COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies

The following table details the amounts expended and accrued for SJI's and SJG's environmental remediation during the last two years (in thousands):

SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):	2021		2020
Beginning of Year	$	193,575	$	232,885
Change in Accruals	9,111		(22,198)
Expenditures	(36,605)		(17,112)
End of Year	$	166,081	$	193,575

SJG:	2021		2020
Beginning of Year	$	101,243	$	131,262
Change in Accruals	9,398		(15,273)
Expenditures	(18,677)		(14,746)
End of Year	$	91,964	$	101,243