Summit Utilities Arkansas (Summit) has committed to supporting the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency of Little Rock with a $5,000 grant for Arkansans who qualify for utility payment assistance.
As a community-oriented company, Summit strives to be a good community partner and neighbor. Summit’s steadfast commitment to safety for the communities we serve makes the partnership with the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency of Little Rock ideal. Summit is honored to be a part of the Watershed’s mission of helping people address their greatest need.
“Summit is dedicated to stepping up and helping our community whenever possible,” said Cindy Westcott, Vice President of Operations at Summit. “We understand families in Arkansas aren’t immune to the rising cost of living, which is why we are eager to partner with agencies who offer assistance to our customers and community members who need a little extra help.”
The Watershed Human and Community Development Agency assists qualifying households with utility assistance up to three times per year, up to $200 each time. Income-qualified households must include someone age 60 or older or a child with disabilities living in the home. For more information, call the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency at 501-378-0176.
Summit urges customers struggling to pay their bills to call their customer service department as soon as possible to learn more about payment assistance options including payment plans, budget billing, energy efficiency rebates, and information about heating assistance programs offered by the state and municipality. Customers should call 800-992-7552 or visit https://www.summitutilities.com/PaymentAssistance for more information.
Background on Summit Utilities, Inc.’s Recent Acquisition:
Summit finalized its acquisition of CenterPoint Energy’s distribution assets in Arkansas, Oklahoma and the Texarkana, Texas area on January 10, 2022. The gas distribution systems included in the transaction serve approximately 525,000 customers in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and include 17,000 miles of gas main pipeline across those three states. As part of the acquisition, Summit has welcomed nearly 600 CenterPoint team members to the company.
Throughout 2022, Summit and CenterPoint will work together to migrate all operations and services to Summit. During that transition period, CenterPoint will continue to provide certain services to customers on behalf of Summit including aspects of billing, customer support and marketing.
Background on Summit Utilities, Inc.
Summit Utilities, Inc. owns natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries that operate in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company provides safe, clean and affordable natural gas to businesses and residents in six states through Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, Colorado Natural Gas, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Summit Utilities Arkansas, and Summit Utilities Oklahoma. Each of Summit’s natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries constructs and installs natural gas distribution systems with the goal of supporting economic development by providing clean-burning, safe and reliable natural gas to residential and commercial customers through exceptional customer service and commitment to community. Overall, Summit entities serve approximately 625,000 customers and operate more than 23,400 miles of pipeline.
