South Jersey Industries (SJIIU) 10-Q 3 Nov 22 2022 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

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Cover - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Nov. 01, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-6364
Entity Registrant Name	South Jersey Industries, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NJ
Entity Tax Identification Number	22-1901645
Entity Address, Address Line One	1 South Jersey Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town	Folsom
Entity Address, State or Province	NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	08037
City Area Code	(609)
Local Phone Number	561-9000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		122,464,793
Entity Central Index Key	0000091928
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock - $1.25 par value per share
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock - $1.25 par value per share
Trading Symbol	SJI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	5.625% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2079
Trading Symbol	SJIJ
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Corporate Units
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Corporate Units
Trading Symbol	SJIV
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
South Jersey Gas Company
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-22211
Entity Registrant Name	South Jersey Gas Co
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NJ
Entity Tax Identification Number	21-0398330
Entity Address, Address Line One	1 South Jersey Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town	Folsom
Entity Address, State or Province	NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	08037
City Area Code	(609)
Local Phone Number	561-9000
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,339,139
Entity Central Index Key	0001035216
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating Revenues:
Utility	$ 147,261	$ 106,123	$ 818,591	$ 653,009
Nonutility	461,257	259,508	1,125,936	698,750
Total Operating Revenues	608,518	365,631	1,944,527	1,351,759
Operating Expenses:
Operations and Maintenance	63,968	61,198	205,737	194,182
Depreciation	36,927	33,081	105,065	97,924
Impairment Charges	7,217	0	9,114	0
Energy and Other Taxes	3,411	(8,040)	11,524	(1,245)
Total Operating Expenses	604,335	374,604	1,753,890	1,152,295
Operating (Loss) Income	4,183	(8,973)	190,637	199,464
Other Income and Expense	7,801	2,225	13,295	7,885
Interest Charges	(38,478)	(31,468)	(101,618)	(94,112)
(Loss) Income Before Income Taxes	(26,494)	(38,216)	102,314	113,237
Income Taxes	(9,989)	11,727	(28,588)	(25,340)
Equity in (Loss) Earnings of Affiliated Companies	(1,288)	659	(761)	(81,589)
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations	(37,771)	(25,830)	72,965	6,308
Loss from Discontinued Operations - (Net of tax benefit)	(93)	(127)	(315)	(278)
Net (Loss) Income	(37,864)	(25,957)	72,650	6,030
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	143	173	354	390
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc.	$ (38,007)	$ (26,130)	$ 72,296	$ 5,640
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.23)	$ 0.60	$ 0.06
Discontinued Operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0
Net (Loss) Income (in dollars per share)	(0.31)	(0.23)	0.60	0.06
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Basic (in shares)	122,465	112,448	121,040	108,108
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.23)	$ 0.59	$ 0.06
Discontinued Operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0	0
Net (Loss) Income (in dollars per share)	(0.31)	(0.23)	0.59	0.06
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	122,465	112,448	123,888	109,589
Utility
Operating Expenses:
Cost of Sales - (Excluding depreciation and amortization)	$ 62,598	$ 24,128	$ 330,235	$ 183,927
Nonutility
Operating Expenses:
Cost of Sales - (Excluding depreciation and amortization)	$ 430,214	$ 264,237	$ 1,092,215	$ 677,507

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (Loss) Income	$ (37,864)	$ (25,957)	$ 72,650	$ 6,030
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:
Reclassification of Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other to Net Income, net of tax	8	9	25	25
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax	8	9	25	25
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	(37,856)	(25,948)	72,675	6,055
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	143	173	354	390
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc.	$ (37,999)	$ (26,121)	$ 72,321	$ 5,665

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax:
Reclassification of unrealized gain on derivatives - other to net income, tax	$ (3)	$ (3)	$ (10)	$ (10)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$ 374,907	$ 273,927
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(462,969)	(373,516)
Investment in Contract Receivables	(17,828)	(16,429)
Proceeds from Contract Receivables	10,115	10,494
Investment in Affiliates	(76,495)	(13,155)
Return of Investment in Affiliates	12,138	0
Advances to Affiliates	(30,449)	(26,615)
Divestiture Working Capital Settlement	0	(267)
Investment in Subsidiary, Net of Cash Acquired	(21,034)	(14,683)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(586,522)	(434,171)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net (Repayments of) Borrowings from Short-Term Credit Facilities	(130,800)	(453,900)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt	400,000	460,000
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(58,175)	(110,000)
Payments for Issuance of Long-Term Debt	(2,306)	(16,304)
Dividends on Common Stock	(74,362)	(64,460)
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock	100,380	329,772
Payments for the Issuance of Common Stock	0	(2,318)
Capital Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	(392)	0
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	1,368	1,072
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	235,713	143,862
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	24,098	(16,382)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	29,440	41,831
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$ 53,538	$ 25,449

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Utility Plant, at original cost	$ 5,995,962	$ 5,682,805
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,024,072)	(975,619)
Nonutility Property and Equipment, at cost	367,361	240,503
Accumulated Depreciation	(40,955)	(35,367)
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net	5,298,296	4,912,322
Investments:
Available-for-Sale Securities	37	37
Restricted	775	686
Investment in Affiliates	105,525	38,509
Total Investments	106,337	39,232
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	52,763	28,754
Accounts Receivable	352,437	343,835
Unbilled Revenues	22,021	87,357
Provision for Uncollectibles	(44,407)	(41,763)
Notes Receivable - Affiliates	5,586	5,695
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost	119,331	59,744
Materials and Supplies, average cost	1,571	1,053
Prepaid Taxes	37,479	33,977
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	187,126	95,041
Other Prepayments and Current Assets	30,498	25,269
Total Current Assets	764,405	638,962
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:
Regulatory Assets	646,349	672,416
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	52,461	22,488
Notes Receivable - Affiliates	93,818	64,254
Contract Receivables	52,391	45,339
Goodwill	706,960	706,960
Other	196,931	206,699
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets	1,748,910	1,718,156
Total Assets	7,917,948	7,308,672
Equity:
Common Stock	153,081	146,675
Premium on Common Stock	1,655,694	1,559,060
Treasury Stock (at par)	(319)	(287)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(26,704)	(26,729)
Retained Earnings	270,403	310,433
Total South Jersey Industries, Inc. Equity	2,052,155	1,989,152
Noncontrolling Interests	11,619	10,289
Total Equity	2,063,774	1,999,441
Long-Term Debt	3,566,763	3,189,009
Total Capitalization	5,630,537	5,188,450
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable	203,200	334,000
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	31,075	66,076
Accounts Payable	483,060	330,164
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances	50,932	40,355
Environmental Remediation Costs	41,583	40,905
Taxes Accrued	2,276	4,937
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	159,805	60,002
Deferred Contract Revenues	526	753
Derivatives - Other Current	215	568
Dividends Payable	37,964	0
Interest Accrued	37,160	23,611
Other Current Liabilities	38,762	54,311
Total Current Liabilities	1,086,558	955,682
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:
Deferred Income Taxes - Net	215,620	198,901
Environmental Remediation Costs	122,329	125,176
Asset Retirement Obligations	231,595	229,030
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	39,359	16,079
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent	2,646	7,432
Regulatory Liabilities	408,599	398,951
Other	180,705	188,971
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	1,200,853	1,164,540
Commitments and Contingencies  (Note 11)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities	$ 7,917,948	$ 7,308,672

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total South Jersey Industries, Inc. Equity	Common Stock	Premium on Common Stock	Treasury Stock	AOCL	Retained Earnings	NCI
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 1,666,876	$ 1,660,881	$ 125,740	$ 1,218,000	$ (321)	$ (38,216)	$ 355,678	$ 5,995
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	128,727	128,598					128,598	129
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	8	8				8
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	40,303	40,303	2,475	37,771	57
Contract Liability Adjustment (see Note 4)	(62,219)	(62,219)		(62,219)
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(30,453)	(30,453)					(30,453)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	1,743,242	1,737,118	128,215	1,193,552	(264)	(38,208)	453,823	6,124
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	1,666,876	1,660,881	125,740	1,218,000	(321)	(38,216)	355,678	5,995
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	6,030
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	1,836,044	1,828,587	140,561	1,463,655	(280)	(38,191)	262,842	7,457
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	1,743,242	1,737,118	128,215	1,193,552	(264)	(38,208)	453,823	6,124
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	(96,740)	(96,828)					(96,828)	88
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	8	8				8
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	288,367	288,367	12,342	276,029	(4)
Contract Liability Adjustment (see Note 4)	(7,259)	(7,259)		(7,259)
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(34,007)	(34,007)					(34,007)
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	1,213							1,213
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021	1,894,824	1,887,399	140,557	1,462,322	(268)	(38,200)	322,988	7,425
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	(25,957)	(26,130)					(26,130)	173
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	9	9				9
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	1,325	1,325	4	1,333	(12)
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(34,016)	(34,016)					(34,016)
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	(141)							(141)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	1,836,044	1,828,587	140,561	1,463,655	(280)	(38,191)	262,842	7,457
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	1,999,441	1,989,152	146,675	1,559,060	(287)	(26,729)	310,433	10,289
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	129,344	129,209					129,209	135
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	9	9				9
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	100,619	100,619	6,334	94,253	32
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(36,398)	(36,398)					(36,398)
Capital Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	(130)							(130)
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	43							43
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	2,192,928	2,182,591	153,009	1,653,313	(255)	(26,720)	403,244	10,337
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	1,999,441	1,989,152	146,675	1,559,060	(287)	(26,729)	310,433	10,289
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	72,650
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022	2,063,774	2,052,155	153,081	1,655,694	(319)	(26,704)	270,403	11,619
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022	2,192,928	2,182,591	153,009	1,653,313	(255)	(26,720)	403,244	10,337
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	(18,830)	(18,906)					(18,906)	76
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	8	8				8
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	1,201	1,201	72	1,190	(61)
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(37,964)	(37,964)					(37,964)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022	2,137,343	2,126,930	153,081	1,654,503	(316)	(26,712)	346,374	10,413
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net (Loss)/Income	(37,864)	(38,007)					(38,007)	143
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	8	8				8
Common Stock Issued or Granted Through Equity Offering or Stock Plans	1,188	1,188		1,191	(3)
Cash Dividends Declared - Common Stock	(37,964)	(37,964)					(37,964)
Capital Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	(262)							(262)
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries	1,325							1,325
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 2,063,774	$ 2,052,155	$ 153,081	$ 1,655,694	$ (319)	$ (26,704)	$ 270,403	$ 11,619

Condensed Consolidated Statem_6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.310	$ 0.310	$ 0.310	$ 0.303	$ 0.303	$ 0.303

South Jersey Gas Company Conden

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Statements of (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating Revenues:
Revenues	$ 608,518,000	$ 365,631,000	$ 1,944,527,000	$ 1,351,759,000
Operating Expenses:
Operations and Maintenance	63,968,000	61,198,000	205,737,000	194,182,000
Depreciation	36,927,000	33,081,000	105,065,000	97,924,000
Impairment Charges	7,217,000	0	9,114,000	0
Energy and Other Taxes	3,411,000	(8,040,000)	11,524,000	(1,245,000)
Total Operating Expenses	604,335,000	374,604,000	1,753,890,000	1,152,295,000
Operating (Loss) Income	4,183,000	(8,973,000)	190,637,000	199,464,000
Other Income and Expense	7,801,000	2,225,000	13,295,000	7,885,000
Interest Charges	(38,478,000)	(31,468,000)	(101,618,000)	(94,112,000)
Income Taxes	(9,989,000)	11,727,000	(28,588,000)	(25,340,000)
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc.	(38,007,000)	(26,130,000)	72,296,000	5,640,000
South Jersey Gas Company
Operating Revenues:
Revenues	112,720,000	69,958,000	557,585,000	412,572,000
Operating Expenses:
Cost of Sales (Excluding depreciation and amortization)	59,905,000	16,630,000	236,872,000	109,878,000
Operations and Maintenance	32,606,000	33,922,000	113,919,000	105,729,000
Depreciation	21,505,000	20,222,000	62,302,000	59,787,000
Impairment Charges	0	0	1,897,000	0
Energy and Other Taxes	1,445,000	1,145,000	4,808,000	3,828,000
Total Operating Expenses	115,461,000	71,919,000	419,798,000	279,222,000
Operating (Loss) Income	(2,741,000)	(1,961,000)	137,787,000	133,350,000
Other Income and Expense	1,030,000	1,245,000	3,550,000	4,346,000
Interest Charges	(9,039,000)	(9,444,000)	(28,196,000)	(28,782,000)
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations	(10,750,000)	(10,160,000)	113,141,000	108,914,000
Income Taxes	2,693,000	2,460,000	(27,715,000)	(26,683,000)
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc.	$ (8,057,000)	$ (7,700,000)	$ 85,426,000	$ 82,231,000

South Jersey Gas Company Cond_2

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net (Loss) Income	$ (37,864)	$ (25,957)	$ 72,650	$ 6,030
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax:
Reclassification of Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other to Net Income, net of tax	8	9	25	25
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax	8	9	25	25
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	(37,856)	(25,948)	72,675	6,055
South Jersey Gas Company
Net (Loss) Income		(7,700)	85,426	82,231
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax:
Reclassification of Unrealized Gain on Derivatives - Other to Net Income, net of tax	8	9	25	25
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Tax	8	9	25	25
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$ (8,049)	$ (7,691)	$ 85,451	$ 82,256

South Jersey Gas Company Cond_3

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Reclassification of unrealized gain on derivatives - other to net income, tax	$ (3)	$ (3)	$ (10)	$ (10)
South Jersey Gas Company
Reclassification of unrealized gain on derivatives - other to net income, tax	$ (3)	$ (3)	$ (10)	$ (10)

South Jersey Gas Company Cond_4

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$ 374,907	$ 273,927
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(462,969)	(373,516)
Investment in Contract Receivables	(17,828)	(16,429)
Proceeds from Contract Receivables	10,115	10,494
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(586,522)	(434,171)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net (Repayments of) Borrowings from Short-Term Credit Facilities	(130,800)	(453,900)
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(58,175)	(110,000)
Payments for Issuance of Long-Term Debt	(2,306)	(16,304)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	235,713	143,862
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	24,098	(16,382)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	29,440	41,831
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	53,538	25,449
South Jersey Gas Company
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	211,430	177,812
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures	(170,862)	(188,869)
Investment in Contract Receivables	(16,880)	(16,429)
Proceeds from Contract Receivables	10,097	10,494
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(177,645)	(194,804)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net (Repayments of) Borrowings from Short-Term Credit Facilities	(12,600)	33,500
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(23,175)	(20,000)
Payments for Issuance of Long-Term Debt	0	(912)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	(35,775)	12,588
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(1,990)	(4,404)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	4,046	6,424
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$ 2,056	$ 2,020

South Jersey Gas Company Cond_5

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assets
Utility Plant, at original cost	$ 5,995,962	$ 5,682,805
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,024,072)	(975,619)
Investments:
Restricted Investments	775	686
Total Investments	106,337	39,232
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	52,763	28,754
Accounts Receivable	352,437	343,835
Provision for Uncollectibles	(44,407)	(41,763)
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost	119,331	59,744
Materials and Supplies, average cost	1,571	1,053
Prepaid Taxes	37,479	33,977
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	187,126	95,041
Other Prepayments and Current Assets	30,498	25,269
Total Current Assets	764,405	638,962
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:
Regulatory Assets	646,349	672,416
Contract Receivables	52,391	45,339
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	52,461	22,488
Other	196,931	206,699
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets	1,748,910	1,718,156
Total Assets	7,917,948	7,308,672
Equity:
Common Stock	153,081	146,675
Other Paid-In Capital and Premium on Common Stock	1,655,694	1,559,060
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(26,704)	(26,729)
Retained Earnings	270,403	310,433
Total South Jersey Industries, Inc. Equity	2,052,155	1,989,152
Long-Term Debt	3,566,763	3,189,009
Total Capitalization	5,630,537	5,188,450
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable	203,200	334,000
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	31,075	66,076
Accounts Payable	483,060	330,164
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	159,805	60,002
Derivatives - Other Current	215	568
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances	50,932	40,355
Environmental Remediation Costs	41,583	40,905
Taxes Accrued	2,276	4,937
Interest Accrued	37,160	23,611
Other Current Liabilities	38,762	54,311
Total Current Liabilities	1,086,558	955,682
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:
Regulatory Liabilities	408,599	398,951
Deferred Income Taxes - Net	215,620	198,901
Environmental Remediation Costs	122,329	125,176
Asset Retirement Obligations	231,595	229,030
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	39,359	16,079
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent	2,646	7,432
Other	180,705	188,971
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	1,200,853	1,164,540
Commitments and Contingencies  (Note 11)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities	7,917,948	7,308,672
South Jersey Gas Company
Assets
Utility Plant, at original cost	3,760,335	3,613,360
Accumulated Depreciation	(686,212)	(656,829)
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net	3,074,123	2,956,531
Investments:
Restricted Investments	725	686
Total Investments	725	686
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,331	3,360
Accounts Receivable	99,727	125,848
Accounts Receivable - Related Parties	1,554	7,591
Unbilled Revenues	11,258	43,236
Provision for Uncollectibles	(28,965)	(25,166)
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost	54,477	23,143
Materials and Supplies, average cost	1,129	606
Prepaid Taxes	24,714	17,252
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	33,317	9,396
Other Prepayments and Current Assets	14,724	13,413
Total Current Assets	213,266	218,679
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:
Regulatory Assets	453,268	482,745
Contract Receivables	51,502	45,247
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	652	507
Other	63,957	63,502
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets	569,379	592,001
Total Assets	3,857,493	3,767,897
Equity:
Common Stock	5,848	5,848
Other Paid-In Capital and Premium on Common Stock	505,244	505,244
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(22,951)	(22,976)
Retained Earnings	1,077,304	991,878
Total South Jersey Industries, Inc. Equity	1,565,445	1,479,994
Long-Term Debt	988,061	1,010,727
Total Capitalization	2,553,506	2,490,721
Current Liabilities:
Notes Payable	95,400	108,000
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	31,084	31,084
Accounts Payable	75,597	65,008
Accounts Payable - Related Parties	10,162	12,901
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	9,547	2,520
Derivatives - Other Current	215	568
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances	32,462	25,232
Environmental Remediation Costs	25,754	27,575
Taxes Accrued	2,277	3,615
Interest Accrued	12,140	11,604
Other Current Liabilities	10,360	11,365
Total Current Liabilities	304,998	299,472
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:
Regulatory Liabilities	210,326	222,411
Deferred Income Taxes - Net	474,522	443,402
Environmental Remediation Costs	62,174	64,389
Asset Retirement Obligations	106,475	103,371
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	425	324
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent	2,646	7,432
Other	142,421	136,375
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities	998,989	977,704
Commitments and Contingencies  (Note 11)
Total Capitalization and Liabilities	$ 3,857,493	$ 3,767,897

South Jersey Gas Company Cond_6

South Jersey Gas Company Condensed Statements of Changes in Common Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	South Jersey Gas Company	Common Stock South Jersey Gas Company	Other Paid-In Capital and Premium on Common Stock South Jersey Gas Company	AOCL South Jersey Gas Company	Retained Earnings South Jersey Gas Company
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 1,303,726	$ 5,848	$ 465,244	$ (31,606)	$ 864,240
Net Income (Loss)		83,618				83,618
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax		8			8
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021		1,387,352	5,848	465,244	(31,598)	947,858
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020		1,303,726	5,848	465,244	(31,606)	864,240
Net Income (Loss)	$ 5,640	82,231
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	25	25
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021		1,385,982	5,848	465,244	(31,581)	946,471
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021		1,387,352	5,848	465,244	(31,598)	947,858
Net Income (Loss)		6,313				6,313
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax		8			8
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021		1,393,673	5,848	465,244	(31,590)	954,171
Net Income (Loss)	(26,130)	(7,700)				(7,700)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	9	9			9
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021		1,385,982	5,848	465,244	(31,581)	946,471
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	1,989,152	1,479,994	5,848	505,244	(22,976)	991,878
Net Income (Loss)		88,642				88,642
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax		9			9
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022		1,568,645	5,848	505,244	(22,967)	1,080,520
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021	1,989,152	1,479,994	5,848	505,244	(22,976)	991,878
Net Income (Loss)	72,296	85,426
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	25	25
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022	2,052,155	1,565,445	5,848	505,244	(22,951)	1,077,304
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022		1,568,645	5,848	505,244	(22,967)	1,080,520
Net Income (Loss)		4,841				4,841
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax		8			8
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022		1,573,494	5,848	505,244	(22,959)	1,085,361
Net Income (Loss)	(38,007)	(8,057)				(8,057)
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	8	8			8
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022	$ 2,052,155	$ 1,565,445	$ 5,848	$ 505,244	$ (22,951)	$ 1,077,304

