Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statements of Income [Abstract]
OPERATING REVENUES:	$ 19,715	$ 18,767	$ 56,093	$ 52,935
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Operation and maintenance	4,961	4,471	14,635	12,688
Administrative and general	3,013	2,605	9,244	8,028
Depreciation and amortization	3,297	2,944	9,647	8,777
Taxes other than income taxes	389	314	1,235	1,075
Operating expenses	11,660	10,334	34,761	30,568
Operating income	8,055	8,433	21,332	22,367
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest on debt	(2,243)	(1,850)	(6,549)	(5,041)
Allowance for funds used during construction	301	1,131	1,782	2,724
Other pension costs	159	(239)	365	(842)
Other income (expenses), net	(51)	(68)	(266)	(368)
Other income (expenses)	(1,834)	(1,026)	(4,668)	(3,527)
Income before income taxes	6,221	7,407	16,664	18,840
Income tax expense (benefit)	358	(161)	1,481	1,095
Net Income	$ 5,863	$ 7,568	$ 15,183	$ 17,745
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.53	$ 1.06	$ 1.24
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.53	$ 1.06	$ 1.24

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.