Chesapeake Utilities’ mission is to provide safe, reliable energy service to the customers and communities that depend on us every day. For Aspire Energy customers in Ohio, that means investing in infrastructure, planning and operational discipline needed to deliver energy safely and reliably today and in the future.

Ohio’s Senate Bill 219 supports that mission by modernizing parts of the state’s energy regulatory framework and creating greater certainty for long-term planning. Reliable energy service does not happen by accident. It requires continued investment, clear rules and a shared commitment to protecting the infrastructure that serves homes, businesses and local economies.

As communities and businesses grow, so does the need for safe, reliable energy. By providing a more predictable regulatory environment, Senate Bill 219 helps energy providers like Chesapeake Utilities’ Aspire Energy invest in and maintain the infrastructure that supports customers every day.

The law also gives infrastructure operators greater flexibility to adapt energy systems to changing needs and support future development. This helps ensure energy assets continue serving customers efficiently while supporting economic growth across the region.

Senate Bill 219 reflects a collaborative effort among industry leaders, policymakers and regulators to modernize Ohio’s energy framework and support future investment. We thank Brianna Patterson, external affairs manager, and Jeremy Miller, manager of operations, for their advocacy and partnership with the Ohio Oil and Gas Association throughout the legislative process.

At Aspire Energy, we remain committed to investing in the infrastructure and services our customers depend on every day so energy is available when they need it.

What This Means for Customers

While customers may not notice immediate changes, Senate Bill 219 supports benefits that matter in daily life:

• Safe, reliable energy delivery for homes, businesses and communities.
• Infrastructure investments that help meet growing demand and support future development.
• More efficient use of energy systems and resources, which helps control unnecessary costs over time.
• Economic development and local job creation supported by dependable energy infrastructure.
• A stronger energy future for Ohio communities, built on planning, investment and reliability.

The customer benefit is clear: when infrastructure is planned, maintained and protected, customers are more likely to experience dependable service, communities are safer and the energy system can operate more efficiently.

That same customer-first commitment extends to damage prevention. Protecting underground infrastructure is a community effort, and it benefits everyone. Utilities, contractors, excavators, locators, policymakers and property owners all play a role in preventing damage that can create safety risks, disrupt service and add avoidable costs. When we work together to protect critical energy infrastructure, we help support lower bills, greater safety and energy that is always there when customers need it.

By providing greater certainty for infrastructure planning and investment, the law helps ensure customers can continue to rely on safe, dependable energy service for years to come.