Enbridge says it will extend natural gas lines to Fairfield if enough residents sign interest forms

Fairfield Town Council members discussed an Enbridge open house and a company proposal to extend natural gas service to the community during the June 18 meeting.

Town staff reported that Enbridge representatives said they would bring natural gas to the town and install service to homes at no community tap fee if a sufficient number of residents express interest. The company told residents the connection would supply a meter and service line to the home; homeowners would be responsible for appliance conversion and any interior piping. Town staff encouraged residents to pick up and return the interest form available at the town office, stressing that returning the form does not commit a household but helps gauge community demand.

At the meeting a resident who attended the Enbridge session said the utility indicated only one appliance connection is required to trigger the free service to the meter. A local contractor present estimated a 40‑foot run with meter installation can cost about $8,000 in comparable nearby areas; another council speaker said average conversion of a propane furnace would cost about $150 to change an orifice or similar component, and many water‑heater conversions can be done with a kit. Enbridge representatives reportedly said they will bore through yards and run new pipe but generally cannot reuse flexible propane tubing for the main yard run; copper or black steel pipe is required where the company tap is stubbed to an existing black pipe supply.

Town leaders said the program could reduce residents’ long‑term fuel costs and encouraged anyone interested to complete the county/Enbridge interest form at the town office. No formal town endorsement or procurement decision was made at the meeting.