OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]

OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES

OTHER ITEMS AND CHARGES

Environmental Remediation Charge

We recorded an environmental remediation charge of $900 in fiscal year 2016 due to changes in cost estimates associated with the Potsdam environmental remediation liability. See Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” and Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies for further disclosure.

In transition period 2014, we recorded an environmental remediation charge of $950 associated with remediation performed at Southbridge Landfill in our Eastern region. We had previously recorded an environmental remediation charge of $400 in fiscal year 2014 associated with remediation activities at this site.

Expense from Divestiture, Acquisition and Financing Costs

In fiscal year 2014, we incurred $144 of expenses primarily associated with legal costs for the acquisition of the remaining 50% membership interest of Tompkins. See Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for disclosure over the acquisition of Tompkins.

Development Project Charge

In fiscal year 2014, we recorded a charge of $1,394 for deferred costs associated with a gas pipeline development project in Maine no longer deemed viable.

Severance and Reorganization Costs

In fiscal year 2014, we recorded a charge of $586 for severance costs associated with various planned reorganization efforts including the divestiture of Maine Energy.