Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II
MGE Energy, Inc. and Madison Gas and Electric Company
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
			Additions
		Balance at Beginning of Period	(1)Charged to Costs and Expenses	(2)Charged to Other Accounts	Net Accounts Written Off		Balance at End of Period
Fiscal Year 2013:
Accumulated provision for uncollectibles	$	4,816,118	2,373,342	37,200	(2,256,949)	$	4,969,711
Fiscal Year 2014:
Accumulated provision for uncollectibles	$	4,969,711	1,898,300	15,092	(2,134,446)	$	4,748,657
Fiscal Year 2015:
Accumulated provision for uncollectibles	$	4,748,657	595,500	25,500	(1,675,577)	$	3,694,080