Corning Natural Gas Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Corning Gas Holdings, Inc., operating as a regulated natural gas utility in the Southern Tier of New York. Founded in the mid-19th century to deliver coal‐gas lighting to the city of Corning, the company has evolved into a modern energy provider focused on safe, reliable delivery of natural gas. Over its long history, Corning Natural Gas has expanded through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure investments to meet growing regional demand.
The company’s core activities center on the distribution and transmission of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It maintains and operates over 500 miles of distribution mains and a network of transmission pipelines, compressor stations and storage facilities. In addition to natural gas supply and distribution, Corning Natural Gas offers energy efficiency consulting, gas appliance installation and maintenance, and emergency leak response services designed to enhance customer safety and satisfaction.
Corning Natural Gas serves more than 22,000 customers across Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler and Yates counties, with service territory encompassing Corning, Elmira, Big Flats, Painted Post and surrounding communities. The company sources its natural gas from interstate pipelines, local producers and storage fields, balancing supply portfolio diversity with cost management goals. Seasonal storage and demand-side management programs enable the utility to maintain system reliability during peak usage periods.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert J. Darr, Corning Natural Gas continues to pursue infrastructure modernization and environmental stewardship. The company’s long-term strategy emphasizes pipeline integrity management, renewable natural gas exploration and partnerships with local municipalities. Through ongoing capital investment and community engagement, Corning Natural Gas aims to support regional economic growth while delivering affordable, low-emission energy solutions.
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