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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 15,000 customers in Central Kingston.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 259 kilometres of gas mains
- 228 kilometres of gas services
- 1,403 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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COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program changes to help more people, businesses and charitable organizations
May 6, 2021As of January 14, 2021, changes are in place to the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program eligibility criteria for residents, small businesses and charitable organizations, so that more customers may qualify for these programs.
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Natural gas rate review, effective May 1
April 30, 2021Utilities Kingston has reviewed the natural gas commodity and transportation and storage rates, effective May 1, 2021.
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Wednesday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning
April 27, 2021Pause. Reflect. Remember. At 11 AM on April 28, we will honour workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job.
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Utilities Kingston is taking COVID-19 precautions while completing work in your neighbourhood
April 23, 2021Home and property-owners: see if Utilities Kingston is planning to conduct essential multi-utility capital construction in your neighbourhood this year.
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MyUtilities got an upgrade!
April 15, 2021Next time you log into MyUtilities, you’ll notice some enhancements. An upgrade to our customer portal was completed overnight.
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