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: GENERAL - SJI provides a variety of energy-related products and services primarily through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: ▪ SJIU is a holding company that owns SJG and ETG. • SJG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in the seven southernmost counties of New Jersey. • ETG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in seven counties in northern and central New Jersey. ▪ SJE has an ownership interest in EnergyMark (see Note 3). Beginning in the second quarter 2022, SJE no longer acquires or markets electricity to retail end users. ▪ SJRG markets natural gas storage, commodity and transportation assets along with fuel management services on a wholesale basis in the mid-Atlantic, Appalachian and southern states. ▪ SJEX owns oil, gas and mineral rights in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania. ▪ Marina develops and operates on-site energy-related projects. Marina includes the Catamaran joint venture that develops, owns and operates renewable energy projects, and supports SJI's commitment to clean energy initiatives. Catamaran owns Annadale and Bronx Midco, operators of fuel cell projects in New York, in which Marina, through Catamaran, owns 93% and 92%, respectively. Catamaran also owns a solar generation site in Massachusetts, in which Marina, through Catamaran, owns 90%. The remaining ownership percentages are recorded as NCIs in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The principal wholly-owned subsidiaries of Marina are: • Solar energy projects in New Jersey. • ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE own landfill gas-to-energy production facilities in Atlantic, Burlington, Salem and Sussex Counties, respectively, in New Jersey. ACLE ceased operations on September 30, 2021, while BCLE, SCLE and SXLE ceased operations on June 1, 2020. ▪ SJESP receives commissions on appliance service contracts from a third party. ▪ Midstream invests in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including the PennEast project for which development ceased in September 2021. See Note 3. ▪ SJEI provides energy procurement and cost reduction services. The significant wholly-owned subsidiaries of SJEI include: • AEP, an aggregator, broker and consultant in the retail energy markets that matches end users with suppliers for the procurement of natural gas and electricity. • EnerConnex, an aggregator, broker and consultant in the retail and wholesale energy markets that matches end users with suppliers for the procurement of natural gas and electricity. • SJI Renewable Energy Ventures, LLC, which holds our equity interest in REV. • SJI RNG Devco, LLC, which includes our renewable natural gas development rights and costs incurred in order to develop certain dairy farms, along with the Red River joint venture which was formed on March 22, 2022 (see Note 16). MERGER AGREEMENT - On February 23, 2022, SJI announced that it had signed a Merger Agreement with NJ Boardwalk Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parent”) and Boardwalk Merger Sub, Inc., a New Jersey corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent. Each of Parent and Merger Sub are affiliates of Infrastructure Investments Fund. Following completion of the transaction, SJI intends to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange. At the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of SJI’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive $36.00 in cash, without interest. The closing of the Merger is subject to customary conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals by the BPU. The Merger Agreement places limitations on SJI’s ability to engage in certain types of transactions without Parent’s consent between the signing of the Merger Agreement and the Effective Time, including limitations on SJI’s ability to issue dividends other than consistent with its past practices, acquire other businesses, issue equity of SJI (except in the ordinary course pursuant to equity compensation plans) and, subject to certain exceptions, incur certain indebtedness for borrowed money. The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights, including the right of SJI or Parent to terminate if the Merger is not consummated within 12 months after signing, subject to certain extensions and exceptions. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company may be required to pay Parent a termination fee of $140.0 million if the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain specified circumstances. The Merger Agreement additionally provides that Parent pay the Company a termination fee of $255.0 million under certain specified circumstances. In connection with the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, eight complaints were filed as individual actions in United States District Court. The plaintiffs have subsequently dismissed these claims without prejudice. See Note 11. On April 11, 2022, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the Merger. On May 3, 2022, the Company filed additional proxy soliciting materials related to the Merger. On May 10, 2022, SJI’s shareholders voted in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the Merger at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders. On April 25, 2022, the Company filed a joint petition, together with Parent and Merger Sub, to the BPU seeking approval of an indirect change of control of ETG and SJG, to be effectuated by the Merger Agreement. This matter is pending BPU approval. On April 25, 2022, certain subsidiaries of the Company and NJ Boardwalk Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of IIF filed a joint application requesting approval of the Merger with the FERC under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, which was assigned FERC Docket No. EC22-60 (the “FERC Application for Approval”). The FERC established a May 16, 2022 deadline date for comments on the filing. While several motions to intervene were filed, only one entity filed substantive comments on the FERC Application for Approval. Those comments did not ask FERC to reject the FERC Application for Approval, but questioned the description of IIF’s affiliates. On May 31, 2022, the Company and IIF filed replies to the May 16, 2022 comments. On October 21, 2022, FERC submitted its approval of the FERC Application for Approval. On April 29, 2022, the Company and Parent filed the notification and report form with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and for which the waiting period expired on May 31, 2022 at 11:59pm. BASIS OF PRESENTATION - SJI's condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SJI, its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (including SJG) and subsidiaries in which SJI has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG reflect all normal recurring adjustments needed to fairly present their respective financial positions, operating results and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. SJI’s and SJG's businesses are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, accordingly, this interim financial information should not be the basis for estimating the full year’s operating results. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG contain certain condensed financial information and exclude certain footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with SJI’s and SJG's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There were no significant changes in or changes in the application of the Company’s significant or critical accounting policies or estimation procedures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared with the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS - The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared to conform with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include amounts related to regulatory accounting, energy derivatives, environmental remediation costs, legal contingencies, pension and other postretirement benefit costs, revenue recognition, goodwill, evaluation of equity method investments for other-than-temporary impairment, income taxes, and allowance for credit losses. Estimates may be subject to future uncertainties, including the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our operations and economic conditions, which could affect the fair value of the ETG reporting unit and its goodwill balance (see Note 17), as well as the allowance for credit losses and the total impact and potential recovery of incremental costs associated with COVID-19 (see Notes 5 and 8, respectively). IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under "Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for additional information regarding the Company's policy on impairments of long-lived assets. In the second quarter of 2022, it was determined that SJG had property, plant and equipment that was unusable which resulted in SJI and SJG recording an impairment charge of approximately $1.9 million to Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for SJI and SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These impairment charges were recorded to the SJG Utility Operations segment. No impairments of long-lived assets were identified at SJG for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. REGULATION - The Utilities are subject to the rules and regulations of the BPU . See Note 7 for a discussion of the Utilities' rate structure and regulatory actions. The Utilities maintain their accounts according to the BPU's prescribed Uniform System of Accounts. The Utilities follow the accounting for regulated enterprises prescribed by ASC 980, Regulated Operations , which allows for the deferral of certain costs (regulatory assets) and creation of certain obligations (regulatory liabilities) when it is probable that such items will be recovered from or refunded to customers in future perio ds. In the third quarter of 2022, ETG determined that a regulatory asset which consisted of certain non-functioning property, plant and equipment costs was no longer probable of recovery. This resulted in SJI recording a charge of approximately $7.2 million to Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. This charge was recorded to the ETG Utility Operations segment. See Note 8 for more information related to regulatory assets and liabilities. OPERATING REVENUES - Gas and electric revenues are recognized in the period the commodity is delivered to customers. For retail customers (including customers of SJG) that are not billed at the end of the month, we record an estimate to recognize unbilled revenues for gas and electricity delivered from the date of the last meter reading to the end of the month. The Utilities also have revenues that arise from alternative revenue programs, which are discussed in Note 15. For ETG and SJG, unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivative instruments are recorded in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI and SJG (see Note 12) until they become realized, in which case they are recognized in operating revenues. SJRG's gas revenues are recognized in the period the commodity is delivered, and operating revenues for SJRG include realized and unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivative instruments. SJRG presents revenues and expenses related to its energy trading activities on a net basis in operating revenues. This net presentation has no effect on operating income or net income. The Company recognizes revenues on commissions received related to SJESP appliance service contracts, along with commissions received related to AEP and EnerConnex energy procurement service contracts, on a monthly basis as the commissions are earned. Marina recognizes revenue for renewable energy projects when output is generated and delivered to the customer, and when renewable energy credits have been transferred to the third party at an agreed upon price. We considered the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on operating revenues, noting that SJI and SJG have not seen a significant reduction in revenues as a result of the pandemic. This is due to the delivery of gas and electricity being considered an essential service, with delivery to customers continuing in a timely manner with no delays or operational shutdowns taking place to date. To the extent that the pandemic does impact our ability to deliver in the future, operating revenues could be impacted. Currently, the impact of the pandemic on the collectability of our accounts receivable continues to be monitored, but such receivables have traditionally been included in rate recovery (see Note 8). INCOME TAXES - Deferred income taxes are provided for all significant temporary differences between the book and taxable bases of assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes . Certain deferred income taxes are recorded with offsetting regulatory assets or liabilities by the Company to recognize that income taxes will be recovered or refunded through future rates. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that any of SJI's or SJG's deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, SJI recorded a valuation allowance of $16.8 million related to state deferred taxes for a certain tax filing group, inclusive of net operating loss carryforwards and credits which are expected to expire prior to being fully utilized. During the nine months September 30, 2021, SJI recorded a valuation allowance of $14.2 million against the federal deferred tax asset related to the capital loss that resulted from the other-than-temporary impairment charge taken on the Company's investment in PennEast (see Note 3). As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, SJI had a total federal and state valuation allowance of $39.3 million and $22.5 million, respectively, recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for information related to these valuation allowances. SJG believes that it will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize the income tax benefits related to its net deferred tax assets. The Company evaluates certain tax benefits that have been recorded in the financial statements for uncertainties. In 2021, SJG recorded a reserve of $13.9 million for a portion of tax benefits related to tax positions taken in prior years. The reserve is recorded in Other Noncurrent Liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by federal and state tax authorities, which could result in proposed assessments. Future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities in the period any assessments are determined or resolved or as such statutory audit periods are closed. We are not aware of any other matters that would result in significant changes to the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022. IRA - On August 16, 2022, the IRA was signed into U.S. law. Among other provisions, the IRA includes: • A 15% minimum tax rate, effective beginning January 1, 2024 for the Company, applied to corporations with profits in excess of $1 billion. • A 1% excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock for repurchases made after December 31, 2022. • A series of financial and tax incentives intended to promote clean energy, including a 30% ITC for projects that commenced construction from 2019-2022 (see "ITC" below). We do not anticipate this legislation will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. ITC - The U.S. federal government provides businesses with an ITC under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code, available to the owner of solar and fuel cell systems that are purchased and placed into service. The Company recognizes ITC on eligible assets in the year in which the project commences commercial operations. Among other requirements, such credits require projects to have commenced construction by a certain date. Accordingly, projects are eligible for a 30% ITC for projects that commenced construction in 2019 and, as a result of the IRA discussed above, that 30% ITC was extended to projects that commenced construction in 2020-2022. As a result, ITCs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $11.9 million, which include an adjustment to increase previously recorded ITCs in 2020 through June 30, 2022 per the provisions of the IRA. ITCs recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $2.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively. TAX SETTLEMENT - During the third quarter of 2021, ETG recognized a gain of $11.0 million from a UTUA settlement agreement with the New Jersey Division of Taxation. The gain is presented within Energy and Other Taxes in the SJI condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income. GOODWILL - See Note 17. LEASES - There have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of the Company's leases since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Other than as described below, no new accounting pronouncement had, or is expected to have, a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI, or the condensed financial statements of SJG. Recently Adopted Standards: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2020-04: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide various optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in ASU 2021-01 clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to changes in the interest rates used for margining, discounting, or contract price alignment for derivative instruments that are being implemented as part of the market-wide transition to new reference rates (commonly referred to as the "discounting transition"). January 1, 2022 Prospective for contract modifications and hedging relationships. Once elected for a Topic or an Industry Subtopic, the amendments in this Update must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications for that Topic or Industry Subtopic. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. ASU 2020-06: Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models in Subtopic 470-20. Under the amendments, embedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost and a convertible preferred stock will be accounted for as a single equity instrument measured at its historical cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendments also add new convertible instrument disclosure requirements. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU remove certain conditions from the settlement guidance within the derivative scope exception guidance contained in Subtopic 815-40 and further clarify the derivative scope exception guidance. Finally, the amendments in this ASU align the diluted EPS calculation for convertible instruments by requiring that an entity use the if-converted method instead of the treasury stock method when calculated diluted EPS for convertible instruments. January 1, 2022 Retrospective or Modified Retrospective Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Standards Not Yet Effective: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (ASC 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance This ASU requires disclosure in the notes to annual financial statements of government financial assistance from local, (city, town, county, municipal), regional, and federal governments and entities related to those governments. Required disclosure for government assistance transactions includes: 1) information about the nature of transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions; 2) the line items on the balance sheet and income statement that are affected by the transactions and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item; and 3) significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. Annual periods beginning January 1, 2022; early adoption is permitted. Either (1) prospectively to all transactions that are reflected in financial statements at the date of initial application and to all transactions that are entered into after adoption (2) retrospectively to those transactions Since this ASU is disclosure only, adoption will not have an impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the disclosures of SJI and SJG. ASU 2021-08: Business Combinations (ASC 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities From Contracts With Customers The amendments to ASC 805 in this ASU require an acquirer to account for revenue contracts acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASC 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The acquirer may assess how the acquiree applied ASC 606 to determine what to record for the acquired contracts. The standard also provides practical expedients for acquirers when recognizing and measuring acquired contract assets and contract liabilities from a business combination. January 1, 2023; early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period Prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments These amendments have not yet been adopted and management is currently evaluating whether to adopt this amendment prior to the effective date.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN: Under SJI's Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (Plan), shares, stock appreciation rights, and options may be issued to SJI’s officers (Officers), non-employee directors (Directors) and other key employees. Grants to Officers and other key employees - SJI grants time-based shares of restricted stock, one-third of which vest annually over a three-year period and which are limited to a 100% payout. The vesting and payout of time-based shares of restricted stock is solely contingent upon the service requirement being met in years one two three Performance-based grants containing market-based performance targets use SJI's TSR relative to a peer group to measure performance. As these TSR-related performance-based grants are contingent upon market and service conditions, SJI is required to measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value at the date of grant on a straight-line basis over the requisite three-year period of each award. In addition, SJI identifies specific forfeitures of share-based awards, and compensation expense is adjusted accordingly over the requisite service period. Compensation expense is not adjusted based on the actual achievement of market goals. The fair value of TSR-related performance-based restricted stock awards on the date of grant is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Performance-based grants containing earnings-based performance targets use pre-defined CEGR goals for SJI to measure performance. As CEGR-based grants are contingent upon performance and service conditions, SJI is required to measure and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value at the date of grant over the requisite three-year period of each award. The fair value is measured as the market price at the date of grant. The initial accruals of compensation expense are based on the estimated number of shares expected to vest, assuming the requisite service is rendered and probable outcome of the performance condition is achieved. That estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of shares is likely to differ from previous estimates. Compensation expense is ultimately adjusted based on the actual achievement of service and performance targets. Grants to Directors - During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, SJI granted 32,003 and 54,419 restricted shares, respectively, to its Directors. Shares issued to Directors vest over twelve months and contain no performance conditions. As a result, 100% of the shares granted generally vest. The following table summarizes the nonvested restricted stock awards outstanding at September 30, 2022, and the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the awards: Grants Shares Outstanding Fair Value Per Share Expected Volatility Risk-Free Interest Rate Officers & Key Employees - 2020 - TSR 31,957 $ 25.51 34.8 % 0.21 % 2020 - CEGR, Time 80,644 $ 25.19 N/A N/A 2021 - TSR 35,091 $ 28.11 39.9 % 0.27 % 2021 - CEGR, Time 132,543 $ 25.33 N/A N/A 2022 - TSR 37,608 $ 35.05 43.5 % 1.80 % 2022 - CEGR, Time 147,327 $ 35.05 N/A N/A Directors - 2022 32,003 $ 33.90 N/A N/A Expected volatility is based on the actual volatility of SJI’s share price over the preceding three-year period as of the valuation date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the zero-coupon U.S. Treasury Bond, with a term equal to the three-year term of the Officers’ and other key employees’ restricted shares. As notional dividend equivalents are credited to the holders during the three-year service period, no reduction to the fair value of the award is required. As the Directors’ restricted stock awards contain no performance conditions and dividends are paid or credited to the holder during the twelve month service period, the fair value of these awards is equal to the market value of the shares on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation cost to SJI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Officers & Key Employees $ 1,317 $ 1,123 $ 3,951 $ 3,804 Directors (226) 317 45 561 Total Cost 1,091 1,440 3,996 4,365 Capitalized (246) (33) (335) (101) Net Expense $ 845 $ 1,407 $ 3,661 $ 4,264 As of September 30, 2022, there was $9.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation awards granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock award activity for SJI during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, excluding accrued dividend equivalents: Officers and Other Key Employees Directors Weighted Nonvested Shares Outstanding, January 1, 2022 492,475 54,419 $ 26.72 Granted 184,935 32,003 $ 34.88 Cancelled/Forfeited (71,775) — $ 28.53 Vested (140,466) (54,419) $ 27.48 Nonvested Shares Outstanding, September 30, 2022 465,169 32,003 $ 29.72 SJI has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy its obligations under the Plan; therefore, there are no cash payment requirements resulting from the normal operation of the Plan. At the discretion of the Officers, Directors and other key employees, the receipt of vested shares can be deferred until future periods. These deferred shares are included in Treasury Stock on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. A change in control could result in such shares becoming non-forfeitable or immediately payable in cash. At the Effective Time of the Merger, each share granted and outstanding under the Plan immediately before the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive $36.00 in cash, without interest. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, SJI issued 128,238 shares to its Officers and other key employees at a market value of $3.5 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, SJI issued 146,270 shares to its Officers and other key employees at a market value of $3.6 million. These issued shares include shares deferred for payout in prior periods. SJG - Officers and other key employees of SJG participate in the stock-based compensation plans of SJI. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, there were 10,230 and 23,010 restricted shares, respectively (time-based and performance-based), granted to SJG officers and other key employees, which had an immaterial impact to SJG's financial statements for both periods.

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPER

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS	AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS: AFFILIATIONS — The following affiliated entities are accounted for under the equity method: PennEast - Midstream has a 20% investment in PennEast. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a timeline of events related to PennEast, including the determination by the PennEast partners that further development of the project is no longer supported, and thus all further development of the project has ceased. As a result of this determination, the Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $87.4 million, which was recorded in Equity in Earnings (Losses) from Affiliates in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, PennEast sold certain project related assets and received refunds of interconnection fees from interstate pipelines. As a result, the PennEast board of managers approved cash distributions to members of the partnership totaling $1.5 million and $11.0 million per partner for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. The return of capital was received by the Company during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and eliminated the remaining carrying value of its equity method investment in PennEast on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As a result of these distributions, the Company recorded $1.5 million and $2.7 million to Other Income and Expense on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Energenic - Marina and a joint venture partner formed Energenic, in which Marina has a 50% equity interest. Energenic developed and operated on-site, self-contained, energy-related projects. Energenic currently does not have any projects that are operational; however, it owns cogeneration, long-lived assets for which Energenic had been pursuing project development opportunities. Marina has notes related to Energenic; such notes are secured by the cogeneration assets. Energenic reviewed these cogeneration assets for impairment as of September 30, 2022, as a determination was made to sell the assets. The impairment assessment was performed in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, and included consideration of an offered sales price of the equipment. As a result, Energenic recorded an impairment charge of $2.2 million, of which Marina recorded its 50% equity interest, or $1.1 million, which was recorded in Equity in (Losses) Earnings of Affiliated Companies on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. This loss reduced the Notes Receivable – Affiliate balance on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as our investment in the Energenic affiliate had been reduced to zero as a result of previous losses. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for more information regarding these assets and notes, including the impairment charge recorded in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to a determination that future development of a project was no longer probable. Millennium - SJI and a joint venture partner formed Millennium, in which SJI has a 50% equity interest. Millennium reads utility customers’ meters on a monthly basis for a fee. Potato Creek - SJI and a joint venture partner formed Potato Creek, in which SJEX has a 30% equity interest. Potato Creek owns and manages the oil, gas and mineral rights of certain real estate in Pennsylvania. EnergyMark - SJE has a 33% investment in EnergyMark, an entity that acquires and markets natural gas to retail end users. SJRG had net sales to EnergyMark of $8.2 million and $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $28.2 million and $15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. REV - SJI Renewable Energy Ventures, LLC has a 35% equity interest in REV, an LNG distributor and developer of LNG and RNG assets and projects. SJI made payments to REV of $11.2 million and $24.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, for services performed for SJI RNG Devco related to the development of renewable natural gas facilities at dairy farms; these costs do not include the notes to REV discussed below. Payments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were not material. Red River - SJI RNG Devco, LLC has an 80% equity interest in Red River, an entity that processes raw biogas derived from agricultural feedstock into renewable biomethane for pipeline injection. In 2022, SJI invested $55.7 million into the Red River joint venture. AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS - SJI made net investments in and net advances to unconsolidated affiliates of $94.8 million and $39.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the outstanding balance of Notes Receivable – Affiliates was $99.4 million and $69.9 million, respectively. These Notes Receivable-Affiliates balances are comprised of: • As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $93.4 million and $62.6 million, respectively, of the notes are related to REV, which accrue interest at variable rates. • As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $0.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of the notes are related to Energenic, after the impairments discussed above. Such notes are secured by Energenic's cogeneration assets for energy service projects and are to be repaid through 2025, although the Company does not expect to realize amounts above its share of the remaining fair value of Energenic's cogeneration assets, and thus the Company does not accrue interest. Current losses at Energenic have been offset against the Notes Receivable – Affiliates balance in recent years as our investment in the Energenic affiliate has been reduced to zero as a result of previous losses. • As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $5.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, of unsecured notes which accrue interest at variable rates. SJI holds significant variable interests in these entities but is not the primary beneficiary. Consequently, these entities are accounted for under the equity method because SJI does not have both (a) the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, SJI had a net asset of approximately $105.5 million and $38.5 million, respectively, included in Investment in Affiliates on the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to equity method investees. SJI’s maximum exposure to loss from these entities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is limited to its combined investments in these entities, which includes related Notes Receivable-Affiliates, in the aggregate amount of $204.9 million and $108.5 million, respectively. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - There have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of SJI's discontinued operations since December 31, 2021, which are defined and described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. GUARANTEES - SJI has issued guarantees to third parties on behalf of its consolidated subsidiaries. See Note 11. SJI RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - On April 1, 2022, SJRG and ETG entered into an AMA whereby SJRG manages the pipeline capacity of ETG. This AMA expires on March 31, 2024. Under the AMA, SJRG pays ETG an annual fee of $3.6 million, plus additional profit sharing as defined in the AMA. The amounts received by ETG will be credited to its BGSS clause and returned to its ratepayers. SJG RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - There have been no significant changes in the nature of SJG’s related-party transactions since December 31, 2021. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a description of related parties and associated transactions. A summary of related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Operating Revenues were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating Revenues/Affiliates: SJRG $ 7,613 $ 907 $ 18,726 7,662 Other 21 21 63 62 Total Operating Revenues/Affiliates $ 7,634 $ 928 $ 18,789 $ 7,724 Related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Costs of Sales/Affiliates (Excluding depreciation and amortization) SJRG $ 20 $ 954 $ 136 $ 4,924 Operations Expense/Affiliates: SJI (parent company only) $ 6,294 $ 5,832 $ 19,390 $ 17,082 SJIU 1,259 1,045 3,469 2,957 Millennium 910 857 2,772 2,598 Other 17 18 57 163 Total Operations Expense/Affiliates $ 8,480 $ 7,752 $ 25,688 $ 22,800

