Kennebec Valley Expansion. 442 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100 * Augusta, Maine

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1 Kennebec Valley Expansion 442 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100 * Augusta, Maine

2 Summit Utilities, Inc. (SUI) is a leader in the natural gas utility industry through its strategy of expanding natural gas distribution service to un-served areas. SUI currently manages approximately $260M in assets through its subsidiaries in Colorado, Missouri and Maine. SUI is wholly-owned by the Infrastructure Investments Fund, a private equity fund advised by JP Morgan Asset Management Infrastructure Investment Fund (IIF) Summit Utilities, Inc. (Holdings Company) Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. (Distribution) Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. (Distribution) Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Inc. (Distribution) Summit Gas Transmission, Inc. (Transmission) Summit Utilities Management Services, LLC (Contract Services) Wolf Creek Energy, LLC. (Gas Supply)

3 SUI Key Facts Summit Utilities, Inc. was formed in 2004 to be the holding company for the operating utilities and related companies. Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. (CNG) was founded in 1997 to provide natural gas service to the mountain communities west of Denver and Colorado Springs customer count is 19, natural gas throughput is over 1.7 billion cubic feet (BCF) Over 890 miles of natural gas mains installed since 1997 Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Inc. was founded in 2004 when the municipal-owned gas systems in Gallatin and Hamilton, Missouri were purchased customer count is approximately 15, natural gas throughput is over 2.6 BCF in 2012 Over 400 miles of natural gas mains installed since 2004 Acquired the Southern Missouri Natural Gas system on January 1, 2012 Wolf Creek Energy, LLC, founded in 1997 provide gas procurement and supply services to the large transportation customers of Colorado Natural Gas, Inc. Summit Utility Management Services, LLC provides natural gas construction management and operations services to natural gas distribution utilities

4 4 Kennebec Valley Expansion Key Statistics 66 miles of 10, 8 and 6 steel pipeline Up to 1500 miles of polyethylene distribution pipeline 15,000 customers (or more) within first 4 years Distribution systems serving Augusta, Waterville, Winslow, Oakland, Madison, Skowhegan, Gardiner, Fairfield, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Norridgewock, and Richmond 52,000 potential residential and commercial customers Industrial Customers: UPM, Sappi Paper Mill, Huhtamaki and other large users $240 million capital investment for the first 4 years; $350 million total 48 Month Initial Construction Period

5 Regulatory Overview SNG Maine is a Regulated Gas Utility in Maine This means that the Maine PUC oversees and regulates our rates and the terms and conditions under which we operate Maine PUC has authority over pipeline safety for the Federal Government: Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) U.S. Dept. of Transportation Title 49 CFR Parts Chapter 420 SAFETY STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITY OPERATORS Underground Facility Damage Prevention Program Chapter 895 MPUC Rules DigSafe 811 (1-888-DIGSAFE or ) OKTODIG or ( ) (non-member underground facility operators) If you have any questions, please call the MPUC at (207) or toll free at (800)

6 Summit Natural Gas of Maine Operations Staff Keith Lincoln Director, Gas Operations Summit Natural Gas of Maine 442 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100 Augusta, ME P: C: Bruce Madore Director, Engineering and Construction Summit Natural Gas of Maine 442 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100 Augusta, ME P: C: Perry Robichaud District Manager - Winslow Summit Natural Gas of Maine 48 Verti Dr. Winslow, ME P: C: probichaud@summitnaturalgas.com Stacey Fitts Regulatory Manager Summit Natural Gas of Maine 442 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100 Augusta, ME P: C: sfitts@summitnaturalgas.com 6

7 Overview Opening statement What is natural gas? Where does our natural gas come from? How does it get to our homes and businesses? How does Summit Natural Gas of Maine handle emergency response? 7

8 Opening Statement: Summit Natural Gas of Maine is committed to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas. The safety of our customers and that of the general public is job #1. As the uncontrolled release of natural gas could result in situations hazardous to both life and property, our goal is to SAFELY bring emergency situations under control, in the shortest time possible, and with a minimum impact to our customers. 8

9 What is Natural Gas? Most common gas fuel in US More than half American homes use natural gas for heating and cooking Installed in 60% of new homes Installed in CNG and LNG Vehicles (Hybrid/Trucks) Natural Gas Methane 70-95% Ethane (trace element) Propane Butane Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen 9

10 What is Natural Gas cont d? Natural Gas Primary Hazard is flammability/combustion in confined spaces Non-Toxic, Odorless and Colorless Asphyxiant Carbon Monoxide: Toxic Product of Incomplete Combustion Odorization Mercaptan Odorization Rate 1/10 th of 1% air or 1/5 th of the LEL Identifies gas leak before it becomes dangerous Odorant fade Prolonged exposure may desensitize individuals 10

11 What is Natural Gas cont d? Characteristics of Common Gas Fuels Gas Vapor Density Ignition Point LEL UEL Natural Gas ,000-1,200F 5% 15% Propane F 2.1% 9.5% Butane F 1.6% 8.4% ALL should be considered! 11

12 Where does our Natural Gas come from? 12

13 Where are we now? Confidential 13

14 Where are we now & where are we going in 2014? Confidential 14

15 How does it get to our homes and businesses? Gate / Metering Station Filtering Metering Heating Odorizing Monitoring 15

16 How does it get to our homes and businesses? Service Line Installation: Main Curb valve tapping tee Excess flow valve (EFV) Riser Wire Warning tape 16

17 How does it get to our homes and businesses? 17

18 Example of Service Installation 18

19 Emergency Planning The following events shall be considered emergencies requiring immediate and effective response: Gas odor reported and/or gas detected inside a building Fire located near or directly involving a pipeline facility Explosion occurring near or directly involving a pipeline facility Natural disaster 19

20 Emergency Planning 20

21 Emergency Planning During normal business hours all emergency calls will be taken on the company's normal phone lines. All calls will be answered by a company employee trained in the proper response to natural gas emergencies. The call will be classified as to its urgency. Any calls of gas odor, or escaping gas, will take top priority and be responded to immediately. Our main job is not finding & fixing leaks Our main job is public safety Safety is of the highest importance in the natural gas industry. If you believe you have a natural gas emergency, call

22 Emergency Planning After Hours Coverage Designated Company Personnel will carry 24 hour devices, such as cell phones or pagers. After regular business hours company phone lines are answered by an answering service. The caller is given specific instructions: If they are trying to report a gas emergency they are to leave the affected structure. Go to a safe neighboring house. Do not touch any light switches / make any phone calls The answering service takes the information and calls the designated 24 hour emergency cell phone/pager number. If a company employee does not respond within 10 minutes they are to call our 2 nd (backup) "on-call" employee. If there is still no response, the dispatcher shall begin calling from the company phone list. If they cannot reach a local technician, the dispatcher should dial

23 Pressure (psig) Emergency Planning Pipeline Association for Public Awareness Recommended Minimum Evacuation Distances For Natural Gas Pipeline Leaks and Ruptures (Not applicable for Butane, Propane, or other Hazardous Liquids) Pipeline Size Inches Table 1 - Evacuation Distance in Feet 23

24 Are we going to occupy the same areas YES! 24

25 Thank you for your time! QUESTIONS??? 25