolidated balance sheet. All per share information in our consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split. Proportional adjustments were, also, be made to all shares of common stock issuable under the Company’s stock incentive plans and common stock purchase warrants.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Text Block]	NOTE 9 - STOCK BASED COMPENSATION The Company has a stock incentive plan (the “Stock Incentive Plan”) for the purpose of attracting and motivating directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company and advancing the interests of the Company. The Stock Incentive Plan is a 15% rolling plan approved by shareholders in September 2013, whereby the Company can grant options to the extent of 15% of the current outstanding common shares. Under the plan, all forfeited and exercised options can be replaced with new offerings. As of December 31, 2016, the Company can issue stock option grants totaling up to 2,845,567 shares. Options are typically granted for a term of up to five years from the date of grant. Stock options granted generally vest over a period of eighteen months, with 25% vesting on the date of grant and 25% vesting every six months thereafter. The Company recognizes compensation expense using the straight-line method of amortization. Historically, the Company has issued new shares to satisfy exercises of stock options and the Company expects to issue new shares to satisfy any future exercises of stock options. The following table reflects the summary of stock options outstanding at January 1, 2015 and changes for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016: Weighted Average Number of Exercise Aggregate shares under Price Per Intrinsic options Share Value Balance outstanding, January 1, 2015 1,968,083 $ 3.72 $ 4,273,243 Forfeited/Expired (258,333 ) 5.16 - Exercised (25,833 ) 1.92 - Granted 418,333 4.44 - Balance outstanding, December 31, 2015 2,102,250 3.42 3,940,061 Forfeited/Expired (398,790 ) 4.95 - Exercised (342,129 ) 2.54 - Granted 463,333 4.04 - Balance outstanding, December 31, 2016 1,824,664 $ 3.38 $ 3,186,265 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 1,806,417 $ 3.38 $ 3,154,402 The fair value of the stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and is amortized over the vesting period of the underlying options. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value are as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Dividend yield 0 0 Expected volatility 65% 65% Risk free interest rate 0.58% 0.58% Expected life (years) 3.26 3.26 Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options. The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016: OPTIONS OUTSTANDING REMAINING NUMBER OF EXERCISE NUMBER OF CONTRACTUAL OPTIONS PRICE OPTIONS LIFE (YEARS) EXERCISABLE INTRINSIC VALUE $ 1.86 114,164 0.65 114,164 $ 106,559 2.76 221,655 1.56 221,655 323,055 2.10 208,333 6.30 208,333 337,977 2.46 2,500 1.67 2,500 3,012 4.44 431,989 2.25 431,989 1,047,282 2.88 314,785 3.37 314,785 386,646 3.18 75,000 3.48 75,000 114,522 3.78 144,575 4.22 72,288 114,277 4.02 149,998 4.25 74,999 134,805 4.26 103,333 4.28 51,666 97,346 4.50 25,000 4.66 6,250 10,192 4.32 33,332 4.75 8,333 14,716 1,824,664 3.28 1,581,962 $ 2,690,389 At December 31, 2016, total compensation cost related to stock options granted under the Stock Plan but not yet recognized was $294,990 net of estimated forfeitures. Common Stock Compensation Plan (Restricted Shares Restricted shares are issued to the recipients when granted and held by the Company until vested. The recipients meet the vesting requirements by maintaining employment and good standing with the Company through the vesting period. After vesting, there are no restrictions on the shares. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity under the Stock Plan for 2016 and 2015: Shares Issue Price Unvested at January 1, 2015 93,187 $ 2.88 Granted 71,399 3.02 Vested (93,187 ) 2.88 Unvested at December 31, 2016 71,399 3.02 Granted 60,833 4.07 Vested (71,399 ) 3.02 Unvested December 31, 2016 60,833 $ 4.07 Expected to vest after December 31, 2016 60,833 $ 4.07 At December 31, 2016, total compensation cost related to restricted stock granted under the Stock Plan but not yet recognized was $63,800 net of estimated forfeitures. This cost will be amortized on the straight-line method over a period of approximately 0.5 years. Stock Purchase Warrants At December 31, 2016, the outstanding share purchase warrants totaled 385,139 with a warrant exercise price of $3.00 per warrant and expire December 26, 2017. During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, broker warrants that totaled 42,618 were exercised by a broker at the exercise price of $2.62. During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, stock purchase warrants that totaled 166,667 were exercised by an investor at the exercise price of $3.00.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Text Block]	NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT U.S. generally accepted accounting principles establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: The following table discloses, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured and reported on its Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value on a recurring basis: At December 31, 2016: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Money market accounts * $ 37,347,897 $ 37,347,897 $ - $ - At December 31, 2015: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Money market accounts * $ 27,921,666 $ 27,921,666 $ - $ - * - Money market accounts include both restricted and unrestricted funds.

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS [Text Block]	NOTE 11 – POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS Raft River Energy I LLC USG Nevada LLC USG Oregon LLC

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Text Block]	NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Lease Agreements The Company incurred total geothermal and mineral operating lease expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $722,499 and $523,658 ; respectively. Included in the total lease expense are minimum lease payments of $323,714 and $164,405 and royalty based contingent lease expense of $398,785 and $359,253 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015; respectively. BLM Lease Agreements Idaho San Emidio Gerlach Other Lease Agreements Neal Hot Springs, Oregon Raft River Energy I LLC The Geysers, California Crescent Valley, Nevada Office Lease The following is the total remaining contracted lease operating obligations (operating leases, BLM lease agreements and office leases) for the next five years and thereafter: Years Ending December 31, Amount 2017 $ 1,109,686 2018 1,015,397 2019 901,791 2020 881,712 2021 810,726 Thereafter 12,714,238 Parental Guaranty Agreement 401(k) Plan

