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December 12, 2007

Marina Energy and DCO Energy Formalize Partnership with New LLC

  

        Folsom, NJ - South Jersey Industries [NYSE:SJI] today announced the formation of a limited liability company, Energenic LLC, with its subsidiary Marina Energy and long-time business partner DCO Energy as equal owners.

        Edward J. Graham, chairman, president and CEO of SJI stated, “Marina and DCO’s success to date developing and operating thermal facilities serving the casino industry and landfill gas-to-electric projects has established their position as industry leaders. Recognition of the many opportunities to develop and operate energy projects for both the casino industry and a number of other applications has prompted us to formalize our partnership with DCO.”

        Frank DiCola, chairman and CEO of DCO Energy explained, “The creation of the Energenic brand will enable us to create a more visible identity within the energy sector which will enhance our marketing efforts. The partnership between the two companies provides clients with efficient, technologically advanced, environmentally friendly ideas and solutions that put their energy issues to rest long into the future and allows them to keep focus on their core businesses.”

        Just as importantly, the creation of Energenic is expected to produce efficiencies that will benefit both partners by formalizing an organizational structure and clearly delineating operational responsibilities, reducing duplication of effort that occurs in ad hoc relationships. Going forward, all existing and future joint venture activities between SJI and DCO will be conducted through Energenic.

        South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) is an energy services holding company for a utility and non-regulated businesses. A member of the KLD Global Climate 100 Index, SJI offers solutions to global warming through renewable energy, clean technology and efficiency. South Jersey Gas, one of the fastest growing natural gas utilities in the nation strongly advocates the efficient use of energy while safely and reliably delivering natural gas in southern New Jersey. South Jersey Energy Solutions, the parent of SJI’s non-regulated businesses, provides innovative, environmentally friendly energy solutions that help customers control energy costs. South Jersey Energy acquires and markets natural gas and electricity for retail customers and offers energy-related services. Marina Energy develops and operates energy projects including thermal facilities serving hot and chilled water for casinos, cogeneration facilities and landfill gas-to-electricity facilities. South Jersey Resources Group provides wholesale commodity marketing and risk management services. South Jersey Energy Service Plus installs, maintains and services heating, air conditioning and water heating systems, services appliances, installs solar systems and performs energy audits. For more information about SJI and its subsidiaries, visit http://www.sjindustries.com.

        DCO Energy, headquartered in Mays Landing, N. J., develops onsite and near-the-site energy production technologies for hotels, casinos, colleges, hospitals, correctional facilities, multi-building sites and other large-scale facilities that operate around-the-clock or have large energy needs. For more information about DCO Energy, visit http://www.dcoenergy.com.

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