INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER PROPERTY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER PROPERTY [Abstract]

Investments in Subsidiaries and Other Property

		2012		2011
NVE
	Investments held in Rabbi Trust(1)	$	32,519	$	29,182
	Cash Value-Life Insurance		2,807		2,735
	Non-utility property of NEICO		4,898		5,517
	Property not designated for Utility use		16,083		19,235
	Other non-utility property		353		352
Total investments and other property		$	56,660	$	57,021

		2012		2011
NPC
	Investments held in Rabbi Trust(1)	$	26,383	$	23,675
	Cash Value-Life Insurance		2,807		2,735
	Non-utility property of NEICO		4,898		5,517
	Property not designated for Utility use		15,720		18,841
Total investments and other property		$	49,808	$	50,768

		2012		2011
SPPC
	Investments held in Rabbi Trust(1)	$	6,136	$	5,507
	Property not designated for Utility use		363		394
Total investments and other property		$	6,499	$	5,901