What Rhoads Energy does

Rhoads Energy Corporation is an employee-owned (ESOP) regional energy and HVAC services company headquartered at 205 Hazel Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, founded in 1917. The company delivers heating oil, natural gas, and propane to residential and commercial customers across eight South Central Pennsylvania counties (Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Cumberland, Dauphin, Berks, Chester, Montgomery) and two Maryland counties (Cecil, Harford), operating a 166-vehicle delivery fleet with 16 propane-powered units. It also operates the Rhoads Air HVAC service and installation division, six Pacific Pride commercial fleet fueling stations, Voyager and Pride Advantage fleet card programs, and a propane autogas business supplying more than 250 school buses across multiple Pennsylvania school districts. The company has grown through acquisition of regional brands (Boyertown Oil & Propane, E.G. Smith, Vincent R. Boltz, Blouch Fuel Service, Aulenbach & Son, Solanco Propane) and is currently constructing a biodiesel terminal at the Red Rose Midstream facility.

The core technology stack centers on fuel delivery logistics and customer account management rather than software products. The Automatic Delivery program monitors fuel usage and temperature data to schedule deliveries before tanks run out; the Bundle Up Budget Program analyzes prior-year fuel and service contract costs to set equal monthly payments; a 24/7 online customer portal handles payment, service requests, rate locking, and loyalty point balances; a dedicated fleet fueling portal supports Voyager and Pride Advantage card accounts. No public API, SDK, or documented AI/ML capability exists; integrations are limited to Google Analytics, Hotjar behavior analytics, and Google and Facebook remarketing. Financing for HVAC equipment is offered through third-party partner Service Finance, LLC.

Revenue is generated through seven principal streams: usage-based heating oil and propane delivery, fixed-rate natural gas supply (residential $0.669/ccf and commercial $6.30/Mcf 12-month locks undercutting UGI), HVAC installation and service, commercial fleet fueling (transaction fees on Voyager/Pride Advantage cards), recurring HVAC service contracts bundled with the Bundle Up budget plan, a customer loyalty points program, and a referral program ($50 credit per conversion). Customers range from individual homeowners on automatic delivery to school districts, commercial fleet operators, and agricultural operations (e.g., Star Rock Farms using trucked-in natural gas through the Compass Natural Gas partnership). Go-to-market is sales-led with inside sales by phone, online service request forms, field sales for commercial and HVAC accounts, and direct community engagement; the 2026 HVAC Technician Open House demonstrates employer brand investment in a tight trades labor market.

Name

Rhoads Energy

Legal name

Rhoads Energy Corporation

Website

https://rhoadsenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rhoads Energy Corporation is an employee-owned (ESOP) regional energy and HVAC services company serving residential and commercial customers across South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland with heating oil, propane, natural gas, HVAC, and commercial fleet fueling since 1917.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Energy Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Fuel Switching & Conversion Services (Oil/Coal-to-Gas, Burner/Boiler Retrofits) (EUALALAJ)

Keywords

• Heating oil delivery
• HVAC services
• Propane delivery
• Natural gas supply
• Fleet fueling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heating Oil Delivery: Residential and commercial heating oil delivery services across Pennsylvania and Maryland service territories. Revenue from per-gallon fuel sales with options for automatic delivery and budget payment plans.
2. Natural Gas Supply: Natural gas supply services competing with UGI, offering fixed-rate plans for 12 months to residential and commercial customers.
3. Propane Delivery: Propane delivery for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers including automatic delivery programs and propane autogas for vehicles.
4. HVAC Installation and Service: Heating and cooling equipment installation, repair, and maintenance through Rhoads Air brand. Includes service plans with annual maintenance, priority service, and repair discounts.
5. Commercial Fleet Fueling: Pacific Pride fleet fueling facilities offering diesel, unleaded gasoline, and kerosene. Voyager and Pride Advantage Card programs for commercial fleet operators.
6. Service Contracts: Annual service contracts for heating and central A/C systems bundled with Bundle Up Program for comprehensive coverage.
7. Loyalty Program: Loyalty points program rewarding customers with points for fuel deliveries, automatic delivery enrollment, ePay enrollment, and program participation. Points redeemable for HVAC equipment discounts and fuel deliveries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rhoads Energy delivers heating oil, propane, and natural gas to residential and commercial customers across South Central Pennsylvania and Northeastern Maryland, while also providing complete HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance through its Rhoads Air division. The company complements fuel and HVAC services with budget payment plans, automatic delivery scheduling, fixed-rate price protection, and a fleet of Pacific Pride commercial fueling stations.

