COMMON STOCK (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of common stock shares issued and outstanding

The following shares were issued and outstanding for SJI:

	2018
Beginning Balance, January 1	79,549,080
New Issuances During the Period:
Stock-Based Compensation Plan	63,809
Ending Balance, March 31	79,612,889