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS [Text Block]	NOTE 13 – ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS The Geysers, California Raft River Energy I LLC, USG Nevada LLC, and USG Oregon LLC For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,204,930 $ 1,400,000 Soil remediation - (209,070 ) Accretion 14,973 14,000 Ending balance $ 1,219,903 $ 1,204,930

JOINT VENTURES_NON-CONTROLLING

JOINT VENTURES/NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
JOINT VENTURES/NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS [Text Block]	NOTE 14 – JOINT VENTURES/NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS Non-controlling interests included on the consolidated balance sheets of the Company are detailed as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Gerlach Geothermal LLC interest held by Gerlach Green Energy, LLC $ 207,217 $ 213,882 Oregon USG Holdings LLC interest held by Enbridge Inc. 25,361,410 25,353,058 Raft River Energy I LLC interest held by Goldman Sachs 1,011,363 2,044,984 $ 26,579,990 $ 27,611,924 Gerlach Geothermal LLC The consolidated financial statements reflect 100% of the assets and liabilities of Gerlach, and report the current non-controlling interest of GGE. The full results of Gerlach’s operations are reflected in the statement of income and comprehensive income with the elimination of the non-controlling interest identified. Oregon USG Holdings LLC The consolidated financial statements reflect 100% of the assets and liabilities of Oregon Holdings and USG Oregon LLC, and report the current non-controlling interest of Enbridge. The full results of Oregon Holdings and USG Oregon LLC’s operations are reflected in the statement of income and comprehensive income with the elimination of the non-controlling interest identified. Raft River Energy I LLC (“RREI”) The consolidated financial statements reflect 100% of the assets and liabilities of RREI, and report the current non-controlling interest of Goldman Sachs. The full results of RREI’s operations are reflected in the statement of income and comprehensive income with the elimination of the non-controlling interest identified. Additional Interest in Raft River Energy I LLC/Promissory Note

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

BUSINESS SEGMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
BUSINESS SEGMENTS [Text Block]	NOTE 15 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Company has two reportable segments: Operating Plants, and Corporate and Development. These segments are managed and reported separately due to dissimilar economic characteristics. Operating plants are engaged in the sale of electricity from the power plants pursuant to long-tern PPAs. Corporate and development costs are intended to produce additional revenue generating projects. A summary of financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following table: Operating Corporate & Plants Development Consolidated Total Assets: December 31, 2016 $ 188,682,162 $ 54,742,170 $ 243,424,332 December 31, 2015 186,989,224 41,227,903 228,217,127 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016: Operating Revenues $ 31,481,675 $ - $ 31,481,675 Net Income (Loss) 10,625,887 (7,040,539 ) 3,585,348 2015: Operating Revenues 31,200,098 - 31,200,098 Net Income (Loss) 10,849,514 (5,899,016 ) 4,950,498

