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Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable gas distribution services to nearly 16,000 customers in Central Kingston.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 264 kilometres of gas mains
- 232 kilometres of gas services
- 1,440 mainline gas valves to regulate, direct, and control flows
- and nine gas pressure regulation stations
A reminder of another age
The image above shows the gas lamp on the west corner of Lower Union and King Street East. Gas street lighting just about ended with the 19th century, but one lamp remains and is maintained by Utilities Kingston.
Natural gas safety
Utilities Kingston puts safety first. Certified technicians help ensure public safety, while the goal that every employee goes home safely is upheld every day. While you’re visiting the website, check out related safety information for Call Before You Dig, sewer cross bores, gas leaks and odours, carbon monoxide, and appliance safety.
Recent news - gas
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The ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ is on Saturday, March 25 at 8:30 PM
March 24, 2023Take part in Earth Hour by learning about our Earth, reconnecting with nature, restoring our planet and inspiring others to care for it.
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Water heater rentals: rent local and switch today
March 24, 2023Choose the right water heater for your home and get it installed quickly. Utilities Kingston provides honest, expert advice and reliable service. Rent local.
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Council approves budgets, rates for municipal utilities
March 22, 2023On March 21, 2023, the council of the City of Kingston approved the 2023-2024 operating budgets and the 2023-2024 capital budgets for its municipally-owned utilities, which include water, wastewater and natural gas, and an appliance rental business.
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Contractors: register online for Safety Days 2023
March 21, 2023Join the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston for the award-winning Safety Days and Wellness Fair from March 23-24, 2023, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.
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Notice of public drop-in session: Kingston Regional Biosolids & Biogas Facility
March 14, 2023Utilities Kingston invites the public to drop into our main offices at 85 Lappan’s Lane on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., as we progress on investigating the feasibility of an integrated biosolids and source-separated organics processing facility.
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