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LEASES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease, Cost
The following table presents the Company's lease costs included in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
(Thousands)Income Statement Location2026202520262025
Operating lease costOperation and maintenance$3,020 $2,830 $8,796 $8,350 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assetsDepreciation and amortization344 382 1,070 1,304 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net of capitalized interest103 147 342 492 
Total finance lease cost447 529 1,412 1,796 
Variable lease costOperation and maintenance292 227 755 611 
Total lease cost$3,759 $3,586 $10,963 $10,757 

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases:
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
(Thousands)20262025
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows for operating leases$6,645 $6,666 
Operating cash flows for finance leases$342 $492 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$4,357 $6,249 
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities, Lessee
The following table presents the balance and classifications of the Company's right of use assets and lease liabilities included in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Thousands)Balance Sheet LocationJune 30,
2026		September 30,
2025
Noncurrent Assets
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets$198,383 $185,596 
Finance lease assetsUtility plant23,332 24,402 
Total lease assets$221,715 $209,998 
Current Liabilities
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities$5,534 $4,388 
Finance lease liabilitiesCurrent maturities of long-term debt4,365 5,568 
Noncurrent Liabilities
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities171,504 159,131 
Finance lease liabilitiesLong-term debt7,212 10,366 
Total lease liabilities$188,615 $179,453