COMMON STOCK

COMMON STOCK	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
COMMON STOCK	COMMON STOCK: The following shares were issued and outstanding for SJI: 2022 Beginning Balance, January 1 117,340,493 New Issuances During the Period: Settlement of Equity Forward Sale Agreement 4,996,062 Stock-Based Compensation Plan 128,238 Ending Balance, September 30 122,464,793 The par value ($1.25 per share) of stock issued was recorded in Common Stock and the net excess over par value was recorded in Premium on Common Stock. There were 2,339,139 shares of SJG's common stock (par value $2.50 per share) outstanding as of September 30, 2022. SJG did not issue any new shares during the period. SJIU owns all of the outstanding common stock of SJG. On March 22, 2021, SJI offered 10,250,000 shares of its common stock, par value $1.25 per share, at a public offering price of $22.25 per share, with 1,899,859 shares issued in March 2021. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a description of this transaction and the additional issuances that occurred in 2021. On March 18, 2022, the remaining 4,996,062 forward shares were issued under the forward sale agreement for proceeds of $100.4 million, net of issuance fees that were not material. The forward price used to determine cash proceeds received by SJI was calculated based on the initial forward sale price, as adjusted for underwriting fees, interest rate adjustments as specified in the forward sale agreement and any dividends paid on our common stock during the forward period. At the Effective Time of the Merger, SJI's common stock outstanding immediately before the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive $36.00 in cash, without interest. EQUITY AND CONVERTIBLE UNITS - See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a description of the issuances of equity units that occurred in March 2021. Total interest recorded related to the equity units during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to the contract adjustment liabilities to the holders of the equity units and is recorded within Interest Charges on the condensed consolidated state ments of (loss)/income. The contract adjustment liabilities are recorded in Other Current and Noncurrent Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and were $23.8 million and $17.5 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2022, and $23.8 million and $34.6 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021. The convertible units consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Principal amount: 2021 Series B Remarketable Junior Subordinated Notes due 2029 Principal (A) $ 335,000 $ 335,000 Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (A) 8,190 9,110 Net carrying amount $ 326,810 $ 325,890 Carrying amount of the equity component (B) $ — $ — (A) Included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within Long-Term Debt. (B) There is no equity portion as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for these Notes. During both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Compa ny recognized $5.0 million of coupon interest expense, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $14.9 million and $12.8 million, respectively, of coupon interest expense, all of which was included in Interest Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income. During those periods, the amortization of debt discount and issuance costs was not material. As of September 30, 2022, the effective interest rate was 2.1% on these Notes. SJI's EPS — SJI's basic EPS is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. SJI's diluted EPS includes consideration of the effect of SJI's restricted stock as discussed in Note 2, along with the impact of the Equity Units and Convertible Units discussed above, accounted for under the treasury stock method. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the shares required for inclusion in the denominator for the diluted EPS calculation were 2,848,163 and 1,481,770, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, shares of 3,345,989 and 1,469,623, respectively, were not included in the denominator for the diluted EPS calculation because they would have had an antidilutive effect on EPS. DRP — SJI offers a DRP which allows participating shareholders to purchase shares of SJI common stock by automatic reinvestment of dividends or optional purchases. SJI currently purchases shares on the open market to fund share purchases by DRP participants, and as a result SJI did not raise any equity capital through the DRP in the first nine months of 2022 or 2021.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS — SJI and SJG maintain margin accounts with certain counterparties to support their risk management activities associated with hedging commodities. The balances required to be held in these margin accounts increase as the net value of the outstanding energy-related contracts with the respective counterparties decrease. The following table provides SJI's (including SJG) and SJG's balances of Restricted Investments as well as presents a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that total to the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands): September 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 52,763 $ 1,331 Restricted Investments 775 725 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 53,538 $ 2,056 December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 28,754 $ 3,360 Restricted Investments 686 686 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 29,440 $ 4,046 The carrying amounts of the Restricted Investments for both SJI and SJG approximate their fair values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, which would be included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 13). ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues are recorded gross on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with allowance for credit losses shown as a separate line item titled Provision for Uncollectibles. A summary of changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 50,876 $ 42,233 $ 41,763 $ 30,582 Provision for expected credit losses 2,435 2,375 7,355 7,621 Regulated assets (a) (5,863) (293) 815 8,982 Recoveries of accounts previously written off 326 414 1,324 772 Uncollectible accounts written off (3,367) (1,664) (6,850) (4,892) Balance at end of period $ 44,407 $ 43,065 $ 44,407 $ 43,065 SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 29,791 $ 21,706 $ 25,166 $ 17,359 Provision for expected credit losses 1,816 1,411 5,499 5,529 Regulated assets (a) (1,598) 1,059 (44) 3,030 Recoveries of accounts previously written off 156 400 814 503 Uncollectible accounts written off (1,200) (702) (2,470) (2,547) Balance at end of period $ 28,965 $ 23,874 $ 28,965 $ 23,874 (a) Net change in COVID-19 pandemic incremental expected credit losses from uncollectible accounts deferred as a regulatory asset, resulting from a July 2, 2020 BPU Order (see Note 8). NOTES RECEIVABLE-AFFILIATES - The carrying amounts of the Note Receivable - Affiliates balances approximate their fair values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, which would be included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 3 for information about these balances and Note 13 for information about the fair value hierarchy. CONTRACT RECEIVABLES - SJG provides financing to customers for the purpose of attracting conversions to natural gas heating systems from competing fuel sources. The terms of these loans call for customers to make monthly payments over periods ranging from three In addition, as part of the EET program, SJG and ETG provide funding to customers to upgrade equipment for the purpose of promoting energy efficiency. The terms of these loans range from two There have been no material impacts to this risk of uncollectibility as a result of COVID-19. The carrying amounts of these receivables approximate their fair value at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, which would be included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 13). CREDIT RISK - As of September 30, 2022, there were no individual counterparties that totaled more than five percent of SJI's current and noncurrent Derivatives - Energy Related Assets. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS NOT CARRIED AT FAIR VALUE - The fair value of a financial instrument is the market price to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. The carrying amounts of SJI's and SJG's financial instruments approximate their fair values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, except as noted below (in thousands): September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all consolidated entities) Estimated fair values of long-term debt $ 3,282,165 $ 3,653,868 Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities (A) $ 3,597,838 $ 3,255,085 Net of: Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 37,673 $ 38,462 Unamortized debt discounts $ 5,068 $ 5,135 SJG Estimated fair values of long-term debt $ 888,073 $ 1,171,657 Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities $ 1,019,145 $ 1,041,811 Net of: Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 8,217 $ 8,726 (A) SJI Long-Term Debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 includes $5.7 million and $5.6 million of finance leases, respectively. For Long-Term Debt (including current maturities), in estimating the fair value, SJI and SJG use the present value of remaining cash flows at the balance sheet date. SJI and SJG based the estimates on interest rates available at the end of each period for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, see Note 13).

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS	SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS: ASC 280 , Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments and requires that a public business enterprise report financial and descriptive information about its reportable operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The operating segments reflect the financial information regularly evaluated by the CODM, which for SJI is the Company's Chief Executive Officer. The operating segments are as follows: • SJG utility operations consist primarily of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in southern New Jersey. • ETG utility operations consist primarily of natural gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers in northern and central New Jersey. • Wholesale energy operations include the activities of SJRG and SJEX. • Retail services operations includes the activities of SJE, SJESP and SJEI, as well as our equity interest in Millennium. • Renewables consists of: ◦ The Catamaran joint venture, which owns Annadale and Bronx Midco, along with a solar project in Massachusetts. ◦ Solar-generation sites located in New Jersey. ◦ The activities of ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE, which have all ceased operations. • Decarbonization consists of ◦ SJI Renewables Energy Ventures, LLC, which includes our equity interest in REV, which is included in Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Affiliated Companies on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income. ◦ SJI RNG Devco, LLC, which includes costs incurred to develop renewable natural gas operations at certain dairy farms along with the related development rights acquired in 2020, and the Red River joint venture that was formed in March 2022. • Midstream invests in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including an investment in PennEast for which development ceased in September 2021. • Corporate & Services segment includes costs related to financing, acquisitions and divestitures, and other unallocated costs. • Intersegment represents intercompany transactions among the above SJI consolidated entities. SJI groups its utility businesses under its wholly-owned subsidiary SJIU. This group consists of gas utility operations of SJG and ETG. SJI groups its nonutility operations into separate categori es: Energy Management; Energy Production; Midstream; and Corporate & Services. Energy Management includes wholesale energy and retail services. Energy Production in cludes renewables and decarbonization. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. See Note 1. Information about SJI’s operations in different reportable operating segments is presented below (in thousands). Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating Revenues: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 112,720 $ 69,958 $ 557,585 $ 412,572 ETG Utility Operations 42,155 37,072 279,733 248,098 Subtotal SJI Utilities 154,875 107,030 837,318 660,670 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 452,130 247,402 1,103,106 669,067 Retail Services 1,919 5,360 5,759 13,382 Subtotal Energy Management 454,049 252,762 1,108,865 682,449 Energy Production: Renewables 7,409 7,352 18,321 17,980 Decarbonization — — — — Subtotal Energy Production 7,409 7,352 18,321 17,980 Corporate and Services 15,102 13,577 46,798 39,416 Subtotal 631,435 380,721 2,011,302 1,400,515 Intersegment Sales (22,917) (15,090) (66,775) (48,756) Total Operating Revenues $ 608,518 $ 365,631 $ 1,944,527 $ 1,351,759 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating (Loss) Income: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ (2,741) $ (1,961) $ 137,787 $ 133,350 ETG Utility Operations (12,262) 5,634 49,523 66,521 Subtotal SJI Utilities (15,003) 3,673 187,310 199,871 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 21,551 (15,534) 7,326 (5,393) Retail Services 680 849 1,778 763 Subtotal Energy Management 22,231 (14,685) 9,104 (4,630) Energy Production: Renewables 1,240 1,787 2,252 4,920 Decarbonization (257) (63) (1,015) (71) Subtotal Energy Production 983 1,724 1,237 4,849 Corporate and Services (4,028) 315 (7,014) (626) Total Operating (Loss) Income $ 4,183 $ (8,973) $ 190,637 $ 199,464 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Property Additions: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 70,100 $ 64,988 $ 177,099 $ 186,948 ETG Utility Operations 72,340 58,923 182,197 158,953 Subtotal SJI Utilities 142,440 123,911 359,296 345,901 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 23 4 (11) 6 Retail Services — — — — Subtotal Energy Management 23 4 (11) 6 Energy Production: Renewables 23,317 6,471 34,174 24,458 Decarbonization 54,283 8,140 93,399 10,014 Subtotal Energy Production 77,600 14,611 127,573 34,472 Midstream — 11 — 19 Corporate and Services 1,242 747 3,562 3,105 Total Property Additions $ 221,305 $ 139,284 $ 490,420 $ 383,503 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Identifiable Assets: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 3,857,493 $ 3,767,897 ETG Utility Operations 2,956,797 2,788,465 Subtotal SJI Utilities 6,814,290 6,556,362 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 400,963 278,995 Retail Services 23,008 25,741 Subtotal Energy Management 423,971 304,736 Energy Production: Renewables 222,895 195,791 Decarbonization 306,816 138,787 Subtotal Energy Production 529,711 334,578 Midstream — 8,970 Discontinued Operations 27 47 Corporate and Services 508,817 370,899 Intersegment Assets (358,868) (266,920) Total Identifiable Assets $ 7,917,948 $ 7,308,672

RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS

RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Abstract]
RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS	RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS: SJG and ETG are subject to the rules and regulations of the BPU. Except as described below, there have been no significant regulatory actions or changes to the Utilities' rate structures since December 31, 2021. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. SJG: Effective January 1, 2022, the BPU approved the Company's June 2021 AIRP II petition, to roll into base rates $69.0 million of investments placed into service during the period of July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The result was an increase in annual revenue of $6.7 million. In the first quarter of 2022: • The BPU issued an Order resolving SJG's 2021-2022 Tax Act Rider petition, with a revised Rider H credit rate effective April 1, 2022 in order to refund approximately $11.7 million for the period beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022. • The BPU approved a decrease in SJG's EET rate effective April 1, 2022, reflecting a $1.1 million decrease in annual revenues related to the recovery of costs of energy efficiency programs. In April 2022, SJG filed a petition with the BPU requesting a base rate revenue increase of $73.1 million, which was updated in September 2022 to a requested $82.3 million, primarily to obtain a return on and of new capital investments made by SJG since the settlement of its last base rate case in 2020. The matter is currently pending BPU approval. In May 2022, the BPU approved an increase in SJG's SBC and TIC rates, effective June 1, 2022, reflecting a $0.8 million increase in annual revenues related to the recovery of costs of SJG's societal benefit programs. In November 2020, SJG filed a petition with the BPU, seeking authority to implement an IIP pursuant to which SJG would recover the costs associated with SJG's planned initial investment of approximately $742.5 million from 2021-2026 to, among other things, replace its at-risk plastic and coated steel mains, as well as excess flow valves on new service lines, and related services. In June 2022, the BPU approved a 5-year $200 million program with an effective date of July 1, 2022. In July 2022, the provisional rates approved by the BPU in November 2021 for SJG's 2021-2022 BGSS/CIP filing were made final, effective August 1, 2022. In September 2022, the BPU approved provisional rates for SJG's 2022-2023 BGSS/CIP filing submitted in June 2022, with effective dates of October 1, 2022. These rates reflect a $85.7 million increase in gas cost recoveries associated with the BGSS component and a $5.6 million increase in annual revenues for the CIP component. In September 2022, the BPU approved decreases to the statewide USF and Lifeline rates, with effective dates of October 1, 2022, resulting in an approximately $1.2 million decrease for SJG. The following activity outside of the base rate revenue petition described above is currently pending BPU approval: • SJG submitted its annual filing associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 in June 2022, which proposed a $9.5 million refund to customers through the Rider H credit rate for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. • SJG submitted its annual EET filing in July 2022, requesting a $4.8 million decrease in annual revenues related to the recovery of the costs of its energy efficiency programs, with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2022. • SJG submitted its annual SBC and TIC filing in July 2022, requesting a $1.8 million increase in annual revenues related to the recovery of costs of SJG's societal benefits programs and electronic data interchange development and operating costs, with a proposed effective date of November 1, 2022. ETG: In the first quarter of 2022: • Provisional rates approved by the BPU in September 2021 for ETG's 2021-2022 WNC and CEP filing were made final, effective February 25, 2022. • The provisional rate approved by the BPU in November 2021 for ETG's 2021-2022 BGSS-P rate was made final, effective March 30, 2022. • The BPU approved a decrease in ETG's EEP rate, effective March 1, 2022, reflecting a $1.6 million decrease in annual revenues related to the recovery of costs of energy efficiency programs. In June 2022, the provisional rates approved by the BPU in November 2021 for ETG's 2021-2022 RAC filing were made final, effective July 1, 2022. In August 2022, the BPU approved the settlement of ETG's rate case petition, resulting in an increase in annual revenues from base rates effective September 1, 2022 of $40.0 million, including an approved after-tax rate of return of 6.8%, with a return on equity of 9.6% and a common equity component of 52.0%. In September 2022, the BPU approved provisional rates for ETG's BGSS/CIP filing submitted in June 2022 with effective dates of October 1, 2022. These rates reflect a $57.4 million increase in gas cost recoveries associated with the BGSS component and a $2.2 million net increase in annual revenues for the CIP component. In September 2022, the BPU approved a provisional rate for ETG's CEP filing submitted in July 2022, effective October 1, 2022, resulting in a decrease of $0.8 million in revenues. In September 2022, the BPU approved decreases to the statewide USF and Lifeline rates, with effective dates of October 1, 2022, resulting in an approximate $1.1 million revenue decrease for ETG. In September 2022, the BPU approved the increases to IIP rates effective October 1, 2022. This approval reflected an increase to annual revenues of approximately $6.3 million to reflect the roll-in of approximately $57.7 million of IIP investments placed in service from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The following activity is currently pending BPU approval: • ETG submitted its annual RAC filing in July 2022, requesting a $5.1 million increase in revenue related to the recovery of remediation costs, with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2022.

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATOR

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES	REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES: Except as described below, there have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of the Utilities' regulatory assets and liabilities since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Utilities' Regulatory Assets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following items (in thousands): September 30, 2022 SJG ETG Total SJI Environmental Remediation Costs: Expended - Net $ 150,189 $ 24,268 $ 174,457 Liability for Future Expenditures 97,492 75,443 172,935 Deferred ARO Costs 52,395 37,910 90,305 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost — 28,438 28,438 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs 47,504 611 48,115 Deferred Gas Costs - Net 16,217 — 16,217 CIP Receivable 11,053 3,884 14,937 SBC Receivable (excluding RAC) 7,308 551 7,859 Deferred Interest Rate Contracts 2,861 — 2,861 EET/EEP 24,464 7,657 32,121 AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals 12,675 — 12,675 Deferred COVID-19 Costs 7,791 11,625 19,416 Other Regulatory Assets 23,319 2,694 26,013 Total Regulatory Assets $ 453,268 $ 193,081 $ 646,349 December 31, 2021 SJG ETG Total SJI Environmental Remediation Costs: Expended - Net $ 151,630 $ 13,972 $ 165,602 Liability for Future Expenditures 97,964 77,830 175,794 Deferred ARO Costs 47,784 33,872 81,656 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost — 30,881 30,881 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs 47,504 813 48,317 Deferred Gas Costs - Net 38,234 — 38,234 CIP Receivable 17,776 2,955 20,731 SBC Receivable (excluding RAC) 7,519 — 7,519 Deferred Interest Rate Contracts 8,002 — 8,002 EET/EEP 20,632 5,199 25,831 AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals 12,199 — 12,199 WNC — 4,269 4,269 Deferred COVID-19 Costs 7,687 10,225 17,912 Other Regulatory Assets 25,814 9,655 35,469 Total Regulatory Assets $ 482,745 $ 189,671 $ 672,416 Except where noted below, all regulatory assets are or are expected to be recovered through utility rate charges, as detailed in the following discussion. The Utilities are currently permitted to recover interest on Environmental Remediation Costs, SBC Receivable, and EET/EEP, while the other assets are being recovered without a return on investment. ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS - SJG and ETG have regulatory assets associated with environmental costs related to the cleanup of environmental sites as discussed in Note 15 of SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The BPU allows SJG and ETG to recover the deferred costs not recovered from insurance carriers through their RAC mechanisms over seven-year periods after the costs are incurred. DEFERRED ARO COSTS - The Utilities record AROs primarily related to the legal obligation to cut and cap gas distribution pipelines when ta king those pipelines out of service. Deferred ARO costs represent the period to period passage of time (accretion) and depreciation of the underlying ARO asset. The Deferred ARO Costs regulatory asset increased due to both accretion and depreciation. There is no impact on earnings as a result of these changes. DEFERRED GAS COSTS - NET - Over/under collections of gas costs are monitored through SJG's and ETG's BGSS clause. Included in SJG's balance as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is $15.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively, of costs related to a previous pricing dispute on a long-term gas supply contract. As of June 1, 2021, SJG has begun to recover these costs from its customers through the BGSS clause. SJG’s "Deferred Gas Costs - Net" are in an under-recovered position, resulting in a regulatory asset as of both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The decrease in this asset is primarily due to the recoveries from customers exceeding the actual gas commodity costs and changes in valuations of hedged natural gas positions. ETG's Deferred Gas Costs-Net are in an over-recovered position, resulting in a regulatory liability as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, see the Regulatory Liabilities table below. CIP RECEIVABLE - The CIP tracking mechanism at SJG and ETG adjusts earnings when the actual usage per customer experienced during the period varies from an established baseline usage per customer. For SJG, actual usage per customer was more than the established baseline during the first nine months of 2022, resulting in a reduction of the regulatory asset at September 30, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2021. For ETG, actual usage per customer was less than the established baseline during the first nine months of 2022, resulting in an increase of the regulatory asset at September 30, 2022. As noted in Note 7, ETG began recovering against the CIP deferred regulatory asset on October 1, 2022. DEFERRED INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS - These amounts represent the net unrealized gains or losses of interest rate derivatives as discussed further in Note 12. EET/EEP - The EET/EEP Regulatory Assets of SJG and ETG increased from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022 primarily due to expenditures in excess of recoveries as well as investments in the new EEP. WNC - The tariffs for ETG included a weather normalization clause that reduced customer bills when weather was colder than normal and increased customer bills when weather was warmer than normal. The WNC deferral ended May 31, 2021 and was replaced by the CIP effective July 1, 2021. As such, the WNC program is no longer active. The remaining under-recovered WNC deferral balance is inconsequential and is presented with the CIP. DEFERRED COVID-19 COSTS - On July 2, 2020, the BPU issued an Order authorizing New Jersey's regulated utilities to create a COVID-19-related regulatory asset by deferring on their books and records the prudently incurred incremental costs related to COVID-19 beginning on March 9, 2020 and continuing through September 30, 2021, or 60 days after the termination of the public health emergency, whichever is later. On September 14, 2021, the BPU extended this period to December 31, 2022. The Company is required to file quarterly reports with the BPU, along with a petition of recovery of such incremental costs with the BPU by December 31, 2022 or within 60 days of the close of the tracking period, whichever is later. The deferred balance is principally related to expected credit losses from uncollectibles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically related to changes in payment patterns observed to date and consideration of macroeconomic factors. We have deemed these costs to be probable of recovery. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, ETG deferred $11.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively, and SJG deferred $7.8 million and $7.7 million, respectively, principally related to changes in payment patterns observed to date and consideration of macroeconomic factors. The Utilities continued the suspension of disconnects for nonpayment by our customers, based on an executive order issued by the Governor of New Jersey in 2020, in which water, gas and electricity providers were barred from cutting services to New Jersey residents. On June 14, 2021, the Governor ended the shutoff moratorium effective July 1, 2021, but established a grace period that ran through the end of 2021. In December 2021, the Governor extended this grace period to March 15, 2022. During the grace period, disconnections for residential customers for nonpayment were prohibited, and low and moderate income households had until March 15, 2022 to work out how to pay back any outstanding bills. On March 25, 2022, the BPU approved an order which amended the existing customer bill of rights. These amendments require the Company to continue service for customers who submitted an application for State-administered utility assistance programs prior to June 15, 2022. The Company is required to continue service through the date that the application is either approved or rejected by the respective State agency. OTHER REGULATORY ASSETS - The Other Regulatory Asset balance decreased from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022 primarily due to the write-off of an ETG regulatory asset which consisted of certain non-functioning property, plant, and equipment costs which was determined to no longer be probable of recovery (see Note 1). The Utilities' Regulatory Liabilities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following items (in thousands): September 30, 2022 SJG ETG Total SJI Excess Plant Removal Costs $ 12,947 $ 35,221 $ 48,168 Excess Deferred Taxes 193,830 108,790 302,620 Deferred Gas Costs - Net — 52,535 52,535 Other Regulatory Liabilities 3,549 1,727 5,276 Total Regulatory Liabilities $ 210,326 $ 198,273 $ 408,599 December 31, 2021 SJG ETG Total SJI Excess Plant Removal Costs $ 12,125 $ 33,988 $ 46,113 Excess Deferred Taxes 206,902 111,003 317,905 Deferred Gas Costs - Net — 28,842 28,842 Other Regulatory Liabilities 3,384 2,707 6,091 Total Regulatory Liabilities $ 222,411 $ 176,540 $ 398,951 EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES - This liability is recognized as a result of Tax Reform enacted into law on December 22, 2017. The decrease in this regulatory liability from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022 is related to excess tax amounts returned to customers through customer billings. See Note 10 of SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. DEFERRED GAS COSTS - NET - Over/under collections of gas costs are monitored through ETG's BGSS mechanism. Net under collected gas costs are classified as a regulatory asset and net over collected gas costs are classified as a regulatory liability. Derivative contracts used to hedge natural gas purchase are also included in the BGSS, subject to BPU approval. The increase from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022 is primarily due to the change in the value of the energy related derivative contracts along with the recoveries from customers exceeding the actual gas commodity costs.

