COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Purchase Commitment

Commitments as of December 31, 2023, for natural gas purchases and future demand fees for the next five fiscal year periods are as follows:

(Thousands)	2024		2025		2026		2027		2028		Thereafter
ES:
Natural gas purchases	$	41,616	$	1,826	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	13,788		15,297		11,467		5,478		3,505		6,780
Pipeline demand fees	35,249		46,316		31,762		24,383		13,894		14,648
Sub-total ES	$	90,653	$	63,439	$	43,229	$	29,861	$	17,399	$	21,428
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	20,156	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	31,211		30,645		14,971		10,163		5,084		—
Pipeline demand fees	116,451		193,428		138,266		128,643		113,990		966,947
Sub-total NJNG	$	167,818	$	224,073	$	153,237	$	138,806	$	119,074	$	966,947
Total	$	258,471	$	287,512	$	196,466	$	168,667	$	136,473	$	988,375