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Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name TECOGEN INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001537435
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 13,574,474