DOVER, Del., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake) and Sharp Energy Inc., its
wholly-owned subsidiary, have opened the new Sharp Energy
headquarters building and AutoGas fueling station in Georgetown, Delaware. The ribbon cutting
ceremony was held June 30, 2016 at
22945 East Piney Grove Road, Georgetown,
Delaware. The event was hosted by Chesapeake and Sharp Energy and attended by
state, local and Company officials.
The new 18,000-square-foot building provides a central location
for both customers and employees and consolidates Sharp Energy's
operations. With the construction of this new modern facility,
Sharp Energy is able to house its retail and supply functions in
one location, increase its storage capacity and offer a public
dispensing center for AutoGas. In addition, 20 positions have moved
to the new facility almost doubling the previous number of
employees based in Georgetown.
"I am extremely pleased to see the completion of the new Sharp
Energy headquarters building in Georgetown," said Michael P. McMasters, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "This new
facility will allow us to more effectively meet the needs of our
Delmarva energy customers in Sussex
County. We're looking forward to playing an even bigger role
in supporting this community."
Sharp Energy's new headquarters site is the location of the
seventh public AutoGas fueling station in the Mid-Atlantic region.
"We're very proud to add this propane fueling station to
Sussex County," said Elaine B. Bittner, Senior Vice President of
Strategic Development and Chief Operating Officer of Sharp Energy,
Inc. "The stations are supporting the Company's environmental
initiatives in supplying propane, a clean burning alternative fuel,
to the rapidly growing number of fleet vehicles in the area."
AutoGas-powered vehicles produce up to 20 percent lower emissions
than gasoline vehicles and offer substantial cost savings on fuel
and maintenance.
"The site of our new headquarters building provides an ideal
working environment for our employees and a convenient location for
our customers," said S. Robert Zola,
President of Sharp Energy. "We look forward to continuing to serve
our customers and the community for many years to come."
Sharp Energy's new facility incorporates green technology best
management practices (GTBMPs) that consist of grassed channels,
bio-swales and filter strips. These GTBMPs clean the runoff through
filtration and reduce the amount of rainfall leaving the site.
The headquarters building is located on 12 acres of land.
Construction was completed on time in May and created 80
construction jobs.
ABOUT THE COMPANIES
Sharp Energy
Now based
in Georgetown, Delaware, Sharp
Energy distributes propane to approximately 38,000 residential,
commercial and industrial customers in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. With four rail facilities and
over 2,000,000 gallons of propane storage, Sharp Energy has
established a solid supply portfolio. SharpCGS
specializes in the design and operation of innovative propane
distribution systems for the home and for communities. Sharp has
been providing reliable, dependable gas service on the Delmarva
Peninsula and beyond for more than 25 years and has built regulated
gas distribution systems for more than 20 years. Sharp Energy is a
proud partner of Alliance AutoGas, a national network of
companies that have joined together to deliver a comprehensive
alternative fueling solution including EPA-certified propane
AutoGas vehicle conversions, on-site fueling infrastructure, fuel
supply, safety and operational training and ongoing technical
support. To learn more about Sharp Energy and the Sharp
family of businesses, visit www.sharpenergy.com.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged in natural gas
distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and
marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and
wholesale marketing; and other businesses. In total, the Company
currently serves approximately 226,000 customers with natural gas,
propane or electricity. Information about Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation and the Chesapeake family of businesses is available
at www.chpk.com.
For more information,
contact:
Michael Stock
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
302.736.7808
mstock@chpk.com
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