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Adoption of Accounting Principles and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Details) (Accounting Standards Update 2014-11 [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Standards Update 2014-11 [Member]
 
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]  
New accounting pronouncement, effect of adoption, increase in assets and liabilities (secured borrowings) $ 4.4us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
/ us-gaap_AdjustmentsForNewAccountingPronouncementsAxis
= mgee_AccountingStandardsUpdate201411Member