What CoEnergy Propane does

CoEnergy Propane LLC is a member-owned cooperative propane delivery and service company operating exclusively in Oregon. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Redmond with a regional office in Albany, the company delivers propane gas to three distinct customer segments — residential, commercial, and agricultural — across Central Oregon, the Willamette Valley, and the Oregon Coast. Its corporate ownership ties it to two Oregon cooperatives (Central Electric Cooperative and Casco Communications/Consumers Power, Inc.), giving it a community-owned governance structure that the company uses as a brand and marketing differentiator versus investor-owned propane competitors.

The company's core offerings are commodity propane delivery to on-site customer tanks, complemented by tank sales and installation (sizes ranging from 20# portable cylinders up to 420# commercial tanks, plus above-ground and underground commercial installations), cylinder refilling and re-certification at its two physical locations, and a real-time tank monitoring service for commercial accounts that provides supply-level visibility. Supporting infrastructure includes an online quote request system, a meter reading customer portal (hosted at coenergy.myfuelportal.com), a vetted Preferred Contractors Network spanning Albany, Newport, and Redmond, and an educational podcast ("Fueling the Future"). No mobile app, public API, or software product is offered; the technology footprint is operational rather than digital-product-led.

CoEnergy monetizes primarily through usage-based propane delivery (gallons sold to residential, commercial, and farm customers), supplemented by transactional cylinder refilling and hardware sales (tanks and cylinders), professional-service fees for cylinder re-certification, and installation services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offers appliance rebates of up to $500 per installation to drive conversions. Its go-to-market combines direct sales (phone, website quotes, in-person consultations) with community-based marketing — local event sponsorships, fairs, rodeos, charitable giving, and a content/podcast strategy — positioning it as a locally rooted alternative to national propane retailers.

Name

CoEnergy Propane

Legal name

CoEnergy Propane LLC

Website

https://coenergy.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CoEnergy Propane is a member-owned Oregon cooperative delivering propane to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Central Oregon, the Willamette Valley, and the Oregon Coast via two offices, with supporting cylinder refilling, tank installation, and real-time tank monitoring services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution Services

NAICS

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) (424720)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Propane delivery services
• Commercial propane supply
• Agricultural propane fuel
• Residential propane heating
• Propane cylinder refilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Propane Gas Delivery: Core revenue stream from delivering propane gas to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Propane is stored on-site at customer locations in tanks and delivered as needed.
2. Cylinder Refilling: Propane cylinder refilling service at physical locations. Customers can bring their DOT-certified cylinders (up to 120 gallons) to be refilled at both Albany and Redmond locations.
3. Tank Sales and Installation: Sales of propane tanks in various sizes (20#, 30#, 40#, 100#, 420#) along with above-ground and underground tank installation services for commercial customers.
4. Cylinder Re-certification: Safety inspection and re-certification services for existing propane cylinders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CoEnergy Propane delivers propane gas and related services to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across Oregon. Core offerings include scheduled and on-demand propane delivery, tank and cylinder sales (20# to 420#), cylinder refilling at two Oregon offices, cylinder re-certification, above-ground and underground tank installation, and real-time tank monitoring for commercial accounts.

