Safety

Your natural gas meter is an essential component in safely delivering energy for home heating, hot water, and cooking needs. Located outside your home, the meter also measures your monthly gas usage. To maintain this critical equipment and help ensure safety, both for you and natural gas service employees, please follow these guidelines:

There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a natural gas fireplace to offset winter’s chill. It offers the perfect blend of comfort and efficiency for homeowners looking to cozy up during the colder months.

Ensuring the safety of your home from carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, is a responsibility that cannot be overlooked. Carbon monoxide detectors serve as an essential safeguard, providing an early warning system that can protect you and your loved ones. These devices are designed to detect even the smallest traces of carbon monoxide and alert you before it reaches hazardous levels.

This season, level up your backyard game with natural gas appliances and enjoy every moment of football season. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, grilling your favorite foods, or gathering around a firepit to watch the big game, natural gas has you covered—safely, efficiently, and in style.

Here's a scary statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year.* Dark evenings, dark costumes, and the increased number of children on and around normally empty streets may contribute to the increase in deaths.

Life is too short to fumble around in the dark looking for candles and hoping your phone’s battery survives the night the next time the power goes out! That’s why it’s so important to have a reliable backup generator ready to keep your home or business running smoothly. With a natural gas generator, you’ll be ready for anything – and have one less thing to worry about.

As part of our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas service, we want to emphasize the critical importance of maintaining clear and accessible easements, alleys, and properties where gas meters are installed. Keeping these areas clean and free of debris not only ensures the safety and functionality of your natural gas service but also helps our technicians perform necessary inspections and maintenance more effectively, safeguarding your home and community.

It's essential to be mindful of the hazards summer heat can pose—from heat-related illnesses to insect bites to sunburns, the hottest months of the year can present concerns when it comes to safety. Education about how to stay safe and have fun when you are out in the sun is important. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a safe and healthy summer.

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the safety of natural gas in our homes, particularly regarding its potential link to asthma. However, a recent study funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in The Lancet Medical Journal has provided informative and educational news: heating and cooking with natural gas stoves is not associated with asthma in children or adults. Learn more:

As the leaves begin to turn golden and the air takes on a crisp edge, we begin to welcome the fall season. With its arrival, it’s essential to take a moment to discuss something close to our hearts: your safety.

Fired up about firing up your natural gas grill? We thought so! Outdoor grilling using natural gas is one of the most convenient ways to serve tasty, sizzling meals the whole family will love. Let’s talk about what sets natural gas grills apart from other options.

We all know the sun’s warm embrace can beckon us outdoors for fun and relaxation. But in the heat of the summer, it's important to know how to stay cool while safely enjoying the sun. Whether you’re doing yard work, lounging poolside, hiking, biking, or enjoying a round of golf, it’s key to prioritize safety.

Whether you want to entertain, socialize, or grill up a great dinner for your family and friends, the backyard is the perfect place to relax. With natural gas appliances, your deck or patio can be converted into your family’s personal retreat space.

Located outside of your home or business, your natural gas meter is how gas safely enters your premises. Additionally, the meter also measures your monthly usage. Needless to say, your gas meter is a key piece of equipment to ensure you’re able to have the things you need like home heating, hot water, fresh-cooked meals and more!

Use this helpful checklist to help you accomplish tasks and to-do’s to make simple updates to your home. These tips will help you save money and energy as we head into warmer weather.

At Summit Utilities, the safety of our customers and the communities we serve is our number one priority. April is National Safe Digging Month and Summit Utilities is reminding community members and professional contractors to avoid accidents and utility interruptions by following the law and always calling 811 to have underground utility lines marked before beginning any outdoor projects.

As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it's important to keep a few essential fall safety tips in mind. At Summit Utilities, safety is our #1 priority and with proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy the fall season.

In honor of National 811 Day, Summit Utilities reminds homeowners and contractors to dig with C.A.R.E.