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2023 Press Releases
September 15, 2023
Nicor Gas supports Chicago-area high school team in Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final
September 14, 2023
Aeternal Upcycling receives 2023 Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
September 13, 2023
Nicor Gas, local fire departments team up to promote natural gas safety
September 8, 2023
Nicor Gas joins Governor JB Pritzker to welcome $2 billion EV battery manufacturing plant to Illinois
September 7, 2023
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives in the communities it serves
August 16, 2023
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 21 community organizations
August 11, 2023
Nicor Gas reminds communities to call before you dig
July 3, 2023
Nicor Gas announces $100,000 in funding for educational programming
June 27, 2023
Nicor Gas and Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Break Ground on New Smart NeighborhoodTM in Chicagoland
June 1, 2023
Nicor Gas announces $100,000 in support of community programs promoting stability, wellnes
May 30, 2023
Nicor Gas launches TotalGreen™ program to help customers manage their carbon footprint
May 25, 2023
Nicor Gas employees commit more than 600 service hours during company’s Volunteer Week
May 17, 2023
Nicor Gas invests $377M with diverse companies
May 11, 2023
Nicor Gas named the recipient of The Salvation Army's 2023 'Others' Award
May 1, 2023
Grants of up to $5,000 available to cultural, community service programs from Nicor Gas
April 3, 2023
Have a digging project planned?
March 30, 2023
Nicor Gas opens applications for diversity grants to support organizations that promote diversity and inclusive opportunities
March 23, 2023
Nicor Gas Vice President of Operations Tremese Davis named a “Women of Power” honoree by Quad County Urban League
March 20, 2023
Nicor Gas commits $30,000 to Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens over the next two years
March 16, 2023
Nicor Gas Foundation makes four-year $1 million commitment to United Way of Metro Chicago
February 23, 2023
Nicor Gas opens applications for second year of environmental stewardship initiative grants
January 25, 2023
Nicor Gas commits $250,000 to support National Energy Education Development Project’s “Energizing Student Potential” initiative
January 12, 2023
Nicor Gas customers may be eligible for a $250 bill assistance grant
January 4, 2023
Nicor Gas provides more than $1.2 million in United Way grants in 2022
2022 Press Releases
December 27, 2022
Nicor Gas commits an additional $5 million to The Salvation Army’s Shield of Caring bill payment assistance program
December 21, 2022
Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm and stay safe during winter weather
December 8, 2022
Nicor Energy Ventures announces $100,000 investment in two mHUB Climate and Energy Tech Accelerator startups
December 6, 2022
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to support educational and career readiness programs
November 16, 2022
Nicor Gas offers tips to protect customers during Utility Scam Awareness Day
November 7, 2022
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to support basic needs, energy assistance across its service territory
October 26, 2022
Nicor Gas and Southern Company Partner with Two Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates to Build Energy Efficient, Net Zero Communities in Chicagoland
October 13, 2022
Nicor Gas commits $225,000 to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago over next five years
October 6, 2022
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to support community enrichment initiatives across its service territory
September 30, 2022
Nicor Gas recognizes Hunger Action Month, commits $450,000 to address food insecurity
September 16, 2022
Nicor Gas, local fire departments team up to promote natural gas safety
September 14, 2022
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives in the communities it serves
September 12, 2022
Prepare now for cooler weather; bill payment assistance available to eligible households
August 25, 2022
Nicor Gas awards more than $50,000 in environmental stewardship grants
August 18, 2022
Kazadi Enterprises receives 2022 Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
August 15, 2022
Nicor Gas announces $500,000 commitment to grow award-winning job-readiness program
August 11, 2022
Nicor Gas Safe Digging Sweepstakes launches on National 811 Day
August 3, 2022
Nicor Gas and National Excavator Initiative get dirty with Mike Rowe to spread the word to contact 811 before digging
August 1, 2022
Nicor Gas opens applications for education and career readiness grants
July 28, 2022
Nicor Gas Foundation commits $200,000 to advancing equity in education in Rockford
