INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

As of September 30, NJR's equity method investments include the following:

(Thousands)	2015		2014
Steckman Ridge (1)	$	125,649	$	128,413
Iroquois	—		24,042
PennEast	6,353		555
Total	$	132,002	$	153,010

(1)Includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $70.4 million for both fiscal 2015 and 2014, which accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2023.