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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

NJR's Investments in equity investees include the following investments as of:



(Thousands)	June 30, 2011		September 30, 2010
Steckman Ridge	$	136,029	$	134,359
Iroquois	25,652		24,585
Other	11,296		10,290
Total	$	172,977	$	169,234

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of equity method investments in common stock. The disclosure may include: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available.

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