Summit Utilities Oklahoma Provides Utility Payment Assistance Grant for Oklahomans

Partnership with Catholic Charites of Oklahoma Includes $2,500 Grant

4/14/2022

Lawton, Oklahoma (April 14, 2022) – Summit Utilities Oklahoma (Summit) has committed to supporting the Catholic Charities of Oklahoma, an affiliate of the United Way, with a $2,500 grant for Oklahomans who qualify for utility payment assistance.

Summit is honored to be a part of the Catholic Charities of Oklahoma’s mission of promoting independence and empowering families. As a community-oriented company, Summit strives to be a good community partner and neighbor. Summit’s steadfast commitment to safety for the communities we serve makes the partnership with the Catholic Charities of Oklahoma ideal.

“Summit is dedicated to stepping up and helping our community whenever possible,” said Keith Thomas, District Director at Summit. “We understand the significant impact a financial hardship can bring, so we are eager to partner with agencies who offer assistance to our customers and community members who need a little extra help.”

Catholic Charities of Oklahoma provides heating and rental assistance to twelve counties across Central and West Oklahoma. Applicants can qualify for emergency utility assistance by bringing in a current utility bill, showing a disconnect notice, proof of current and identifiable income, and a valid form of personal identification. Catholic Charities of Oklahoma will match the applicants’ efforts to pay up to $150 annually. All recipients of assistance will be required to enroll in a budgeting class. These services are provided regardless of religion, race, creed, or socio-economic status. Visit http://www.catholiccharitiesok.org for more information.

Summit urges customers struggling to pay their bills to call their customer service department as soon as possible to learn more about payment assistance options including payment plans, budget billing, energy efficiency rebates, and information about heating assistance programs offered by the state and municipality. Customers should call 866-275-5265 or visit https://www.summitutilities.com/PaymentAssistance for more information.

Background on Summit Utilities, Inc.’s Recent Acquisition:

Summit finalized its acquisition of CenterPoint Energy’s distribution assets in Arkansas, Oklahoma and the Texarkana, Texas area on January 10, 2022. The gas distribution systems included in the transaction serve approximately 525,000 customers in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and include 17,000 miles of gas main pipeline across those three states. As part of the acquisition, Summit has welcomed nearly 600 CenterPoint team members to the company. Throughout 2022, Summit and CenterPoint will work together to migrate all operations and services to Summit. During that transition period, CenterPoint will continue to provide certain services to customers on behalf of Summit including aspects of billing, customer support and marketing.

Background on Summit Utilities, Inc.:

Summit Utilities, Inc. owns natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries that operate in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company provides safe, clean and affordable natural gas to businesses and residents in six states through Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, Colorado Natural Gas, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Summit Utilities Arkansas, and Summit Utilities Oklahoma. Each of Summit’s natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries constructs and installs natural gas distribution systems with the goal of supporting economic development by providing clean-burning, safe and reliable natural gas to residential and commercial customers through exceptional customer service and commitment to community. Overall, Summit entities serve approximately 625,000 customers and operate more than 23,400 miles of pipeline.