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Utility Regulatory Assets and Liabilities and Regulatory Matters (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Regulated Operations [Abstract]  
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities Associated with Gas Utility and Electric Utility
The following regulatory assets and liabilities associated with Gas Utility and Electric Utility are included in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
March 31,
2016
 
September 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
Regulatory assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income taxes recoverable
 
$
118.2

 
$
115.9

 
$
111.5

Underfunded pension and postretirement plans
 
135.8

 
140.8

 
105.5

Environmental costs (a)
 
60.5

 
20.0

 
14.1

Removal costs, net
 
25.0

 
21.2

 
18.4

Other
 
8.7

 
6.3

 
3.1

Total regulatory assets
 
$
348.2

 
$
304.2

 
$
252.6

Regulatory liabilities (b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefits
 
$
19.3

 
$
20.0

 
$
19.3

Deferred fuel and power refunds
 
30.8

 
36.6

 
40.6

State tax benefits—distribution system repairs
 
14.2

 
13.3

 
10.6

Other
 
2.5

 
1.1

 
2.1

Total regulatory liabilities
 
$
66.8

 
$
71.0

 
$
72.6



(a)
Environmental costs at March 31, 2016, include amounts probable of recovery recorded in conjunction with UGI Gas’ Consent Order and Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (see Note 9).
(b)
Regulatory liabilities are recorded in other current and other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.