Vectren : Gas pipeline upgrades to begin in Kettering, Ohio; Joint public improvement project scheduled with Oakwood

Aug. 22, 2016

Media contact: Natalie Hedde, 812-491-5105 or nhedde@vectren.com‌

Vectren Corporation One Vectren Square Evansville, IN 47708

Kettering, Ohio - Contract crews working for Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) will soon begin replacing gas mains and service lines along Shroyer Road as part of the company's pipeline replacement program, which is a multi-year program to replace about 700 miles of bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure throughout Ohio. The upcoming replacement work is being done ahead of a joint public improvement project with the city of Oakwood and the city of Kettering on Shroyer Road, which is slated for the spring of 2017. Since 2009, nearly six miles have been retired within Kettering, and Vectren intends to retire a total of nearly 50 miles over the next several years. More than eight miles have been retired within Oakwood over the last 7 years, and Vectren intends to retire a total of 25 miles over the next several years.

"To ensure the continued reliability of our natural gas pipeline systems and service, Vectren has undertaken a program to replace essentially all of our bare steel and cast iron pipeline infrastructure," said Colleen Ryan, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio president. "These infrastructure enhancements are vital to meeting federal requirements and ensuring the continued safety of our system for decades to come."

Streets affected during the project include: Shroyer Road, Aberdeen Avenue, Telford Avenue and Forrer Boulevard. Visit the Active Projects tab on www.vectren.com/pipelinereplacement to view an interactive map displaying the streets where construction will take place.

In most cases, a polyethylene (plastic) system is being installed to replace the current bare steel and cast iron gas pipeline system. First, the gas main will be replaced within the right-of-way, and then the service lines running directly to homes and businesses will be replaced. Upon completion of the project, affected yards, sidewalks and streets will be restored.

"Construction for these pipeline projects may take several weeks to complete, and times may vary based on the size of the project, weather, ground surface/soil and other situations that may arise," said Ryan. "Please be assured that Vectren and its contractors will make every effort to complete each project as quickly as possible and minimize impact to customers and the community."

Prior to service replacement, a Vectren representative will contact customers to provide an overview of the required work. Vectren reminds residents to please keep the following in mind:

• Please exercise caution when driving through the construction zones.

• We urge residents and their children to keep a safe distance away from any work zones.

Kettering and Oakwood are two of more than 40 cities in Ohio undergoing this type of pipeline replacement. Since 2009, more than 260 miles of the 700 total miles have been replaced, which has led to a reduction in leak calls and natural gas emissions from the distribution system. For more information about the program, visit Vectren.com/pipelinereplacement.

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind.

Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and about 20 percent of Ohio, primarily in the west- central area. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.