Subsidiary & Community News
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Announces New Officer Appointments
Danielle Mulligan DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), announced today the appointment of Danielle Mulligan to Assistant Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Kevin McCrackin to Assistant Vice President of Business Development for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Vice President of Marlin Gas Services. Ms. Mulligan is responsible for overseeing the Company’s communications campaigns to drive internal and external transparency, shape public and energy industry discussions and develop and enhance the Company’s reputation. Mr. McCrackin oversees Marlin Gas Services, the Company’s mobile CNG transportation business, and the coordination of various business development [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Donating $200,000 to Support Communities During Coronavirus Response
Company providing assistance through donations and customer grant DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced the Company will donate $200,000 to support response and relief organizations assisting communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company also announced a special one-time grant from its SHARING program for customers economically impacted by the spread of the coronavirus. The SHARING program is a nonprofit organization assisting natural gas and propane gas customers living on the Delmarva Peninsula who need financial assistance to pay their gas and propane bills. “At Chesapeake Utilities, we care about the communities we serve, and we [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Takes Actions to Protect Community During Coronavirus Pandemic
Customer Walk-in Access to Company Buildings Temporarily Suspended as a Precaution DOVER, DE – In light of the national emergency declaration over the COVID-19 pandemic, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced the Company has taken several preventative measures to help keep employees, customers and communities safe. The Company’s Pandemic Response Plan follows the guidance and recommendations of federal, state and local governments, health authorities and relevant industry agencies. Based on recent developments, all walk-in customer access to any of Chesapeake’s natural gas, propane or electric office locations has been temporarily suspended effective at the close of business today. This [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Announces 2020 Energy Bill Assistance Grant Levels
Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), announced today the availability of grants through its SHARING program, a nonprofit organization that provides funds to the Company’s natural gas and propane gas customers living on the Delmarva Peninsula who need financial assistance to pay their gas bills or to repair their gas appliances. Annual grants for as much as $1,000 are available to customers who meet the specific requirements. “At Chesapeake, we are committed to the communities we serve, and the SHARING program helps provide financial support to customers facing challenges during the winter months,” said Jennifer Clausius, newly appointed President [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Employees Supported Local Community Through Holiday Volunteer Events
Chesapeake employees load a framed wall onto a truck during a ‘framing frenzy’ event at the Company’s Energy Lane campus in Dover. Chesapeake joined Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and local students from Polytech High School to frame a home for a family in need. DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities) today announced that employees logged approximately 5,000 hours of volunteer service with nonprofit organizations throughout the Company’s service area in 2019. Chesapeake is committed year-round to volunteering and making a positive impact in the communities where its employees live, work and serve. In [...]
FERC Approves Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company Expansion
DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities) announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order approving the Company’s proposed Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project (Docket No. CP18-548-000). The order, which was applied for in September of 2018 by Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, Chesapeake Utilities’ interstate natural gas transmission subsidiary, approves the construction and operation of new infrastructure facilities in Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware, and Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland. “Bringing natural gas to a new area results in many positive enhancements for the community, both environmental and economic,” [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Subsidiary Acquires Propane Operating Assets of Boulden Brothers Propane
Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that its propane subsidiary, Sharp Energy, executed an agreement to acquire the propane operating assets of Boulden Brothers Propane in Newark, Delaware. The parties closed on this transaction on December 13, 2019. Terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed. “This acquisition is a strategic fit for our Company as it allows Sharp Energy to further expand the availability of its propane services and resources in our existing Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania footprint,” said Jeff Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. “Sharp Energy has been a [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to Acquire Elkton Gas
DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (Chesapeake Utilities) (NYSE: CPK) and South Jersey Industries (SJI) (NYSE: SJI) today announced they have entered into an agreement, dated Dec. 5, 2019, under which Chesapeake Utilities will acquire SJI subsidiary Elkton Gas, which operates in Cecil County, Maryland. Upon completion of the transaction, Elkton Gas will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities. The transaction was approved by the SJI Board of Directors and by Chesapeake Utilities’ Investment Committee, which is comprised of five of the Company’s Board members. The acquisition, which is expected to close in the first half of 2020, is [...]
