Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,686	$ 17,658
Short-term investments	43,981	40,998
Accounts receivable, net	16,942	35,215
Inventories	10,532	11,125
Deferred cost of goods sold	924	6,536
Other current assets	3,062	4,044
Total current assets	94,127	115,576
Property and equipment, net	22,751	27,201
Goodwill	8,213	8,235
Other long-term assets	710	693
Total assets	125,801	151,705
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	8,930	18,313
Accrued liabilities	4,265	7,755
Current portion of lease financing obligations	2,040	1,870
Deferred revenues	5,468	12,716
Total current liabilities	20,703	40,654
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Lease financing obligations, excluding current portion	18,711	20,193
Other long-term liabilities	1,556	1,750
Total long-term liabilities	20,267	21,943
ECHELON CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	462	457
Additional paid-in capital	351,262	346,952
Treasury stock	(28,130)	(28,130)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	227	244
Accumulated deficit	(239,128)	(230,415)
Total Echelon Corporation stockholders' equity	84,693	89,108
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	138	0
Total stockholders' equity	84,831	89,108
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 125,801	$ 151,705