1.0.0.3 false Subsequent Events false 1 $ false false USD Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 2 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 0 eme_NotesToFinancialStatementsAbstract eme false na duration string Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false false false false false true false false false 1 false false 0 0 false false Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] false 3 Subsequent Events 1 us-gaap_ScheduleOfSubsequentEventsTextBlock us-gaap true na duration string No definition available. false false false false false false false false false 1 false false 0 0 <table style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Times New Roman',times,serif;"> <tr> <td> Note 13. Subsequent Events Big Sky Wind Project         In October 2009, EME, through its subsidiary, Big Sky, entered into turbine financing arrangements totaling approximately $206 million for wind turbine purchase obligations related to the 240 MW Big Sky wind project with the following principal terms: <ul> <li style="list-style: none"> <dl compact="compact"> <dt style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: -11pt; FONT-FAMILY: times"> </dt> <dd style="FONT-FAMILY: times">Big Sky's repayment obligations are guaranteed by EME until the commercial operations date of the Big Sky wind project (or shortly thereafter); </dd> <dt style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: -11pt; FONT-FAMILY: times"> </dt> <dd style="FONT-FAMILY: times">interest under the loan accrues at six-month LIBOR plus 2.5% prior to the release of the EME guarantee, and at six-month LIBOR plus 3.5% thereafter; and </dd> <dt style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: -11pt; FONT-FAMILY: times"> </dt> <dd style="FONT-FAMILY: times">the loan has a five-year final maturity. However, specific events, including project performance, may trigger earlier repayment. The loan is secured by a leasehold mortgage on the project's real property assets, a pledge of all other collateral of the Big Sky wind project, as well as a cash reserve account into which one-third of distributable cash flow, if any, of the Big Sky wind project is to be deposited on a monthly basis.</dd></dl></li></ul>         Notice to proceed on construction of the Big Sky wind project with Suzlon S-88 wind turbines was issued in October 2009. Turbine Commitments         In October 2009, EME entered into an amendment to one of its turbine supply agreements which no longer obligates EME to purchase 22 wind turbines (46 MW). EME's $11 million down payment for those turbines was converted into a deposit against future turbine orders, which may be offset against Big Sky's loan repayment obligation if no turbines have been ordered before the loan matures. Acquisition of Cedro Hill Wind Project         In October 2009, EME completed the acquisition of a 150 MW wind development project in Texas which has a 20-year power purchase agreement with the City of San Antonio (referred to as the Cedro Hill wind project). EME plans to install 100 turbines (150 MW) to be purchased under its turbine supply agreement with General Electric Company to construct this project, which is scheduled for completion during the fourth quarter of 2010. In September 2009, EME made additional deposits of $174 million to General Electric Company. EME plans to obtain project financing for this project prior to completion of construction.</td></tr></table> Note 13. Subsequent Events Big Sky Wind Project         In October 2009, EME, through its subsidiary, Big Sky, false false No definition available. No authoritative reference available. false false 1 2 false UnKnown UnKnown UnKnown false true