You’ve Got a Friend!
Looking for a convenient, energy-efficient heat pump to keep you comfortable? Or maybe a quality source for your propane or heating oil? We also have new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, offer repair and maintenance, plumbing services*, stylish kitchen fixtures, do full bathroom remodels – and so much more. We do it all and you’ve certainly come to the right place because at Fred’s Energy, you’ve got a friend! Your satisfaction is our number one priority and it’s a privilege to serve you. We take your needs very seriously and our friendly, dedicated and experienced team is eager to help you get your project done efficiently, as well as at a competitive price. We are licensed, insured, and available to our customers for 24/7 emergency service, 365 days a year!
We’ve been proudly serving the heating, cooling, and plumbing needs of local communities since 1973 – that’s over 50 years. Our friendly, dependable and personalized service has helped us grow from a small shop with just two trucks, to three office locations with a staff of over 100 talented professionals, and an extensive fleet of utility vehicles – to meet your every need. We value and respect our customers and are constantly evolving and investing in our employees, as well as in our equipment, to offer you an even greater range of services. Our product line continually grows, as well, to offer innovative and convenient products to make your life easier for total, year-round comfort – year after year.
*Currently, plumbing services are available through our Derby and Lyndonville offices only.
Annual Holiday Toy Drives
Since November 1st, Fred’s Energy had been collecting toys at each of our offices to help make it a happy holiday for all…and this will certainly be a December to remember! Each toy drive was a HUGE success thanks to you, our generous donors! Your toy donations will make a significant impact on our communities this holiday season.
DERBY: Our main office in Derby collected toys again this year in support of the NEKCA and Northpoint “Toys for Kids” toy drive. We were overwhelmed by the magnitude of kindness and the abundance of toys! We know this will translate into hours upon hours of fun for many local children. From ride ons to sports equipment, from books to art supplies and everything in-between, there was something for everyone!
Merry Hamel from NEKCA and Rachel Twofoot from Northpoint joined us Thursday, December 18th for a quick photo and to select winners’ names in our drawing for Fred’s Energy items. Congratulations to Penny Cargill who won the $100 gift certificate good for products or services, Stan Chop the $50 gift certificate good for products or services, Rose Bathalon the $25 gift certificate good for products or services, Roland Bickford the pair of 18oz. stainless steel travel mugs, and an insulated grocery tote bag went to each of the following: Barbara Komendat, Karen Jenne, Lisa Boskind, Perry Hunt, Bob Cooper, and Lorraine Whipple. To learn more about NEKCA’s services, resources, and educational opportunities, please visit nekcavt.org.
LYNDONVILLE: Our Lyndonville office joined forces with the St. Johnsbury Fire Department in support of their “Northeast Kingdom Santa Fund.” Thank you to the incredibly generous individuals who spent time shopping then donated these special items, some even donating 20 to 30 toys at a time – and we all quickly fell in love with that huge teddy bear!
Firefighters Matt Lennox and Dennis Farnham joined us Monday, December 15th to collect these toys which will then be distributed back into local communities through their “Northeast Kingdom Santa Fund.” We were honored to help with such a wonderful mission. Some of our Lyndonville office staff were able to join Dennis and Matt for a quick photo with all the toys our Lyndonville office collected. Then assisted by our Lyndonville office Branch Manager, Travis Locke, Dennis and Matt took turns selecting winners’ names in our drawing for Fred’s Energy items. Congratulations to Nancy Hartwell who won the $100 gift certificate good for products or services, Karla Hastings the $50 gift certificate good for products or services, Sheila Gallagher the $25 gift certificate good for products or services, Kathy Linkovich the pair of 18oz. stainless steel travel mugs, and an insulated grocery tote bag went to each of the following: Sue Rose, AnnMarie Prince, Jim Fish, Shane Grayson, Suzanne Bartlett, and Kathleen McGown. For more information about the great work the St. Johnsbury Fire Dept. does, please visit facebook.com/stjfirel2934 or kingdomsantafund.org.
MORRISVILLE: There were so many creative and fun toys donated to our Fred’s Energy Morrisville office during our annual holiday toy drive. Carol Lang-Godin, Executive Director of the Lamoille Family Center, joined us Tuesday, December 9th to pick up these toys which will be distributed back into our local communities through The Lamoille Family Center’s “Holiday Project.”
Some of our Morrisville office staff were able to join Carol for a quick photo. Then, assisted by our Morrisville office Branch Manager, Ken LaPlume, Carol drew the names of winners to receive Fred’s Energy items. Congratulations to George Cook who won the $100 gift certificate good for products or services, Shirley Benway, the $50 gift certificate good for products or services, Carolyn Bowers, the $25 gift certificate good for products or services, Lauri Bernard, the pair of 18oz. stainless steel travel mugs, and an insulated grocery tote bag went to each of the following: Marc Couture, Marjorie Andrus, Jerry Leonard, Gail Kaiser, Brenda Savage, and James Hale. To learn more about The Lamoille Family Center’s programs, services and events, please visit lamoillefamilycenter.org.
A HUGE heartfelt thank you to all our generous customers and community members for your wonderfully creative and fun toy donations! Thank you for helping to make this a happy holiday for all!
*Gift certificates are good for products or services from Fred’s Energy and are not redeemable for cash. No Fred’s Energy purchase necessary. Winners randomly selected at each office from entries received. All toy donations will be distributed back into the local communities.
Be Independent!
Storm damage can knock out power for days. Be independent and unaffected with a dependable backup generator!
• Reliable, heavy-duty, commercial-grade engine stands up to extreme weather
• Automatically restores power to lights, water, appliances, heating source and security system, too – whether you’re home or away
• Runs on propane or natural gas, so there’s no refueling
• It’s quiet, too!
Call your local Fred’s Energy office for a free, no-obligation quote or to schedule an installation and start enjoying peace of mind, no matter the weather!
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS
Fred’s Energy Celebrates Long-Term Employees with Service Award Dinner
On Wednesday, November 5th – and with deep appreciation – several Fred’s Energy employees were recognized for their outstanding dedication and service milestones over dinner at The East Side Restaurant in Newport, VT. Pictured in photo (clockwise starting with back row):
• Lyndonville Branch Manager Travis Locke for 25 years of service
• Derby Office Lead Installer Paul Snider for 29 years of service
• Derby Office Lead Installer Chris Rodgers for 28 years of service
• Derby Office Manager Angel Graves for 25 years of service; and
• General Manager Dennis Percy for an incredible 39 years of service!
Their long-term commitment, outstanding performance and dedication to excellence, as well as exceptional contributions to our company, translates into exceptional service to you! We thank them for their inspiring achievements and lasting impact.
