OTHER DEFERRED ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

OTHER DEFERRED ASSETS [Abstract]

Other Deferred Assets

The investment in CoBank, which is a cooperative bank, is related to certain outstanding First Mortgage Bonds and is a required investment in the bank based on the underlying long-term debt agreements. The settlement agreement receivable is related to the long-term portion of reimbursements due in years 2024 and 2025 as further discussed in Note 4-Accounts Receivable.

(in thousands)	March 31, 2023	December 31, 2022
Investment in CoBank	$5,882	$5,351
Settlement agreement receivable-long term	4,991	4,991
Other deferred assets	183	194
	$11,056	$10,536