INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES NJR evaluates its tax positions to determine the appropriate accounting and recognition of potential future obligations associated with unrecognized tax benefits. During the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, based on its analysis, the Company determined there was no need to recognize any liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions. The effective tax rates for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are 24.9 percent and 16.3 percent, respectively. The increased tax rate is due primarily to an increase in the pre-tax income that was forecasted as of December 31, 2014, compared with December 31, 2013. This increase is partially offset by the impact of higher forecasted ITCs, net of deferred taxes of $25.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, compared with $18.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, as well as increased forecasted PTCs of $2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, compared with $187,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The effective tax rate can also be impacted by fluctuations in unrealized derivative gains and losses. During the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, NJR recognized $88.7 million in unrealized gains and $65.7 million in unrealized losses, respectively. To calculate the estimated annual effective tax rate, NJR considers tax credits associated with solar and wind projects that are probable of being completed and placed in service during the current fiscal year based on the best information available at each reporting period. The estimate includes an assessment of various factors, such as board of director approval, status of contractual agreements, permitting, regulatory approval and interconnection. Adjustments to the effective tax rate and management's estimates will occur as information and assumptions change. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has state income tax net operating losses of approximately $169.7 million, which generally have a life of 20 years. The Company has recorded a deferred state tax asset of approximately $10 million on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, reflecting the tax benefit associated with the loss carryforwards. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $211,000 because it believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets related to CR&R and NJR will expire unused. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had state income tax net operating losses of approximately $153.2 million, a deferred state tax asset of approximately $9 million and a valuation allowance of $212,000. In addition, as of September 30, 2014, the Company had an ITC carryforward of approximately $7.5 million, all of which was generated in fiscal year 2014, and has a life of 20 years. The Company expects to utilize this entire carryforward, which will begin to expire in fiscal 2034.

INCOME TAXES

NJR evaluates its tax positions to determine the appropriate accounting and recognition of potential future obligations associated with unrecognized tax benefits. During the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, based on its analysis, the Company determined there was no need to recognize any liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions.

The effective tax rates for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are 24.9 percent and 16.3 percent, respectively. The increased tax rate is due primarily to an increase in the pre-tax income that was forecasted as of December 31, 2014, compared with December 31, 2013. This increase is partially offset by the impact of higher forecasted ITCs, net of deferred taxes of $25.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, compared with $18.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, as well as increased forecasted PTCs of $2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, compared with $187,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014. The effective tax rate can also be impacted by fluctuations in unrealized derivative gains and losses. During the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, NJR recognized $88.7 million in unrealized gains and $65.7 million in unrealized losses, respectively.

To calculate the estimated annual effective tax rate, NJR considers tax credits associated with solar and wind projects that are probable of being completed and placed in service during the current fiscal year based on the best information available at each reporting period. The estimate includes an assessment of various factors, such as board of director approval, status of contractual agreements, permitting, regulatory approval and interconnection. Adjustments to the effective tax rate and management's estimates will occur as information and assumptions change.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company has state income tax net operating losses of approximately $169.7 million, which generally have a life of 20 years. The Company has recorded a deferred state tax asset of approximately $10 million on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, reflecting the tax benefit associated with the loss carryforwards. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $211,000 because it believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets related to CR&R and NJR will expire unused. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had state income tax net operating losses of approximately $153.2 million, a deferred state tax asset of approximately $9 million and a valuation allowance of $212,000.

In addition, as of September 30, 2014, the Company had an ITC carryforward of approximately $7.5 million, all of which was generated in fiscal year 2014, and has a life of 20 years. The Company expects to utilize this entire carryforward, which will begin to expire in fiscal 2034.