July 21, 2022
Nicor Gas Foundation commits $175,000 to help reduce juvenile delinquency in suburban Cook County
July 14, 2022
Nicor Gas Foundation commits $150,000 to provide legal services to underrepresented Will, Winnebago County residents
July 11, 2022
Nicor Gas employees show their “energy to serve” during Volunteer Week
June 28, 2022
Nicor Gas offers tips and tools to help customers turn down the heat this summer
June 2, 2022
Nicor Gas opens applications for basic human needs and energy assistance grants
May 4, 2022
Nicor Gas named a Top Utility Environmental Champion by Escalent
May 2, 2022
Nicor Gas opens applications for community enrichment grants
April 25, 2022
Nicor Gas takes action to reduce methane emissions with purchase of responsibly sourced natural gas from ENGIE Energy Marketing NA
April 14, 2022
Nicor Gas reminds customers to put safety first during Work Zone Awareness Week
April 13, 2022
John O. Hudson, III retires from Southern Company Gas, accepts external executive position
April 7, 2022
Nicor Gas launches Community Connection Center to provide support beyond bill payment assistance
April 1, 2022
Nicor Gas opens grant applications for diversity programs to advance racial equity, social justice efforts
April 1, 2022
Nicor Gas reminds customers, communities to “Call Before You Dig”
March 31, 2022
Nicor Gas releases Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report
March 25, 2022
Spring into energy savings with tips from Nicor Gas
March 1, 2022
Nicor Gas opens applications for environmental stewardship initiative grants
February 28, 2022
Nicor Gas named a Utility Customer Champion in residential study
January 27, 2022
Nicor Gas customers will see lower gas cost in February
2021 Press Releases
December 22, 2021
Nicor Gas warms homes, warmer hearts with new coat donations
December 16, 2021
Nicor Gas Career Academy marks 100-graduate milestone
December 1, 2021
Nicor Gas shares home safety tips for winter weather
November 18, 2021
Nicor Gas teams up with Goodr to tackle food insecurity
November 16, 2021
Better Business Bureau, Illinois utilities warn families and businesses about end-of-year scams
October 21, 2021
The Salvation Army, Nicor Gas announce $5 million Shield of Caring energy assistance and basic needs program
October 18, 2021
Nicor Gas announces Northern Illinois Community Initiatives
October 7, 2021
Prepare now for cooler weather; heating assistance available for eligible households
September 29, 2021
Nicor Gas, local fire departments team up to promote natural gas safety
August 11, 2021
National 811 Day efforts highlight the importance of contacting 811 before digging
July 28, 2021
Celadyne Technologies receives inaugural Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
July 22, 2021
Nicor Gas enables equitable economic opportunity
July 19, 2021
Nicor Gas receives approval for renewable natural gas pilot program
July 12, 2021
Nicor Gas named among nation’s most trusted utilities by business customers
July 1, 2021
Nicor Gas shares important safety tips to prep for summer
June 29, 2021
Nicor Gas named Most Trusted Utility Brand
June 23, 2021
Nicor Gas, Southern Company Gas Foundation provide $70,000 to American Red Cross of Illinois
June 21, 2021
Nicor Gas, American Red Cross of Illinois support families and communities affected by severe weather
May 17, 2021
Nicor Gas employees have the Energy to Serve
May 13, 2021
Nicor Gas continues to offer bill payment assistance to customers
April 22, 2021
Nicor Gas announces plan to support the conservation of 10,000 acres of open space
April 5, 2021
Nicor Gas reminds communities to dig safely as outdoor projects increase during Safe Digging Month
March 26
Nicor Gas offers more than $10 million in bill payment assistance to customers
March 18
Nicor Gas never stops working for customers and communities
March 11
Nicor Gas commits to help 250,000 families meet their basic needs
February 15
Nicor Gas delivers warmth on the coldest days of the year
January 27
The Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
January 25
Nicor Gas offers cold-weather safety and savings tips
January 8
Nicor Gas’ 2.2 million Meter Modernization milestone
2020 Press Releases
December 22, 2020
Nicor Gas provides nearly $900,000 in United Way grants
December 16, 2020
Nicor Gas extends payment arrangements for struggling small businesses
December 10, 2020
Nicor Gas provides warmer days for children with new winter coat donations
December 2, 2020
Nicor Gas is keeping customers warm this winter heating season
November 18, 2020
Nicor Gas provides tips for customers to protect themselves during Utility Scam Awareness Week
September 24, 2020
More than $4 million remain in COVID-19 Bill Payment Assistance Program
