About Us
Sharp Energy is uniquely positioned to give customers the personalized service they enjoy from a hometown propane supplier, with the strength and resources of a larger energy company.
Sharp Energy is a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) and has provided reliable, dependable propane service on the Delmarva Peninsula for more than 40 years. With multiple rail facilities and approximately nine million gallons of propane storage, Sharp Energy has established a solid supply portfolio. We are proud to serve approximately 90,000 residential and commercial propane customers from 26 service centers and customers in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In addition to providing propane service to residential and commercial customers, our AutoGas operations currently provide propane to fuel over 1,300 vehicles, displacing approximately 3.6 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel and significantly lowering carbon emissions.
Sharp Energy’s success reflects the hard work and dedication of our team. Our employees live and work in our service territories, and we give back to the communities we serve. We support both local and national organizations through donations and volunteer hours. For us, being a caring neighbor is part of our responsibility as your propane gas company.
AutoGas Operations
In addition to providing propane service to residential and commercial customers, our AutoGas operations currently provide propane to fuel over 1,300 vehicles, displacing approximately 3.6 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel and significantly lowering carbon emissions. Sharp Energy is a proud partner of Alliance AutoGas, a national network of companies that have joined together to deliver a comprehensive alternative fueling solution including EPA-certified propane AutoGas vehicle conversions, on-site fueling infrastructure, fuel supply, safety and operational training, and ongoing technical support.
Who We Are
Sharp Energy’s success reflects the hard work and dedication of our team. Our employees live and work in our service territories, and we give back to the communities we serve. We support both local and national organizations through donations and volunteer hours. For us, being a caring neighbor is part of our responsibility as your propane gas company.
Our History
1981
Sharp acquired Clarence E. Sharp Company in Georgetown, Delaware. It was a propane distribution company called Sharpgas, Inc., but operating under the name Sharp Energy. As a result, we were able to consolidate Chesapeake Utiltiies’ propane distribution operation.
1988
Soon after Sharpgas, we acquired Kellam Energy, Inc. in Belle Haven, Virginia. It was a propane and oil products distribution company.
1996
In 1996, the Sharp Energy offices in Easton, Pocomoke City, Salisbury and Chincoteague were established.
1996
Also in 1996, Sharp Energy constructed the first underground piped propane system. This was for the Plantations Development in Lewes, Delaware, which served 375 homes.
1997
In 1997, Sharp Energy acquired two gas companies: Tri-County Gas Company in Salisbury, Maryland, and Sheldon Gas Company in Dover, Delaware.
1999
The Sharp Energy location in Dover, Delaware.
2002
In 2002, we needed to provide the conveniences of a metered delivery system to communities where natural gas was not available and thus, the Community Gas Systems division of Sharp Energy was formed.
2003
We established the largest community served by a community propane gas system. It is located in Selbyville, Delaware with 1,700 homes and businesses.
2004
A Sharp Energy propane start-up was initiated in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The office is located in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
2005
A Sharp Energy propane start-up was initiated in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The office is located in Orefield, Pennsylvania.
2006
We expanded the Sharp Energy community gas system strategy to Pennsylvania.
2007
In 2007, Sharp Energy community gas systems installed over 2,600 meters for newly constructed homes between 2007 and 2011 averaging over 500 per year.
2010
Sharp Energy acquired the operating assets of Virginia LP Gas, Inc. based in Exmore, Virginia. A propane start-up was initiated in Cecil County, Maryland.
2011
Sharp Energy introduced the pink charity bobtail to the Community, sponsoring the Susan G. Komen Organization.
2011
Sharp Energy established a location in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania.
2011
By the end of 2011, Sharp CGS had installed community gas systems in 60 developments serving over 6,500 customers in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
2011
In December 2011, Florida Public Utilities (FPU), now operating as Sharp Energy purchased Crescent Propane, providing Newberry, Florida and, its surrounding areas with propane service.
FPU acquired the propane operating assets for Covenant Propane, thus enabling FPU to expand its propane footprint to Inglis, Florida.
Flo-Gas Corporation, a propane subsidiary of FPU, has played an instrumental role in the acquisition of such companies as Crescent Propane and Glades Gas Company.
2012
As of January 2012, the combined storage capacity for all active CGS communities exceeded 622,000 gallons of propane.
2013
In 2013, Sharp Energy signed up our first AutoGas customer, Kent-Sussex Industries.
2016
In 2016, Sharp Energy established a new propane location in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
2017
Sharp Energy signs its first National Propane Customer, BJ’s.
2017
Sharp Energy introduced a new charity bobtail to the community with proceeds benefitting Nemours, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children.
2018
Sharp AutoGas expanded to Jupiter and Jacksonville, Florida.
2018
Sharp Energy acquired the propane sales and delivery business of R.F. Ohl, located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
2019
In 2019, Sharp Energy established a new propane supplier location in Mattaponi, Virginia.
2019
Sharp Energy acquired the propane operations of Boulden Brothers located in Newark, Delaware.
2019
Sharp Energy introduced a new charity bobtail to the community sponsoring the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.
2021
Sharp Energy acquired the propane operations of Western Natural Gas, located in Jacksonville, Florida.
2021
Sharp Energy acquired the propane operating assets of Diversified Energy expanding its operating footprint into North Carolina and South Carolina.
2022
Sharp Energy acquired the propane operating assets of Davenport Energy’s propane division in Siler City, North Carolina.
2026
Florida Public Utilities (FPU), now operating as Sharp Energy
Community Involvement
Sharp Energy is committed to doing all it can to support the communities in which we serve, work and reside. We encourage the participation of all of our employees in community events and in support of local organizations. We believe that our involvement will help to build stronger communities, benefiting our customers, employees and shareholders. Our team members make a personal connection with organizations that are important to them through payroll deductions to the United Way, as well as yearly participation in walks and events in support of local organizations and charities. Sharp Energy continues to have a strong and valued presence in the communities we serve.
Sponsorships include the following organizations:
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