Derivative Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Classified as Assets (Liabilities)
The following tables present the fair values of the Company's derivative instruments on a gross basis as reflected on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Current
 
Long-Term
 
Current
 
Long-Term
Fair Value of Designated Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,293

 
$
50,166

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value of Undesignated Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
3,957

 
$
14,605

Energy derivative
 
18,457

 
30,256

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
740

 
3

 
695

 
66

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Fair Value
 
$
19,197

 
$
30,259

 
$
14,945

 
$
64,837

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
Current
 
Long-Term
 
Current
 
Long-Term
Fair Value of Designated Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
10,034

 
$
24,360

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value of Undesignated Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
—

 
$
559

 
$
4,309

 
$
4,299

Energy derivative
 
20,856

 
42,827

 
—

 
—

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
3,482

 
628

 
—

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Fair Value
 
$
24,338

 
$
44,014

 
$
14,343

 
$
28,659

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
The following table summarizes the notional amounts of the Company's outstanding derivative instruments (in thousands except for MWh):
 
 
Unit of Measure
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
Designated Derivative Instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
USD
 
$
367,824

 
$
379,808

Interest rate swaps
 
CAD
 
$
196,650

 
$
196,988

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Undesignated Derivative Instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
USD
 
$
259,469

 
$
275,424

Energy derivative
 
MWh
 
1,322,387

 
1,707,350

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
CAD
 
$
267,700

 
$
62,300

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
The following table presents gains and losses on derivative contracts designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), as well as amounts reclassified to earnings for the following periods (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
Description
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated OCI
 
Effective portion of change in fair value
 
$
(329
)
 
$
(15,600
)
 
$
(30,990
)
 
$
(16,257
)
Gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated OCI into:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net of tax
 
Derivative settlements
 
$
(2,736
)
 
$
(2,590
)
 
$
(8,359
)
 
$
(9,546
)
Realized loss on designated derivatives, net
 
Termination of derivatives
 
$
—

 
$
(11,221
)
 
$
—

 
$
(11,221
)
Gains (losses) recognized in interest expense
 
Ineffective portion
 
$
365

 
$
—

 
$
(147
)
 
$
—

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
The following table presents gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedges (in thousands):
 
 
Financial Statement Line Item
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
Derivative Type
 
 
Description
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest rate derivatives
 
Gain (loss) on undesignated derivatives, net
 
Change in fair value, net of settlements
 
$
2,305

 
$
(7,570
)
 
$
(10,513
)
 
$
(5,264
)
Interest rate derivatives
 
Gain (loss) on undesignated derivatives, net
 
Derivative settlements
 
$
(1,272
)
 
$
(1,383
)
 
$
(3,878
)
 
$
(3,302
)
Energy derivative
 
Electricity sales
 
Change in fair value, net of settlements
 
$
(818
)
 
$
4,630

 
$
(14,970
)
 
$
1,600

Energy derivative
 
Electricity sales
 
Derivative settlements
 
$
3,144

 
$
2,969

 
$
16,629

 
$
15,066

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
Gain (loss) on undesignated derivatives, net
 
Change in fair value, net of settlements
 
$
487

 
$
2,480

 
$
(4,128
)
 
$
2,871

Foreign currency forward contracts
 
Gain (loss) on undesignated derivatives, net
 
Derivative settlements
 
$
305

 
$
382

 
$
834

 
$
382