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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

As of September 30, NJR’s investments in equity method investees includes the following:



(Thousands)	2016		2015
Steckman Ridge ⁽¹⁾	$	123,155	$	125,649
PennEast	17,993		6,353
Total	$	141,148	$	132,002

(1)Includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $70.4 million for both fiscal 2016 and 2015, which accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2023.