Summary of Significant Accoun22

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of U.S. Geothermal and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Share Consolidation (Reverse Stock Split) [Policy Text Block]	Share Consolidation (“Reverse Stock Split”) On November 9, 2016, the Company effected a 1 -for- 6 share consolidation of its outstanding common stock. All share and per share amounts for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and notes have been adjusted retrospectively, where applicable, to reflect this share consolidation.
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements; accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all unrestricted cash and short-term deposits, with original maturities of no more than ninety days when acquired to be cash and cash equivalents.
Trade Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]	Trade Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Management estimates the amount of trade accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance is an estimate based upon aging of receivable balances, historical collection experience, and the periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Receivable balances are written off when we determine that the balance is uncollectible. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no balances that were over 90 days past due and no balance in allowance for doubtful accounts was recognized.
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, consisted of commercial bank deposits, money market accounts, and petty cash. Cash deposits are held in commercial banks in Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. Deposits are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per legal entity. At December 31, 2016, the Company’s total cash balance, excluding money market funds, was $5,105,461 and bank deposits amounted to $5,506,836. The primary difference was due to outstanding checks and deposits. Of the bank deposits, $4,016,662 was not covered by or was in excess of FDIC insurance guaranteed limits. At December 31, 2016, the Company’s money market funds invested, primarily, in government backed securities totaled $37,347,897 and were not subject to deposit insurance. A contracted power purchaser held a security bond for the Company that totaled $1,468,898 at December 31, 2016.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, including assets under capital lease, are recorded at historical cost. Costs of acquisition of geothermal properties are capitalized in the period of acquisition. Major improvements that significantly increase the useful lives and/or capabilities of the assets are capitalized. A primary factor in determining whether to capitalize construction type costs is the stage of the potential project’s development. Once a project is determined to be commercially viable, all costs directly associated with the development and construction of the project are capitalized. Until that time, all development costs are expensed. A commercially viable project will typically have, among other factors, a reservoir discovery well or other significant geothermal surface anomaly, a power transmission path that is identified and available, and an electricity off-taker identified. A valid reservoir discovery is generally defined when a test well has been substantially completed that indicates the presence of a geothermal reservoir that has a high probability of possessing the necessary temperatures, permeability, and flow rates. After a valid discovery has been made, the project enters the development stage. Generally, all costs incurred during the development stage are capitalized and tracked on an individual project basis and are included in construction in progress until the project has been placed into service. If a geothermal project is abandoned, the associated costs that have been capitalized are charged to expense in the year of abandonment. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Interest costs incurred during the construction period of defined major projects from debt that is specifically incurred for those projects are capitalized. Funds received from grants associated with capital projects reduce the cost of the asset directly associated with the individual grants. The offset of the cost of the asset associated with grant proceeds is recorded in the period when the requirements of the grant are substantially complete and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Direct labor costs, incurred for specific major projects expected to have long-term benefits will be capitalized. Direct labor costs subject to capitalization include employee salaries, as well as, related payroll taxes and benefits. With respect to the allocation of salaries to projects, salaries are allocated based on the percentage of hours that our key managers, engineers and scientists work on each project and are invoiced to the project each month. These individuals track their time worked at each project. Major projects are, generally, defined as projects expected to exceed $500,000. Direct labor includes all of the time incurred by employees directly involved with construction and development activities. General and/or indirect management time and time spent evaluating the feasibility of potential projects is expensed when incurred. Employee training time is expensed when incurred. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Where appropriate, terms of property rights and revenue contracts can influence the determination of estimated useful lives. Estimated useful lives in years by major asset categories are summarized as follows: Estimated Useful Asset Categories Lives in Years Furniture, vehicle and other equipment 3 to 5 Power plant, buildings and improvements 3 to 30 Wells 30 Well pumps and components 5 to 15 Pipelines 30 Transmission lines 30
Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets All costs directly associated with the acquisition of geothermal and surface water rights are capitalized as intangible assets. These costs are amortized over their estimated utilization period. There are several factors that influence the estimated utilization periods as well as underlying fair value that include, but are not limited to, the following: - contractual expiration terms of the right, - contractual terms of an associated revenue contract (i.e., PPAs), - compliance with utilization and other requirements, and - hierarchy of other right holders who share the same resource. Currently, amortization expense is being calculated on a straight-line basis over an estimated utilization period of 30 years for assets placed in service. If an intangible water or geothermal right is forfeited or otherwise lost, the remaining unamortized costs are expensed in the period of forfeiture. An impaired right is reduced to its estimated fair market value in the year the impairment is realized. Costs incurred that extend the term of an intangible right are capitalized and amortized over the new estimated period of utilization.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment when factors and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. Factors which could trigger an impairment include, among others, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the Company’s use of assets or its overall business strategy, negative industry or economic trends, a determination that a project will not support commercial operations, a determination that a suspended project is not likely to be completed, a significant increase in costs necessary to complete a project, legal factors relating to its business or when it concludes that it is more likely than not that an asset will be disposed of or sold. The Company tests its long-lived assets for impairment at the operating plants or site location. Recoverability of assets held and used is determined by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount in which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value. The estimate of future cash flows required significant judgments of factors that include future sales, gross profit and operating expenses.
Stock Compensation [Policy Text Block]	Stock Compensation The Company accounts for stock based compensation by recording the estimated fair value of stock-based awards granted as compensation expense over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated at the grant date as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Stock-based compensation expense is attributed to earnings for stock options and restricted stock on the straight-line method. The Company estimates forfeitures of stock-based awards based on historical experience and expected future activity.
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Using this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company routinely evaluates the likelihood of realizing the benefit of its deferred tax assets and may record a valuation allowance if, based on all available evidence, it is determined that it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred tax benefit will not to be realized. The Company regularly evaluates the likelihood of realizing the benefit for income tax positions in various federal, state and foreign filings by considering all relevant facts, circumstances and information available. If the Company believes it is more likely than not that its positions will be sustained, a benefit is recognized at the largest amount that is cumulatively greater than 50% likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense. Unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in other liabilities and long-term debt and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Earnings Per Share [Policy Text Block]	Earnings Per Share Basic income or loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and excludes any dilutive effects of common stock equivalent shares, such as options and restricted stock awards. Restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) are considered outstanding and included in the computation of basic income or loss per share when underlying restrictions expire and the awards are no longer forfeitable. Diluted income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block]	Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade account and other receivables, refundable tax credits, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted
Foreign Currency Translation [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Monetary items are converted into U.S. dollars at the rate prevailing at the consolidated balance sheet date. Foreign currency transactions are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date. Exchange gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other (income) expense.
Revenue [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Revenue Recognition Energy Sales Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) Revenue Source All of the Company’s operating revenues (energy sales and renewable energy credit sales) originate from energy production from its interests in three geothermal power plants located in the states of Idaho, Oregon and Nevada. The plants located in Oregon and Idaho sell their energy to the same electric power utility that primarily serves Idaho and eastern Oregon. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage of operating revenues from the major customer to total operating revenues was 76.7% and 75.4%; respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage of trade accounts receivable balance from the major customer was 82.1% and 80.7%; respectively.
Asset Retirement Obligations [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligations The Company records the fair value of estimated asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) associated with tangible long-lived assets in the period incurred or acquired. AROs are legal obligations to settle under existing or enacted law, statue, or contract. The value of these obligations are originally based upon discounted cash flow estimates and are accreted to full value over time through charges to operations. Costs associated with future conditions are recognized as AROs in the period the condition occurs or is known to the Company. Generally, costs associated with AROs are earthwork, revegetation, well capping, and structure removal necessary to return the sites to their original conditions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements. The following pronouncements were deemed applicable to our financial statements: Statement of Cash Flows , Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash. Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). . Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identify Performance Obligations and Licensing. Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. Stock Compensation Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Leases Leases (Topic 842).

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN23

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]	Estimated Useful Asset Categories Lives in Years Furniture, vehicle and other equipment 3 to 5 Power plant, buildings and improvements 3 to 30 Wells 30 Well pumps and components 5 to 15 Pipelines 30 Transmission lines 30

RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESE24

RESTRICTED CASH AND BOND RESERVES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Current restricted cash and bond reserves [Table Text Block]	December 31, Restricting Entities/Purpose 2016 2015 Idaho Department of Water Resources, Geothermal Well Bond $ 260,000 $ 260,000 Bureau of Land Management, Geothermal Lease Bond- Gerlach 10,000 10,000 State of Nevada Division of Minerals, Statewide Drilling Bond 50,000 50,000 Bureau of Land Management, Geothermal Lease Bonds- USG Nevada 150,000 150,000 Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Mineral Land and Reclamation Program 400,000 400,000 Prudential Capital Group, Cash Reserves 284,621 2,259 Prudential Capital Group, Debt Service Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 1,600,597 1,595,555 Bureau of Land Management , Geothermal Rights Lease Bond 10,000 10,000 U.S. Department of Energy, Debt Service Reserve 2,011,445 2,118,193 State of California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, Well Cash Bond 100,000 100,000 Prudential Capital Group, Debt Service Reserves (Idaho USG Holdings LLC) 1,755,776 - CAISO, Transmission Interconnection Escrow Deposits 1,895,023 - $ 8,527,462 $ 4,696,007
Schedule of Long-term restricted cash and bond reserves [Table Text Block]	December 31, Restricting Entities/Purpose 2016 2015 Nevada Energy, PPA Security Bond $ 1,468,898 $ 1,468,898 Prudential Capital Group, Maintenance Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 1,081,744 708,300 Prudential Capital Group, Well Reserves (USG Nevada LLC) 951,486 314,590 Prudential Capital Group, Maintenance Reserves (Idaho USG Holdings LLC) 1,807,890 - Prudential Capital Group, Capital Expenditure Reserves (Raft River Energy I LLC) 3,796 - U.S. Department of Energy, Operations Reserves 270,000 270,000 U.S. Department of Energy, Debt Service Reserves 2,413,951 2,542,058 U.S. Department of Energy, Short Term Well Field Reserves 4,508,650 4,507,110 U.S. Department of Energy, Long-Term Well Field Reserves 5,175,777 4,966,543 U.S. Department of Energy, Capital Expenditure Reserves 2,429,158 2,718,290 $ 20,111,350 $ 17,495,789

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Land $ 3,116,262 $ 3,074,052 Power production plant 159,876,162 159,800,893 Grant proceeds for power plants (52,965,236 ) (52,965,236 ) Wells 71,340,305 67,621,167 Grant proceeds for wells (3,464,555 ) (3,464,555 ) Furniture and equipment 4,491,058 3,668,984 182,393,996 177,735,305 Less: accumulated depreciation (37,216,385 ) (31,021,494 ) 145,177,611 146,713,811 Construction in progress 25,123,738 21,022,981 $ 170,301,349 $ 167,736,792
Schedule of Changes in Construction in Progress [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balances $ 21,022,981 $ 15,652,722 Development/construction 8,116,725 5,370,259 Placed into operation (4,015,968 ) - Ending balances $ 25,123,738 $ 21,022,981
Schedule of Changes in Construction in Progress, by Project [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Raft River, Idaho: Unit I, well improvements $ 5,377 $ 105,160 Unit I, plant improvements 108,555 - Unit II, power plant, substation and transmission lines 751,618 750,493 Unit II, well construction 2,149,835 2,146,531 3,015,385 3,002,184 San Emidio, Nevada: Unit II, power plant, substation and transmission lines 426,941 426,942 Unit II, well construction 4,748,924 3,798,563 5,175,865 4,225,505 Neal Hot Springs, Oregon: Power plant and facilities 73,761 50,297 Well construction 378,098 314,360 451,859 364,657 WGP Geysers, California: Power plant and facilities 325,989 325,989 Well construction 8,865,093 7,690,748 9,191,082 8,016,737 Crescent Valley, Nevada: Well construction 1,655,653 1,228,888 El Ceibillo, Republic of Guatemala: Well construction 5,625,394 4,176,510 Plant and facilities 8,500 8,500 5,633,894 4,185,010 $ 25,123,738 $ 21,022,981

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 In operation: Neal Hot Springs, Oregon: Geothermal water and mineral rights $ 625,337 $ 625,337 San Emidio, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 4,825,220 4,825,220 Less: accumulated amortization (1,480,804 ) (1,299,119 ) 3,969,753 4,151,438 Inactive: Raft River, Idaho: Surface water rights 146,342 146,342 Geothermal water and mineral rights 1,281,540 1,281,540 Guatemala City, Guatemala: Geothermal water and mineral rights 625,000 625,000 Gerlach, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 997,000 997,000 Crescent Valley, Nevada: Geothermal water and mineral rights 451,608 451,608 The Geysers, California: Geothermal water rights 278,872 278,872 San Emidio, Nevada: Surface water rights 4,323,520 4,323,520 Geothermal water and mineral rights 3,440,580 3,440,580 Less: prior accumulated amortization (430,072 ) (430,072 ) 11,114,390 11,114,390 $ 15,084,143 $ 15,265,828

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Long-term deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carry forward $ 35,893,000 $ 33,716,000 Stock based compensation 1,052,000 1,432,000 Tax credit carryforward and other 156,000 - Long-term deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization (28,755,000 ) (26,227,000 ) Total deferred tax assets 8,346,000 8,921,000 Less: valuation allowance - - Net deferred income tax assets $ 8,346,000 $ 8,921,000
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	For the Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 United States $ 4,335,369 $ 6,543,299 Foreign (175,021 ) (206,801 ) 4,160,348 6,336,498 Income attributable to non-controlling interests (3,122,017 ) (3,103,269 ) Income attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc. $ 1,038,331 $ 3,233,229
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 U.S. Federal statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% Average State and foreign income tax, net of federal tax effect 1.2 3.5 Impact of state deferred rate decrease (3.0 ) - Stock based compensation 7.8 - Other (0.6 ) - Consolidated tax rate before non-controlling interest 39.4 37.5 Tax effect of non-controlling interests (25.5 ) (18.4 ) Net effective tax rate 13.9% 19.1%
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Current: United States $ - $ - Foreign - - - - Deferred: United States 575,000 1,386,000 Foreign - - Provision from income taxes $ 575,000 $ 1,386,000

