Sharp Energy Expands Further into North Carolina with new Sharp AutoGas Fueling Station

DOVER, Del., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chesapeake Utilities Company ( NYSE: CPK) subsidiary Sharp Power celebrated the opening of a brand new fueling station in Dunn, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The ability is the primary Sharp AutoGas fueling station meting out propane autogas in North Carolina. The newly constructed fueling station is positioned at 17220 U.S. Route 421 in Dunn, North Carolina, and is certainly one of 60 propane fueling stations operated by Sharp AutoGas. Different stations are in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Propane autogas is a cleaner-burning various automobile gas that considerably reduces greenhouse gases and different dangerous emissions when in comparison with gasoline or diesel gas.

The Firm first expanded its working footprint into the Carolinas in December when its propane subsidiary, Sharp Power, acquired the propane working belongings of Diversified Power Firm. In June, Sharp Power acquired the propane working belongings of Davenport Power’s Siler Metropolis propane division, additional increasing into North Carolina.

“We’re excited to develop our propane autogas choices to North Carolina. This new fueling station will present a decrease emissions gas possibility for truck fleets and different autos that function within the space,” stated Andrew Hesson, vice chairman of propane operations.

The ribbon-cutting occasion included representatives from the North Carolina Power Coverage Council, Dunn Chamber of Commerce and the North Carolina Technical Schooling Middle, amongst others.

As a part of the Firm’s mission, Chesapeake Utilities strives to make life higher for the individuals and communities the place its staff reside, work and serve. In the course of the grand opening occasion, Chesapeake Utilities introduced a $5,000 donation to the Beacon Rescue Mission in Dunn, North Carolina. The group supplies meals, shelter and clothes to the homeless in Harnett County.

About Sharp Power

Sharp Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Company, headquartered in Georgetown, Delaware, distributes propane to residential, industrial and industrial clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Florida. With a number of rail amenities and roughly 9 million gallons of propane storage, Sharp Power has established a strong provide portfolio. Sharp Power is a proud accomplice of Alliance AutoGas, a nationwide community of firms which have joined collectively to ship a complete various fueling resolution together with EPA-certified propane AutoGas automobile conversions, on-site fueling infrastructure, gas provide, security and operational coaching, and ongoing technical assist. To be taught extra about Sharp Power, go to www.sharpenergy.com. 

About Chesapeake Utilities Company

Chesapeake Utilities Company is a diversified power supply firm, listed on the New York Inventory Alternate. Chesapeake Utilities Company gives sustainable power options by means of its pure gasoline transmission and distribution, electrical energy era and distribution, propane gasoline distribution, cell compressed pure gasoline utility providers and options, and different companies. For extra data, go to www.chpk.com.

Please notice that Chesapeake Utilities Company will not be affiliated with Chesapeake Power, an oil and pure gasoline exploration firm headquartered in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma.

For extra data, contact:

Brianna Patterson
Supervisor, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
419-314-1233
[email protected]

SOURCE Chesapeake Utilities Company