Product overview

Rhoads Energy Corporation is an employee-owned regional energy and HVAC services company founded in 1917, operating as the Rhoads Energy Family of Companies. The core business combines fuel delivery (heating oil, natural gas, propane) with comprehensive HVAC services (installation, repair, maintenance) through the Rhoads Air division, along with commercial fleet fueling infrastructure. The product portfolio includes: Rhoads Air (HVAC services), Rhoads Renewables (Bioheat fuel and energy programs), Pacific Pride fleet fueling stations, fleet card programs (Voyager, Pride Advantage), and acquired brands including Boyertown Oil & Propane, E.G. Smith, Vincent R. Boltz, Blouch Fuel Service, and Aulenbach & Son. Supporting programs include Bundle Up monthly budget plans, Loyalty Points, Referral credits, Price Protection rate locks, Automatic Delivery, and HVAC Financing through Service Finance. The company serves residential and commercial customers across South Central Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Cumberland, Dauphin, Berks, Chester, Montgomery Counties) and Cecil/Harford Counties in Maryland, operating from headquarters at 205 Hazel Street, Lancaster, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rhoads Air: HVAC service and installation brand combining all service teams in 2021. Offers repairs, installations, service plans, and tank replacement for heating and cooling systems.
• Rhoads Renewables
• Pacific Pride
• Bundle Up Program

Products and services

• Heating Oil Delivery Residential heating oil delivery with automatic delivery scheduling and on-demand ordering across South Central PA and Cecil/Harford Counties MD.
• Natural Gas Supply Natural gas supply for residential and commercial customers with 12-month fixed-rate plans as an alternative to UGI.
• Propane Delivery Residential, commercial, and agricultural propane delivery with automatic scheduling and propane autogas for fleet vehicles.
• HVAC Installation and Replacement New HVAC system installations including central A/C, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, mini-splits, and tankless water heaters through the Rhoads Air division.
• HVAC Repair and Service 24/7 HVAC repair services for heating and cooling systems with priority service for maintenance plan members.
• Pacific Pride Fleet Fueling Stations Network of commercial fleet fueling stations offering diesel, unleaded gasoline, kerosene, and diesel exhaust fluid; 6 locations across Pennsylvania.
• Fleet Card Programs (Voyager and Pride Advantage) Commercial fleet card programs enabling fuel purchases at Pacific Pride stations and partner locations including Wawa and Turkey Hill.
• Propane School Bus Fueling Propane autogas supply for school bus fleets; supplies more than 250 propane-powered school buses across Pennsylvania districts.
• HVAC Service Plans Annual maintenance and service plans offering regular tune-ups, priority service, repair discounts, and 24-hour emergency service.
• Bundle Up Budget Program Monthly budget payment plan spreading heating oil and propane costs across 12 equal monthly installments with automatic delivery and quarterly account reviews.
• Loyalty Program Loyalty points program rewarding fuel deliveries, automatic delivery enrollment, ePay enrollment, and program participation; points redeemable for HVAC equipment discounts and fuel deliveries.
• Referral Program Customer referral program offering $50 credit toward next oil or propane delivery for each new customer who enrolls in automatic delivery, with no referral limit.
• Price Protection Plans Rate lock programs allowing customers to lock in fuel prices for extended periods (e.g., 12-month fixed rate for natural gas) for automatic delivery customers.
• HVAC Financing HVAC equipment financing through Service Finance LLC, offering multiple loan types, no-payment-no-interest options, and credit applications approved in seconds.
• Tank Replacement Program Professional inspection and replacement services for deteriorating heating oil tanks.
• Rhoads Renewables (Bioheat) Renewable energy portfolio including Bioheat fuel (heating oil blended with renewable biodiesel), energy-saving tips, and natural gas and propane resources for cleaner-burning fuel.
• Online Customer Portal Web-based customer portal at myportal.rhoadsenergy.com providing 24/7 account management including online payment, service history, delivery requests, rate locking, and loyalty point tracking.
• Commercial Fueling Services Commercial heating oil, diesel, and propane delivery services including bulk commercial delivery and fleet fueling infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save over 8% with natural gas compared to UGI ($0.669 vs $0.76795 per ccf)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compass Natural GascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Compass Natural Gas (Mechanicsburg, PA) to deliver natural gas to farms via truck. Created novel solution for farmers facing propane price volatility. Pilot project established with Star Rock Farms in 2019 for grain drying operations using trucked-in natural gas.
• LennoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Lennox for HVAC equipment supply. Combined with Rhoads Air's 20+ years average technician experience to provide installation and service for Lennox products.
• MitsubishicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Mitsubishi for HVAC equipment supply. Supports Rhoads Air's position as go-to HVAC group for homeowners and businesses using Mitsubishi brands.
• Benchmark ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrownstown-based construction company that completed all renovations for new headquarters at Hazel Street location prior to November 2019 deadline.
• ELA Group Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineer based in Lititz, PA that worked with Rhoads Energy to redevelop the Hazel Street headquarters site.
• Richard R. Mula ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitects based in Lancaster that partnered on redesign and redevelopment of Hazel Street headquarters property.
• NORA (National Oilheat Research Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Devine, President of NORA, participated in groundbreaking ceremony for new biofuels facility at Red Rose Midstream.
• Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTed Harris, Executive VP at PPA, participated in groundbreaking ceremony for new biofuels facility at Red Rose Midstream.
• Service Finance LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancing offered through Service Finance LLC for HVAC equipment purchases. Paperless application available through mobile app during installation appointment, over phone, or online.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Petro Home Services: Regional fuel oil and propane distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US with HVAC and home services bundled into delivery offerings. Directly comparable business model to Rhoads Energy: heating oil/propane delivery plus HVAC service in overlapping Northeast markets.
• HOP Energy (formerly Hocon): Connecticut-based fuel oil and propane distributor with HVAC service across the Northeast US. Similar regional fuel dealer + HVAC services bundle; comparable customer segments, recurring delivery model, and acquisition-driven footprint expansion.

