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Equity Method Investments in Affiliate |
Strong Upwind As described in Notes 1 and 2, we have noncontrolling equity investments in entities that own minority interests in wind projects. We account for our investments using the equity method of accounting and have elected to recognize earnings from these investments one quarter in arrears to allow for the receipt of financial information. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized a gain of $0.2 million and a loss of $0.2 million, respectively, from our equity method investments. 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:
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- Definition The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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