Monthly Archives: August 2019

Washington, DC- (August 16, 2019) – At its 2019 Annual Conference, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Easton Utilities with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. Public natural gas systems are entrusted by their customers to deliver clean and affordable natural gas through a safe and reliable distribution pipeline system. To accomplish this mission, a forward thinking natural gas utility constantly strives to improve its operating capabilities, overcome challenges and adapt to its changing environment. Out of approximately 750 APGA members, Easton Utilities was selected for SOAR level Bronze […]

Trees are one of the biggest drivers of power outages in the United States, ranking in the top four with squirrels and other wildlife, weather and overhead equipment issues. Utilities across the country have strict programs in place to ensure power lines remain free and clear of any hazardous vegetation to maintain safe, reliable power. “Our tree trimming program is imperative to our overall operation and requires a balance between necessity and customer expectations,” stated Kelly A. Simonsen, Marketing and Communications Manager for Easton Utilities. Failure to maintain vegetation can lead to unnecessary power outages, unsafe conditions for crews to […]

Easton Utilities has promoted Steven “Steve” Ochse to Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO. Steve’s responsibility includes oversight of all financial activities by providing strategic financial leadership for long-range planning. “Steve has been instrumental to our success over the past four years and this promotion reflects his ability to oversee our fiscal management practices and strategic financial planning,” said Hugh E. Grunden, President and CEO of Easton Utilities. The role of Senior Vice President of Finance and CEO is an executive level position focused on developing, implementing and enforcing policies in a challenging financial and regulatory environment. Steve works […]