IGS Energy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 1989 in Dublin, Ohio, United States |
| Founder | Marvin White, Scott White |
| Headquarters | Dublin , United States |
Area served | Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, California, Illinois, Massachusetts |
Key people | Rob Hamm (head of commodity sales), Jeff Howe (regional manager for South Ohio Community Solar) |
| Products | Retail natural gas and electric services, solar energy solutions, compressed natural gas refueling stations, LED lighting solutions |
Number of employees | 900+ (2023) |
| Website | igsenergy |
IGS Energy, originally known as Interstate Gas Supply, Inc., is an independent supplier of retail natural gas and electric services headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The company caters to more than one million customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, throughout Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Established in 1989, IGS Energy employs over 900 individuals operating across 18 states.
History
Marvin White, who previously served as CEO of Columbia Gas Distribution Companies, played a key role in launching Ohio's choice program in 1986. In 1989, together with his son Scott, he founded Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. (IGS Energy) in Dublin, Ohio. Initially focused on supplying natural gas wholesale to commercial and industrial clients within Ohio, IGS expanded its operations into retail marketing by 1992. Following the deregulation of residential natural gas services in 1997, the company began servicing residential customers of Columbia Gas of Ohio and broadened its reach into small commercial and residential markets by 1999. Currently, IGS provides natural gas services across Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, New York, California, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, and Illinois with ongoing plans for expansion.
In 2011, IGS acquired Accent Energy along with its subsidiary Dynowatt, thereby extending its electric service offerings into Illinois and Pennsylvania. This acquisition marked IGS’s introduction to the electricity market in Chicago and Pennsylvania.
The company relocated to its present headquarters in Dublin in 2010; this facility received LEED® Platinum certification—the top-tier rating and the first commercial office building in central Ohio to earn this distinction.
Maintaining a commitment to sustainable energy solutions, IGS offers a variety of green energy products such as solar power options, compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations, and distributed generation services.
In July 2022, IGS further broadened its market footprint through the acquisition of Dominion Energy Solutions.
Natural Gas and Electric Residential Choice Programs
IGS Energy actively participates in Natural Gas Choice programs and supplies electricity to residential customers. The company commenced serving electric customers in Ohio in February 2012.
Commodity Sales IGS entered the residential commodity sales market in 2009 by partnering with third-party door-to-door sales agents. After encountering challenges with this model, IGS launched its proprietary home energy consultant program in 2013 under the leadership of Rob Hamm. Since then, more than 350 field representatives have been recruited to oversee commodity sales operations across Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Northern Kentucky.
CNG Stations
In January 2013, IGS Energy CNG Services announced a $10 million investment plan to construct four compressed natural gas refueling stations along Interstate 79 spanning West Virginia and Pennsylvania; the corridor was completed by the end of that year. In June 2013, an additional station was planned for Youngstown, Ohio.
Presently, IGS owns, operates, or manages a network of 20 CNG refueling stations located throughout Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
IGS Solar
Established in 2015, IGS Solar provides solar energy solutions tailored for businesses, communities, and individual residences.
Community Solar The IGS Community Solar program officially began operations in October 2021 and serves markets including Chicago, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York as of July 2023. This initiative is overseen by Jeff Howe, regional manager for South Ohio.
In February 2023, IGS Solar expanded its portfolio by introducing a residential rooftop solar program available in the Chicago and Pennsylvania regions.
IGS Lighting Solutions
In 2018, IGS broadened its energy services by incorporating LED lighting solutions tailored for commercial clients.
Green Energy
Beginning in 2020, IGS Energy launched offerings of "100% green electricity" along with carbon-neutral natural gas for all newly acquired residential customers, strengthening its dedication to environmentally responsible energy options.