Local propane company awarded for its cost-saving efforts
June 28, 2012 – Monticello, N.Y. – Combined Energy Services (CES), a locally owned propane and fuel oil company serving the Hudson Valley and Catskills, is the proud recipient of the 2012 Excellence in Risk Management Award from insurance provider Energi.
On Tuesday, June 5, Combined Energy Services was recognized by Energi, a leading provider of Insurance and Risk Management Programs to the energy industry, as being the “Best of the Best” within the industry at the annual Energi Risk Management & Insurance Summit in Orlando, Fla.
“Combined Energy Services is dedicated to keeping prices low for its customers and utilizing strict loss prevention and safety practices is a best practice,” said Mike Taylor, co-owner at Combined Energy Services. “We’re extremely honored to win this award. It’s a testament to the hard work of everyone in the company.”
Combined Energy Services manages an extensive driver and vehicle safety program that requires propane truck drivers to complete the Certified Employee Training Program, a nationally recognized safety training initiative. Company vehicles are also given thorough daily inspections and actually exceed DOT specifications requirements by 25 percent more than normal passing grades.
The 2012 Excellence in Risk Management Award is given to select energy companies who have made significant commitments to loss prevention and safety programs. The criteria for this award include loss ratio, commitment to safety, implementation of Risk Management Best Practices, and incorporation of Energi’s SafetyPlus recommendations.
Family owned and operated since 1968, Combined Energy Services is one of the largest propane gas and fuel oil suppliers in the Hudson Valley. With two offices in operation, CES has provided customers throughout the Catskills, Hudson Valley, Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey with dependable propane gas, fuel oil and kerosene deliveries, as well as unmatched, around-the-clock repair service. For more info, please visit www.combinedenergyservices.com and become a fan on Facebook.
