Summit Utilities
The 40-Year Career that Quietly Helped Redefine an Arkansas Gas Utility
Fred Kirkwood's tenure spanned acquisitions, modernization, a bruising billing crisis and a reputation for what colleagues called an “infinite capacity for people.” read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Help Me Pay You (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
An autopay adventure is a reminder to review how well our customer service practices work. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Kurt Adams of Summit Utilities Talks Innovation & Energy Plans
Under his guidance, the utility has improved customer service, reduced call answer times and raised satisfaction scores. read more >
New Appointments Announced at First Community Bank, Colliers & Summit Utilities (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas businesses and organizations announced leadership changes, including promotions and new hires in banking, health care, education, law, real estate, and utilities. read more >
Drilling Reawakens In Fayetteville Shale
Flywheel Energy Development LLC of Oklahoma City applied for permits to drill three wells in Cleburne County, the first new wells in the region in seven years. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Promotions at HoganTaylor, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Baptist Health & More (Movers & Shakers)
Promotions and leadership changes span industries in Arkansas, from accounting and banking to healthcare and utilities. read more >
Roaring Storms & Rising Rates
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin opposed Entergy's 4.25% electric rate hike, criticizing its reliance on a formula for yearly increases, while Summit Utilities' rate hike was approved. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Summit Utilities CEO Kurt Adams Delves Into Rate Case
Adams says he understands the pain gas customers feel when their bills go up. But rates must climb at times, he said. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The PSC, Politics And Summit Utilities
A settlement setting the stage for Summit Utilities to raise Arkansans’ natural gas bills by more than 23.4% triggered political resistance almost immediately, and then a turnabout by an initial champion of the settlement, Attorney General Tim Griffin. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Gas Executive Todd Jacobs Returns as Summit’s COO
Jacobs has 18 years of experience in the energy sector, excluding a stretch as senior vice president of growth and strategy at Black Hills Corp. read more >
Michael Hoggard Named CFO at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
He has more than 40 years of community banking experience. read more >
Summit Seeks 30% Rate Increase for Natural Gas Service
The utility said the increase is necessary to offset the cost of inflation, economic conditions and capital investments in its natural gas infrastructure. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Utilities Answer State Order Seeking Plans on Federal Funds
Regulators wanted to know whether utilities will take advantage of programs offering millions of dollars in incentives for energy-saving projects and new power transmission connections. Arkansas’ biggest utilities said yes, but with considerable qualifications. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Summit Takes New Office Space in Fort Smith
The new 28,000 SF office at 1000 Fianna Way will provide a workplace for about 250 employees. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Carmen Perez-Carlton Joins Board of Summit Utilities
Summit Utilities of Centennial, Colorado, announced Tuesday that Carmen Perez-Carlton, a business executive with decades of experience, has joined the company’s board of directors. Perez-Carlton previously was an independent director […] read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Summit Meter-Testing Shop Opens in Maumelle
Summit Utilities, which serves more than 425,000 Arkansas natural gas customers, held the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art meter shop in Maumelle, a $3 million investment for the Colorado-based […] read more >
by Kyle Massey -
PSC Approves Lower Gas Rates for Summit Customers
Arkansas natural gas customers will pay less per cubic foot on their bills this winter than they have for the past three years. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Summit Utilities Back in Court Over Billing Issues
A lawsuit filed Sept. 18 in Garland County Circuit Court accuses the utility of price gouging. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Kevin Crass Joins Summit Utilities Board
Summit Board Chair Henry Fain praised Crass' “wealth of knowledge, experience, and proven unwavering commitment to Arkansas.” read more >
by Kyle Massey -
PSC Clears Summit Utilities to Resume Shutoffs, Late Fees
The company says it has worked through problems with its billing system that led to thousands of complaints. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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