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Dec. 15, 2021 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that its propane subsidiary, Sharp Energy, has acquired the propane operating assets of Diversified Energy Company. Through this acquisition, the Company expands its operating footprint into North Carolina and South Carolina. “Sharp Energy has driven significant [...]

Sept. 10, 2021 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that two of its businesses were recognized for the second consecutive year with Stars of Delaware 2021 awards by the Delaware State News. Chesapeake Utilities, the Company’s natural gas distribution system on the Delmarva Peninsula, was [...]

April 2, 2020 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced the Company will donate $200,000 to support response and relief organizations assisting communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company also announced a special one-time grant from its SHARING program for customers economically impacted by the [...]

Customer Walk-in Access to Company Buildings Temporarily Suspended as a Precaution March 16, 2020 | Dover, DE – In light of the national emergency declaration over the COVID-19 pandemic, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced the Company has taken several preventative measures to help keep employees, customers and communities [...]

January 28, 2020 | 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 [...]

December 16, 2019 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that its propane subsidiary, Sharp Energy, executed an agreement to acquire the propane operating assets of Boulden Brothers Propane in Newark, Delaware. The parties closed on this transaction on December 13, 2019. Terms of the transaction [...]

August 26, 2019 | 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 [...]

And always be aware of overhead electric lines when working August 7, 2019 | 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 [...]

June 6, 2019 | Dover, DE – 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 [...]

May 20, 2019 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, [...]

May 17, 2019 | 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 [...]

April 5, 2019 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s (NYSE: CPK) propane distribution subsidiary, Sharp Energy, has recently completed significant construction upgrades to its propane rail facility in North Dover, Delaware. The enhanced rail facility triples Sharp Energy’s propane supply capacity to serve tens of thousands of end-users throughout [...]

January 16, 2019 | 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 [...]

January 9, 2019 | 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 [...]

December 20, 2018 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jeffry M. Householder, currently President of the Company’s Florida business unit, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective January 1, 2019. Concurrent with this promotion, the Company announced Mr. [...]

December 18, 2018 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced today that its propane subsidiary, Sharp Energy, Inc., has purchased the propane operating assets of R.F. Ohl Fuel Oil Inc. based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. R.F. Ohl, a family-owned and operated company founded in 1984, has been providing [...]

February 6, 2018 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) today announced the availability of grants through its SHARING program, a non-profit organization that makes funds available to the Company’s natural gas and propane customers living on the Delmarva Peninsula who need financial assistance paying their gas bills or [...]

Sharp Energy employees accept their awards for “Best Gas Company of the Eastern Shore” and “Best Southern Delaware Gas Company – Sussex County” by The Metropolitan Magazine. Pictured left to right: Andy Hesson, Mandie Granger, Lynn Muir, Suzy Hutchison, and Mike Petito. November 8, 2017 | Dover, DE [...]

April 26, 2017 | Dover, DE – Sharp Energy, Inc., the largest propane retailer on the Delmarva Peninsula and a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities), announced today that it has constructed and placed into service an AutoGas propane fueling station for fleet vehicles located near the [...]

March 7, 2017 | Dover, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) (Chesapeake) today announced the availability of grants through its SHARING program, a non-profit organization that makes funds available to the Company’s natural gas and propane customers living on the Delmarva Peninsula who need financial assistance paying their gas bills [...]