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMEN

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS: For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, net periodic benefit cost related to the SJI employee and officer pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following components (in thousands): Pension Benefits Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service Cost $ 1,241 $ 1,519 $ 3,880 $ 4,701 Interest Cost 3,681 3,404 10,510 9,876 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5,736) (6,154) (18,137) (17,821) Amortizations: Prior Service Cost 17 25 53 73 Actuarial Loss 2,014 3,325 5,691 9,713 Net Periodic Benefit Cost 1,217 2,119 1,997 6,542 Settlement Cost 202 — 202 — Capitalized Benefit Cost (409) (577) (1,405) (1,708) Deferred Benefit Cost (Credit) 8 (339) 677 (971) Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense $ 1,018 $ 1,203 $ 1,471 $ 3,863 Other Postretirement Benefits Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service Cost $ 154 $ 212 $ 499 $ 638 Interest Cost 494 475 1,499 1,424 Expected Return on Plan Assets (1,692) (1,436) (5,075) (4,308) Amortizations: Prior Service Cost (156) (156) (468) (468) Actuarial Loss 25 273 94 817 Net Periodic Benefit Cost (1,175) (632) (3,451) (1,897) Capitalized Benefit Cost (49) (108) (169) (320) Deferred Benefit Cost 355 337 1,420 1,010 Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense $ (869) $ (403) $ (2,200) $ (1,207) The Pension Benefits Net Periodic Benefit Cost incurred by SJG was approximately $0.4 million and $1.6 million of the totals presented in the table above for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $0.6 million and $4.7 million of the totals presented in the table above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The weighted average expected long term rate of return on plan assets used to determine the net benefit cost was 7.25%. The Other Postretirement Benefits Net Periodic Benefit Cost incurred by SJG was approximately $(0.6) million of the totals presented in the table above for both the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,, and $(2.8) million and $(1.6) million of the totals presented in the table above for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The weighted average expected long term rate of return on plan assets used to determine the net benefit cost was 6.75%. Capitalized benefit costs reflected in the table above relate to the Utilities' construction programs. No contributions were made to the pension plans by either SJI or SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021. Future pension contributions by SJI cannot be determined at this time. Payments related to the unfunded SERP for SJG are expected to be approximately $3.9 million in 2022. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for additional information related to SJI’s and SJG's pension and other postretirement benefits.

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	LINES OF CREDIT & SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS: Credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 2022 were as follows (in thousands): Company Total Facility Usage Available Liquidity Expiration Date SJI: SJI Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility $ 500,000 $ 7,100 (A) $ 492,900 September 2026 SJG: Commercial Paper Program/Revolving Credit Facility 250,000 97,300 (B) 152,700 September 2026 ETG: ETG Revolving Credit Facility 250,000 107,800 (C) 142,200 September 2026 Total $ 1,000,000 $ 212,200 $ 787,800 (A) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $7.1 million, which is used for various construction and operating activities. (B) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $1.9 million, which supports the remediation of environmental conditions at certain locations in SJG's service territory. (C) There are currently no letters of credit outstanding that support ETG's construction activity. For SJI and SJG, the amount of usage shown in the table above, less the letters of credit noted in (A)-(C) for SJI and (B) for SJG above, equals the amounts recorded as Notes Payable on the respective condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022. SJI, SJG and ETG (collectively, the "Borrowers") have an unsecured, five-year master revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks, which expires on September 1, 2026, unless earlier terminated or extended in accordance with its terms. There have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of this Credit Facility, except for the usage shown in the table above, since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of SJG's commercial paper program since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Although there can be no assurance, management believes that actions presently being taken to pay off or refinance the short-term debt and borrowings that are due within the next year will be successful, as the Company has been successful in refinancing debt in the past. No adjustments have been made to the financial statements to account for this uncertainty. SJI, SJG and ETG were all in compliance with the financial covenants in their respective borrowing arrangements described herein and in Note 14 as of September 30, 2022. The consummation of the Merger would constitute a "Change in Control" under the Revolving Credit Facility, and, as such, would create an event of default, resulting in amounts outstanding being payable. The Parent has entered into a five-year revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders, with the expectation that upon consummation of the Merger, each of SJI, SJG and ETG will sign joinders to that new credit agreement and become borrowers thereunder with available credit and other terms similar to the Revolving Credit Agreement, however it could result in additional interest to be paid. At such time, the Revolving Credit Agreement would be terminated. The weighted average interest rate on these borrowings, which changes daily, were as follows: September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 Weighted average interest rate on borrowings: SJI (inclusive of SJG, ETG and SJIU) 3.90 % 0.69 % SJG 1.42 % 0.18 % Average borrowings and maximum amounts outstanding on these facilities were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Average borrowings outstanding, not including LOC: SJI (inclusive of all subsidiaries' facilities) $ 249,350 $ 83,500 $ 209,811 $ 169,000 SJG $ 40,150 $ 47,000 $ 35,644 $ 24,200 Maximum amounts outstanding, not including LOC: SJI (inclusive of all subsidiaries' facilities) $ 366,800 $ 159,800 $ 375,300 $ 452,900 SJG $ 110,300 $ 87,300 $ 110,300 $ 87,300

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: Except as described below, there have been no significant changes to the Company's commitments and contingencies since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. GAS SUPPLY CONTRACTS - SJG has certain commitments for both pipeline capacity and gas supply for which SJG pays fees regardless of usage. Those commitments, as of September 30, 2022, averaged $101.0 million annually and totaled $458.7 million over the contracts’ lives; the increase since December 31, 2021 is due to two executed contracts in the first quarter of 2022 with Adelphia and Columbia pipelines and extension of the existing firm capacity contracts with Columbia pipelines during the second quarter 2022. Approximately 53% of the financial commitments under these contracts expire during the next five years. SJG expects to renew each of these contracts under renewal provisions as provided in each contract. SJG recovers all such prudently incurred fees through rates via the BGSS. GUARANTEES — As of September 30, 2022, SJI had issued $11.5 million of parental guarantees on behalf of EnergyMark, an unconsolidated subsidiary. These guarantees generally expire within one year and were issued to enable the subsidiary to market retail natural gas. AFFILIATE LOANS - SJI has provided $93.4 million and $62.6 million in capital contribution loans to REV, which are recorded in Notes Receivable - Affiliates on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively (see Note 3). The amount of capital contribution loans may be amended upward from time to time at the sole discretion of SJI. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS — SJI and its subsidiaries employed 1,163 and 1,173 employees as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. SJG employed 422 and 432 employees as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. As of September 30, 2022, 286 of the total number of employees were represented by labor unions at SJG, and 211 were represented by a labor union at ETG. As of December 31, 2021, 289 of the total number of employees were represented by labor unions at SJG, and 233 were represented by a labor union at ETG. Collective bargaining agreements with unions that represent SJG employees include agreements with IBEW Local 1293, which was finalized in February 2022 and now runs through February 2025, and with IAM Local 76 which runs through August 2025. A collective bargaining agreement with UWUA Local 424 that represents unionized ETG employees was renegotiated and now runs through October 2024. The labor agreements cover wage increases, health and welfare benefits, paid time off programs, and other benefits. At ETG, 47 current employees voted to certify as a new bargaining unit effective November 23, 2021, for which SJI is actively negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. CONVERTIBLE UNITS - See Notes 6 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a description of the issuances of convertible units and the respective obligations. LITIGATION — SJI and SJG are subject to claims, actions and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Neither SJI nor SJG can make any assurance as to the outcome of any of these actions but, based on an analysis of these claims and consultation with outside counsel, we do not believe that any of these claims, other than described below, would be reasonably likely to have a material impact on the business or financial statements of SJI or SJG. Liabilities related to claims are accrued when the amount or range of amounts of probable settlement costs or other charges for these claims can be reasonably estimated. In August 2018, the State of New Jersey filed a civil enforcement action in the New Jersey Superior Court, Atlantic County, against SJG and several other current and former owners of certain property in Atlantic City, NJ alleging damage to the State's natural resources and seeking payment for damages to those natural resources, where SJG and its predecessors previously operated a manufactured gas plant. Assessment of the nature and extent of the alleged damages requires substantial analysis from multiple experts. To date, discovery has not yet taken place and there is limited precedent on a number of the legal matters involved. As a result, SJG is currently evaluating the merits of the State of New Jersey’s allegations. All parties have agreed to and begun mediation efforts. SJG intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter, however, an adverse outcome in the litigation could have a material impact on SJI's and SJG's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. SJG has recorded a liability based on its best-estimate of the probable outcome of this matter as of September 30, 2022. This manufactured gas plant site has been fully remediated as discussed under "Environmental Remediation Costs" below. In connection with the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, eight purported Company shareholders filed lawsuits under federal securities laws, five in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, one in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, one in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and one in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, challenging the adequacy of the disclosures made in the preliminary proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 30, 2022. These cases are captioned Stein v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-02647, Finger v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-03226, Kaufmann v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-03255, Hopkins v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-01972, Przyborowski v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-02202, Justice v. South Jersey Industries, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-01495, Brining v. South Jersey Industries, et. al., Case No. 1:22-cv-03384, and Jones v. South Jersey Industries, et. al., Case No. 1:22-cv-03424, respectively. The Complaints generally alleged that the preliminary proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 30, 2022 misrepresented and/or omitted certain purportedly material information relating to the Company’s financial projections and the analyses performed for the Board in connection with the Merger Agreement. The Complaints asserted violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder against the Company and the members of its Board. The Complaints sought, among other things, an injunction enjoining the shareholder vote on the Merger and the consummation of the Merger unless and until certain additional information was disclosed to Company shareholders, costs of the action, including plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees, and other relief the court may have deemed just and proper. In response to these lawsuits, on May 3, 2022, the Company filed additional proxy soliciting materials related to the Merger. The plaintiffs have subsequently dismissed these claims without prejudice. SJI has accrued approximately $18.1 million and $11.3 million related to all claims in the aggregate as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, of which SJG has accrued approximately $17.5 million and $10.0 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: Certain SJI subsidiaries, including SJG, are involved in buying, selling, transporting and storing natural gas, and buying and selling retail electricity for their own accounts as well as managing these activities for third parties. These subsidiaries are subject to market risk on expected future purchases and sales due to commodity price fluctuations. Management takes an active role in the risk management process and has developed policies and procedures that require specific administrative and business functions to assist in identifying, assessing and controlling various risks. Management reviews any open positions in accordance with strict policies to limit exposure to market risk. These derivative instruments include forward contracts, swap agreements, options contracts and futures contracts. As of September 30, 2022, SJI and SJG had outstanding derivative contracts as follows: SJI Consolidated SJG Derivative contracts intended to limit exposure to market risk to: Expected future purchases of natural gas (in MMdts) 77.9 12.7 Expected future sales of natural gas (in MMdts) 72.1 0.4 Basis and Index related net purchase contracts (in MMdts) 73.4 7.0 The expected future purchases and sales of electricity are not material. These contracts, which have not been designated as hedging instruments under GAAP, are measured at fair value and recorded in Derivatives - Energy Related Assets or Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI and SJG. For SJRG contracts, the net unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) for these energy-related commodity contracts are included with realized gains (losses) in Operatin g Revenues – Nonutility on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for SJI. These unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) were $11.3 million and $(19.8) million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(43.9) million and $(35.1) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For ETG's and SJG's contracts, the costs or benefits are recoverable through the BGSS clause, subject to BPU approval. As a result, the net unrealized pre-tax gains (losses) for SJG and ETG energy-related commodity contracts are included with realized gains and loss es in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI (ETG and SJG) and SJG. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, SJI had $59.9 million and $22.1 million, respectively, and SJG had $24.0 million and $7.1 million, respectively, of net unrealized gains included in its BGSS related to energy-related commodity contracts. SJG has interest rate derivatives to mitigate exposure to increasing interest rates and the impact of those rates on cash flows of variable-rate debt. These interest rate derivatives are measured at fair value and recorded in Derivatives - Other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value represents the amount SJG would have to pay the counterparty to terminate these contracts as of those dates. As of September 30, 2022, SJG’s active interest rate swaps were as follows: Notional Amount Fixed Interest Rate Start Date Maturity $ 12,500,000 3.530% 12/1/2006 2/1/2036 $ 12,500,000 3.430% 12/1/2006 2/1/2036 For the unrealized gains and losses on interest rate derivatives at SJG, management believes that, subject to BPU approval, the market value upon termination can be recovered in rates and, therefore, these unrealized gains (losses) have been included in Other Regulatory Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of all derivative instruments, as reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are as follows (in thousands): SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Energy-related commodity contracts: Derivatives - Energy Related - Current $ 187,126 $ 159,805 $ 95,041 $ 60,002 Derivatives - Energy Related - Non-Current 52,461 39,359 22,488 16,079 Interest rate contracts: Derivatives - Other - Current — 215 — 568 Derivatives - Other - Noncurrent — 2,646 — 7,432 Total Derivatives $ 239,587 $ 202,025 $ 117,529 $ 84,081 SJG: Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Energy-related commodity contracts: Derivatives – Energy Related – Current $ 33,317 $ 9,547 $ 9,396 $ 2,520 Derivatives – Energy Related – Non-Current 652 425 507 324 Interest rate contracts: Derivatives – Other - Current — 215 — 568 Derivatives – Other - Noncurrent — 2,646 — 7,432 Total Derivatives $ 33,969 $ 12,833 $ 9,903 $ 10,844 SJI and SJG enter into derivative contracts with counterparties, some of which are subject to master netting arrangements, which allow net settlements under certain conditions. These derivatives are presented at gross fair values on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Information related to these offsetting arrangements were as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2022 Description Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities Gross amount offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted/(Received) SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 239,587 $ — $ 239,587 $ (128,106) (A) $ (28,918) $ 82,563 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (199,164) $ — $ (199,164) $ 128,106 (B) $ — $ (71,058) Derivatives - Other $ (2,861) $ — $ (2,861) $ — $ — $ (2,861) SJG: Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 33,969 $ — $ 33,969 $ (4,620) (A) $ — $ 29,349 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (9,972) $ — $ (9,972) $ 4,620 (B) $ — $ (5,352) Derivatives - Other $ (2,861) $ — $ (2,861) $ — $ — $ (2,861) As of December 31, 2021 Description Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities Gross amount offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted/(Received) SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 117,529 $ — $ 117,529 $ (57,804) (A) $ (32,782) $ 26,943 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (76,081) $ — $ (76,081) $ 57,804 (B) $ — $ (18,277) Derivatives - Other $ (8,000) $ — $ (8,000) $ — $ — $ (8,000) SJG: Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 9,903 $ — $ 9,903 $ (1,780) (A) $ — $ 8,123 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (2,844) $ — $ (2,844) $ 1,780 (B) $ — $ (1,064) Derivatives - Other $ (8,000) $ — $ (8,000) $ — $ — $ (8,000) (A) The balances at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were related to derivative liabilities which can be net settled against derivative assets. (B) The balances at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were related to derivative assets which can be net settled against derivative liabilities. The effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Derivatives Previously in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships under GAAP 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Interest Rate Contracts: Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a) $ (11) $ (12) $ (35) $ (35) SJG: Interest Rate Contracts: Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a) $ (11) $ (12) $ (35) $ (35) (a) Included in Interest Charges Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (no balances for the Utilities; includes all other consolidated subsidiaries): Gains (Losses) on energy-related commodity contracts (a) $ 11,319 $ (19,815) $ (43,872) $ (35,089) (a) Included in Operating Revenues - Nonutility Certain of SJI’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions in the event of a material adverse change in the credit standing of SJI. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a liability position on September 30, 2022 is not material. The amount SJI would have been required to pay to settle the instruments immediately or post collateral to its counterparties if the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements were triggered on September 30, 2022 after offsetting asset positions with the same counterparties under master netting arrangements, is also not material.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques. The levels of the hierarchy are described below: • Level 1: Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. Assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and financial liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. For financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, information about the fair value measurements for each major category is as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Assets Available-for-Sale Securities (A) $ 37 $ 37 $ — $ — Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) 239,587 110,170 103,206 26,211 $ 239,624 $ 110,207 $ 103,206 $ 26,211 SJG: Assets Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) $ 33,969 $ 13,145 $ 9 $ 20,815 $ 33,969 $ 13,145 $ 9 $ 20,815 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 199,164 $ 19,668 $ 150,832 $ 28,664 Derivatives – Other (C) 2,861 — 2,861 — $ 202,025 $ 19,668 $ 153,693 $ 28,664 SJG: Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 9,972 $ 4,620 $ 5,352 $ — Derivatives – Other (C) 2,861 — 2,861 — $ 12,833 $ 4,620 $ 8,213 $ — As of December 31, 2021 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Assets Available-for-Sale Securities (A) $ 37 $ 37 $ — $ — Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) 117,529 56,260 52,277 8,992 $ 117,566 $ 56,297 $ 52,277 $ 8,992 SJG: Assets Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) $ 9,903 $ 4,648 $ 1,617 $ 3,638 $ 9,903 $ 4,648 $ 1,617 $ 3,638 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 76,081 $ 21,879 $ 45,890 $ 8,312 Derivatives – Other (C) 8,000 — 8,000 — $ 84,081 $ 21,879 $ 53,890 $ 8,312 SJG: Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 2,844 $ 1,780 $ 1,064 $ — Derivatives – Other (C) 8,000 — 8,000 — $ 10,844 $ 1,780 $ 9,064 $ — Counterparty credit risk and the credit risk of SJI are incorporated and considered in the valuation of all derivative instruments as appropriate. The effect of counterparty credit risk and the credit risk of SJI on the derivative valuations is not significant. (A) Available-for-Sale Securities include securities that are traded in active markets and securities that are not traded publicly. The securities traded in active markets are valued using the quoted principal market close prices that are provided by the trustees and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. (B) Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities are traded in both exchange-based and non-exchange-based markets. Exchange-based contracts are valued using unadjusted quoted market sources in active markets and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain non-exchange-based contracts are valued using indicative price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges and are categorized in Level 2. These price quotations reflect the average of the bid-ask mid-point prices and are obtained from sources that management believes provide the most liquid market. Management reviews and corroborates the price quotations with at least one additional source to ensure the prices are observable market information, which includes consideration of actual transaction volumes, market delivery points, bid-ask spreads and contract duration. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information, model inputs generally would include both observable and unobservable inputs. In instances where observable data is unavailable, management considers the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the model inputs generally are not observable. Management uses the discounted cash flow model to value Level 3 physical and financial forward contracts, which calculates mark-to-market valuations based on forward market prices, original transaction prices, volumes, risk-free rate of return and credit spreads. Inputs to the valuation model are reviewed and revised as needed, based on historical information, updated market data, market liquidity and relationships, and changes in third party pricing sources. The validity of the mark-to-market valuations and changes in these values from period to period are examined and qualified against historical expectations by the risk management function. If any discrepancies are identified during this process, the mark-to-market valuations or the market pricing information is evaluated further and adjusted, if necessary. (C) Derivatives – Derivative instruments that are used to limit our exposure to changes in interest rates on variable-rate, long-term debt are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment, as a result, these instruments are categorized in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The following table provides quantitative information regarding significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 fair value measurements (in thousands, except for ranges): SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries) : Type Fair Value at September 30, 2022 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $26,211 $28,664 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $2.62 - $18.03 [$6.50] (A) Type Fair Value at December 31, 2021 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $8,916 $8,107 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $1.77 - $8.30 [$3.73] (A) SJG: Type Fair Value at September 30, 2022 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $ 20,815 $ 0 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $4.47 - $15.55 [$9.89] (A) Type Fair Value at December 31, 2021 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $ 3,638 $ — Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $3.75 - $5.66 [$4.94] (A) (A) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of forward prices for the sale and purchase of natural gas. (B) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of the percentage of contracted usage that is loaded during on-peak hours versus off-peak. The changes in fair value measurements of Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 1,364 $ 680 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (2,786) 1,667 Settlements (1,031) (4,800) Balance at end of period $ (2,453) $ (2,453) SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 22,215 $ 3,638 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (1,400) 20,815 Settlements — (3,638) Balance at end of period $ 20,815 $ 20,815 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 4,956 $ 11,006 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (13,860) (12,547) Settlements (1,222) (8,585) Balance at end of period $ (10,126) $ (10,126) SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 4,721 $ 3,385 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net 2,396 7,117 Settlements — (3,385) Balance at end of period $ 7,117 $ 7,117

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Long-Term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	LONG-TERM DEBT:Except as described below, there have been no significant changes to SJI's or SJG's long-term debt since December 31, 2021. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The consummation of the Merger would constitute a "Change in Control" under certain long-term debt agreements of each of SJI, SJG and ETG, and, as such, would provide applicable debt holders the right to have their debt repurchased. The Parent has entered into term-loan credit agreements with a syndicate of lenders intended to fund any such required repurchases. Upon consummation of the Merger, each of SJI, SJG and ETG is expected to sign a joinder to the relevant term-loan agreement to provide it with the funds necessary to make any such debt repurchases, which could result in additional interest to be paid. In March 2022, SJG repaid $2.5 million of 4.84% MTNs, which are due annually with the final payment due March 2026. In April 2022, SJG repaid $3.2 million of 3.74% MTNs, which are due annually with the final payment due April 2032. In June 2022, SJG repaid $7.5 million of 4.93% MTNs, which are due annually with the final payment due June 2026. In September 2022, SJG repaid $10.0 million of 3.00% MTNs, which are due annually with the final payment due September 2024. In June 2022, SJI repaid $35.0 million of 3.71% MTNs at maturity. On July 14, 2022, SJI entered into a Note Purchase Agreement ("July 2022 NPA") that provided for the Company to issue an aggregate of $400.0 million of senior unsecured notes in four series, as follows: • $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Senior Notes, Series 2022A, due July 14, 2027 (the “Series 2022A Notes”) • $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Senior Notes, Series 2022B, due July 14, 2029 (the “Series 2022B Notes”) • $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Senior Notes, Series 2022C, due July 14, 2032 (the “Series 2022C Notes”) • $80.0 million million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Senior Notes, Series 2022D, due July 14, 2034 (the “Series 2022D Notes”) and, together with the Series 2022A Notes, the Series 2022B Notes and the Series 2022C Notes, the “Notes.” The Company issued 50% of each series of Notes on July 14, 2022 (a total of $200.0 million of Notes) as follows: • $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022A Notes at an interest rate of 5.35% • $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022B Notes at an interest rate of 5.44% • $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022C Notes at an interest rate of 5.60% • $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022D Notes at an interest rate of 5.60%. The Company issued the remaining 50% of each series of Notes on September 15, 2022 (a total of $200.0 million of Notes) as follows: • $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022A Notes at an interest rate of 5.35% • $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022B Notes at an interest rate of 5.44% • $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022C Notes at an interest rate of 5.60% • $40.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2022D Notes at an interest rate of 5.60%. The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the Series 2022A Notes, the 2022B Notes and the 2022C Notes to fund capital expenditures, to repay indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes. The Company is required to use the net proceeds of the Series 2022D Notes to finance or refinance one or more green investments, as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement.