Jeffrey Sylvester Joins Chesapeake Utilities Corporation as Senior Vice President
Jeffrey Sylvester, Senior Vice President DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities) today announced that Jeffrey Sylvester has joined the Company as Senior Vice President responsible for the Company’s natural gas transmission and regulated distribution businesses. In his new role, Mr. Sylvester will be responsible for the Company’s regulated operations including the interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and distribution businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula; the intrastate natural gas pipeline and natural gas and electric distribution businesses in Florida; and the unregulated natural gas pipeline infrastructure operation in Ohio. The customer care operation that services customers [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Reminds Customers of Gas Safety Tips
DOVER, DE – With the heating season upon us, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities) wants to remind its natural gas and propane customers of gas safety tips provided in the Company’s customer guide. The Company recently distributed the guide to its customers throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. “Chesapeake Utilities cares about the communities we serve and we are committed to delivering clean energy to our customers in a safe and reliable manner," said Shane Breakie, Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities. “As we prepare our systems for winter, we want to make sure our customers take recommended safety steps as [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Appoints Shane Breakie to Vice President
DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), announced today that Shane E. Breakie has been promoted from Assistant Vice President to Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities. Mr. Breakie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Company’s Delmarva Natural Gas (DNG) and Sandpiper Energy gas distribution systems on the Delmarva Peninsula. “Shane has considerable energy experience and strategic marketing expertise that will continue to serve him well in this leadership role and in further positioning our gas distribution business on Delmarva for growth,” said Jeff Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. “His commitment to [...]
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION TO HOST CONFERENCE CALL TO REVIEW THIRD QUARTER 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Dover, Delaware – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. The earnings press release will be issued on Thursday, November 7, 2019, before market hours. To participate in this call, dial 855.801.6270 and reference Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s 2019 Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call. To access the replay recording of this call, please visit the Company’s website at CPK - Conference Call Audio Replay. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged in [...]
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to Exit the Natural Gas Marketing Business; Selling Peninsula Energy Services Company, Inc. Assets
DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (Chesapeake Utilities) (NYSE: CPK) today announced that it is exiting the natural gas marketing business through the sale of the majority of the assets of Peninsula Energy Services Company, Inc. (PESCO), the Company’s natural gas marketing subsidiary. To date, the Company has executed three separate transactions to sell PESCO’s assets and contracts: PESCO’s Florida retail operations will be sold to Gas South LLC. PESCO’s other non-Florida retail operations and contracts were sold to United Energy Trading, LLC (UET). PESCO’s Mid-Atlantic wholesale contracts and Chesapeake Utilities’ Delaware division, Maryland division and Sandpiper Energy Asset Management [...]
FPU Mobilized and Prepared to Respond to Effects of Hurricane Dorian
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL – With Hurricane Dorian anticipated to begin impacting the Eastern Seaboard in the next 24-48 hours, Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) has mobilized its electric, natural gas and propane staff and activated the Company’s response plan as the Storm approaches. Significant amounts of rainfall and strong, gusty winds are forecasted. Just as FPU prepares, the Company is asking its customers to have emergency plans in place for their families. As with previous hurricanes, FPU is asking customers to closely monitor any storm developments and to follow the advice and guidelines of local government. Customers should report service [...]
Florida Public Utilities Company Monitoring Hurricane Dorian and Preparing for Potential Florida Landfall
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL – Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) is monitoring the current projections of Hurricane Dorian and preparing to respond around the clock as safely and quickly as possible in the event the Storm impacts FPU’s service area. Some forecasts indicate the Storm may make landfall in Florida as early as Tuesday, September 3. FPU is adjusting Company staffing and preparing electric, natural gas and propane personnel to respond to any potential service interruptions that may result from heavy rain and high wind gusts from the Storm. Just as FPU prepares, the Company is asking its customers to have [...]
