Folsom,
NJ - South Jersey Industries’ (NYSE:SJI)
board of directors declared its regular dividend of $0.2975
per share for the third quarter of 2009. The dividend is
payable October 2, 2009 to shareholders of record at the
close of business September 10, 2009. This is SJI’s
58th 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. 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
on-site energy projects. South Jersey Resources Group
provides wholesale commodity marketing and risk management
services. South Jersey Energy Service Plus installs,
maintains and services residential and commercial heating,
air conditioning and water heating systems, services appliances,
installs solar systems, provides plumbing services and performs
energy audits. For more information about SJI and its subsidiaries,
visit http://www.sjindustries.com.
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