DOVER, Del. – For the seventh consecutive year, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) businesses have earned Stars of Delaware honors, an annual awards program voted on by Daily State News readers. Chesapeake Utilities was named Best Natural Gas/Energy Provider and Best Company Over 50 Employees, while Sharp Energy, the corporation’s propane distribution subsidiary, was named Best Propane Company.
For more than a century, Chesapeake Utilities has provided safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to communities across Delaware and Maryland. Serving more than 114,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers through a network of more than 2,100 miles of distribution mains, the Company combines the strength of a trusted energy provider with a longstanding commitment to customer service. Rooted in the communities it serves, Chesapeake Utilities continues to invest in the infrastructure needed to deliver reliable, affordable energy and responsive service for the customers and communities that depend on it every day.
Sharp Energy, one of the largest propane providers in Delaware and across the Delmarva Peninsula, has built its reputation on delivering dependable service and putting customers first. Through programs designed to help residential and commercial customers better manage their energy expenses, the company offers solutions that make monthly costs more predictable and help reduce the impact of market price fluctuations. With a strong local presence and a longstanding commitment to the communities it serves, Sharp Energy continues to invest in infrastructure that supports reliable service, including nearly 9 million gallons of propane storage capacity, that ensure Delaware customers have access to a reliable propane supply when they need it most, while supporting the affordable, dependable energy service that has defined Sharp Energy for generations.
“Providing affordable and reliable energy to our communities is a responsibility we take seriously,” said Chris Redd, assistant vice president, regulated North operations. “To earn this recognition from Delawareans year after year tells us that our commitment to safe, dependable service matters to the people we serve. We’re proud to deliver energy that makes life better across Delaware communities.”
“What sets Sharp Energy apart is the personal service our frontline professionals provide,” said Bill Hancock, vice president, non-regulated operations. “Whether it’s making a delivery, answering a customer’s question or responding when someone needs us, our team is focused on making every interaction a positive one. This recognition belongs to them.”
The Stars of Delaware awards recognize excellence across a range of industries. The awards were presented at the Stars of Delaware Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Circulo Lounge at Bally’s Dover.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.
About Chesapeake Utilities
Chesapeake Utilities, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s natural gas distribution operation, serves more than 114,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Delaware and Maryland and owns more than 2,100 miles of distribution mains. Headquartered in Dover, Delaware, the business operates the only public natural gas fueling station on the Delmarva Peninsula. For more information about Chesapeake Utilities, visit chpkgas.com.
About Sharp Energy
Sharp Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation headquartered in Georgetown, Delaware, delivers propane to approximately 85,000 customers across seven states. With multiple rail facilities and approximately nine million gallons of propane storage, the company maintains a strong supply portfolio. As a partner of Alliance AutoGas, Sharp Energy supports propane autogas solutions including EPA-certified vehicle conversions, fueling infrastructure, fuel supply, training and technical support. Learn more at sharpenergy.com.
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