South Jersey Gas	NEWS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Relations Contact : Joanne Brigandi 609-561-9000 x4240 February 7, 2007 South Jersey Gas Experiences Record Sendout

  

Folsom, NJ — With temperatures averaging 14 degrees on February 5, South Jersey Gas set a record for a single day sendout, with customers using an unprecedented 432,594 decatherms of natural gas. This new milestone broke the company's former single day record of 427,909 decatherms used on January 10, 2004.         “Despite the cold weather, our portfolio of gas supplies was more than sufficient to meet our customers’ needs,” assures Edward J. Graham, president of SJG. "We employ a prudent natural gas supply strategy which allows us to handle extreme winter temperatures like those recently affecting our region.”         Weather reports are predicting more cold weather this week. SJG recommends these energy saving tips that will help customers save energy and ensure their comfort. Lower Your Thermostat. 68 degrees is recommended when at home, and 60 when out and while asleep. This can result in a cost savings of 12%. Using a programmable thermostat can help reduce heating costs as well. Weatherize. Save up to 10% or more on your energy bill by reducing air leaks with caulking and weatherstripping. Seal holes and cracks around windows, doors, light fixtures and walls. Reduce Hot Water Usage. Lower your hot water heater from 150 degrees to 120 and wash your clothes in cold water to see savings of up to 16%. Take a short shower instead of a bath. Keep Warm Air Inside. First, close off vents or registers in rooms not being used and close the door, unless that room has a major common return duct. If you have storm windows, make sure they are closed and in place. Take a Free Home Energy Analysis. This customized energy audit is designed to help you stop losing energy in your home and start saving money. Take it online at www.njcleanenergy.com or call 1-866-657-6278 for a printed version.         South Jersey Gas, the principal subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI), serves natural gas to over 330,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, and significant portions of Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties. For more information about South Jersey Gas, visit www.sjindustries.com. ###