Madison Gas and Electric Company Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	$ (164)	$ (85)
Comprehensive Income	16,864	18,193
MGE [Member]
Net Income	17,197	18,311
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(30)	(82)
Total comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest	17,167	18,229
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, net of tax	(6,252)	(6,553)
Comprehensive Income	$ 10,915	$ 11,676