DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS 4 (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Losses reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into income	$ (12,000)	[1]	$ (12,000)	[1]
Net Realized gains (losses), derivative instruments, energy-related contracts	$ 2,400,000		$ (1,500,000)

[1] Included in Interest Charges