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Tables

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments and Advances to Affiliates [Table Text Block]	Annual Interest Description Amount Rate % Advances by date: August 31, 2011* $ 2,328,422 2.997 September 28, 2011 10,043,467 2.755 October 27, 2011 3,600,026 2.918 December 2, 2011 4,377,079 2.795 December 21, 2011 2,313,322 2.608 January 25, 2012 8,968,019 2.772 April 26, 2012 13,029,325 2.695 May 30, 2012 19,497,204 2.408 August 27, 2012 7,709,454 2.360 December 28, 2012 2,567,121 2.396 June 10, 2013 2,355,316 2.830 July 3, 2013* 2,242,628 3.073 July 31, 2013* 4,026,582 3.214 83,057,965 Principal paid through December 31, 2016 (22,886,691 ) Loan balance at December 31, 2016 $ 60,171,274
Schedule of Annual Principal Payments Construction in Progress [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended Principal December 31, Payments 2017 $ 4,259,595 2018 3,978,248 2019 4,301,749 2020 4,585,944 2021 4,920,589 Thereafter 87,087,429 $ 109,133,554

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average Number of Exercise Aggregate shares under Price Per Intrinsic options Share Value Balance outstanding, January 1, 2015 1,968,083 $ 3.72 $ 4,273,243 Forfeited/Expired (258,333 ) 5.16 - Exercised (25,833 ) 1.92 - Granted 418,333 4.44 - Balance outstanding, December 31, 2015 2,102,250 3.42 3,940,061 Forfeited/Expired (398,790 ) 4.95 - Exercised (342,129 ) 2.54 - Granted 463,333 4.04 - Balance outstanding, December 31, 2016 1,824,664 $ 3.38 $ 3,186,265 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 1,806,417 $ 3.38 $ 3,154,402
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Dividend yield 0 0 Expected volatility 65% 65% Risk free interest rate 0.58% 0.58% Expected life (years) 3.26 3.26
Schedule of Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	OPTIONS OUTSTANDING REMAINING NUMBER OF EXERCISE NUMBER OF CONTRACTUAL OPTIONS PRICE OPTIONS LIFE (YEARS) EXERCISABLE INTRINSIC VALUE $ 1.86 114,164 0.65 114,164 $ 106,559 2.76 221,655 1.56 221,655 323,055 2.10 208,333 6.30 208,333 337,977 2.46 2,500 1.67 2,500 3,012 4.44 431,989 2.25 431,989 1,047,282 2.88 314,785 3.37 314,785 386,646 3.18 75,000 3.48 75,000 114,522 3.78 144,575 4.22 72,288 114,277 4.02 149,998 4.25 74,999 134,805 4.26 103,333 4.28 51,666 97,346 4.50 25,000 4.66 6,250 10,192 4.32 33,332 4.75 8,333 14,716 1,824,664 3.28 1,581,962 $ 2,690,389
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]	Shares Issue Price Unvested at January 1, 2015 93,187 $ 2.88 Granted 71,399 3.02 Vested (93,187 ) 2.88 Unvested at December 31, 2016 71,399 3.02 Granted 60,833 4.07 Vested (71,399 ) 3.02 Unvested December 31, 2016 60,833 $ 4.07 Expected to vest after December 31, 2016 60,833 $ 4.07

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Money market accounts * $ 37,347,897 $ 37,347,897 $ - $ -	Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Money market accounts * $ 27,921,666 $ 27,921,666 $ - $ -

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Years Ending December 31, Amount 2017 $ 1,109,686 2018 1,015,397 2019 901,791 2020 881,712 2021 810,726 Thereafter 12,714,238

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS (Ta

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 1,204,930 $ 1,400,000 Soil remediation - (209,070 ) Accretion 14,973 14,000 Ending balance $ 1,219,903 $ 1,204,930

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JOINT VENTURES/NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Non-controlling Interests [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2016 2015 Gerlach Geothermal LLC interest held by Gerlach Green Energy, LLC $ 207,217 $ 213,882 Oregon USG Holdings LLC interest held by Enbridge Inc. 25,361,410 25,353,058 Raft River Energy I LLC interest held by Goldman Sachs 1,011,363 2,044,984 $ 26,579,990 $ 27,611,924

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)

BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Operating Corporate & Plants Development Consolidated Total Assets: December 31, 2016 $ 188,682,162 $ 54,742,170 $ 243,424,332 December 31, 2015 186,989,224 41,227,903 228,217,127 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016: Operating Revenues $ 31,481,675 $ - $ 31,481,675 Net Income (Loss) 10,625,887 (7,040,539 ) 3,585,348 2015: Operating Revenues 31,200,098 - 31,200,098 Net Income (Loss) 10,849,514 (5,899,016 ) 4,950,498

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION 35

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization And Description Of Business 1	50.00%
Organization And Description Of Business 2	100.00%
Organization And Description Of Business 3	100.00%

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN36

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)dyr
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 1	1
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 2	6
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 3 | d	90
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 4	$ 250,000
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 5	5,105,461
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 6	5,506,836
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 7	4,016,662
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 8	37,347,897
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 9	1,468,898
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 10	$ 500,000
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 11 | yr	30
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 12	50.00%
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 13	76.70%
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 14	75.40%
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 15	82.10%
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 16	80.70%

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT37

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Property, Plant And Equipment 1	$ 3,894,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 2	950,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 3	1,448,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 4	1,174,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 5	665,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 6	1,526,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 7	1,096,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 8	1,551,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 9	2,275,475
Property, Plant And Equipment 10	1,500,000
Property, Plant And Equipment 11	6,284,405
Property, Plant And Equipment 12	$ 6,228,133

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Intangible Assets 1	$ 181,685
Intangible Assets 2	$ 181,685

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes 1	13.90%
Income Taxes 2	34.00%
Income Taxes 3	$ 102,000,000
Income Taxes 4	97,000,000
Income Taxes 5	5,800,000
Income Taxes 6	$ 4,950,000

