Folsom,
NJ - South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI)
today declared its regular dividend of $0.27 for the first
quarter of 2008. The dividend is payable April 2, 2008 to
shareholders of record at the close of business March 10,
2008. This is SJI’s 57th consecutive year of paying
dividends, reflecting the company’s commitment to a
consistent, sustainable dividend.
South Jersey Industries (NYSE:
SJI) is an energy services holding company for 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.
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