Industries

Energy

Powered by a compelling combination of deep technical expertise and even deeper devotion to our clients, FD is here to support the organizations that power our world.

How We Help

Building a Brighter Energy Future

Between evolving environmental standards, shifting tax incentives and emerging cybersecurity threats, the energy sector has never seen a more complex operational landscape. Our team is here to guide you through it all. With a comprehensive range of services – from tax planning to ERP and business systems support to hands-on advisory – in the fuel oil, propane, HVAC and plumbing sectors, we’re committed to helping your organization overcome obstacles, make sense of complexities and reach your goals.

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Featured Resource

What Are the Latest Developments in the Energy Industry?

Backed by over 80 years of energy and propane industry experience, we help companies benchmark performance, identify opportunities and make smarter decisions for growth.

Download the complete results online today and compare these “industry average” results with the performance of your own business.

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Don’t Miss Out on Energy Sector Tax Incentives

You don’t have to be a major corporation to receive tax benefits for your innovation. Companies of all sizes that operate in or support the energy sector may be eligible for research and development (R&D) tax incentives for their investments in developing cleaner products, more efficient processes, conducting environmental remediation and more. Get in touch with our team to find out what benefits your business may qualify for.

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Challenges We Address

Cybersecurity & IT Governance

Compliance

Audit & Assurance*

Transaction Support

Technical Accounting Advisory

Featured Service

Buying, Selling or Merging Your Business?

Ready for the next step? If you’re interested in buying, selling or merging your propane, fuel oil or petroleum business, our FuelExchange™ team can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What energy sectors do you specialize in?

For over 80 years, we’ve focused on fuel oil and propane marketers, convenience store operators, petroleum retailers and HVAC and plumbing businesses nationwide.

What is FuelExchange and how does it work?

FuelExchange is our M&A advisory service for energy businesses, including oilheat, propane and HVAC and plumbing companies. Whether you’re considering selling, acquiring or pursuing a joint venture, FuelExchange connects you with buyers and sellers within the industry, tailored to the specific dynamics of energy transactions rather than a generic broker service.

How can you help with a business sale?

We manage the entire process for you, from valuing your business and preparing financials for buyer review to transaction management and tax planning. Our knowledge of buyer expectations helps position your company effectively before it goes to market, which can directly affect your outcome.

Do you offer benchmarking tools to compare my business to the industry?

Yes. Our annual Energy & Propane Industry Survey sets the standard for financial and operational performance in the industry. With our database of information, we can benchmark your business against best-in-class and similarly sized companies, so you know exactly where you stand relative to competitors.

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