REVENUE

REVENUE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE	REVENUE: There have been no significant changes to the nature of the Company's revenues or the revenue recognition policies and practices of the Company since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers are disclosed below, by operating segment (in thousands). Three Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 36,727 $ 18,481 $ — $ 530 $ — $ — $ 55,738 Commercial & Industrial 29,397 20,789 624,866 — 7,409 (8,030) 674,431 OSS & Capacity Release 4,742 — — — — — 4,742 Other 447 192 — 1,389 — 215 2,243 $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ 1,919 $ 7,409 $ (7,815) $ 737,154 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ — $ — $ (8,030) $ 727,611 Solar — — — — 1,158 — 1,158 Fuel Cells — — — — 6,180 — 6,180 Other — — — 1,919 71 215 2,205 $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ 1,919 $ 7,409 $ (7,815) $ 737,154 Nine Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 306,124 $ 171,765 $ — $ 1,562 $ — $ — $ 479,451 Commercial & Industrial 143,934 106,880 1,599,474 21 18,321 (19,977) 1,848,653 OSS & Capacity Release 14,166 — — — — — 14,166 Other 3,568 683 — 4,048 — — 8,299 $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ 5,631 $ 18,321 $ (19,977) $ 2,350,569 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ — $ — $ (19,977) $ 2,326,617 Electric — — — 21 — — 21 Solar — — — — 4,195 — 4,195 Fuel Cells — — — — 13,283 — 13,283 Other — — — 5,610 843 — 6,453 $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ 5,631 $ 18,321 $ (19,977) $ 2,350,569 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 33,075 $ 18,993 $ — $ 488 $ — $ — $ 52,556 Commercial & Industrial 27,538 18,269 406,985 2,846 7,352 (1,333) 461,657 OSS & Capacity Release 2,504 — — — — — 2,504 Other 668 376 — 1,502 — (180) 2,366 $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ 4,836 $ 7,352 $ (1,513) $ 519,083 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ — $ — $ (1,294) $ 507,114 Electric — — — 2,846 — (39) 2,807 Solar — — — — 1,961 — 1,961 Fuel Cells — — — — 5,063 — 5,063 Landfills — — — — 328 — 328 Other — — — 1,990 — (180) 1,810 $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ 4,836 $ 7,352 $ (1,513) $ 519,083 Nine Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 250,697 $ 156,254 $ 1,482 $ — $ — $ 408,433 Commercial & Industrial 119,565 89,464 1,032,181 6,409 17,980 (8,955) 1,256,644 OSS & Capacity Release 7,053 — — — — — 7,053 Other 2,086 748 — 3,469 — (385) 5,918 $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ 11,360 $ 17,980 $ (9,340) $ 1,678,048 Product/ Service Line: Gas $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ — $ — $ (8,790) $ 1,649,258 Electric — — — 6,409 — (165) 6,244 Solar — — — — 4,776 — 4,776 Fuel Cells — — — — 12,167 — 12,167 Landfills — — — — 1,037 — 1,037 Other — — — 4,951 — (385) 4,566 $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ 11,360 $ 17,980 $ (9,340) $ 1,678,048 The SJG balance is a part of the SJG Utility Operations segment, and is before intercompany eliminations with other SJI entities. Revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income that are not with contracts with customers consist of (a) revenues from alternative revenue programs at the SJG and ETG utility operating segments (primarily CIP and WNC), (b) both utility and nonutility realized revenue from derivative contracts at the SJG and ETG Utility Operations, Wholesale Energy Operations and Retail Services operating segments, and (c) unrealized revenues from derivative contracts at the Wholesale Energy Operations and Retail Services operating segments. The Utilities' rate mechanisms that qualify as alternative revenue programs are described in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Total revenues arising from alternative revenue programs at SJI were $3.5 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(5.6) million and $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Total revenues arising from alternative revenue programs at SJG were $0.8 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $(6.0) million and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following table provides information about SJI's and SJG's receivables (excluding SJG receivables from related parties) and unbilled revenue from contracts with customers (in thousands): Accounts Receivable (A) Unbilled Revenue (B) SJI (including SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Beginning balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 343,835 $ 87,357 Ending balance as of September 30, 2022 352,437 22,021 Increase (Decrease) $ 8,602 $ (65,336) Beginning balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 278,723 $ 85,423 Ending balance as of September 30, 2021 272,286 26,783 Increase (Decrease) $ (6,437) $ (58,640) SJG: Beginning balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 125,848 $ 43,236 Ending balance as of September 30, 2022 99,727 11,258 Increase (Decrease) $ (26,121) $ (31,978) Beginning balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 88,657 $ 46,837 Ending balance as of September 30, 2021 83,031 8,288 Increase (Decrease) $ (5,626) $ (38,549) (A) A receivable is SJI's and SJG's right to consideration that is unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before payment is expected from the customer.

ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINA

ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINATIONS: Bronx Midco Catamaran and a third party formed Bronx Midco, of which Catamaran owns 99%. On June 9, 2021, Bronx Midco purchased a fuel cell project totaling 5 MW in Bronx, New York, which was completed and became operational during the third quarter of 2022. Marina, through its ownership in Catamaran, has a 92% ownership interest in Bronx Midco, and, as a result, Marina consolidates the entity as Marina has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” states that a business is an integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return in the form of dividends, lower costs, or other economic benefits directly to investors or other owners, members, or participants. As the acquisition did not meet the definition of a business combination under ASC 805, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition. In an asset acquisition, goodwill is not recognized, but rather any excess consideration transferred over the fair value of the net assets acquired is allocated on a relative fair value basis to the identifiable net assets. The fuel cell project includes a land lease and working capital. The total cost of the fuel cell project is $60.1 million, of which the partners have paid $50.8 million as of September 30, 2022; the remaining balance was paid in October 2022. Of this total, Marina invested $46.8 million as of September 30, 2022. To account for the third party partner's interest in Bronx Midco, Marina recorded $4.0 million of NCIs in Total Equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022. The major depreciable assets of the Bronx Midco fuel cell project are the fuel cell modules, which will be depreciated over their estimated useful lives of 35 years once placed in service. The lease cost associated with the land lease is being recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 35 years. All assets and financial results of Bronx Midco are included in the Renewables segment. Revenues and expenses incurred in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are not material. Red River On March 22, 2022, SJI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJI RNG Devco, LLC, formed the Red River joint venture with two third party partners, of which SJI RNG Devco, LLC has an 80% ownership interest. Red River was formed for the purpose of building anaerobic digesters on certain dairy farms to produce RNG for injection into natural gas pipelines, and supporting SJI's commitment to decarbonization. In 2022, SJI invested $55.7 million into the Red River joint venture. There has been no other activity among this joint venture as of September 30, 2022. Notes 1 and 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 describe asset acquisitions and business combinations that occurred in 2021.

GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTAN

GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS: GOODWILL - See Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI's and SJG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for a description of the Company's goodwill accounting policies and annual impairment test. The Company determined that, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, there were not indicators of impairment of the goodwill associated with its reporting units, and as such did not perform a quantitative analysis. The qualitative factors analyzed also included macroeconomic conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There were no impairments recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Should economic conditions deteriorate in future periods or become depressed for a prolonged period of time, estimates of future cash flows and market valuation assumptions may not be sufficient to support the carrying value, requiring impairment charges in the future. As of both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, SJI had $707.0 million of goodwill, including $700.2 million in the ETG Utility Operations segment and $6.8 million included in the Retail Services segment. IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - The primary identifiable intangible assets of the Company are customer relationships within the Retail Services segment, interconnection and power purchase agreements at Annadale (collectively "Annadale intangible assets"), and an AMA within the ETG Utility Operations segment which expired on March 31, 2022. Total SJI amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $0.2 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $2.0 million and $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. No impairment charges were recorded on identifiable intangible assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:On October 21, 2022, FERC issued an order authorizing its approval of the Merger under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
GENERAL	GENERAL - SJI provides a variety of energy-related products and services primarily through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: ▪ SJIU is a holding company that owns SJG and ETG. • SJG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in the seven southernmost counties of New Jersey. • ETG is a regulated natural gas utility which distributes natural gas in seven counties in northern and central New Jersey. ▪ SJE has an ownership interest in EnergyMark (see Note 3). Beginning in the second quarter 2022, SJE no longer acquires or markets electricity to retail end users. ▪ SJRG markets natural gas storage, commodity and transportation assets along with fuel management services on a wholesale basis in the mid-Atlantic, Appalachian and southern states. ▪ SJEX owns oil, gas and mineral rights in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania. ▪ Marina develops and operates on-site energy-related projects. Marina includes the Catamaran joint venture that develops, owns and operates renewable energy projects, and supports SJI's commitment to clean energy initiatives. Catamaran owns Annadale and Bronx Midco, operators of fuel cell projects in New York, in which Marina, through Catamaran, owns 93% and 92%, respectively. Catamaran also owns a solar generation site in Massachusetts, in which Marina, through Catamaran, owns 90%. The remaining ownership percentages are recorded as NCIs in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The principal wholly-owned subsidiaries of Marina are: • Solar energy projects in New Jersey. • ACLE, BCLE, SCLE and SXLE own landfill gas-to-energy production facilities in Atlantic, Burlington, Salem and Sussex Counties, respectively, in New Jersey. ACLE ceased operations on September 30, 2021, while BCLE, SCLE and SXLE ceased operations on June 1, 2020. ▪ SJESP receives commissions on appliance service contracts from a third party. ▪ Midstream invests in infrastructure and other midstream projects, including the PennEast project for which development ceased in September 2021. See Note 3. ▪ SJEI provides energy procurement and cost reduction services. The significant wholly-owned subsidiaries of SJEI include: • AEP, an aggregator, broker and consultant in the retail energy markets that matches end users with suppliers for the procurement of natural gas and electricity. • EnerConnex, an aggregator, broker and consultant in the retail and wholesale energy markets that matches end users with suppliers for the procurement of natural gas and electricity. • SJI Renewable Energy Ventures, LLC, which holds our equity interest in REV. • SJI RNG Devco, LLC, which includes our renewable natural gas development rights and costs incurred in order to develop certain dairy farms, along with the Red River joint venture which was formed on March 22, 2022 (see Note 16).
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION - SJI's condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SJI, its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (including SJG) and subsidiaries in which SJI has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In management’s opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG reflect all normal recurring adjustments needed to fairly present their respective financial positions, operating results and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. SJI’s and SJG's businesses are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, accordingly, this interim financial information should not be the basis for estimating the full year’s operating results. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI and SJG contain certain condensed financial information and exclude certain footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with SJI’s and SJG's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There were no significant changes in or changes in the application of the Company’s significant or critical accounting policies or estimation
ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS	ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS - The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared to conform with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include amounts related to regulatory accounting, energy derivatives, environmental remediation costs, legal contingencies, pension and other postretirement benefit costs, revenue recognition, goodwill, evaluation of equity method investments for other-than-temporary impairment, income taxes, and allowance for credit losses. Estimates may be subject to future uncertainties, including the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our operations and economic conditions, which could affect the fair value of the ETG reporting unit and its goodwill balance (see Note 17), as well as the allowance for credit losses and the total impact and potential recovery of incremental costs associated with COVID-19 (see Notes 5 and 8, respectively).
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS	IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under "Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" in Item 8 of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 for additional information regarding the Company's policy on impairments of long-lived assets. In the second quarter of 2022, it was determined that SJG had property, plant and equipment that was unusable which resulted in SJI and SJG recording an impairment charge of approximately $1.9 million to Impairment Charges on the condensed consolidated statements of (loss)/income for SJI and SJG during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These impairment charges were recorded to the SJG Utility Operations segment. No impairments of long-lived assets were identified at SJG for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
REGULATION	REGULATION - The Utilities are subject to the rules and regulations of the BPU . See Note 7 for a discussion of the Utilities' rate structure and regulatory actions. The Utilities maintain their accounts according to the BPU's prescribed Uniform System of Accounts. The Utilities follow the accounting for regulated enterprises prescribed by ASC 980, Regulated Operations , which allows for the deferral of certain costs (regulatory assets) and creation of certain obligations (regulatory liabilities) when it is probable that such items will be recovered from or refunded to customers in future perio ds.
OPERATING REVENUES	OPERATING REVENUES - Gas and electric revenues are recognized in the period the commodity is delivered to customers. For retail customers (including customers of SJG) that are not billed at the end of the month, we record an estimate to recognize unbilled revenues for gas and electricity delivered from the date of the last meter reading to the end of the month. The Utilities also have revenues that arise from alternative revenue programs, which are discussed in Note 15. For ETG and SJG, unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivative instruments are recorded in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of SJI and SJG (see Note 12) until they become realized, in which case they are recognized in operating revenues. SJRG's gas revenues are recognized in the period the commodity is delivered, and operating revenues for SJRG include realized and unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivative instruments. SJRG presents revenues and expenses related to its energy trading activities on a net basis in operating revenues. This net presentation has no effect on operating income or net income. The Company recognizes revenues on commissions received related to SJESP appliance service contracts, along with commissions received related to AEP and EnerConnex energy procurement service contracts, on a monthly basis as the commissions are earned. Marina recognizes revenue for renewable energy projects when output is generated and delivered to the customer, and when renewable energy credits have been transferred to the third party at an agreed upon price. We considered the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on operating revenues, noting that SJI and SJG have not seen a significant reduction in revenues as a result of the pandemic. This is due to the delivery of gas and electricity being considered an essential service, with delivery to customers continuing in a timely manner with no delays or operational shutdowns taking place to date. To the extent that the pandemic does impact our ability to deliver in the future, operating revenues could be impacted. Currently, the impact of the pandemic on the collectability of our accounts receivable continues to be monitored, but such receivables have traditionally been included in rate recovery (see Note 8).
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES - Deferred income taxes are provided for all significant temporary differences between the book and taxable bases of assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes
LEASES	LEASES - There have been no significant changes to the nature or balances of the Company's leases since December 31, 2021, which are described in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Other than as described below, no new accounting pronouncement had, or is expected to have, a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI, or the condensed financial statements of SJG. Recently Adopted Standards: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2020-04: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide various optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in ASU 2021-01 clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to changes in the interest rates used for margining, discounting, or contract price alignment for derivative instruments that are being implemented as part of the market-wide transition to new reference rates (commonly referred to as the "discounting transition"). January 1, 2022 Prospective for contract modifications and hedging relationships. Once elected for a Topic or an Industry Subtopic, the amendments in this Update must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications for that Topic or Industry Subtopic. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. ASU 2020-06: Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models in Subtopic 470-20. Under the amendments, embedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost and a convertible preferred stock will be accounted for as a single equity instrument measured at its historical cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendments also add new convertible instrument disclosure requirements. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU remove certain conditions from the settlement guidance within the derivative scope exception guidance contained in Subtopic 815-40 and further clarify the derivative scope exception guidance. Finally, the amendments in this ASU align the diluted EPS calculation for convertible instruments by requiring that an entity use the if-converted method instead of the treasury stock method when calculated diluted EPS for convertible instruments. January 1, 2022 Retrospective or Modified Retrospective Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Standards Not Yet Effective: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (ASC 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance This ASU requires disclosure in the notes to annual financial statements of government financial assistance from local, (city, town, county, municipal), regional, and federal governments and entities related to those governments. Required disclosure for government assistance transactions includes: 1) information about the nature of transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions; 2) the line items on the balance sheet and income statement that are affected by the transactions and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item; and 3) significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. Annual periods beginning January 1, 2022; early adoption is permitted. Either (1) prospectively to all transactions that are reflected in financial statements at the date of initial application and to all transactions that are entered into after adoption (2) retrospectively to those transactions Since this ASU is disclosure only, adoption will not have an impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the disclosures of SJI and SJG. ASU 2021-08: Business Combinations (ASC 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities From Contracts With Customers The amendments to ASC 805 in this ASU require an acquirer to account for revenue contracts acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASC 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The acquirer may assess how the acquiree applied ASC 606 to determine what to record for the acquired contracts. The standard also provides practical expedients for acquirers when recognizing and measuring acquired contract assets and contract liabilities from a business combination. January 1, 2023; early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period Prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments These amendments have not yet been adopted and management is currently evaluating whether to adopt this amendment prior to the effective date.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES	GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques. The levels of the hierarchy are described below: • Level 1: Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. Assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and financial liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Other than as described below, no new accounting pronouncement had, or is expected to have, a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements of SJI, or the condensed financial statements of SJG. Recently Adopted Standards: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2020-04: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide various optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in ASU 2021-01 clarify that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to changes in the interest rates used for margining, discounting, or contract price alignment for derivative instruments that are being implemented as part of the market-wide transition to new reference rates (commonly referred to as the "discounting transition"). January 1, 2022 Prospective for contract modifications and hedging relationships. Once elected for a Topic or an Industry Subtopic, the amendments in this Update must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications for that Topic or Industry Subtopic. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. ASU 2020-06: Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for convertible instruments by removing certain separation models in Subtopic 470-20. Under the amendments, embedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost and a convertible preferred stock will be accounted for as a single equity instrument measured at its historical cost, as long as no other features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives. The amendments also add new convertible instrument disclosure requirements. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU remove certain conditions from the settlement guidance within the derivative scope exception guidance contained in Subtopic 815-40 and further clarify the derivative scope exception guidance. Finally, the amendments in this ASU align the diluted EPS calculation for convertible instruments by requiring that an entity use the if-converted method instead of the treasury stock method when calculated diluted EPS for convertible instruments. January 1, 2022 Retrospective or Modified Retrospective Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Standards Not Yet Effective: Standard Description Date of Adoption Application Effect on the Financial Statements of SJI and SJG ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (ASC 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance This ASU requires disclosure in the notes to annual financial statements of government financial assistance from local, (city, town, county, municipal), regional, and federal governments and entities related to those governments. Required disclosure for government assistance transactions includes: 1) information about the nature of transactions and the related accounting policy used to account for the transactions; 2) the line items on the balance sheet and income statement that are affected by the transactions and the amounts applicable to each financial statement line item; and 3) significant terms and conditions of the transactions, including commitments and contingencies. Annual periods beginning January 1, 2022; early adoption is permitted. Either (1) prospectively to all transactions that are reflected in financial statements at the date of initial application and to all transactions that are entered into after adoption (2) retrospectively to those transactions Since this ASU is disclosure only, adoption will not have an impact on the financial statement results of SJI or SJG. Management is currently determining the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the disclosures of SJI and SJG. ASU 2021-08: Business Combinations (ASC 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities From Contracts With Customers The amendments to ASC 805 in this ASU require an acquirer to account for revenue contracts acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASC 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The acquirer may assess how the acquiree applied ASC 606 to determine what to record for the acquired contracts. The standard also provides practical expedients for acquirers when recognizing and measuring acquired contract assets and contract liabilities from a business combination. January 1, 2023; early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period Prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments These amendments have not yet been adopted and management is currently evaluating whether to adopt this amendment prior to the effective date.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN (