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Narrat

LONG TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yr
Long Term Notes Payable 1	$ 20,000,000
Long Term Notes Payable 2	50,000,000
Long Term Notes Payable 3	$ 20,000,000
Long Term Notes Payable 4	5.80%
Long Term Notes Payable 5	20
Long Term Notes Payable 6	$ 16,009,495
Long Term Notes Payable 7 | yr	7
Long Term Notes Payable 8	$ 19,915,115
Long Term Notes Payable 9	618,640
Long Term Notes Payable 10	742,873
Long Term Notes Payable 11	821,070
Long Term Notes Payable 12	78,197
Long Term Notes Payable 13	$ 96,800,000
Long Term Notes Payable 14	13
Long Term Notes Payable 15 | yr	21.5
Long Term Notes Payable 16	2.598%
Long Term Notes Payable 17	$ 1,709,963
Long Term Notes Payable 18	1,499,259
Long Term Notes Payable 19	60,171,274
Long Term Notes Payable 20	$ 2,998,518
Long Term Notes Payable 21 | yr	24
Long Term Notes Payable 22	6.75%
Long Term Notes Payable 23	$ 29,041,531
Long Term Notes Payable 24	638,949
Long Term Notes Payable 25	39,496
Long Term Notes Payable 26	$ 313
Long Term Notes Payable 27	6.74%
Long Term Notes Payable 28	$ 5,634
Long Term Notes Payable 29	$ 3,488

COMMON STOCK (Narrative) (Detai

COMMON STOCK (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Common Stock 1	$ 10,000,000
Common Stock 2	30
Common Stock 3	2,463,810
Common Stock 4	410,635
Common Stock 5	$ 0.58
Common Stock 6	0.61
Common Stock 7	3.48
Common Stock 8	$ 3.66
Common Stock 9	1
Common Stock 10	6

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Narra

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yr$ / sharesshares
Stock Based Compensation 1	15.00%
Stock Based Compensation 2	15.00%
Stock Based Compensation 3 | shares	2,845,567
Stock Based Compensation 4	25.00%
Stock Based Compensation 5	25.00%
Stock Based Compensation 6	$ 294,990
Stock Based Compensation 7	$ 63,800
Stock Based Compensation 8 | yr	0.5
Stock Based Compensation 9	385,139
Stock Based Compensation 10 | $ / shares	$ 3
Stock Based Compensation 11	42,618
Stock Based Compensation 12	$ 2.62
Stock Based Compensation 13	166,667
Stock Based Compensation 14	$ 3

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Narr

POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yrMW
Power Purchase Agreements 1 | MW	13
Power Purchase Agreements 2	120.00%
Power Purchase Agreements 3	73.50%
Power Purchase Agreements 4	100.00%
Power Purchase Agreements 5	$ 53.60
Power Purchase Agreements 6	$ 53.60
Power Purchase Agreements 7	2.10%
Power Purchase Agreements 8	16
Power Purchase Agreements 9	25
Power Purchase Agreements 10	0.60%
Power Purchase Agreements 11	3,250
Power Purchase Agreements 12 | yr	25
Power Purchase Agreements 13	$ 89.75
Power Purchase Agreements 14	1.00%
Power Purchase Agreements 15 | MW	73,444
Power Purchase Agreements 16	$ 1,468,898
Power Purchase Agreements 17 | yr	25
Power Purchase Agreements 18 | MW	25
Power Purchase Agreements 19	$ 96
Power Purchase Agreements 20	3.90%
Power Purchase Agreements 21	1.00%

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES44

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)ayrmomi
Commitments And Contingencies 1	$ 722,499
Commitments And Contingencies 2	523,658
Commitments And Contingencies 3	323,714
Commitments And Contingencies 4	164,405
Commitments And Contingencies 5	398,785
Commitments And Contingencies 6	359,253
Commitments And Contingencies 7	$ 3,502
Commitments And Contingencies 8 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 9 | a	21,905
Commitments And Contingencies 10 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 11 | yr	40
Commitments And Contingencies 12 | a	2,986
Commitments And Contingencies 13	10.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 14	4.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 15	5.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 16	$ 7
Commitments And Contingencies 17 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 18	3.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 19 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 20	4.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 21	3
Commitments And Contingencies 22 | a	7,429
Commitments And Contingencies 23 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 24	3.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 25 | yr	5
Commitments And Contingencies 26	4.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 27 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 28	5.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 29	2.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 30 | yr	10
Commitments And Contingencies 31	3.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 32 | a	5,144
Commitments And Contingencies 33	5
Commitments And Contingencies 34 | yr	30
Commitments And Contingencies 35	10.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 36 | a	3,809
Commitments And Contingencies 37 | mi	6
Commitments And Contingencies 38	63
Commitments And Contingencies 39 | a	26,017
Commitments And Contingencies 40	10
Commitments And Contingencies 41 | yr	40
Commitments And Contingencies 42 | yr	5
Commitments And Contingencies 43	$ 3,234
Commitments And Contingencies 44	$ 6,418
Commitments And Contingencies 45 | yr	5
Commitments And Contingencies 46	$ 115,830
Commitments And Contingencies 47	106,178
Commitments And Contingencies 48	$ 750,000
Commitments And Contingencies 49 | mo	3
Commitments And Contingencies 50	50.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 51	6.00%
Commitments And Contingencies 52	$ 101,992
Commitments And Contingencies 53	$ 100,872

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS (Na

ASSET RETIRMENT OBLIGATIONS (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Asset Retirment Obligations 1	$ 598,930
Asset Retirment Obligations 2	$ 606,000

JOINT VENTURES_NON-CONTROLLIN46

JOINT VENTURES/NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Narrative) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)yr
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 1	60.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 2	40.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 3	40.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 4	10.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 5	10.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 6	$ 757,190
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 7	300,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 8	704,460
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 9	$ 496,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 10	31.34%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 11	68.73%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 12	$ 19,042
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 13	31.01%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 14	68.99%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 15	100.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 16	40.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 17	60.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 18	100.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 19	$ 32,801,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 20	6,107,217
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 21	5,193,883
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 22	4,071,478
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 23	$ 3,462,588
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 24	100.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 25	$ 17,900,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 26	$ 34,100,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 27	70.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 28	1.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 29	95.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 30	99.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 31	1.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 32 | yr	10
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 33	$ 1,203,349
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 34	82,473
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 35	$ 3,349,087
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 36	100.00%
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 37	$ 5,100,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 38	3,500,000
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests 39	$ 1,600,000

