COMMON STOCK (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of common stock shares issued and outstanding

The following shares were issued and outstanding for SJI:

	2017
Beginning Balance, January 1	79,478,055
New Issuances During the Period:
Stock-Based Compensation Plan	71,025
Ending Balance, September 30	79,549,080