Lancaster energy company expanding into Maryland

Lancaster-based Rhoads Energy is expanding its fuel delivery territory into Maryland following its purchase of Solanco Propane and Heating.

Solanco Propane and Heating operates in southern Lancaster and Chester counties, as well as Cecil County in Maryland.

Along with operating in Maryland for the first time in its 105-year history, Rhoads Energy will also expand services to offer propane, heating oil, and diesel fuel to commercial and residential customers throughout Cecil County.

“We’re excited about bringing our flexible, customer-focused approach to Cecil County,” Michael DeBerdine, CEO of Rhoads Energy, said in a statement. “Our aim is to give homeowners in the area a better option for high-quality service at competitive prices.”

According to a news release, Rhoads Energy will rebrand the previous company to convey that customers will be getting a new experience and improved service. Customers will gain immediate access to Rhoads Energy’s customer services, including online account access, automatic delivery, automatic payments, budget billing, text notifications, and more.

Jennifer Goldbach, a long-time Rhoads Energy employee, will lead the customer acquisition effort in the new service area. Goldbach has worked and volunteered in Cecil County for over two decades and relocated to the area in 2020.

Founded in Quarryville in southern Lancaster County, Rhoads Energy is already familiar to many Cecil County businesses and homeowners. Rhoads Energy’s services include fuel delivery, fleet fueling, and more. The company serves tens of thousands of customers every year.