History

South Jersey Gas traces its roots back to 1910 when Atlantic City Gas and Water Company merged into the Atlantic City Gas Company. This was the first in a series of acquisitions that would eventually create South Jersey Gas.

In 1948, South Jersey Gas was formed and continued to grow through acquisition and by 1960 served Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem and parts of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties.

In 1964, South Jersey Gas installed its 100,000th gas meter.

In 1969, South Jersey Industries, Inc. was formed as a holding company to provide South Jersey Gas' shareholders with investment growth opportunities.

The 1970s were a slow growth era for SJG and most other gas utilities due to natural gas supply shortages and severe curtailments brought on by the energy crisis. By 1980, South Jersey Gas had over 126,000 customers.

The 1980s brought prosperity to South Jersey Gas as the Atlantic City casino industry bustled and brought about unprecedented housing and business growth to southern New Jersey.

In 1983, South Jersey Gas expanded its service area by acquiring the rights to serve Cape May County.

In 1987, South Jersey Gas added its 200,000th gas meter.

In 1995, South Jersey Gas installed its 250,000th gas meter.

In 1996, South Jersey Gas celebrated the addition of its 250,000th natural gas customer.

In 2003, South Jersey Gas celebrated the addition of its 300,000th natural gas customer.

As of December 2011, the company was providing natural gas to approximately 350,000 customers.