Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details-5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Included in earnings	[1]	$ (1,572)	$ (2,016)	$ (5,174)	$ (7,590)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]		Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power	Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power	Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power	Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power

[1] MGE's exchange-traded derivative contracts, over-the-counter party transactions, and FTRs are subject to regulatory deferral. These derivatives are therefore marked to fair value and are offset in the financial statements with a corresponding regulatory asset or liability.