Folsom,
NJ - South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI)
today declared its regular dividend of $0.27 per share for
the second quarter of 2008. The dividend is payable July
2, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business
June 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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