LONG-TERM DEBT	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT: In 2011, SJG received approval from the BPU to issue up to $200.0 million in long-term debt under its Medium Term Note program by September 2014. At June 30, 2013, $80.0 million was available under this program. In February 2012, SJG called its $35.0 million, 7.70% Medium Term Notes due April 2027 at par plus a 2.0% premium. The early redemption occurred concurrently with the issuance in April 2012 of $35.0 million, 3.74% Series D Medium Term Notes due April 2032. The Company did not issue or retire any long-term debt during the six months ended June 30, 2013.

LONG-TERM DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT:

In 2011, SJG received approval from the BPU to issue up to $200.0 million in long-term debt under its Medium Term Note program by September 2014. At June 30, 2013, $80.0 million was available under this program.

In February 2012, SJG called its $35.0 million, 7.70% Medium Term Notes due April 2027 at par plus a 2.0% premium. The early redemption occurred concurrently with the issuance in April 2012 of $35.0 million, 3.74% Series D Medium Term Notes due April 2032.

The Company did not issue or retire any long-term debt during the six months ended June 30, 2013.