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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Jan. 19, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Provider Companies | Pending Litigation | Halifax-American Energy Company, LLC et al v. Provider Power, LLC, Electricity N.H., LLC, Electricity Maine, LLC, Emile Clavet and Kevin Dean |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Litigation settlement amount | $ (0.6) |  |
Attorney fees | $ 0.3 |  |
Contingent liabilities |  | $ 1.0 | $ 1.0
Indirect Tax Audits |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss during the period |  | $ 1.9 |

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