Ellsworth, ME
Get dependable service from R. H. Foster
Tired of dealing with unreliable service from your current fuel and equipment provider? At R. H. Foster, we treat your Ellsworth area home or business as if it were our own. Experience the reliable, friendly and personal care that only a trusted local company can provide.
R. H. Foster Energy Services Ellsworth
372 High St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-0695
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Our services
Propane
At R. H. Foster, we make managing propane in your home effortless and worry-free. Automatic Delivery and wireless tank monitoring take the guesswork out of managing your tank. Need a tank? We offer a variety of sizes with flexible, affordable leasing options to suit your home’s needs. Our skilled and friendly technicians ensure seamless installations and reliable service, handled with care.
Heating Oil
Keep your home comfortable with R. H. Foster’s reliable heating oil and kerosene delivery. Our Automatic Delivery option takes the fuel-monitoring work out of your hands, so you can worry less about a run-out. We also install top-quality heating oil tanks with safety and care you can trust.
Pricing and Payment Options
Take the stress out of managing your heating oil and propane costs with flexible solutions that fit your life and your budget. Whether it’s the Budget Plan, AutoPay, Fixed Price, Price Cap or PreBuy, our plans will make things easier for you. And to our military veterans: We’re proud to offer you discounts on propane, heating oil and kerosene as a small token of our gratitude.
Equipment and Service
At R. H. Foster, we’ll make sure your home feels comfortable every single day of the year. From boilers and furnaces to water heaters, heat pumps, mini-splits and whole-house generators, we install and service it all. Plus, with our service plans, you can keep your equipment running smoothly and avoid unexpected repair costs.
Septic
No matter if you have town water or rely on a well and a septic system, the R. H. Foster team is here to help with septic system issues you may have. From dependable septic removal and thorough system inspections to clearing clogs and locating underground tanks and pipes, we’ve got you covered. And for those unexpected moments when problems arise, we’re just a call away, offering 24-hour emergency support for your peace of mind.
Commercial and Wholesale
Need fuel services your businesses can count on? R. H. Foster gets it. We’ve got you covered with bulk heating oil, propane, propane autogas, gasoline, and on-road/off-road diesel. Plus, our Fleet Card services help you keep your fueling costs in check. Simple, reliable and made for you.
Ellsworth: An area worth fighting for
The first European known to set foot in what we now call Ellsworth was André Thevet, a French explorer, back in 1556. A little later, the English explorers Martin Pring and Captain George Weymouth came by, sailing along the shores of Penobscot Bay in 1603 and 1605. Around the same time, another Frenchman, Pierre De Monts, explored parts of the coastline too.
De Monts claimed the land, parts of eastern Canada and Maine, for France in 1604 by erecting a cross and naming it Acadie, a name used for a century and a half. In 1605, Weymouth claimed the same land for England’s King James I, sparking disputes between two of Europe’s most powerful nations, and leaving Hancock County largely untouched during Maine’s early history.
During the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century, the area was caught in conflicts between the English and the French. These skirmishes, part of the French and Indian Wars, ended when the British general James Wolfe took Quebec, in 1759. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the war, redrew boundaries, and made Ellsworth part of Massachusetts, which at that time included the territory that is now the state of Maine.
After the Revolutionary War, the city of Ellsworth was established and was named after Founding Father Oliver Ellsworth. The town’s location and natural resources, like water power and timber, led to lots of economic growth in the 19th century. Industries in Ellsworth included:
- Shipbuilding
- Brickyards
- Sawmills
- Carding, which prepared raw fibers for spinning so that they could be made into textiles
- Tanneries
- Manufacturing facilities for pottery, box-making, carriages, tools, pails and more
The 20th century brought difficulties to Ellsworth and its people. The first was the Great Flood of 1923, which destroyed many businesses along with Union River and ultimately ended Ellsworth’s shipping industry.
That was followed just a decade later by the Great Fire of 1933, which left much of the city’s commercial district on the east side of the river in ruins. However, the rebuilding led to many striking brick buildings, including the landmark Georgian Revival-style City Hall.
Dependable fuel and equipment service, delivered with the personal care of a local, family owned business.