Fountain Inn Natural Gas
Our office is located at Fountain Inn City Hall, 200 North Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.
Our Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A drive-thru window and night drop are provided for your convenience.
50 Years: A Successful Municipal Enterprise
In July 2004 Fountain Inn celebrated a half-century of assured natural gas service. Established in July 1954 as a municipal enterprise pursuant to the Federal Power Commission Order of December 11, 1953, the goal was to provide natural gas service to Fountain Inn residents, area businesses and industries.
As a municipal enterprise, the Fountain Inn Natural Gas System has flourished and today serves approximately 6000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. The system includes some 235 miles of main distribution lines.
All corporate control of the utility is vested in the city's seven-member Council, which meets monthly. The South Carolina Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also regulate portions of the system's activities.
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Phone Numbers:
Normal Working Hours: 864-862-0042 or 864-862-1327
Fax # 864-862-4812
After Hours and Emergency: 864-862-4461
Holidays Observed:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day and Friday Following
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Please note that we are closed on Friday if a holiday falls on Saturday, and Monday if a holiday falls on Sunday.
Natural Gas Management
Mike Pitman
Gas Manager
Mike Pitman joined the Natural Gas System in January 2007 and brings over 29 years of experience in the energy industry with accomplishments in marketing, trading, project management, strategic planning and leadership. He has worked with both large Fortune 500 energy companies and with privately held ventures involved in all aspects of the energy industry. His role will be to manage and grow the natural gas system at Fountain Inn while ensuring that its customers receive an economic and reliable supply of natural gas.
After attending college in Arizona, Mr. Pitman began his career working with major oil companies exploring for oil and natural gas domestically in the Gulf of Mexico, Texas and the Appalachian Basin and later in locations throughout the world such as Africa, North Sea, Europe, Indonesia, and Central America. In 1991 Mr. Pitman joined Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Transco) as a Southeast Marketing Representative and developed relationships in the Carolinas which has enabled him to relocate to the area where he has resided since 1999.
David Benfield
Gas Superintendent
David Benfield began working for the City of Fountain Inn 27 years ago, November 24, 1980 and was promoted to gas superintendent in January 1998. He has seen many changes in those years. The gas company's customer base has grown from 600 to just over 6,000 customers. With the growth has come modernization of the company in many areas.
David meets all challenges with quick thinking and a common sense approach to management. His knowledge of the industry and dedication to customer satisfaction has been key in the growth of our municipality owned utility.
The office staff at Fountain Inn Natural Gas System is dedicated to offering our customers professional and courteous customer service. We appreciate all of our customers and are happy to serve you.
Our Mission
The mission of Fountain Inn Natural Gas is to improve the welfare of the community by providing quality natural gas at competitive rates in a safe, environmentally clean and efficient manner.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF FOUNTAIN INN IS COMMITTED TO ACCOMPLISHINGTHIS MISSION BY:
- Managing its business with the highest standards of integrity and fairness.
- Being an innovative leader in the natural gas industry.
- Providing a well trained and customer oriented work force.
- Addressing the needs of its customers, employees and associates on a timely basis with professionalism and courtesy.
APPLICATIONS
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Owners Application
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Rentors Application
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Monthly Credit Card Authorization
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Monthly Bank Draft Authorization
Fountain Inn Natural Gas Builders Application