Note 5 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Carrying Value of Derivative Instruments
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Commodity Option [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Regulated options, included in other current assets (200) (350)
Regulated options, included in other current assets $ (427) $ (794)
Future [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Regulated fixed price future commitments, included in other current assets (631) (225)
Regulated fixed price future commitments, included in other current assets $ 3,789 $ 862