Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Restricted Cash [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The following table presents the components of total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets.

	MGE Energy				MGE
	September 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14,875	$	11,140	$	3,140	$	2,819
Restricted cash		639		858		639		858
Receivable - margin account		2,892		3,028		2,892		3,028
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	18,406	$	15,026	$	6,671	$	6,705