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Summary of the Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Outstanding and the Assumptions Used to Estimate the Fair Value of the Awards	The following table summarizes the nonvested restricted stock awards outstanding at September 30, 2022, and the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the awards: Grants Shares Outstanding Fair Value Per Share Expected Volatility Risk-Free Interest Rate Officers & Key Employees - 2020 - TSR 31,957 $ 25.51 34.8 % 0.21 % 2020 - CEGR, Time 80,644 $ 25.19 N/A N/A 2021 - TSR 35,091 $ 28.11 39.9 % 0.27 % 2021 - CEGR, Time 132,543 $ 25.33 N/A N/A 2022 - TSR 37,608 $ 35.05 43.5 % 1.80 % 2022 - CEGR, Time 147,327 $ 35.05 N/A N/A Directors - 2022 32,003 $ 33.90 N/A N/A
Summary of the Total Stock-Based Compensation Cost for the Period	The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation cost to SJI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Officers & Key Employees $ 1,317 $ 1,123 $ 3,951 $ 3,804 Directors (226) 317 45 561 Total Cost 1,091 1,440 3,996 4,365 Capitalized (246) (33) (335) (101) Net Expense $ 845 $ 1,407 $ 3,661 $ 4,264
Summary of Information Regarding Restricted Stock Award Activity During the Period Excluding Accrued Dividend Equivalents	The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock award activity for SJI during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, excluding accrued dividend equivalents: Officers and Other Key Employees Directors Weighted Nonvested Shares Outstanding, January 1, 2022 492,475 54,419 $ 26.72 Granted 184,935 32,003 $ 34.88 Cancelled/Forfeited (71,775) — $ 28.53 Vested (140,466) (54,419) $ 27.48 Nonvested Shares Outstanding, September 30, 2022 465,169 32,003 $ 29.72

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OP_2

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	A summary of related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Operating Revenues were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating Revenues/Affiliates: SJRG $ 7,613 $ 907 $ 18,726 7,662 Other 21 21 63 62 Total Operating Revenues/Affiliates $ 7,634 $ 928 $ 18,789 $ 7,724 Related-party transactions involving SJG, excluding pass-through items, included in SJG's Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Costs of Sales/Affiliates (Excluding depreciation and amortization) SJRG $ 20 $ 954 $ 136 $ 4,924 Operations Expense/Affiliates: SJI (parent company only) $ 6,294 $ 5,832 $ 19,390 $ 17,082 SJIU 1,259 1,045 3,469 2,957 Millennium 910 857 2,772 2,598 Other 17 18 57 163 Total Operations Expense/Affiliates $ 8,480 $ 7,752 $ 25,688 $ 22,800

COMMON STOCK (Tables)

COMMON STOCK (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Common Stock Shares Issued and Outstanding	The following shares were issued and outstanding for SJI: 2022 Beginning Balance, January 1 117,340,493 New Issuances During the Period: Settlement of Equity Forward Sale Agreement 4,996,062 Stock-Based Compensation Plan 128,238 Ending Balance, September 30 122,464,793
Schedule of Convertible Units	The convertible units consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Principal amount: 2021 Series B Remarketable Junior Subordinated Notes due 2029 Principal (A) $ 335,000 $ 335,000 Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (A) 8,190 9,110 Net carrying amount $ 326,810 $ 325,890 Carrying amount of the equity component (B) $ — $ — (A) Included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within Long-Term Debt. (B) There is no equity portion as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for these Notes.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents	The following table provides SJI's (including SJG) and SJG's balances of Restricted Investments as well as presents a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that total to the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands): September 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 52,763 $ 1,331 Restricted Investments 775 725 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 53,538 $ 2,056 December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 28,754 $ 3,360 Restricted Investments 686 686 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 29,440 $ 4,046
Reconciliation of Restricted Cash	The following table provides SJI's (including SJG) and SJG's balances of Restricted Investments as well as presents a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that total to the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands): September 30, 2022 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 52,763 $ 1,331 Restricted Investments 775 725 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 53,538 $ 2,056 December 31, 2021 Balance Sheet Line Item SJI SJG Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 28,754 $ 3,360 Restricted Investments 686 686 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 29,440 $ 4,046
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses	A summary of changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 50,876 $ 42,233 $ 41,763 $ 30,582 Provision for expected credit losses 2,435 2,375 7,355 7,621 Regulated assets (a) (5,863) (293) 815 8,982 Recoveries of accounts previously written off 326 414 1,324 772 Uncollectible accounts written off (3,367) (1,664) (6,850) (4,892) Balance at end of period $ 44,407 $ 43,065 $ 44,407 $ 43,065 SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 29,791 $ 21,706 $ 25,166 $ 17,359 Provision for expected credit losses 1,816 1,411 5,499 5,529 Regulated assets (a) (1,598) 1,059 (44) 3,030 Recoveries of accounts previously written off 156 400 814 503 Uncollectible accounts written off (1,200) (702) (2,470) (2,547) Balance at end of period $ 28,965 $ 23,874 $ 28,965 $ 23,874
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Values of Long-Term Debt	The carrying amounts of SJI's and SJG's financial instruments approximate their fair values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, except as noted below (in thousands): September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all consolidated entities) Estimated fair values of long-term debt $ 3,282,165 $ 3,653,868 Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities (A) $ 3,597,838 $ 3,255,085 Net of: Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 37,673 $ 38,462 Unamortized debt discounts $ 5,068 $ 5,135 SJG Estimated fair values of long-term debt $ 888,073 $ 1,171,657 Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities $ 1,019,145 $ 1,041,811 Net of: Unamortized debt issuance costs $ 8,217 $ 8,726

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS (Tables)

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments of Business	Information about SJI’s operations in different reportable operating segments is presented below (in thousands). Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating Revenues: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 112,720 $ 69,958 $ 557,585 $ 412,572 ETG Utility Operations 42,155 37,072 279,733 248,098 Subtotal SJI Utilities 154,875 107,030 837,318 660,670 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 452,130 247,402 1,103,106 669,067 Retail Services 1,919 5,360 5,759 13,382 Subtotal Energy Management 454,049 252,762 1,108,865 682,449 Energy Production: Renewables 7,409 7,352 18,321 17,980 Decarbonization — — — — Subtotal Energy Production 7,409 7,352 18,321 17,980 Corporate and Services 15,102 13,577 46,798 39,416 Subtotal 631,435 380,721 2,011,302 1,400,515 Intersegment Sales (22,917) (15,090) (66,775) (48,756) Total Operating Revenues $ 608,518 $ 365,631 $ 1,944,527 $ 1,351,759 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating (Loss) Income: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ (2,741) $ (1,961) $ 137,787 $ 133,350 ETG Utility Operations (12,262) 5,634 49,523 66,521 Subtotal SJI Utilities (15,003) 3,673 187,310 199,871 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 21,551 (15,534) 7,326 (5,393) Retail Services 680 849 1,778 763 Subtotal Energy Management 22,231 (14,685) 9,104 (4,630) Energy Production: Renewables 1,240 1,787 2,252 4,920 Decarbonization (257) (63) (1,015) (71) Subtotal Energy Production 983 1,724 1,237 4,849 Corporate and Services (4,028) 315 (7,014) (626) Total Operating (Loss) Income $ 4,183 $ (8,973) $ 190,637 $ 199,464 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Property Additions: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 70,100 $ 64,988 $ 177,099 $ 186,948 ETG Utility Operations 72,340 58,923 182,197 158,953 Subtotal SJI Utilities 142,440 123,911 359,296 345,901 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 23 4 (11) 6 Retail Services — — — — Subtotal Energy Management 23 4 (11) 6 Energy Production: Renewables 23,317 6,471 34,174 24,458 Decarbonization 54,283 8,140 93,399 10,014 Subtotal Energy Production 77,600 14,611 127,573 34,472 Midstream — 11 — 19 Corporate and Services 1,242 747 3,562 3,105 Total Property Additions $ 221,305 $ 139,284 $ 490,420 $ 383,503 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Identifiable Assets: SJI Utilities: SJG Utility Operations $ 3,857,493 $ 3,767,897 ETG Utility Operations 2,956,797 2,788,465 Subtotal SJI Utilities 6,814,290 6,556,362 Energy Management: Wholesale Energy Operations 400,963 278,995 Retail Services 23,008 25,741 Subtotal Energy Management 423,971 304,736 Energy Production: Renewables 222,895 195,791 Decarbonization 306,816 138,787 Subtotal Energy Production 529,711 334,578 Midstream — 8,970 Discontinued Operations 27 47 Corporate and Services 508,817 370,899 Intersegment Assets (358,868) (266,920) Total Identifiable Assets $ 7,917,948 $ 7,308,672

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULAT_2

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Regulatory Assets	The Utilities' Regulatory Assets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following items (in thousands): September 30, 2022 SJG ETG Total SJI Environmental Remediation Costs: Expended - Net $ 150,189 $ 24,268 $ 174,457 Liability for Future Expenditures 97,492 75,443 172,935 Deferred ARO Costs 52,395 37,910 90,305 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost — 28,438 28,438 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs 47,504 611 48,115 Deferred Gas Costs - Net 16,217 — 16,217 CIP Receivable 11,053 3,884 14,937 SBC Receivable (excluding RAC) 7,308 551 7,859 Deferred Interest Rate Contracts 2,861 — 2,861 EET/EEP 24,464 7,657 32,121 AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals 12,675 — 12,675 Deferred COVID-19 Costs 7,791 11,625 19,416 Other Regulatory Assets 23,319 2,694 26,013 Total Regulatory Assets $ 453,268 $ 193,081 $ 646,349 December 31, 2021 SJG ETG Total SJI Environmental Remediation Costs: Expended - Net $ 151,630 $ 13,972 $ 165,602 Liability for Future Expenditures 97,964 77,830 175,794 Deferred ARO Costs 47,784 33,872 81,656 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost — 30,881 30,881 Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs 47,504 813 48,317 Deferred Gas Costs - Net 38,234 — 38,234 CIP Receivable 17,776 2,955 20,731 SBC Receivable (excluding RAC) 7,519 — 7,519 Deferred Interest Rate Contracts 8,002 — 8,002 EET/EEP 20,632 5,199 25,831 AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals 12,199 — 12,199 WNC — 4,269 4,269 Deferred COVID-19 Costs 7,687 10,225 17,912 Other Regulatory Assets 25,814 9,655 35,469 Total Regulatory Assets $ 482,745 $ 189,671 $ 672,416
Schedule of Regulatory Liabilities	The Utilities' Regulatory Liabilities as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following items (in thousands): September 30, 2022 SJG ETG Total SJI Excess Plant Removal Costs $ 12,947 $ 35,221 $ 48,168 Excess Deferred Taxes 193,830 108,790 302,620 Deferred Gas Costs - Net — 52,535 52,535 Other Regulatory Liabilities 3,549 1,727 5,276 Total Regulatory Liabilities $ 210,326 $ 198,273 $ 408,599 December 31, 2021 SJG ETG Total SJI Excess Plant Removal Costs $ 12,125 $ 33,988 $ 46,113 Excess Deferred Taxes 206,902 111,003 317,905 Deferred Gas Costs - Net — 28,842 28,842 Other Regulatory Liabilities 3,384 2,707 6,091 Total Regulatory Liabilities $ 222,411 $ 176,540 $ 398,951

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_2

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, net periodic benefit cost related to the SJI employee and officer pension and other postretirement benefit plans consisted of the following components (in thousands): Pension Benefits Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service Cost $ 1,241 $ 1,519 $ 3,880 $ 4,701 Interest Cost 3,681 3,404 10,510 9,876 Expected Return on Plan Assets (5,736) (6,154) (18,137) (17,821) Amortizations: Prior Service Cost 17 25 53 73 Actuarial Loss 2,014 3,325 5,691 9,713 Net Periodic Benefit Cost 1,217 2,119 1,997 6,542 Settlement Cost 202 — 202 — Capitalized Benefit Cost (409) (577) (1,405) (1,708) Deferred Benefit Cost (Credit) 8 (339) 677 (971) Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense $ 1,018 $ 1,203 $ 1,471 $ 3,863 Other Postretirement Benefits Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2022 2021 2022 2021 Service Cost $ 154 $ 212 $ 499 $ 638 Interest Cost 494 475 1,499 1,424 Expected Return on Plan Assets (1,692) (1,436) (5,075) (4,308) Amortizations: Prior Service Cost (156) (156) (468) (468) Actuarial Loss 25 273 94 817 Net Periodic Benefit Cost (1,175) (632) (3,451) (1,897) Capitalized Benefit Cost (49) (108) (169) (320) Deferred Benefit Cost 355 337 1,420 1,010 Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense $ (869) $ (403) $ (2,200) $ (1,207)

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TER_2

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Available Liquidity	Credit facilities and available liquidity as of September 30, 2022 were as follows (in thousands): Company Total Facility Usage Available Liquidity Expiration Date SJI: SJI Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility $ 500,000 $ 7,100 (A) $ 492,900 September 2026 SJG: Commercial Paper Program/Revolving Credit Facility 250,000 97,300 (B) 152,700 September 2026 ETG: ETG Revolving Credit Facility 250,000 107,800 (C) 142,200 September 2026 Total $ 1,000,000 $ 212,200 $ 787,800 (A) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $7.1 million, which is used for various construction and operating activities. (B) Includes letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $1.9 million, which supports the remediation of environmental conditions at certain locations in SJG's service territory. (C) There are currently no letters of credit outstanding that support ETG's construction activity. The weighted average interest rate on these borrowings, which changes daily, were as follows: September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 Weighted average interest rate on borrowings: SJI (inclusive of SJG, ETG and SJIU) 3.90 % 0.69 % SJG 1.42 % 0.18 % Average borrowings and maximum amounts outstanding on these facilities were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Average borrowings outstanding, not including LOC: SJI (inclusive of all subsidiaries' facilities) $ 249,350 $ 83,500 $ 209,811 $ 169,000 SJG $ 40,150 $ 47,000 $ 35,644 $ 24,200 Maximum amounts outstanding, not including LOC: SJI (inclusive of all subsidiaries' facilities) $ 366,800 $ 159,800 $ 375,300 $ 452,900 SJG $ 110,300 $ 87,300 $ 110,300 $ 87,300

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	As of September 30, 2022, SJI and SJG had outstanding derivative contracts as follows: SJI Consolidated SJG Derivative contracts intended to limit exposure to market risk to: Expected future purchases of natural gas (in MMdts) 77.9 12.7 Expected future sales of natural gas (in MMdts) 72.1 0.4 Basis and Index related net purchase contracts (in MMdts) 73.4 7.0
Summary of Interest Rate Swaps	As of September 30, 2022, SJG’s active interest rate swaps were as follows: Notional Amount Fixed Interest Rate Start Date Maturity $ 12,500,000 3.530% 12/1/2006 2/1/2036 $ 12,500,000 3.430% 12/1/2006 2/1/2036
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The fair values of all derivative instruments, as reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, are as follows (in thousands): SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Energy-related commodity contracts: Derivatives - Energy Related - Current $ 187,126 $ 159,805 $ 95,041 $ 60,002 Derivatives - Energy Related - Non-Current 52,461 39,359 22,488 16,079 Interest rate contracts: Derivatives - Other - Current — 215 — 568 Derivatives - Other - Noncurrent — 2,646 — 7,432 Total Derivatives $ 239,587 $ 202,025 $ 117,529 $ 84,081 SJG: Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Energy-related commodity contracts: Derivatives – Energy Related – Current $ 33,317 $ 9,547 $ 9,396 $ 2,520 Derivatives – Energy Related – Non-Current 652 425 507 324 Interest rate contracts: Derivatives – Other - Current — 215 — 568 Derivatives – Other - Noncurrent — 2,646 — 7,432 Total Derivatives $ 33,969 $ 12,833 $ 9,903 $ 10,844
Offsetting Arrangements	Information related to these offsetting arrangements were as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2022 Description Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities Gross amount offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted/(Received) SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 239,587 $ — $ 239,587 $ (128,106) (A) $ (28,918) $ 82,563 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (199,164) $ — $ (199,164) $ 128,106 (B) $ — $ (71,058) Derivatives - Other $ (2,861) $ — $ (2,861) $ — $ — $ (2,861) SJG: Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 33,969 $ — $ 33,969 $ (4,620) (A) $ — $ 29,349 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (9,972) $ — $ (9,972) $ 4,620 (B) $ — $ (5,352) Derivatives - Other $ (2,861) $ — $ (2,861) $ — $ — $ (2,861) As of December 31, 2021 Description Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities Gross amount offset in the balance sheet Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet Net amount Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted/(Received) SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 117,529 $ — $ 117,529 $ (57,804) (A) $ (32,782) $ 26,943 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (76,081) $ — $ (76,081) $ 57,804 (B) $ — $ (18,277) Derivatives - Other $ (8,000) $ — $ (8,000) $ — $ — $ (8,000) SJG: Derivatives - Energy Related Assets $ 9,903 $ — $ 9,903 $ (1,780) (A) $ — $ 8,123 Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities $ (2,844) $ — $ (2,844) $ 1,780 (B) $ — $ (1,064) Derivatives - Other $ (8,000) $ — $ (8,000) $ — $ — $ (8,000) (A) The balances at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were related to derivative liabilities which can be net settled against derivative assets. (B) The balances at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were related to derivative assets which can be net settled against derivative liabilities.
Effect of Derivatives on Income	The effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Derivatives Previously in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships under GAAP 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Interest Rate Contracts: Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a) $ (11) $ (12) $ (35) $ (35) SJG: Interest Rate Contracts: Losses reclassified from AOCL into income (a) $ (11) $ (12) $ (35) $ (35) (a) Included in Interest Charges Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under GAAP 2022 2021 2022 2021 SJI (no balances for the Utilities; includes all other consolidated subsidiaries): Gains (Losses) on energy-related commodity contracts (a) $ 11,319 $ (19,815) $ (43,872) $ (35,089) (a) Included in Operating Revenues - Nonutility

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSET_2

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities	For financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, information about the fair value measurements for each major category is as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Assets Available-for-Sale Securities (A) $ 37 $ 37 $ — $ — Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) 239,587 110,170 103,206 26,211 $ 239,624 $ 110,207 $ 103,206 $ 26,211 SJG: Assets Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) $ 33,969 $ 13,145 $ 9 $ 20,815 $ 33,969 $ 13,145 $ 9 $ 20,815 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 199,164 $ 19,668 $ 150,832 $ 28,664 Derivatives – Other (C) 2,861 — 2,861 — $ 202,025 $ 19,668 $ 153,693 $ 28,664 SJG: Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 9,972 $ 4,620 $ 5,352 $ — Derivatives – Other (C) 2,861 — 2,861 — $ 12,833 $ 4,620 $ 8,213 $ — As of December 31, 2021 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Assets Available-for-Sale Securities (A) $ 37 $ 37 $ — $ — Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) 117,529 56,260 52,277 8,992 $ 117,566 $ 56,297 $ 52,277 $ 8,992 SJG: Assets Derivatives – Energy Related Assets (B) $ 9,903 $ 4,648 $ 1,617 $ 3,638 $ 9,903 $ 4,648 $ 1,617 $ 3,638 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 76,081 $ 21,879 $ 45,890 $ 8,312 Derivatives – Other (C) 8,000 — 8,000 — $ 84,081 $ 21,879 $ 53,890 $ 8,312 SJG: Liabilities Derivatives – Energy Related Liabilities (B) $ 2,844 $ 1,780 $ 1,064 $ — Derivatives – Other (C) 8,000 — 8,000 — $ 10,844 $ 1,780 $ 9,064 $ — Counterparty credit risk and the credit risk of SJI are incorporated and considered in the valuation of all derivative instruments as appropriate. The effect of counterparty credit risk and the credit risk of SJI on the derivative valuations is not significant. (A) Available-for-Sale Securities include securities that are traded in active markets and securities that are not traded publicly. The securities traded in active markets are valued using the quoted principal market close prices that are provided by the trustees and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. (B) Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities are traded in both exchange-based and non-exchange-based markets. Exchange-based contracts are valued using unadjusted quoted market sources in active markets and are categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain non-exchange-based contracts are valued using indicative price quotations available through brokers or over-the-counter, on-line exchanges and are categorized in Level 2. These price quotations reflect the average of the bid-ask mid-point prices and are obtained from sources that management believes provide the most liquid market. Management reviews and corroborates the price quotations with at least one additional source to ensure the prices are observable market information, which includes consideration of actual transaction volumes, market delivery points, bid-ask spreads and contract duration. For non-exchange-based derivatives that trade in less liquid markets with limited pricing information, model inputs generally would include both observable and unobservable inputs. In instances where observable data is unavailable, management considers the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks such as liquidity, volatility and contract duration. Such instruments are categorized in Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the model inputs generally are not observable. Management uses the discounted cash flow model to value Level 3 physical and financial forward contracts, which calculates mark-to-market valuations based on forward market prices, original transaction prices, volumes, risk-free rate of return and credit spreads. Inputs to the valuation model are reviewed and revised as needed, based on historical information, updated market data, market liquidity and relationships, and changes in third party pricing sources. The validity of the mark-to-market valuations and changes in these values from period to period are examined and qualified against historical expectations by the risk management function. If any discrepancies are identified during this process, the mark-to-market valuations or the market pricing information is evaluated further and adjusted, if necessary. (C) Derivatives – Derivative instruments that are used to limit our exposure to changes in interest rates on variable-rate, long-term debt are valued using quoted prices on commonly quoted intervals, which are interpolated for periods different than the quoted intervals, as inputs to a market valuation model. Market inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment, as a result, these instruments are categorized in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Quantitative Information Regarding Significant Unobservable Inputs	The following table provides quantitative information regarding significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 fair value measurements (in thousands, except for ranges): SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries) : Type Fair Value at September 30, 2022 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $26,211 $28,664 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $2.62 - $18.03 [$6.50] (A) Type Fair Value at December 31, 2021 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $8,916 $8,107 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $1.77 - $8.30 [$3.73] (A) SJG: Type Fair Value at September 30, 2022 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $ 20,815 $ 0 Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $4.47 - $15.55 [$9.89] (A) Type Fair Value at December 31, 2021 Valuation Technique Significant Unobservable Input Range Assets Liabilities Forward Contract - Natural Gas $ 3,638 $ — Discounted Cash Flow Forward price (per dt) $3.75 - $5.66 [$4.94] (A) (A) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of forward prices for the sale and purchase of natural gas. (B) Represents the range, along with the weighted average, of the percentage of contracted usage that is loaded during on-peak hours versus off-peak.
Changes in Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs	The changes in fair value measurements of Derivatives – Energy Related Assets and Liabilities, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 1,364 $ 680 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (2,786) 1,667 Settlements (1,031) (4,800) Balance at end of period $ (2,453) $ (2,453) SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 22,215 $ 3,638 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (1,400) 20,815 Settlements — (3,638) Balance at end of period $ 20,815 $ 20,815 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Balance at beginning of period $ 4,956 $ 11,006 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net (13,860) (12,547) Settlements (1,222) (8,585) Balance at end of period $ (10,126) $ (10,126) SJG: Balance at beginning of period $ 4,721 $ 3,385 Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net 2,396 7,117 Settlements — (3,385) Balance at end of period $ 7,117 $ 7,117

