MGE Energy Inc Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Revenues:
Regulated electric revenues	$ 112,869	$ 119,836	$ 308,418	$ 310,176
Regulated gas revenues	21,404	18,864	163,335	121,373
Nonregulated revenues	862	1,399	2,392	4,075
Total Operating Revenues	135,135	140,099	474,145	435,624
Operating Expenses:
Fuel for electric generation	9,838	13,950	35,836	34,520
Purchased power	21,303	21,981	58,779	61,237
Cost of gas sold	11,039	8,819	107,679	70,259
Other operations and maintenance	37,587	41,134	118,267	124,670
Depreciation and amortization	10,376	9,710	30,191	28,864
Other general taxes	4,872	4,605	14,861	14,049
Total Operating Expenses	95,015	100,199	365,613	333,599
Operating Income	40,120	39,900	108,532	102,025
Other income, net	2,636	3,750	10,736	9,770
Interest expense, net	(5,141)	(4,605)	(14,550)	(13,937)
Income before income taxes	37,615	39,045	104,718	97,858
Income tax provision	(14,286)	(14,692)	(39,585)	(37,030)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 23,329	$ 24,353	$ 65,133	$ 60,828
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (basic and diluted)	$ 0.67	$ 0.70	$ 1.88	$ 1.75
Dividends per share of common stock	$ 0.283	$ 0.272	$ 0.826	$ 0.799
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (basic and diluted)	34,668	34,668	34,668	34,668