MGE Energy Inc Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating Revenues:
Regulated electric revenues	$ 98,852	$ 93,494
Regulated gas revenues	110,713	72,467
Nonregulated revenues	680	1,276
Total Operating Revenues	210,245	167,237
Operating Expenses:
Fuel for electric generation	14,132	10,760
Purchased power	18,555	18,205
Cost of gas sold	78,508	44,692
Other operations and maintenance	40,472	41,649
Depreciation and amortization	9,746	9,624
Other general taxes	4,861	4,679
Total Operating Expenses	166,274	129,609
Operating Income	43,971	37,628
Other income, net	4,552	3,309
Interest expense, net	(4,541)	(4,675)
Income before income taxes	43,982	36,262
Income tax provision	(16,265)	(13,678)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 27,717	$ 22,584
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (basic and diluted)	$ 0.80	$ 0.65
Dividends per share of common stock	$ 0.272	$ 0.263
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (basic and diluted)	34,668	34,668