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SUBSEQUENT EVENT
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
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In October 2013, SJG filed a petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to issue up to $200.0 million of long term debt securities in various forms including Medium Term Notes and unsecured debt, with maturities of more than 12 months, over the next three years. This petition is currently pending.