--- title: The Source - Citizens Energy Group description: The Source is Citizens Energy Group's newsletter written for its business account customers. --- [![The Source Logo - blog version](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Source%20Logo%20-%20blog%20version.jpg?width=451&name=The%20Source%20Logo%20-%20blog%20version.jpg)](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source) [Login](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/My-Account/Login) [Contact Us](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/My-Account/Contact-Us) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/facebook_header.png) ](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/My-Account/Contact-Us/Facebook) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/twitter_header.png) ](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/My-Account/Contact-Us/Twitter) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/linkedin_header.png) ](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/My-Account/Contact-Us/LinkedIn) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/search-mobile.png)](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/Search) ## [Meet J.P. Ghio, Vice President, Energy Operations](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/meet-j.p.-ghio) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 9:52 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/IMG_2724_JP-02.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/meet-j.p.-ghio) J.P. Ghio joined Citizens Energy Group in early 2020 as Vice President, Energy Operations. He oversees all areas of the natural gas, steam, and chilled water divisions, from production to distribution. Learn more about J.P. below. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/meet-j.p.-ghio) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/meet-j.p.-ghio#comments-listing) ## [Citizens Thermal Responds to Downtown Power Interruption](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/downtown-power-interruption) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 9:52 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Perry%20K_IMG_1678.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/downtown-power-interruption) On June 12, a high voltage AES power line in downtown Indianapolis was damaged, leading to highly unusual cascading events resulting in a partial steam system outage and distribution system leak. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/downtown-power-interruption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/downtown-power-interruption#comments-listing) ## [Virtual Tour: Learn More about Steam Energy](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/learn-more-about-steam-energy) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 9:51 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/5ohdp1.gif) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/learn-more-about-steam-energy) Did you know Citizens’ steam network is the second largest district system in the United States? Learn more about how steam is produced and its benefits in this 5-minute virtual tour of the Perry K Steam Plant. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/learn-more-about-steam-energy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/learn-more-about-steam-energy#comments-listing) ## [Citizens Earns Sam H. Jones ‘Best of the Best’ Diversity Award](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/sam-jones-diversity-award) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 4:24 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/D%26I%20Award-Aug2021-3.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/sam-jones-diversity-award) Citizens was recognized with the Sam H. Jones “Best of the Best” Award for exemplary performance in all aspects of diversity at the annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards on August 19. This award is named in honor of the Indianapolis Urban League’s first president, a tireless advocate for peace, justice, and racial understanding. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/sam-jones-diversity-award) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/sam-jones-diversity-award#comments-listing) ## [Citizens Named Habitat’s 2020 Legacy Corporate Partner](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/habitat-2020-legacy-corporate-partner) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 4:23 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Habitat%20Award-Harrison.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/habitat-2020-legacy-corporate-partner) Citizens was honored to receive the 2020 Legacy Corporate Partner Award from Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/habitat-2020-legacy-corporate-partner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/habitat-2020-legacy-corporate-partner#comments-listing) ## [Warm Heart Warm Home Fundraiser: Join Us at Topgolf!](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/join-us-at-topgolf) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 4:22 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/topgolf-Citizens_Mkt-Dev.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/join-us-at-topgolf) You’re invited to join Citizens for our second annual Topgolf tournament benefiting the Warm Heart Warm Home Foundation™. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/join-us-at-topgolf) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/join-us-at-topgolf#comments-listing) ## [Small Business Restart Grants Available](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grants-available) By Mandy Saucerman on 9/27/21 4:21 PM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/storefront_GettyImages-1142436746.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grants-available) In April, Indiana announced an expansion of the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant to help accelerate economic recovery activity by supporting Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses. The program provides working capital to eligible companies by reimbursing certain expenses incurred during and related to the global pandemic. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grants-available) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grants-available#comments-listing) ## [Citizens Announces New Board Member](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-announces-new-board-member) By Mandy Saucerman on 4/14/21 9:44 AM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Sherry%20Davis.jpg) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-announces-new-board-member) Citizens Energy Group announced in mid-January that Sherry D. Davis joined its nine-member Board of Directors. Selected by the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors exclusively manages and oversees the operation of the organization. The Board establishes ongoing business strategy consistent with its fiduciary duties and responsibilities to the beneficiaries. As the newest member of the Board of Directors, Davis replaces Joseph Whitsett, who served on the Board for seven years. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-announces-new-board-member) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-announces-new-board-member#comments-listing) ## [Small Business Restart Grant Program Expanded](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grant-program-expanded) By Mandy Saucerman on 4/14/21 9:44 AM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/small-business-resources.jfif) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grant-program-expanded) The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is expanding a program to help small businesses recover from the pandemic. Through the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant program, eligible small businesses can apply for funding to reimburse payroll expenses; insurance premiums; rent, lease, and mortgage payments; utilities; and safety investments incurred from March 2020 through May 1, 2021. [Read More](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grant-program-expanded) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/small-business-restart-grant-program-expanded#comments-listing) ## [Citizens Launches Virtual Tour Video Series](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-launches-virtual-tour-video-series) By Mandy Saucerman on 4/14/21 9:44 AM [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/wastewater-tour.gif) ](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/the-source/citizens-launches-virtual-tour-video-series) Each day more than 800,000 people and thousands of businesses in Central Indiana depend on Citizens Energy Group for natural gas, thermal energy, water and wastewater services to support quality of life and our local economy. As your hometown utility provider, our primary goal is to provide safe and reliable service every day. In order to help customers better understand our key utility processes, we are producing a series of virtual tour videos. 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