Chesapeake Utilities Corporation will provide natural gas service to the new Sussex Technical High School campus in Sussex County, Delaware. The campus, the largest school construction initiative in Delaware history, will span more than 400,000 square feet, accommodate 1,800 high‑school students and 3,500 adult‑education students, and is slated to open in September 2027 after groundbreaking in October 2024.
The project will involve installing a nearly four‑mile natural gas main extension that connects the new campus to Chesapeake’s existing network. The extension will replace the district’s current fuel‑oil and propane systems, delivering a reliable, low‑cost energy source for heating, ventilation, and other critical building systems.
This infrastructure investment fits squarely within Chesapeake’s strategy to expand service in fast‑growing regions such as the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida. Securing a high‑volume, long‑term customer like a new high‑school campus adds recurring revenue and strengthens the utility’s presence in a high‑growth market.
Chesapeake’s recent financial performance supports its ability to fund projects of this scale. In Q3 2025 the company reported net income of $19.4 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.82, and it raised its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.15–$6.35 while increasing capital‑expenditure guidance to $425–$450 million.
Management has highlighted the project’s alignment with Chesapeake’s broader growth and sustainability goals. President and CEO Jeff Householder emphasized the company’s commitment to community infrastructure, while senior vice president Kevin Webber noted that renewable natural‑gas projects “further demonstrate Chesapeake’s commitment to both growth and sustainability.”
By transitioning the new campus to natural gas, the school district will reduce reliance on fuel oil and propane, supporting its modernization goals. For Chesapeake, the project delivers a stable, long‑term customer and reinforces its position as a leading natural‑gas provider in Delaware and the surrounding region.
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