OTHER INCOME AND INCOME (DEDUCTIONS) NET

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

OTHER INCOME AND (INCOME DEDUCTIONS) - NET

10. OTHER INCOME AND (INCOME DEDUCTIONS) – NET

(Thousands)	2011			2010		2009
Interest income	$	1,057		$	1,493	$	2,505
Net investment (loss) gain		(73	)		890		229
Other income		53			161		316
Other income deductions		(212	)		25		78
Other Income and (Income Deductions) – Net	$	825		$	2,569	$	3,128

The decrease in Other Income and (Income Deductions) – Net in fiscal year 2011 (compared to fiscal year 2010), was primarily due to higher net investment losses, lower income associated with carrying costs applied to under-recoveries of gas costs and other minor variations. Carrying costs on under-recoveries of gas costs are recovered through the Utility’s PGA Clause.

The decrease in Other Income and (Income Deductions) – Net in fiscal year 2010 (compared to fiscal year 2009), was primarily due to lower income associated with carrying costs applied to under-recoveries of gas costs and other minor variations, partially offset by higher net investment gains.