REVENUE (Tables)

REVENUE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	Disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers are disclosed below, by operating segment (in thousands). Three Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 36,727 $ 18,481 $ — $ 530 $ — $ — $ 55,738 Commercial & Industrial 29,397 20,789 624,866 — 7,409 (8,030) 674,431 OSS & Capacity Release 4,742 — — — — — 4,742 Other 447 192 — 1,389 — 215 2,243 $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ 1,919 $ 7,409 $ (7,815) $ 737,154 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ — $ — $ (8,030) $ 727,611 Solar — — — — 1,158 — 1,158 Fuel Cells — — — — 6,180 — 6,180 Other — — — 1,919 71 215 2,205 $ 71,313 $ 39,462 $ 624,866 $ 1,919 $ 7,409 $ (7,815) $ 737,154 Nine Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 306,124 $ 171,765 $ — $ 1,562 $ — $ — $ 479,451 Commercial & Industrial 143,934 106,880 1,599,474 21 18,321 (19,977) 1,848,653 OSS & Capacity Release 14,166 — — — — — 14,166 Other 3,568 683 — 4,048 — — 8,299 $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ 5,631 $ 18,321 $ (19,977) $ 2,350,569 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ — $ — $ (19,977) $ 2,326,617 Electric — — — 21 — — 21 Solar — — — — 4,195 — 4,195 Fuel Cells — — — — 13,283 — 13,283 Other — — — 5,610 843 — 6,453 $ 467,792 $ 279,328 $ 1,599,474 $ 5,631 $ 18,321 $ (19,977) $ 2,350,569 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 33,075 $ 18,993 $ — $ 488 $ — $ — $ 52,556 Commercial & Industrial 27,538 18,269 406,985 2,846 7,352 (1,333) 461,657 OSS & Capacity Release 2,504 — — — — — 2,504 Other 668 376 — 1,502 — (180) 2,366 $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ 4,836 $ 7,352 $ (1,513) $ 519,083 Product/Service Line: Gas $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ — $ — $ (1,294) $ 507,114 Electric — — — 2,846 — (39) 2,807 Solar — — — — 1,961 — 1,961 Fuel Cells — — — — 5,063 — 5,063 Landfills — — — — 328 — 328 Other — — — 1,990 — (180) 1,810 $ 63,785 $ 37,638 $ 406,985 $ 4,836 $ 7,352 $ (1,513) $ 519,083 Nine Months Ended SJG Utility Operations ETG Utility Operations Wholesale Energy Operations Retail Services Renewables Corporate Services and Intersegment Total Customer Type: Residential $ 250,697 $ 156,254 $ 1,482 $ — $ — $ 408,433 Commercial & Industrial 119,565 89,464 1,032,181 6,409 17,980 (8,955) 1,256,644 OSS & Capacity Release 7,053 — — — — — 7,053 Other 2,086 748 — 3,469 — (385) 5,918 $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ 11,360 $ 17,980 $ (9,340) $ 1,678,048 Product/ Service Line: Gas $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ — $ — $ (8,790) $ 1,649,258 Electric — — — 6,409 — (165) 6,244 Solar — — — — 4,776 — 4,776 Fuel Cells — — — — 12,167 — 12,167 Landfills — — — — 1,037 — 1,037 Other — — — 4,951 — (385) 4,566 $ 379,401 $ 246,466 $ 1,032,181 $ 11,360 $ 17,980 $ (9,340) $ 1,678,048
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability	The following table provides information about SJI's and SJG's receivables (excluding SJG receivables from related parties) and unbilled revenue from contracts with customers (in thousands): Accounts Receivable (A) Unbilled Revenue (B) SJI (including SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries): Beginning balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 343,835 $ 87,357 Ending balance as of September 30, 2022 352,437 22,021 Increase (Decrease) $ 8,602 $ (65,336) Beginning balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 278,723 $ 85,423 Ending balance as of September 30, 2021 272,286 26,783 Increase (Decrease) $ (6,437) $ (58,640) SJG: Beginning balance as of January 1, 2022 $ 125,848 $ 43,236 Ending balance as of September 30, 2022 99,727 11,258 Increase (Decrease) $ (26,121) $ (31,978) Beginning balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 88,657 $ 46,837 Ending balance as of September 30, 2021 83,031 8,288 Increase (Decrease) $ (5,626) $ (38,549) (A) A receivable is SJI's and SJG's right to consideration that is unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before payment is expected from the customer.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 23, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) county	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) county lawsuit	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit				8
Impairment Charges		$ 7,217,000	$ 0	$ 9,114,000	$ 0
Valuation allowance		39,300,000		39,300,000		$ 22,500,000
Reserve from prior period tax positions						$ 13,900,000
Income tax credits			2,300,000	11,900,000	2,700,000
State and Local Jurisdiction
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		$ 16,800,000		$ 16,800,000
Domestic Tax Authority
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Valuation allowance			14,200,000		14,200,000
New Jersey Division of Taxation
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Energy and Other Taxes			11,000,000
NJ Boardwalk Holdings LLC
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Merger agreement, sale price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 36
Merger agreement, termination period	12 months
Merger agreement, contingent termination fee, payable	$ 140,000,000
Merger agreement, contingent termination fee, receivable	$ 255,000,000
ETG Utility Operations
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of counties in which entity operates | county		7		7
Impairment Charges		$ 7,200,000		$ 7,200,000
South Jersey Gas Company
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of counties in which entity operates | county		7		7
Impairment Charges		$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,897,000	$ 0
Marina Energy LLC | Annadale | Annadale
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)		93%		93%
Marina Energy LLC | Annadale | Bronx Midco LLC
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)		92%		92%
Marina Energy LLC | Solar Energy Projects Acquisition | Annadale | Bronx Midco LLC
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)		90%		90%

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN -

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Feb. 23, 2022
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Service period of shares (in years)	3 years
Number of options granted (in shares)	0	0
Number of options outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Expected volatility, measurement period	3 years
Unrecognized compensation cost of awards granted under the plan	$ 9.2
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is to be recognized.	1 year 7 months 6 days
Stock-based compensation plan (in shares)	128,238
NJ Boardwalk Holdings LLC
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Merger agreement, sale price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 36
Directors
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting period of shares	12 months
Director shares vested (as a percent)	100%
Time-based Restricted Stock | Year one
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Service period of shares (in years)	1 year
Time-based Restricted Stock | Year two
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Service period of shares (in years)	2 years
Time-based Restricted Stock | Year three
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Service period of shares (in years)	3 years
Time-based Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting period of shares	3 years
Payout limit of vested shares (as a percent)	100%
Fair value of shares awarded	$ 3.5	$ 3.6
Number of shares awarded (in shares)		146,270
Time-based Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | Year one
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Time-based Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | Year two
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Time-based Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | Year three
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Performance-based Restricted Shares | Officers & Key Employees
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting period of shares	3 years
Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Number of shares granted (in shares)	184,935	243,540
Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | South Jersey Gas Company
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Number of shares granted (in shares)	10,230	23,010
Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | Minimum
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Percentage of actual amount of shares that ultimately vest of original share units granted (as a percent)	0%
Restricted Stock | Officers & Key Employees | Maximum
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Percentage of actual amount of shares that ultimately vest of original share units granted (as a percent)	200%
Restricted Stock | Directors
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Number of shares granted (in shares)	32,003	54,419
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Number of shares granted (in shares)	0	0
Performance Shares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Vesting period of shares	3 years

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN_2

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards and Fair Value Assumptions (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 $ / shares shares
Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	32,003
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 33.90
2020 - TSR | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	31,957
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.51
Expected Volatility	34.80%
Risk-Free Interest Rate	0.21%
2020 - CEGR, Time | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	80,644
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.19
2021 - TSR | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	35,091
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 28.11
Expected Volatility	39.90%
Risk-Free Interest Rate	0.27%
2021 - CEGR, Time | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	132,543
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.33
2022 - TSR | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	37,608
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 35.05
Expected Volatility	43.50%
Risk-Free Interest Rate	1.80%
2022 - CEGR, Time | Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares outstanding (in shares) | shares	147,327
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 35.05

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN_3

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Schedule of Stock Based Compensation Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total Cost	$ 1,091	$ 1,440	$ 3,996	$ 4,365
Capitalized	(246)	(33)	(335)	(101)
Net Expense	845	1,407	3,661	4,264
Officers & Key Employees
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total Cost	1,317	1,123	3,951	3,804
Directors
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total Cost	$ (226)	$ 317	$ 45	$ 561

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN_4

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN - Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Restricted Stock
Weighted Average Fair Value
Nonvested shares outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 26.72
Granted (in dollars per share)	34.88
Cancelled/forfeited (in dollars per share)	28.53
Vested (in dollars per share)	27.48
Nonvested shares outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 29.72
Officers & Key Employees | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	492,475
Granted (in shares)	184,935	243,540
Cancelled/forfeited (in shares)	(71,775)
Vested (in shares)	(140,466)
Nonvested shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	465,169
Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	32,003
Weighted Average Fair Value
Nonvested shares outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 33.90
Directors | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	54,419
Granted (in shares)	32,003	54,419
Cancelled/forfeited (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	(54,419)
Nonvested shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	32,003

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OP_3

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment charges					$ 87,400,000
Other income and expense		$ (1,288,000)	$ 659,000	$ (761,000)	(81,589,000)
Valuation allowance		7,217,000	0	9,114,000	0
Investment in affiliates		105,525,000		105,525,000		$ 38,509,000
Investment is affiliates				76,495,000	13,155,000
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates				(94,800,000)	(39,800,000)
Notes receivable - affiliate		99,400,000		99,400,000		69,900,000
Net asset - included in investment in affiliates and other noncurrent liabilities		105,500,000		105,500,000		38,500,000
Combined equity contributions and the notes receivable - affiliate				204,900,000		108,500,000
Secured Debt
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Related party notes receivable		800,000		800,000		2,000,000
Unsecured Promissory Notes
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Notes receivable - affiliate		5,200,000		5,200,000		5,300,000
ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Minimum annual fee for long-term asset management agreement	$ 3,600,000
Energenic US LLC | Cogeneration Assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		2,200,000		2,200,000
Marina Energy LLC | Cogeneration Assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		$ 1,100,000		$ 1,100,000
PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC (PennEast)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		20%		20%
Return of investment in affiliates, per partner		$ 1,500,000		$ 11,000,000
Other income and expense		1,500,000		2,700,000
Energenic US LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in affiliates		$ 0		$ 0
Energenic US LLC | Marina Energy LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		50%		50%
Millennium Account Services, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		50%		50%
Potato Creek, LLC (Potato Creek)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		30%		30%
EnergyMark | South Jersey Energy Company
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		33%		33%
EnergyMark | South Jersey Resource Group
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total operating revenue, affiliates		$ 8,200,000	5,000,000	$ 28,200,000	15,900,000
REV LNG
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		35%		35%
Payments to related parties		$ 11,200,000	$ 0	$ 24,600,000	$ 0
REV LNG | Equity Method Investee
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Related party notes receivable		$ 93,400,000		$ 93,400,000		$ 62,600,000
Red River
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest (as a percent)		80%		80%
Investment is affiliates				$ 55,700,000

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OP_4

AFFILIATIONS, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Related Party Transactions (Details) - South Jersey Gas Company - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Operating Revenues/Affiliates:
Total Operating Revenues/Affiliates	$ 7,634	$ 928	$ 18,789	$ 7,724
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates	8,480	7,752	25,688	22,800
SJRG
Operating Revenues/Affiliates:
Total Operating Revenues/Affiliates	7,613	907	18,726	7,662
Cost of sales/affiliates	20	954	136	4,924
SJI (parent company only)
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates	6,294	5,832	19,390	17,082
SJIU
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates	1,259	1,045	3,469	2,957
Millennium
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates	910	857	2,772	2,598
Other
Operating Revenues/Affiliates:
Total Operating Revenues/Affiliates	21	21	63	62
Operations Expense/Affiliates:
Total Operations Expense/Affiliates	$ 17	$ 18	$ 57	$ 163

COMMON STOCK - Summary of Share

COMMON STOCK - Summary of Shares Issued and Outstanding (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 shares
Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	117,340,493
New Issuances During the Period:
Settlement of Equity Forward Sale Agreement (in shares)	4,996,062
Stock-Based Compensation Plan (in shares)	128,238
Ending balance (in shares)	122,464,793

COMMON STOCK - Narrative (Detai

COMMON STOCK - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 18, 2022	Mar. 22, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Feb. 23, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Par value of common stock (in dollars per share)				$ 1.25		$ 1.25
Shares of common stock outstanding (in shares)				122,464,793		122,464,793			117,340,493
Number of shares issued (in shares)						4,996,062
Interest expense, stock sale contract value adjustment				$ 0.2		$ 0.6
Stock sale contract liability, current				23.8		23.8			$ 23.8
Stock sale contract liability, noncurrent				$ 17.5		$ 17.5			$ 34.6
Incremental shares included in diluted EPS calculation (in shares)				3,345,989	1,469,623	2,848,163	1,481,770
Convertible
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Interest expense, coupon				$ 5	$ 5	$ 14.9	$ 12.8
2021 Series B Remarketable Junior Subordinated Notes due 2029
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Effective interest rate (as a percent)				2.10%		2.10%
NJ Boardwalk Holdings LLC
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Merger agreement, sale price per share (in dollars per share)								$ 36
Public Stock Offering
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Par value of common stock (in dollars per share)		$ 1.25
Number of shares offered (in shares)		10,250,000
Price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 22.25
Number of shares issued (in shares)			1,899,859
Private Placement
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued (in shares)	4,996,062
Net proceeds from public offering, after underwriting discounts and commissions	$ 100.4
South Jersey Gas Company
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Par value of common stock (in dollars per share)				$ 2.50		$ 2.50
Shares of common stock outstanding (in shares)				2,339,139		2,339,139

COMMON STOCK - Summary of Conve

COMMON STOCK - Summary of Convertible Units (Details) - Convertible - 2021 Series B Remarketable Junior Subordinated Notes due 2029 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	$ 335,000	$ 335,000
Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs	8,190	9,110
Net carrying amount	$ 326,810	$ 325,890

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Cash, C

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 52,763	$ 28,754
Restricted Investments	775	686
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows	53,538	29,440	$ 25,449	$ 41,831
South Jersey Gas Company
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,331	3,360
Restricted Investments	725	686
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows	$ 2,056	$ 4,046	$ 2,020	$ 6,424

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedul

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 50,876	$ 42,233	$ 41,763	$ 30,582
Provision for expected credit losses	2,435	2,375	7,355	7,621
Regulated assets	(5,863)	(293)	815	8,982
Recoveries of accounts previously written off	326	414	1,324	772
Uncollectible accounts written off	(3,367)	(1,664)	(6,850)	(4,892)
Balance at end of period	44,407	43,065	44,407	43,065
South Jersey Gas Company
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	29,791	21,706	25,166	17,359
Provision for expected credit losses	1,816	1,411	5,499	5,529
Regulated assets	(1,598)	1,059	(44)	3,030
Recoveries of accounts previously written off	156	400	814	503
Uncollectible accounts written off	(1,200)	(702)	(2,470)	(2,547)
Balance at end of period	$ 28,965	$ 23,874	$ 28,965	$ 23,874

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Narrati

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Narrative (Details) - South Jersey Gas Company - Financing Receivable - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Carrying amount of loans, net of unamortized discounts	$ 1.3	$ 1.7
Loans for upgrading equipment for energy efficiency	62.7	55.4
Current portion of EET loans receivable	12.1	11.1
Loans for upgrading equipment for energy efficiency, noncurrent	$ 50.6	$ 44.3
Minimum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Initial term of note (in years)	3 years
Loans for upgrading equipment for energy efficiency, term (in years)	2 years
Maximum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Initial term of note (in years)	5 years
Loans for upgrading equipment for energy efficiency, term (in years)	10 years

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Sched_2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Values of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net of:
Finance lease, lease liability	$ 5,700	$ 5,600
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of long-term debt	3,282,165	3,653,868
Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities	3,597,838	3,255,085
Net of:
Unamortized debt issuance costs	37,673	38,462
Unamortized debt discounts	5,068	5,135
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | South Jersey Gas Company
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of long-term debt	888,073	1,171,657
Carrying amounts of long-term debt, including current maturities	1,019,145	1,041,811
Net of:
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 8,217	$ 8,726

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS (Details)

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	$ 608,518	$ 365,631	$ 1,944,527	$ 1,351,759
Total Operating (Loss) Income	4,183	(8,973)	190,637	199,464
Total Property Additions	221,305	139,284	490,420	383,503
Total Identifiable Assets	7,917,948		7,917,948		$ 7,308,672
Discontinued Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Identifiable Assets	27		27		47
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	631,435	380,721	2,011,302	1,400,515
Operating Segments | Corporate and Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	15,102	13,577	46,798	39,416
Total Operating (Loss) Income	(4,028)	315	(7,014)	(626)
Total Property Additions	1,242	747	3,562	3,105
Total Identifiable Assets	508,817		508,817		370,899
Operating Segments | Midstream
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Property Additions	0	11	0	19
Total Identifiable Assets	0		0		8,970
Operating Segments | SJI Utilities | Subtotal SJI Utilities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	154,875	107,030	837,318	660,670
Total Operating (Loss) Income	(15,003)	3,673	187,310	199,871
Total Property Additions	142,440	123,911	359,296	345,901
Total Identifiable Assets	6,814,290		6,814,290		6,556,362
Operating Segments | SJI Utilities | SJG Utility Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	112,720	69,958	557,585	412,572
Total Operating (Loss) Income	(2,741)	(1,961)	137,787	133,350
Total Property Additions	70,100	64,988	177,099	186,948
Total Identifiable Assets	3,857,493		3,857,493		3,767,897
Operating Segments | SJI Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	42,155	37,072	279,733	248,098
Total Operating (Loss) Income	(12,262)	5,634	49,523	66,521
Total Property Additions	72,340	58,923	182,197	158,953
Total Identifiable Assets	2,956,797		2,956,797		2,788,465
Operating Segments | Energy Management | Subtotal Energy Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	454,049	252,762	1,108,865	682,449
Total Operating (Loss) Income	22,231	(14,685)	9,104	(4,630)
Total Property Additions	23	4	(11)	6
Total Identifiable Assets	423,971		423,971		304,736
Operating Segments | Energy Management | Wholesale Energy Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	452,130	247,402	1,103,106	669,067
Total Operating (Loss) Income	21,551	(15,534)	7,326	(5,393)
Total Property Additions	23	4	(11)	6
Total Identifiable Assets	400,963		400,963		278,995
Operating Segments | Energy Management | Retail Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	1,919	5,360	5,759	13,382
Total Operating (Loss) Income	680	849	1,778	763
Total Property Additions	0	0	0	0
Total Identifiable Assets	23,008		23,008		25,741
Operating Segments | Energy Production | Subtotal Energy Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	7,409	7,352	18,321	17,980
Total Operating (Loss) Income	983	1,724	1,237	4,849
Total Property Additions	77,600	14,611	127,573	34,472
Total Identifiable Assets	529,711		529,711		334,578
Operating Segments | Energy Production | Renewables
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	7,409	7,352	18,321	17,980
Total Operating (Loss) Income	1,240	1,787	2,252	4,920
Total Property Additions	23,317	6,471	34,174	24,458
Total Identifiable Assets	222,895		222,895		195,791
Operating Segments | Energy Production | Decarbonization
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	0	0	0	0
Total Operating (Loss) Income	(257)	(63)	(1,015)	(71)
Total Property Additions	54,283	8,140	93,399	10,014
Total Identifiable Assets	306,816		306,816		138,787
Intersegment Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Operating Revenues	(22,917)	$ (15,090)	(66,775)	$ (48,756)
Total Identifiable Assets	$ (358,868)		$ (358,868)		$ (266,920)

RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS (D

RATES AND REGULATORY ACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Aug. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	May 31, 2022	Nov. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		$ (100)
ETG Utility Operations | Annual EEP Rate Adjustment
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)							$ (1,600)
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		(800)
Approved rate increase (decrease)			$ 40,000
Approved rate of return on rate base, percentage			6.80%
Approved return on common equity, percentage			9.60%
Approved common equity component, percentage			52%
IIP Investments | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		6,300
Net utility plant		57,700
Annual BGSS/CIP Filing, BGSS Component | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Approved rate increase (decrease)		57,400
Annual BGSS/CIP Filing, CIP Component | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		2,200
Annual USF Petition | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		(1,100)
Recovery Of Remediation Costs | ETG Utility Operations
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		5,100
South Jersey Gas Company
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		(1,200)
Net utility plant		3,074,123							$ 2,956,531
South Jersey Gas Company | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		82,300
Investment amount								$ 73,100
Approved rate increase (decrease)					$ 800
South Jersey Gas Company | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | IIP Investments
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)						$ 742,500
Approved program, term				5 years
Approved program, amount				$ 200,000
South Jersey Gas Company | Accelerated Infrastructure Replacement Program
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)	$ 6,700
South Jersey Gas Company | Accelerated Infrastructure Replacement Program | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)	$ 69,000
South Jersey Gas Company | Tax Reform
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		9,500					11,700
South Jersey Gas Company | Recovery Of Costs Of Energy Efficiency Programs
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		(4,800)					$ 1,100
South Jersey Gas Company | Annual BGSS/CIP Filing, BGSS Component | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		85,700
South Jersey Gas Company | Annual BGSS/CIP Filing, CIP Component | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		5,600
South Jersey Gas Company | Recovery Of Costs Of Societal Benefits Programs And Electronic Data Interchange Development And Operating Costs
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items]
Requested revenue increase (decrease)		$ 1,800

