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Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations (Narrative) (Details)

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Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Extention of fuel cycle length     24 months      
Operating cycle length     18 months      
Maximum increase in power output     30.00%      
Stock based compensation     $ 273,558 $ 831,063    
Federally insured cash limit 250,000   250,000      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 362,597 569,460 362,597 569,460 2,197,555 3,569,098
Valuation allowance 100.00%   100.00%   100.00%  
Percentage of cost of consulting from one firm 0.00% 80.00% 24.00% 78.00%    
Minimum [Member]
           
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes     10.00%      
Maximum [Member]
           
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes     17.00%      
Approximations [Member]
           
Stock based compensation 60,000 200,000 270,000 830,000    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 400,000   400,000   2,200,000  
Restricted Cash 600,000   600,000      
Letters of credit outstanding     24,000      
Marketable Securities 0   0   1,600,000  
Cost basis of investments         1,100,000  
Unrealized gain loss from financial institutions 2,000 153,000 (9,000) 387,000    
Doubleline Total Return Bond Fund [Member]
           
Mutual Funds         800,000  
Vanguard High Yield Corp Investor Fund [Member]
           
Mutual Funds         100,000  
Vanguard GNMA Investor Fund [Member]
           
Mutual Funds         $ 700,000