COMMON STOCK (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Common Stock [Abstract]

Common stock shares issued and outstanding

The following shares were issued and outstanding at December 31 (See Note 1):

	2016	2015	2014
Beginning of Year	70,965,622	68,334,860	65,430,084
New Issues During Year:
Dividend Reinvestment Plan	417,095	2,604,424	2,881,556
Stock-Based Compensation Plan	45,338	26,338	23,220
Public Equity Offering	8,050,000	—	—
End of Year	79,478,055	70,965,622	68,334,860