Sprague Operating Resources

Founded in 1870, Sprague is one of the largest independent wholesale suppliers of energy and materials handling services in the Northeast. Sprague offers an extensive range of liquid distillate (e.g., heating oil and diesel), gasoline and residual fuel products and services as well as competitive natural gas supply and materials handling capabilities. Sprague's customers benefit from its extensive network of owned and operated terminals throughout the Northeast and the company’s investment in customized products and solutions. Sprague offers a diversity of offerings that is unmatched in its service territories and it is constantly searching for ways to expand its capabilities.

University of Maine - FBRI

FBRI’s Mission:

To advance understanding of the scientific underpinnings, system behavior and policy implications for the production of forest-based bioproducts.

To provide and promote technology validation and partnerships that will meet societal needs for materials, chemicals and fuels in an economically and ecologically sustainable manner.

National Oilheat Research Alliance

NORA stands for The National Oilheat Research Alliance, it was authorized by Congress in 2000 to provide funding that would allow the oilheating industry to provide more efficient and more reliable heat and hot water to the American Consumers. 

Additionally, improving the basic fuel has been one of NORA’s highest priorities .

NORA also funds a number of projects at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Brookhaven National Laboratory researches new heating methods and fuels as well as addresses tank and storage issues, delivery and fuel quality.

National Energy & Fuels Institute

NEFI is a nationally recognized organization of over 1,100 independent Oilheat, propane, biofuel and motor fuel dealers and associated companies. NEFI is a prominent voice for the industry before regional and federal policy makers, media and the public. There are many aspects to our diversified activity base in support of the fuel distribution market, and we offer several channels and events for communications and resource promotion.

Maine Technology Institute

MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy. We support new ideas, products, or methods with the potential to grow and diversify Maine’s economy and increase the number of quality jobs throughout the state through direct support of innovators and through support of programs and infrastructure that encourage innovation.

In 2019 BDNE was awarded the 2019 Emerging Technology Challenge Award to facilitate the scale up of the Biofine technology.

Biobased Maine & The Environmental Health Strategy Center

Biobased Maine’s mission is to achieve a sustainable biobased manufacturing industry in the state of Maine.

The Environmental Health Strategy Center works to create a world where all people are healthy and thriving, with equal access to safe food and drinking water, and products that are toxic-free and climate-friendly.

In 2019 BDNE was awarded the Sustainable Business Leadership Award.