We have non-controlling unconsolidated equity investments in renewable energy projects or entities that own minority interests in renewable energy projects and in one case, real estate. We recognized income from our equity method investments of $6.9 million and $19.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to income of $1.3 million and $2.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. We describe our accounting for equity method investments in Note 2.

The following is a summary of the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the significant entities accounted for using the equity method.