Schedule of Property, Plant and

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 1	$ 3
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 2	5
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 3	3
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 4	30
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 5	30
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 6	5
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 7	15
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 8	30
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives 9	$ 30

Schedule of Current restricted

Schedule of Current restricted cash and bond reserves (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 1	$ 260,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 2	260,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 3	10,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 4	10,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 5	50,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 6	50,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 7	150,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 8	150,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 9	400,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 10	400,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 11	284,621
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 12	2,259
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 13	1,600,597
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 14	1,595,555
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 15	10,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 16	10,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 17	2,011,445
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 18	2,118,193
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 19	100,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 20	100,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 21	1,755,776
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 22	0
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 23	1,895,023
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 24	0
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 25	8,527,462
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Current Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 26	$ 4,696,007

Schedule of Long-term restricte

Schedule of Long-term restricted cash and bond reserves (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 1	$ 1,468,898
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 2	1,468,898
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 3	1,081,744
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 4	708,300
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 5	951,486
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 6	314,590
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 7	1,807,890
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 8	0
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 9	3,796
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 10	0
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 11	270,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 12	270,000
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 13	2,413,951
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 14	2,542,058
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 15	4,508,650
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 16	4,507,110
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 17	5,175,777
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 18	4,966,543
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 19	2,429,158
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 20	2,718,290
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 21	20,111,350
Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves Schedule Of Long-term Restricted Cash And Bond Reserves 22	$ 17,495,789

Schedule of Property, Plant a50

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 1	$ 3,116,262
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 2	3,074,052
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 3	159,876,162
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 4	159,800,893
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 5	(52,965,236)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 6	(52,965,236)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 7	71,340,305
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 8	67,621,167
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 9	(3,464,555)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 10	(3,464,555)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 11	4,491,058
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 12	3,668,984
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 13	182,393,996
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 14	177,735,305
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 15	(37,216,385)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 16	(31,021,494)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 17	145,177,611
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 18	146,713,811
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 19	25,123,738
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 20	21,022,981
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 21	170,301,349
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment 22	$ 167,736,792

Schedule of Changes in Construc

Schedule of Changes in Construction in Progress (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 1	$ 21,022,981
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 2	15,652,722
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 3	8,116,725
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 4	5,370,259
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 5	(4,015,968)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 6	0
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 7	25,123,738
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress 8	$ 21,022,981

Schedule of Changes in Constr52

Schedule of Changes in Construction in Progress, by Project (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 1	$ 5,377
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 2	105,160
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 3	108,555
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 4	0
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 5	751,618
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 6	750,493
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 7	2,149,835
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 8	2,146,531
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 9	3,015,385
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 10	3,002,184
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 11	426,941
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 12	426,942
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 13	4,748,924
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 14	3,798,563
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 15	5,175,865
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 16	4,225,505
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 17	73,761
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 18	50,297
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 19	378,098
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 20	314,360
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 21	451,859
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 22	364,657
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 23	325,989
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 24	325,989
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 25	8,865,093
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 26	7,690,748
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 27	9,191,082
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 28	8,016,737
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 29	1,655,653
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 30	1,228,888
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 31	5,625,394
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 32	4,176,510
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 33	8,500
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 34	8,500
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 35	5,633,894
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 36	4,185,010
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 37	25,123,738
Property, Plant And Equipment Schedule Of Changes In Construction In Progress, By Project 38	$ 21,022,981

Schedule of Intangible Assets a

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 1	$ 625,337
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 2	625,337
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 3	4,825,220
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 4	4,825,220
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 5	(1,480,804)
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 6	(1,299,119)
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 7	3,969,753
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 8	4,151,438
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 9	146,342
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 10	146,342
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 11	1,281,540
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 12	1,281,540
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 13	625,000
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 14	625,000
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 15	997,000
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 16	997,000
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 17	451,608
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 18	451,608
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 19	278,872
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 20	278,872
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 21	4,323,520
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 22	4,323,520
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 23	3,440,580
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 24	3,440,580
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 25	(430,072)
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 26	(430,072)
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 27	11,114,390
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 28	11,114,390
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 29	15,084,143
Intangible Assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 30	$ 15,265,828

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 1	$ 35,893,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 2	33,716,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 3	1,052,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 4	1,432,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 5	156,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 6	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 7	(28,755,000)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 8	(26,227,000)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 9	8,346,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 10	8,921,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 11	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 12	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 13	8,346,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 14	$ 8,921,000

Schedule of Income before Incom

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 1	$ 4,335,369
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 2	6,543,299
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 3	(175,021)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 4	(206,801)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 5	4,160,348
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 6	6,336,498
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 7	(3,122,017)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 8	(3,103,269)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 9	1,038,331
Income Taxes Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign 10	$ 3,233,229

Schedule of Effective Income Ta

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 1	34.00%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 2	34.00%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 3	1.2
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 4	3.5
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 5	(3)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 6	$ 0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 7	7.8
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 8	$ 0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 9	(0.6)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 10	$ 0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 11	39.4
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 12	37.5
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 13	(25.5)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 14	(18.4)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 15	13.90%
Income Taxes Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation 16	19.10%

Schedule of Components of Incom

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details)	24 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 1	$ 0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 2	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 3	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 4	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 5	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 6	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 7	575,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 8	1,386,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 9	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 10	0
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 11	575,000
Income Taxes Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 12	$ 1,386,000

