LONG-TERM DEBT	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT: In 2011, SJG received approval from the BPU to issue up to $200.0 million in long-term debt under its MTN program by September 30, 2014. At June 30, 2012, $165.0 million was available under this program. In February 2012, SJG called its $35.0 million, 7.70% MTN due April 2027 at par, plus a 2.0% premium. The early redemption occurred concurrently with the issuance in April 2012 of $35.0 million, 3.74% Series D MTN due April 2032. We retire debt when it is cost effective as permitted by the debt agreements. Our long-term debt agreements contain no financial covenants.

LONG-TERM DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT:

In 2011, SJG received approval from the BPU to issue up to $200.0 million in long-term debt under its MTN program by September 30, 2014. At June 30, 2012, $165.0 million was available under this program.

In February 2012, SJG called its $35.0 million, 7.70% MTN due April 2027 at par, plus a 2.0% premium. The early redemption occurred concurrently with the issuance in April 2012 of $35.0 million, 3.74% Series D MTN due April 2032.

We retire debt when it is cost effective as permitted by the debt agreements. Our long-term debt agreements contain no financial covenants.