Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has received approval from the Delaware Public Service Commission to establish a portfolio of natural gas energy efficiency programs in Delaware, in partnership with the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. This initiative, the first of its kind in the state, aims to lower energy costs and promote sustainability among Delaware residents. The programs are designed to provide cost-effective energy and demand savings, specifically targeting residential customers, including support for lower-income households. Over a two-year period, these programs are expected to save 36,052 MMBtu in natural gas consumption, equivalent to the annual energy usage of approximately 1,055 households.