August 27, 2020
$4.5 million in bill payment assistance remains for qualified customers
August 11, 2020
National 811 (8/11) Day serves as convenient reminder to ALWAYS call 811 before digging
August 6, 2020
Heating assistance available for eligible households, customers affected by COVID-19
July 15, 2020
Nicor Gas named one of the Most Trusted Business Partners among utilities in national survey
June 29, 2020
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams to retire after more than 30 years of service
June 25, 2020
Nicor Gas offers additional assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Southern Company Gas Names John O. Hudson, III President and CEO of Nicor Gas
April 16, 2020
Nicor Gas and Southern Company Gas develops new, digital arcade for kids to stay engaged from home during National Safe Digging Month
April 3, 2020
April is National Safe Digging Month
March 25, 2020
Nicor Gas contributes more than $1 million to local nonprofits in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
March 14, 2020
Nicor Gas Provides New Energy Assistance Resources
February 12, 2020
Nicor Gas Makes Two-Year, $100,000 Commitment to Habitat for Humanity
January 28, 2020
Nicor Gas Named Utility Business Customer Champion by Cogent Business Study
2019 Press Releases
December 10, 2019
Nicor Gas adds new communications platform to keep you informed
November 19, 2019
Nicor Gas provides ways for customers to protect themselves during Utility Scam Awareness Week
November 12, 2019
Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm during artic cold front
October 15, 2019
Nicor Gas Celebrates Careers in Energy Week; National Energy Awareness Month
October 1, 2019
Now is the time to prepare for cooler weather, heating assistance available for eligible households
September 26, 2019
Nicor Gas partners with local fire departments to promote natural gas safety
September 12, 2019
Nicor Gas Vice President Christa Markgraff among HERoes 100 Women Executives List
September 10, 2019
Nicor Gas-sponsored grant supports continued restoration of Des Plaines River tributary
August 9, 2019
Nicor Gas recognizes 811 Day and safe digging practices
July 31, 2019
Nicor Gas Meter Modernization reaches 1 million installation milestone
July 2, 2019
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams among 100 Ethnic Minority Executives List
June 12, 2019
Nicor Gas Offers Safety Tips, Promotes Work Zone Awareness during National Safety Month
May 10, 2019
Nicor Gas’ Volunteer Week: May 11-18
April 12, 2019
Celebrate Earth Month with energySMART at Party for the Planet
February 11, 2019
Nicor Gas breaks historic gas delivery records during Polar Vortex
January 29, 2019
Nicor Gas reminds customers of safety tips and those to help keep warm during extreme winter weather
January 18, 2019
Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm and stay safe during winter weather, Winter Storm Harper
2018 Press Releases
November 28, 2018
Nicor Gas Completes Cast Iron Main Replacement Program
November 14, 2018
Nicor Gas Joins National Utility Scam Awareness Day Effort
November 1, 2018
Nicor Gas Emerging Technology Program Receives Sustainability Award
October 15, 2018
Nicor Gas Encourages Careers in Energy, Celebrates in Energy Week
October 9, 2018
Heating Assistance Programs Available for Eligible Households, Now is the Time to Prepare for Colder Weather
September 20, 2018
Nicor Gas Partners with Local Fire Departments to Promote Natural Gas Safety
August 28, 2018
Nicor Gas Makes Two-Year Commitment to Habitat for Humanity
August 20, 2018
Nicor Gas Launches Job Training Program to Fulfill Energy Workforce Need
August 10, 2018
Nicor Gas Reinforces Safe Digging Practices for National 811 Day
June 29, 2018
Nicor Gas Named Most Trusted Utility Brand for Second Year in a Row
June 26, 2018
Nicor Gas Offers Tips to Keep Customer Safe This Summer During National Safety Month
May 18, 2018
Nicor Gas Recognized as 2018 Environmental Champion
May 10, 2018
Nicor Gas' Volunteer Week: May 12-19
May 2, 2018
Nicor Gas to Pass Savings of $43.6 Million to Customers
April 18, 2018
Party for the Planet with energySMART, a Nicor Gas program, and celebrate Earth Month
April 2, 2018
Safe Digging is no Accident: Dial 811 Before Beginning Outdoor Projects
March 23, 2018
Nicor Gas Reminds Customers of Energy Assistance Resources Available
March 20, 2018
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams Named Among Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America
February 16, 2018
Nicor Gas Named Customer Champion in Study of Top Utilities
January 15, 2018
Nicor Gas to Pass Savings from Federal Tax Reduction to Customers
January 3, 2018
Nicor Gas Offers Tips to Help Keep You Warm and Save Money this Winter Heating Season
