For Immediate Release

December 9, 2013

Contact:

Cheryl B. Stowell

New Jersey Natural Gas Named Recipient of NJSHARES “Neighborhood Hero” Award

Laurence Downes, CEO of New Jersey Natural Resources,

Accepts Award on Company’s Behalf

Ewing, NJ – Recently, New Jersey Natural Gas was named a recipient of the “Neighborhood Hero” Award by NJ SHARES. Laurence Downes, CEO of New Jersey Natural Resources, accepted the award on behalf of New Jersey Natural Gas at a special presentation held at the company’s headquarters in Wall Township, NJ.

In celebration of its 15th anniversary year, NJ SHARES has selected a number of companies that have supported its mission since their inception and honored them with these “Neighborhood Hero” Awards.

“In recognition of its 15 years of service, New Jersey Natural Gas is proud to support and contribute to NJ SHARES’ mission of helping neighbors in need,” said Downes. “No one should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table, but for too many families that is a reality they are faced with every day. As a critical part of New Jersey’s energy safety net, NJ SHARES helps to ease the burden for those facing difficult times and make a difference where it is needed most. New Jersey Natural Gas shares that same commitment.”

“As we celebrate our 15thAnniversary, NJ SHARES would like to thank New Jersey Natural Gas for their generous donation and support of our mission to help our neighbors in need,” said Jim Jacob, President and CEO of NJ SHARES. “Their valued partnership and continued support help New Jersey families in need by ensuring the necessary funds are always available to help qualifying households stay safe and warm in their homes during these colder winter months.”

For more information on NJ SHARES and how you can help families in need, please visit:

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Caption: Jim Jacobs (left), President of NJ SHARES, presentsLaurence Downes, CEO of New Jersey Natural Resources, with the Neighborhood Hero Award.

About NJ SHARES:
NJ SHARES began in 1998 and was able to serve 71 households. NJ SHARES has provided 177,600 households with $70.7 million in energy assistance. The NJ SHARES Client Services Call Center was established in 2005 and aids more than 150,000 households annually in enrollment services.In addition, NJ SHARES provides weatherization, conservation and efficiency information with our 300 plus partners around the state.In our efforts to reach households in our densely populated state, NJ SHARES has grown from working with 50 agencies to more than 300 agency partners. Visit to learn how you can help your neighbor stay warm this season.

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