Product overview

CoEnergy Propane is a member-owned cooperative propane delivery service operating in Oregon since 2001. The company offers three core product lines: Residential Propane Delivery (heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, outdoor living, backup power), Commercial Propane Delivery (industrial, construction, restaurants, fleet, housing development services), and Agricultural Propane Delivery (irrigation, frost protection, storage, animal care, generators). Supporting services include cylinder refilling and sales at Albany and Redmond locations, real-time tank monitoring for commercial customers, an online quote request system, meter reading portal, and a network of vetted local contractors. The company also produces the 'Fueling the Future' podcast as an educational resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Propane Delivery Scheduled and on-demand propane delivery to Oregon homeowners for home heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, outdoor living, and backup power generation. Supports both tank rental and tank ownership options and offers rebates of up to $500 per appliance on new propane installations.
• Commercial Propane Delivery Propane delivery to commercial accounts across Central Oregon, Mid-Willamette Valley, and Mid-Oregon Coast, including industrial operations, construction, restaurants, fleet transportation, and housing developments. Includes above-ground and underground tank installation and real-time tank monitoring to ensure uninterrupted supply, with multiple pricing options for budget predictability.
• Agricultural Propane Delivery Propane supply for farms and rural operations, covering irrigation systems, frost protection, storage and processing, animal care, water heating, flame tilling, and emergency backup generators. Particularly suited to rural operations with limited grid access.
• Propane Cylinder Refilling Walk-in propane cylinder refilling service for DOT-certified cylinders up to 120 gallons at the Albany and Redmond, Oregon office locations. Available to residential and commercial customers who bring cylinders to a physical location.
• Propane Cylinder Sales and Re-certification Sale of new propane cylinders in 20#, 30#, 40#, 100#, and 420# sizes at the Redmond and Albany offices, plus safety inspection and re-certification services for existing DOT-certified cylinders up to 120 gallons.
• Propane Tank Sales and Installation Sale of propane tanks in various sizes (including 20#, 30#, 40#, 100#, and 420#) along with above-ground and underground tank installation services for commercial customers. Tanks can be rented or purchased by residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane furnaces are 97% efficient, wasting less than 1% of fuel
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Electric CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2001 as an affiliate of Central Electric Cooperative in Central Oregon. This co-op affiliation forms the foundation of CoEnergy's member-owned structure and connects them to 60 years of trusted electric cooperative service in Oregon.
• Casco Communications / Consumers Power, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoEnergy was founded as an affiliate of Casco Communications in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Casco Communications is locally owned by Consumers Power, Inc., expanding CoEnergy's co-op ownership base to over 60,000 Oregonians.
• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to propane industry standards, advocacy, and best practices.
• Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA)minorOthersRegional propane industry association membership for the Pacific Northwest region.
• Propane Education & Research CouncilminorOthersIndustry organization focused on propane education, research, and promotion of propane as an energy source.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorOthersSafety standards organization membership ensuring CoEnergy follows national fire and safety codes for propane handling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AmeriGas: AmeriGas is the largest retail propane distributor in the United States, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers. It is a direct competitor to CoEnergy in the same core product category (retail propane delivery) with similar customer segments and delivery-based business model.
• Ferrellgas: Ferrellgas is one of the largest U.S. propane retailers, distributing propane to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across all 50 states. It is a direct competitor with overlapping products (tank sales, delivery, cylinder exchange), customer base, and distribution model.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Suburban Propane is a major U.S. retail propane distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. It is a directly comparable peer with the same core offering of propane delivery, tank installation, and cylinder exchange services.
• Blossman Gas: Blossman Gas is a regional propane distributor serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S., focused on residential, commercial, and agricultural propane delivery. It is a directly comparable peer with similar service offerings including tank installation and cylinder exchange.
• ThompsonGas: ThompsonGas is a family-owned propane retailer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. It is a directly comparable peer operating with a similar regional retail propane delivery model.
• Superior Plus: Superior Plus is a North American retail propane distributor (U.S. operations branded as Superior Propane in Canada and various U.S. regional brands). It is a directly comparable peer in the same retail propane distribution category serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.
• Eastern Propane: Eastern Propane is a regional retail propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the Northeastern U.S. It is a directly comparable peer with a similar full-service propane delivery, tank installation, and customer service model.

Regional players

• Cenex (CHS Inc.): Cenex is the retail brand of CHS Inc., operating a network of energy and agronomy cooperatives across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest that distribute propane, refined fuels, and lubricants. It is a comparable peer via its cooperative structure and propane/fuel retail model serving agricultural customers, though it operates outside CoEnergy's Oregon territory.

Broad incumbents

• Pilot Flying J: Pilot Flying J is a large travel center network that sells propane refilling services alongside fuel and convenience retail. While its core business is broader than propane, it competes with CoEnergy on cylinder refilling and roadside propane refills.
• U-Haul: U-Haul offers propane refilling at many of its rental locations as part of its broader moving and storage business. It is a broad incumbent that competes with CoEnergy in the cylinder refilling category but does not focus on propane delivery or tank installation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coenergypropane
• Xx.com/coenergyoregon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coenergypropane

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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