Focusing On The Environment
At Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, we know the importance of operating in an ecologically aware manner at every level while increasing the environmental benefits within our communities.
We implement solutions to expand energy options that increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. We collaborate with companies and organizations — both within our industry and beyond — along with community partners to promote best practices and raise awareness of environmental issues.
Our environmental efforts include:
Renewable Natural Gas
We’ve partnered with several companies to help advance our RNG efforts and generate long-term value.
Compressed Natural Gas
Learn about our partnership with Atlanta Gas Light to build a CNG filling station at the Port of Savannah in Georgia.
Alternative Fuels With Huge Benefits
AutoGas (Liquefied Petroleum Gas – LPG)
25% less greenhouse gas emissions
20% less nitrogen oxide
Up to 60% less carbon monoxide
11 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel displaced since 2013
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
30% less greenhouse gas emissions
Up to 85% less nitrogen oxide
Up to 40% less carbon dioxide
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Produces electricity, steam and water with less air pollutants and water use
80% efficiency target met at our Eight Flags Energy CHP Plant in Florida
40% reduced emissions including greenhouse gases and reduction in fresh water demand
21 mega-watts of baseload power producing enough electricity to meet on average 50% of customer demand on Amelia Island in Florida
Solar Energy
538 kW-dc total installed capacity at three individual sites across three of our business units
2,743 MMBtu of energy conserved
566 metric tons of CO2 reduced
Over 8 million kWh of expected annual production