While many Americans are enjoying a long weekend of relaxation, our frontline first responders are hard at work to ensure you have clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. We truly appreciate the dedication our team shows 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure the comfort and safety of our customers and communities. Happy #LaborDay!
About us
As the largest natural gas distribution company in Illinois, Nicor Gas ensures that natural gas – an American, abundant, affordable and clean energy source – reaches more than 2.2 million homes and businesses in an area that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago and parts of northern Cook County and Lake County. More than 2,000 employees construct, operate, maintain and inspect its natural gas distribution system to ensure natural gas flows safety and reliably to customers each day. While much has changed about Nicor Gas during the last 150 years, some very important things have remained the same – including making the safety of its employees, customers and communities at the heart of everything that it does. As a company, Nicor Gas is committed to investing in programs and initiatives that invigorate the economy, enrich the community, enhance diversity, promote education and support environmental stewardship. Nicor Gas is part of the fabric of this region and is proud to give back to the communities where its employees live, work and raise their families.
- Website
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https://www.nicorgas.com/
External link for Nicor Gas
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Naperville, IL
- Type
- Public Company
Locations
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Primary
1844 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563, US
Employees at Nicor Gas
Updates
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Nicor Gas' produce stands and grocery resource fairs provide a one-stop solution for our communities, offering essential information on improving home energy efficiency, assistance with bill payments and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables. Last week, the Nicor Gas team supported nearly 150 families in Kankakee, distributing 1,050 pounds of produce to enjoy during the final days of summer. Additionally, attendees received complimentary water savings or weatherization kits, containing useful items to help conserve energy in their homes, regardless of whether they own or rent. For more information, visit nicorgas.com/waystosave.
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Are you ready for your special mission? Visit the Brookfield Zoo Chicago from now through the end of October to play Mission: Zoo-Possible! Find the clues, solve the puzzle, earn your prize! #missionzoopossible #energyefficiency
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The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program will celebrate the graduation of its second Trade Ally Development cohort this week. These diverse contractors in the weatherization and HVAC industry have spent the last four months enhancing their business optimization skills through training webinars and one-on-one mentoring sessions with operational experts in marketing, accounting, sales, finance fields and more. Meet Britney Hoerler, a 2024 graduate of the program and co-owner of All Day Comfort Inc., a HVAC company based in Crestwood, Illinois: https://bit.ly/3Z0i6XK
Britney 2024 TAD Graduate
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This week, the Nicor Gas team served nearly 200 families with approximately 1,500 pounds of fresh produce in McHenry. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy during the last days of summer, our team provided each family with a free water saving or weatherization kit to help reduce their energy usage and monthly bills for their homes. To learn more about the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program offerings and for simple savings tips, visit https://lnkd.in/gJ7MFaaq.
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The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program recently launched its Healthy Homes initiative to support the communities we serve. AESP featured an article from John Dakarian that highlights this initiative in its latest magazine. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eCWcxnhY
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Today is National Nonprofit day! Let's take a moment to appreciate the impact of these incredible organizations we are honored to work with: Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, United Way of Metro Chicago, Junior Achievement of Chicago, Field Museum and Operation Warm. These organizations educate, inspire and empower. They tackle the toughest challenges and celebrate humanity's highest values. They are the backbone of our communities, often filling gaps where society needs them most. Read more about our work with these nonprofits and others in our 2023 Community Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4chv0Uc
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Today, August 11, is National Safe Digging Day! On 8/11 and every day of the year, we stand by #811Man and ask you to contact 811 to help prevent damage or service interruptions. Our team wore their Safe Digging swag to remind you to always #Contact811 before you dig! #811Day #SafeDigging Follow these instructions before safely digging: ➡️Contact 811 ➡️Allow the required time for marking ➡️Respect the marks ➡️Excavate carefully Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaNU4fm3
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This week, Nicor Gas’ Randy Opdyke presented at the The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Summer Study conference. Representing the North American Gas Heat Pump Collaborative, Randy highlighted the benefits of utility coordination in achieving next generation decarbonization solutions. The event brought energy industry thought leaders together from around the country and focused on energy efficiency for buildings.
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We are thrilled to welcome our 10th cohort of participants to the Nicor Gas Career Academy! The free, six-week job readiness program, sponsored by IBEW Local19, Quad County Urban League, NPL Construction Co., Miller Pipeline and Pipe Strong, LLC a Member of The 3E Family is designed to prepare individuals for rewarding careers in the utility industry. Participants will not only learn the technical skills they need for a career in energy, but also employment readiness skills and career planning, interview practice, resume writing and HR and hiring processes at Nicor Gas. Stay tuned for updates and success stories from our participants as they take their first steps towards an exciting career and bright future in the utility industry!