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULAT_3

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES - Regulatory Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
ETG
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	$ 193,081	$ 189,671
ETG | Environmental Remediation Costs, Expended - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	24,268	13,972
ETG | Liability for Future Expenditures
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	75,443	77,830
ETG | Deferred ARO Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	37,910	33,872
ETG | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	28,438	30,881
ETG | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	611	813
ETG | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	0	0
ETG | CIP Receivable
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	3,884	2,955
ETG | SBC Receivable (excluding RAC)
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	551	0
ETG | Deferred Interest Rate Contracts
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	0	0
ETG | EET/EEP
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	7,657	5,199
ETG | AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	0	0
ETG | WNC
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets		4,269
ETG | Deferred COVID-19 Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	11,625	10,225
ETG | Other Regulatory Assets
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	2,694	9,655
SJG
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	453,268	482,745
SJG | Environmental Remediation Costs, Expended - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	150,189	151,630
SJG | Liability for Future Expenditures
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	97,492	97,964
SJG | Deferred ARO Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	52,395	47,784
SJG | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	0	0
SJG | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	47,504	47,504
SJG | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	16,217	38,234
SJG | CIP Receivable
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	11,053	17,776
SJG | SBC Receivable (excluding RAC)
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	7,308	7,519
SJG | Deferred Interest Rate Contracts
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	2,861	8,002
SJG | EET/EEP
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	24,464	20,632
SJG | AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	12,675	12,199
SJG | WNC
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets		0
SJG | Deferred COVID-19 Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	7,791	7,687
SJG | Other Regulatory Assets
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	23,319	25,814
SJI
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	646,349	672,416
SJI | Environmental Remediation Costs, Expended - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	174,457	165,602
SJI | Liability for Future Expenditures
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	172,935	175,794
SJI | Deferred ARO Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	90,305	81,656
SJI | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs - Unrecognized Prior Service Cost
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	28,438	30,881
SJI | Deferred Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	48,115	48,317
SJI | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	16,217	38,234
SJI | CIP Receivable
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	14,937	20,731
SJI | SBC Receivable (excluding RAC)
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	7,859	7,519
SJI | Deferred Interest Rate Contracts
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	2,861	8,002
SJI | EET/EEP
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	32,121	25,831
SJI | AFUDC - Equity Related Deferrals
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	12,675	12,199
SJI | WNC
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets		4,269
SJI | Deferred COVID-19 Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	19,416	17,912
SJI | Other Regulatory Assets
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Assets	$ 26,013	$ 35,469

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULAT_4

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
South Jersey Gas Company
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	$ 453,268	$ 482,745
South Jersey Gas Company | Environmental Remediation
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Original recovery period of expenditures	7 years
South Jersey Gas Company | Deferred COVID-19 Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	$ 7,791	7,687
South Jersey Gas Company | Judicial Ruling | Pricing dispute, long-term gas supply contract
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Amount paid to third party supplier	15,100	21,300
ETG Utility Operations | Deferred COVID-19 Costs
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	$ 11,600	$ 10,200

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULAT_5

REGULATORY ASSETS AND REGULATORY LIABILITIES - Regulatory Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
ETG
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	$ 198,273	$ 176,540
ETG | Excess Plant Removal Costs
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	35,221	33,988
ETG | Excess Deferred Taxes
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	108,790	111,003
ETG | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	52,535	28,842
ETG | Other Regulatory Liabilities
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	1,727	2,707
SJG
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	210,326	222,411
SJG | Excess Plant Removal Costs
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	12,947	12,125
SJG | Excess Deferred Taxes
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	193,830	206,902
SJG | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	0	0
SJG | Other Regulatory Liabilities
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	3,549	3,384
SJI
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	408,599	398,951
SJI | Excess Plant Removal Costs
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	48,168	46,113
SJI | Excess Deferred Taxes
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	302,620	317,905
SJI | Deferred Gas Costs - Net
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	52,535	28,842
SJI | Other Regulatory Liabilities
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Total Regulatory Liabilities	$ 5,276	$ 6,091

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_3

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service Cost	$ 1,241	$ 1,519	$ 3,880	$ 4,701
Interest Cost	3,681	3,404	10,510	9,876
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(5,736)	(6,154)	(18,137)	(17,821)
Amortizations:
Prior Service Cost	17	25	53	73
Actuarial Loss	2,014	3,325	5,691	9,713
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	1,217	2,119	1,997	6,542
Settlement Cost	202	0	202	0
Capitalized Benefit Cost	(409)	(577)	(1,405)	(1,708)
Deferred Benefit Cost (Credit)	8	(339)	677	(971)
Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense	1,018	1,203	1,471	3,863
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service Cost	154	212	499	638
Interest Cost	494	475	1,499	1,424
Expected Return on Plan Assets	(1,692)	(1,436)	(5,075)	(4,308)
Amortizations:
Prior Service Cost	(156)	(156)	(468)	(468)
Actuarial Loss	25	273	94	817
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	(1,175)	(632)	(3,451)	(1,897)
Capitalized Benefit Cost	(49)	(108)	(169)	(320)
Deferred Benefit Cost (Credit)	355	337	1,420	1,010
Total Net Periodic Benefit Expense	$ (869)	$ (403)	$ (2,200)	$ (1,207)

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREM_4

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ 1,217,000	$ 2,119,000	$ 1,997,000	$ 6,542,000
Contributions			0
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	(1,175,000)	(632,000)	(3,451,000)	(1,897,000)
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected future employer contributions	3,900,000		3,900,000
South Jersey Gas Company | Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ 400,000	$ 1,600,000	$ 600,000	$ 4,700,000
Weighted average expected long term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	7.25%	7.25%	7.25%	7.25%
Contributions				$ 0
South Jersey Gas Company | Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	$ (600,000)	$ (600,000)	$ (2,800,000)	$ (1,600,000)
Weighted average expected long term rate of return on plan assets (as a percent)	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TER_3

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS - Schedule of Lines of Credit (Details)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Facility	$ 1,000,000,000
Usage	212,200,000
Available Liquidity	787,800,000
SJI | Line of Credit | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Facility	500,000,000
Usage	7,100,000
Available Liquidity	492,900,000
Letters of credit outstanding	7,100,000
SJG | Line of Credit | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding	1,900,000
SJG | Commercial Paper and Letters of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Facility	250,000,000
Usage	97,300,000
Available Liquidity	152,700,000
ETG | Line of Credit | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding	0
ETG | Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Facility	250,000,000
Usage	107,800,000
Available Liquidity	$ 142,200,000

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TER_4

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Master Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Agreement")
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term of agreement (in years)	5 years

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TER_5

LINES OF CREDIT AND SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS - Schedule of Lines of Credit (Weighted Average Interest Rates, Average Borrowings, and Maximum Amounts Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum amounts outstanding	$ 366,800	$ 159,800	$ 375,300	$ 452,900
SJG
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum amounts outstanding	110,300	87,300	$ 110,300	$ 87,300
Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings (as a percent)			3.90%	0.69%
Average borrowings outstanding, not including LOC	249,350	83,500	$ 209,811	$ 169,000
Line of Credit | SJG
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings (as a percent)			1.42%	0.18%
Average borrowings outstanding, not including LOC	$ 40,150	$ 47,000	$ 35,644	$ 24,200

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) employee lawsuit contract plaintiff	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) employee	Nov. 23, 2021 employee
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual supply contract fees	$ 101
Total supply contract fees	$ 458.7
Number of supply contracts executed | contract	2
Supply contracts, term	5 years
Number of employees | employee	1,163	1,173
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit	8
Approximate amount accrued related to all claims	$ 18.1	$ 11.3
Complaints In Connection With Merger Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff	8
Lawsuits Filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit	5
Lawsuits Filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit	1
Lawsuits Filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit	1
Lawsuits Filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | lawsuit	1
Unionized Collective Bargaining Agreements | ETG Utility Operations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of current employees with labor union representation | employee	211	233
South Jersey Gas Company
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of employees | employee	422	432
Approximate amount accrued related to all claims	$ 17.5	$ 10
South Jersey Gas Company | Unionized Collective Bargaining Agreements
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of current employees with labor union representation | employee	286	289
ETG Utility Operations | Unionized Collective Bargaining Agreements
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of current employees with labor union representation | employee			47
REV LNG
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Committed capital contribution	$ 93.4	$ 62.6
Parental Guarantee
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Parental guarantees	$ 11.5
Contract term	1 year

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Outsta

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Outstanding Contracts (Details) MMcfe in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) MMcfe	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Energy Related Derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) | $			$ 59.9		$ 22.1
Energy Related Derivative | South Jersey Gas Company
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) | $			24		$ 7.1
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP
Derivative [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on energy related derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments | $	$ 11.3	$ (19.8)	$ (43.9)	$ (35.1)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Expected future purchases/sales of natural gas (in MMdts) | Purchases
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			77,900
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Expected future purchases/sales of natural gas (in MMdts) | Purchases | South Jersey Gas Company
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			12,700
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Expected future purchases/sales of natural gas (in MMdts) | Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			72,100
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Expected future purchases/sales of natural gas (in MMdts) | Sales | South Jersey Gas Company
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			400
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Basis and Index related net purchase contracts (in MMdts)
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			73,400
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Basis and Index related net purchase contracts (in MMdts) | South Jersey Gas Company
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount (natural gas in mmcfe and electricity in mwh)			7,000

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Intere

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - South Jersey Gas Company	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Interest Rate Swap, $12,500,000 Contract 1
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 12,500,000
Fixed Interest Rate	3.53%
Interest Rate Swap, $12,500,000 Contract 2
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 12,500,000
Fixed Interest Rate	3.43%

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Fair V

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of all Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Energy-related Commodity Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	$ 239,587	$ 117,529
Liabilities	0	0
Energy-related Commodity Contracts | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	33,969	9,903
Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	239,587	117,529
Liabilities	202,025	84,081
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	33,969	9,903
Liabilities	12,833	10,844
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Energy-related Commodity Contracts | Derivatives - Energy Related - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	187,126	95,041
Liabilities	159,805	60,002
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Energy-related Commodity Contracts | Derivatives - Energy Related - Current | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	33,317	9,396
Liabilities	9,547	2,520
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Energy-related Commodity Contracts | Derivatives - Energy Related - Non-Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	52,461	22,488
Liabilities	39,359	16,079
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Energy-related Commodity Contracts | Derivatives - Energy Related - Non-Current | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	652	507
Liabilities	425	324
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Interest Rate Contracts | Derivatives - Other - Current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	215	568
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Interest Rate Contracts | Derivatives - Other - Current | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	215	568
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Interest Rate Contracts | Derivatives - Other - Noncurrent
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	2,646	7,432
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP | Interest Rate Contracts | Derivatives - Other - Noncurrent | SJG
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	$ 2,646	$ 7,432

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Offset

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Offsetting Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Energy-related Commodity Contracts
Offsetting Derivative Assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	$ 239,587	$ 117,529
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	239,587	117,529
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	(128,106)	(57,804)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	(28,918)	(32,782)
Net amount	82,563	26,943
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	(199,164)	(76,081)
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	(199,164)	(76,081)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	128,106	57,804
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	0	0
Net amount	(71,058)	(18,277)
Energy-related Commodity Contracts | SJG
Offsetting Derivative Assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	33,969	9,903
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	33,969	9,903
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	(4,620)	(1,780)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	0	0
Net amount	29,349	8,123
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	(9,972)	(2,844)
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	(9,972)	(2,844)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	4,620	1,780
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	0	0
Net amount	(5,352)	(1,064)
Other
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	(2,861)	(8,000)
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	(2,861)	(8,000)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	0	0
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	0	0
Net amount	(2,861)	(8,000)
Other | SJG
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized assets/liabilities	(2,861)	(8,000)
Gross amount offset in the balance sheet	0	0
Net amounts of assets/liabilities in balance sheet	(2,861)	(8,000)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, financial instruments	0	0
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, cash collateral posted/(received)	0	0
Net amount	$ (2,861)	$ (8,000)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Effect

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Effect of Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on energy-related commodity contracts	$ 11,300	$ (19,800)	$ (43,900)	$ (35,100)
Interest Rate Contracts | Non-Utility Revenue
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Losses reclassified from AOCL into income	(11)	(12)	(35)	(35)
Interest Rate Contracts | Non-Utility Revenue | SJG
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Losses reclassified from AOCL into income	(11)	(12)	(35)	(35)
Energy-related Commodity Contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under GAAP
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on energy-related commodity contracts	$ 11,319	$ (19,815)	$ (43,872)	$ (35,089)

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSET_3

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assets
Available-for-Sale Securities	$ 37	$ 37
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Assets
Available-for-Sale Securities	37	37
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	239,587	117,529
Total assets	239,624	117,566
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	199,164	76,081
Derivatives - Other	2,861	8,000
Total liabilities	202,025	84,081
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | SJG
Assets
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	33,969	9,903
Total assets	33,969	9,903
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	9,972	2,844
Derivatives - Other	2,861	8,000
Total liabilities	12,833	10,844
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets
Available-for-Sale Securities	37	37
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	110,170	56,260
Total assets	110,207	56,297
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	19,668	21,879
Derivatives - Other	0	0
Total liabilities	19,668	21,879
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | SJG
Assets
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	13,145	4,648
Total assets	13,145	4,648
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	4,620	1,780
Derivatives - Other	0	0
Total liabilities	4,620	1,780
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Assets
Available-for-Sale Securities	0	0
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	103,206	52,277
Total assets	103,206	52,277
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	150,832	45,890
Derivatives - Other	2,861	8,000
Total liabilities	153,693	53,890
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | SJG
Assets
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	9	1,617
Total assets	9	1,617
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	5,352	1,064
Derivatives - Other	2,861	8,000
Total liabilities	8,213	9,064
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Assets
Available-for-Sale Securities	0	0
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	26,211	8,992
Total assets	26,211	8,992
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	28,664	8,312
Derivatives - Other	0	0
Total liabilities	28,664	8,312
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | SJG
Assets
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets	20,815	3,638
Total assets	20,815	3,638
Liabilities
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities	0	0
Derivatives - Other	0	0
Total liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSET_4

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - Quantitative Information Regarding Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - Forward Contracts - Discounted Cash Flow - Level 3 - Natural Gas $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / decatherm	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) $ / decatherm
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets | $	$ 26,211	$ 8,916
Liabilities | $	28,664	8,107
SJG
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets | $	20,815	3,638
Liabilities | $	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	2.62	1.77
Minimum | SJG | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	4.47	3.75
Maximum | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	18.03	8.30
Maximum | SJG | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	15.55	5.66
Weighted Average | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	6.50	3.73
Weighted Average | SJG | Forward price (per dt)
Fair Value Inputs, Assets And Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Derivative, measurement input	9.89	4.94

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSET_5

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES - Changes in Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 1,364	$ 4,956	$ 680	$ 11,006
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net	(2,786)	(13,860)	1,667	(12,547)
Settlements	(1,031)	(1,222)	(4,800)	(8,585)
Balance at end of period	(2,453)	(10,126)	(2,453)	(10,126)
SJG
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	22,215	4,721	3,638	3,385
Other Changes in Fair Value from Continuing and New Contracts, Net	(1,400)	2,396	20,815	7,117
Settlements	0	0	(3,638)	(3,385)
Balance at end of period	$ 20,815	$ 7,117	$ 20,815	$ 7,117

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 15, 2022	Jul. 14, 2022
SJG | Mortgages | Series due 2026, 4.84%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt				$ 2,500,000
Stated interest rate				4.84%
SJG | Mortgages | Series due 2032, 3.74%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt			$ 3,200,000
Stated interest rate			3.74%
SJG | Mortgages | Series due 2026, 4.93%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		$ 7,500,000
Stated interest rate		4.93%
SJG | Mortgages | Series due 2024, 3.00%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 10,000,000
Stated interest rate	3%
SJI | Mortgages | Series due at maturity, 3.71%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		$ 35,000,000
Stated interest rate		3.71%
SJI | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 400,000,000
Debt instrument, percent of notes issued					50%	50%
Long-term debt, gross					$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
SJI | Senior Notes | Series 2022A Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate					5.35%	5.35%
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 100,000,000
Long-term debt, gross					$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
SJI | Senior Notes | Series 2022B Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate					5.44%	5.44%
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 100,000,000
Long-term debt, gross					$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
SJI | Senior Notes | Series 2022C Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate					5.60%	5.60%
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 120,000,000
Long-term debt, gross					$ 60,000,000	$ 60,000,000
SJI | Senior Notes | Series 2022D Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate					5.60%	5.60%
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 80,000,000
Long-term debt, gross					$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000

REVENUE - Disaggregated Revenue

REVENUE - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 737,154	$ 519,083	$ 2,350,569	$ 1,678,048
Gas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	727,611	507,114	2,326,617	1,649,258
Electric
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		2,807	21	6,244
Solar
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,158	1,961	4,195	4,776
Fuel Cells
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,180	5,063	13,283	12,167
Landfills
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		328		1,037
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,205	1,810	6,453	4,566
Residential
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	55,738	52,556	479,451	408,433
Commercial & Industrial
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	674,431	461,657	1,848,653	1,256,644
OSS & Capacity Release
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	4,742	2,504	14,166	7,053
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	2,243	2,366	8,299	5,918
SJG Utility Operations | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	71,313	63,785	467,792	379,401
SJG Utility Operations | Gas | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	71,313	63,785	467,792	379,401
SJG Utility Operations | Electric | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0	0	0
SJG Utility Operations | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
SJG Utility Operations | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
SJG Utility Operations | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0		0
SJG Utility Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
SJG Utility Operations | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	36,727	33,075	306,124	250,697
SJG Utility Operations | Commercial & Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	29,397	27,538	143,934	119,565
SJG Utility Operations | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	4,742	2,504	14,166	7,053
SJG Utility Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	447	668	3,568	2,086
ETG Utility Operations | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	39,462	37,638	279,328	246,466
ETG Utility Operations | Gas | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	39,462	37,638	279,328	246,466
ETG Utility Operations | Electric | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0	0	0
ETG Utility Operations | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
ETG Utility Operations | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
ETG Utility Operations | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0		0
ETG Utility Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
ETG Utility Operations | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	18,481	18,993	171,765	156,254
ETG Utility Operations | Commercial & Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	20,789	18,269	106,880	89,464
ETG Utility Operations | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
ETG Utility Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	192	376	683	748
Wholesale Energy Operations | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	624,866	406,985	1,599,474	1,032,181
Wholesale Energy Operations | Gas | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	624,866	406,985	1,599,474	1,032,181
Wholesale Energy Operations | Electric | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0		0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Commercial & Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	624,866	406,985	1,599,474	1,032,181
Wholesale Energy Operations | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Wholesale Energy Operations | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Retail Services | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,919	4,836	5,631	11,360
Retail Services | Gas | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Retail Services | Electric | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		2,846	21	6,409
Retail Services | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Retail Services | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Retail Services | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0		0
Retail Services | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,919	1,990	5,610	4,951
Retail Services | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	530	488	1,562	1,482
Retail Services | Commercial & Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	2,846	21	6,409
Retail Services | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Retail Services | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,389	1,502	4,048	3,469
Renewables | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	7,409	7,352	18,321	17,980
Renewables | Gas | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Renewables | Electric | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0	0	0
Renewables | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,158	1,961	4,195	4,776
Renewables | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	6,180	5,063	13,283	12,167
Renewables | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		328		1,037
Renewables | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	71	0	843	0
Renewables | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Renewables | Commercial & Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	7,409	7,352	18,321	17,980
Renewables | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Renewables | Other | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(7,815)	(1,513)	(19,977)	(9,340)
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Gas | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(8,030)	(1,294)	(19,977)	(8,790)
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Electric | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		(39)	0	(165)
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Solar | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Fuel Cells | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Landfills | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue		0		0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Other | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	215	(180)	0	(385)
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Residential | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Commercial & Industrial | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	(8,030)	(1,333)	(19,977)	(8,955)
Corporate Services and Intersegment | OSS & Capacity Release | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Corporate Services and Intersegment | Other | Intersegment Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 215	$ (180)	$ 0	$ (385)

REVENUE - Narrative (Details)

REVENUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues from alternative revenue programs	$ 3.5	$ 0.4	$ (5.6)	$ 2.5
SJG
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues from alternative revenue programs	$ 0.8	$ 1	$ (6)	$ 0.9

REVENUE - Accounts Receivable (

REVENUE - Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounts Receivable
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contracts with customers, asset	$ 352,437	$ 272,286	$ 343,835	$ 278,723
Increase (decrease) in contracts with customers, asset	8,602	(6,437)
Unbilled Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contracts with customers, asset	22,021	26,783	87,357	85,423
Increase (decrease) in contracts with customers, asset	(65,336)	(58,640)
SJG | Accounts Receivable
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contracts with customers, asset	99,727	83,031	125,848	88,657
Increase (decrease) in contracts with customers, asset	(26,121)	(5,626)
SJG | Unbilled Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contracts with customers, asset	11,258	8,288	$ 43,236	$ 46,837
Increase (decrease) in contracts with customers, asset	$ (31,978)	$ (38,549)

ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBI_2

ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2022	Jun. 09, 2021 MW
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Investment is affiliates	$ 76,495	$ 13,155
Red River
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Investment is affiliates	55,700
Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Number of megawatts produced by fuel cell projects | MW				5
Bronx Midco LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Amount invested	60,100
Bronx Midco LLC | Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)				99%
Amount invested	50,800
Bronx Midco LLC | Marina Energy LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Amount invested	46,800
Non-controlling interest	$ 4,000
Useful life of fuel cell modules (in years)	35 years
Finance lease term	35 years
Bronx Midco LLC | Marina Energy LLC | Catamaran
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)				92%
Red River | SJI | Devco, LLC
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Ownership by parent (as a percent)			80%

GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INT_2

GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill	706,960,000		706,960,000		$ 706,960,000
Amortization expense	200,000	1,500,000	2,000,000	4,400,000
Impairment of identifiable intangible assets	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
ETG Utility Operations
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	700,200,000		700,200,000		700,200,000
Retail Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 6,800,000		$ 6,800,000		$ 6,800,000