Investments and Advances to Aff

Investments and Advances to Affiliates (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 1	$ 2,328,422
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 2	2.997
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 3	$ 10,043,467
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 4	2.755
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 5	$ 3,600,026
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 6	2.918
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 7	$ 4,377,079
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 8	2.795
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 9	$ 2,313,322
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 10	2.608
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 11	$ 8,968,019
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 12	2.772
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 13	$ 13,029,325
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 14	2.695
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 15	$ 19,497,204
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 16	2.408
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 17	$ 7,709,454
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 18	2.360
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 19	$ 2,567,121
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 20	2.396
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 21	$ 2,355,316
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 22	2.830
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 23	$ 2,242,628
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 24	3.073
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 25	$ 4,026,582
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 26	3.214
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 27	$ 83,057,965
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 28	(22,886,691)
Long Term Notes Payable Investments And Advances To Affiliates 29	$ 60,171,274

Schedule of Annual Principal Pa

Schedule of Annual Principal Payments Construction in Progress (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 1	$ 4,259,595
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 2	3,978,248
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 3	4,301,749
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 4	4,585,944
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 5	4,920,589
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 6	87,087,429
Long Term Notes Payable Schedule Of Annual Principal Payments Construction In Progress 7	$ 109,133,554

Schedule of Share-based Compens

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 1	$ 1,968,083
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 2	3.72
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 3	$ 4,273,243
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 4	$ (258,333)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 5	5.16
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 6	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 7	$ (25,833)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 8	1.92
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 9	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 10	$ 418,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 11	4.44
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 12	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 13	$ 2,102,250
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 14	3.42
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 15	$ 3,940,061
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 16	$ (398,790)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 17	4.95
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 18	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 19	$ (342,129)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 20	2.54
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 21	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 22	$ 463,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 23	4.04
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 24	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 25	$ 1,824,664
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 26	3.38
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 27	$ 3,186,265
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 28	$ 1,806,417
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 29	3.38
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity 30	$ 3,154,402

Schedule of Share-based Payment

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 1	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 2	$ 0
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 3	65.00%
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 4	65.00%
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 5	0.58%
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 6	0.58%
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 7	3.26
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions 8	3.26

Schedule of Disclosure of Share

Schedule of Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 1	1.86
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 2	$ 114,164
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 3	0.65
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 4	$ 114,164
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 5	$ 106,559
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 6	2.76
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 7	$ 221,655
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 8	1.56
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 9	$ 221,655
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 10	$ 323,055
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 11	2.10
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 12	$ 208,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 13	6.30
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 14	$ 208,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 15	$ 337,977
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 16	2.46
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 17	$ 2,500
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 18	1.67
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 19	$ 2,500
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 20	$ 3,012
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 21	4.44
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 22	$ 431,989
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 23	2.25
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 24	$ 431,989
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 25	$ 1,047,282
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 26	2.88
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 27	$ 314,785
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 28	3.37
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 29	$ 314,785
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 30	$ 386,646
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 31	3.18
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 32	$ 75,000
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 33	3.48
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 34	$ 75,000
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 35	$ 114,522
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 36	3.78
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 37	$ 144,575
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 38	4.22
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 39	$ 72,288
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 40	$ 114,277
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 41	4.02
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 42	$ 149,998
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 43	4.25
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 44	$ 74,999
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 45	$ 134,805
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 46	4.26
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 47	$ 103,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 48	4.28
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 49	$ 51,666
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 50	$ 97,346
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 51	4.50
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 52	$ 25,000
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 53	4.66
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 54	$ 6,250
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 55	$ 10,192
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 56	4.32
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 57	$ 33,332
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 58	4.75
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 59	$ 8,333
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 60	14,716
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 61	$ 1,824,664
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 62	3.28
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 63	$ 1,581,962
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Disclosure Of Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award 64	$ 2,690,389

Schedule of Share-based Compe63

Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 1	$ 93,187
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 2	2.88
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 3	$ 71,399
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 4	3.02
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 5	$ (93,187)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 6	2.88
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 7	$ 71,399
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 8	3.02
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 9	$ 60,833
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 10	4.07
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 11	$ (71,399)
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 12	3.02
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 13	$ 60,833
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 14	4.07
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 15	$ 60,833
Stock Based Compensation Schedule Of Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested And Expected To Vest, Outstanding 16	4.07

Schedule of Fair Value, by Bala

Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 1	$ 37,347,897
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 2	37,347,897
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 3	0
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 4	$ 0
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 1		$ 27,921,666
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 2		27,921,666
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 3		0
Fair Value Measurement Schedule Of Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping 4		$ 0

Schedule of Future Minimum Rent

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 1	$ 1,109,686
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 2	1,015,397
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 3	901,791
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 4	881,712
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 5	810,726
Commitments And Contingencies Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases 6	$ 12,714,238

Schedule of Change in Asset Ret

Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 1	$ 1,204,930
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 2	1,400,000
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 3	0
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 4	(209,070)
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 5	14,973
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 6	14,000
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 7	1,219,903
Asset Retirment Obligations Schedule Of Change In Asset Retirement Obligation 8	$ 1,204,930

Schedule of Non-controlling Int

Schedule of Non-controlling Interests (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 1	$ 207,217
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 2	213,882
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 3	25,361,410
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 4	25,353,058
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 5	1,011,363
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 6	2,044,984
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 7	26,579,990
Joint Ventures/non-controlling Interests Schedule Of Non-controlling Interests 8	$ 27,611,924

Schedule of Segment Reporting I

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 1	$ 188,682,162
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 2	54,742,170
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 3	243,424,332
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 4	186,989,224
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 5	41,227,903
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 6	228,217,127
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 7	31,481,675
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 8	0
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 9	31,481,675
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 10	10,625,887
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 11	(7,040,539)
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 12	3,585,348
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 13	31,200,098
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 14	0
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 15	31,200,098
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 16	10,849,514
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 17	(5,899,016)
Business Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment 18	$ 4,950,498