We have noncontrolling unconsolidated equity investments in entities that own minority interests in renewable energy projects and in one case, real estate. We recognized income from our equity method investments of $8.4 million and $12.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to income of $1.1 million and $1.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. We describe our accounting for noncontrolling equity investments in Note 2.

The following is a summary of the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the significant holding companies, accounted for using the equity method.