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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS, BROKER MARGIN DEPOSITS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restricted broker margin accounts	$ 27,339	$ 6,581
Broker Margin, Current Assets [Member] | NJNG [Member]
Restricted broker margin accounts	1,057	213
Broker Margin, Current Assets [Member] | NJRES [Member]
Restricted broker margin accounts	$ 26,282	$ 6,368

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- Definition

Amount of right to receive cash and securities on deposit with broker-dealers to demonstrate an intention to complete a purchase (good faith deposit) and collateral deposited by counterparty to cover the credit risk assumed (margin deposit).

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+ Details

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant