Subsidiary & Community News

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that the Company has been recognized as a Top Workplace by Energage, a research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace engagement.  Chesapeake was named a top place to work in Delaware for the eighth consecutive year, and in central Florida, Chesapeake’s subsidiary, Florida Public Utilities Company, earned Top Workplace recognition for the first time.  These honors are based entirely on feedback from employees who were surveyed by Energage, a research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace engagement. In Delaware, Energage partners with The News Journal and [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that its propane subsidiary, Sharp Energy, Inc., was recently selected by the Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation (EP-ACT) as a recipient of its Industry Support Award. Sharp Energy was nominated and selected by EP-ACT’s nominating committee to receive the award for Sharp’s support of alternative fuels and technologies. EP-ACT is one of nearly 90 coalitions in the U.S. sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Program. The Industry Support Award recognizes Sharp for immediate and consistent action in placing alternative fuel vehicles, fuel supply or technologies on [...]

DOVER, DE – With August 11 quickly approaching, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) wants this date on the calendar, 8/11, to serve as a reminder to its natural gas, propane and electric customers as well as all contractors to call 811 to have utility-owned underground lines marked prior to digging. A survey conducted earlier this year by the Common Ground Alliance, the national association that promotes the 811 phone number and safe digging practices, projected that 42 percent of homeowners who planned to dig this year for various projects, were likely to put themselves and their communities at risk by [...]

Dover, Delaware — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that Shane Breakie, Assistant Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities, has been named Chairman of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC). Mr. Breakie’s two-year appointment is effective immediately and was announced at the CDCC’s annual Awards for Excellence Dinner in Dover. Mr. Breakie previously served as the vice chairman at the CDCC. “Having Chesapeake team members involved in community and civic organizations is a huge part of our core values as a Company,” said Jeff Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. “Shane’s dedication to the community [...]

Dover, Delaware — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that two of its subsidiaries, Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) and Aspire Energy, have earned Safety Achievement Awards from the American Gas Association (AGA). The AGA recognized both Aspire Energy and FPU for excellence in employee safety based on criteria that included professional and personal commitment and dedication to improving the operations and engineering sectors of the natural gas industry through safety, accident prevention and research. Aspire Energy also earned an award for excellence in fleet safety based on its safety record. The awards were presented at the 2019 AGA [...]

Dover, Delaware — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today the recipients of scholarship awards through its Aspiring Scholars Program. Eleven children of Company employees have been selected to receive $2,000 each in scholarship funds toward their study at an accredited college, university or post-secondary education technical school. “Our employees make up the Chesapeake family and by extension their families are very important to us,” said Beth Cooper, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Chair of the Aspiring Scholars Committee. “Recognizing both the importance of higher education and the financial challenges associated with it, [...]

The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) in celebration of the contributions of the company's employees, its 12 straight years of superior earnings growth and total shareholder return, and over 25 years of being listed on the NYSE. Recently appointed President and CEO, Jeff Householder, joined by Chris Taylor, NYSE VP of Listings & Services, rings The Opening Bell®.

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) President and CEO Jeff Householder will ring The Opening Bell on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Householder, who was appointed President and CEO by the Board of Directors on January 1, will be joined by several employees and members of the Company’s leadership team who will participate in the ceremonial ringing which signals the opening of the day’s trading. “I am honored to have the opportunity to take part in this historic tradition and stand with a group of our many key employees who have driven [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has announced that its subsidiary Marlin Gas Services, a premier North American supplier of mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) utility and pipeline solutions, has launched its new website for customers at www.marlingas.com. The site provides information to help meet the CNG needs of gas utilities, pipeline companies, industrial facilities, commercial businesses and other markets within the United States. “We are pleased to announce the launch of this new website, which is an integral part of our overall strategy to expand our footprint,” said Kevin Webber, Senior Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) is recognizing National Safe Digging Month this April by reminding our electric, natural gas and propane customers and all contractors to call 811 to have utility-owned underground lines marked prior to digging. According to data obtained and analyzed by the Common Ground Alliance, the national association that promotes the 811 phone number and safe digging practices, an estimated 439,000 excavation-related damages to underground facilities occurred in 2017. Digging underground without locating underground electric, natural gas and/or propane pipe or other service lines can cause serious injury, damages and service interruptions. Every digging [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today several recent promotions and new officer appointments. “Our Company’s strong foundation for growth is directly attributable to the hard work and dedication of our employees,” said Jeff Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. “These promotions better position the Company for future growth and these leaders have demonstrated a constant commitment to serve our employees, customers, communities and other external stakeholders.” Beth W. Cooper has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation.  Ms. Cooper provides financial oversight [...]

Dover, Delaware – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, March 1, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.  The earnings press release will be issued on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, after the market closes. To participate in this call, dial 855.801.6270 and reference Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s 2018 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 [...]

DOVER, DE – The Florida Public Service Commission has approved the settlement agreement between Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU), a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), and the Office of Public Counsel (OPC). The settlement agreement, which was filed on October 17, 2018, reduces electric rates as a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. "This decision provides an immediate benefit to FPU electric customers, and we are appreciative of the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve our agreement which passes financial savings to customers," said Jeffry M. Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities [...]

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 including a new grant for individuals who have been impacted by the government shutdown. “At Chesapeake, we care about the communities we serve and the SHARING program helps to support the elderly, [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), announced today, two executive appointments for the Company’s Delmarva natural gas distribution operations and mid-Atlantic propane gas distribution operation. Shane E. Breakie has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities. Mr. Breakie will assume expanded responsibilities regarding the day-to-day activities of the Company’s natural gas distribution systems on the Delmarva Peninsula. Andrew R. Hesson has been promoted to Vice President of Sharp Energy, Inc., the Company’s mid-Atlantic propane distribution business unit. Bob Zola, President of Sharp Energy, will retire this month. “Our employees are the foundation of the Company’s success,” [...]