At our Zoom meeting Webinar on Monday October 27, 2025, the Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers were pleased to welcome Mike Stivala, President & CEO of Suburban Propane, who presented on “Applications of Propane”
Propane is not just for backyard barbecues. Propane powers forklifts in warehouses and port facilities, provides emergency power after natural disasters, and fuels fleets of vehicles. It is widely used for agricultural equipment and other facilities which are located in remote areas.
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (“Suburban Propane”) is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas (“RNG”), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.
Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane’s almost 100-year legacy, an ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane’s commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane’s national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.
Mike Stivala, is President & CEO of Suburban Propane, a $1.3B market cap company and top nationwide distributor of propane and renewables, marketer of natural gas and electricity, and investor in low-carbon energy alternatives. Mike has brought clear strategic vision during his nearly 30 years with the company, navigating dramatic changes in the energy space while upholding the company’s nearly century-long legacy. A New Jersey native, Mike has instilled a safety-first mentality in protecting employees and serving nearly 1.0 million customers across 42 states; expanded the company’s philanthropic efforts via SuburbanCares; and led the company’s $300M investment in a renewable energy platform. Mike has valuable insights on topics such as resilient leadership in volatile markets, entrepreneurial leadership in energy, sustaining legacy companies, ethical leadership and long-term strategy in the energy sector. Mike is deeply committed to connecting with young leaders and sharing real-world lessons on shaping the future of business and energy.
