About Us

The origins of White Fuel Company stem from the days when coal was king and Lincoln was President. John R. White & Sons Coal Company was one of the largest distributors of coal in Rhode Island. In the early 1930s, Samuel White the founder's grandson, changed the direction of the company to include oil as well as coal, and the name became White Fuel Company. The effort to convert the firm's coal customers to oil was spear headed by Harold A. Gower, who in 1946 bought the Company. In 1960, Richard C. Gower succeeded his father and in 1990 Richard's son Curtis followed in his footsteps.

To this day, White Fuel is committed to providing our customers with quality products and exceptional service at a good value.

Our century-plus experience and long-standing commitment to your comfort means you'll enjoy:

• Great service. Let us show you how we live up to our slogan, "Doggone Dependable", everyday. While many of our competitors have closed their doors or are struggling we continue to grow, even in these uncertain economic times

• Tremendous value. We provide you with a combination of local support and regional purchasing power offering you the best full service value in the marketplace.

• Wide-ranging options for home heating and cooling. You can build a comfortable home environment on your time and budget, all with one trusted provider.

• Innovations in home energy. We know about the newest products and services and promptly offer them to you. We have a proven history of changing with the science and engineering of the times.

Our history of success greatly benefits you and your family, as it has for families throughout our service area for over 110 years.