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Partners: Largest US propane distributor (NYSE: APU), serving over 2 million customers across all 50 states. Overlaps with Rhoads in residential propane delivery and commercial autogas; significantly larger scale and brand recognition, but less localized service in PA/MD.
• Suburban Propane Partners: National propane distributor (NYSE: SPH) serving residential, commercial, and autogas customers across all 50 states. Competes with Rhoads in PA propane delivery and propane-autogas for fleets, but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Ferrellgas Partners: National propane distributor (NYSE: FGP) serving residential, commercial, and autogas customers. Competes broadly in propane delivery with Rhoads, particularly for commercial fleet and autogas contracts, though without the heating-oil heritage.
• Direct Energy (NRG Energy subsidiary): Large retail electricity and natural gas supplier operating across multiple deregulated US markets including Pennsylvania. Competes with Rhoads in residential and commercial natural gas supply, though at national scale rather than regional service model.

Others

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer (NYSE: TT) whose products are installed and serviced by Rhoads Air via Lennox/Mitsubishi dealer channels. Adjacent to Rhoads's HVAC services business as the upstream equipment supplier; comparable only in that it touches the same end customer through different layers.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer (NYSE: CARR) competing with Lennox/Mitsubishi in the same product categories Rhoads Air installs and services. Like Trane, a potential upstream partner alternative and adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Regional players

• UGI Corporation: Large Pennsylvania-headquartered natural gas utility and propane distributor (AmeriGas parent until spin-off). Direct head-to-head competitor in Rhoads's natural gas supply program (UGI at $0.76795/ccf vs Rhoads at $0.669/ccf) and operates in many of the same PA counties.

Emerging players

• Compass Natural Gas: Mechanicsburg, PA-based natural gas supplier partnering with Rhoads Energy to deliver trucked-in natural gas to agricultural customers. Partnership validates Rhoads's grain-drying thesis but also represents a complementary rather than competing business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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