Note 20 - Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

20.   Commitments and Contingencies

    From time to time, the Company may be involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings incidental to and in the ordinary course of business, including administrative hearings of the APSC, MDTC, MPSC, MPUC, NHPUC, VPSB and WVPSC relating primarily to rate making.  Currently, except as set forth in note 21, Subsequent Event, below, none of the legal proceedings are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.