Whippany-based Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced it has promoted M. Douglas Dagan to senior vice president – renewable energy.

Dagan is responsible for the development and execution of the strategic growth plan for Suburban Propane’s renewable energy platform, under its subsidiary, Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC, as well as overseeing the operations. He is also responsible for capital deployment, operations, compliance and regulatory engagement.

He was promoted from vice president, strategic initiatives – renewable energy. Before joining Suburban Propane, Dagan was non executive director for Independence Hydrogen in Ashburn, Virginia.

“This well-deserved promotion aligns with our long-term strategy to build and grow a renewable energy platform,” said Suburban Propane President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Stivala.

“By combining our strategic and corporate development activities with the day-to-day operations of the renewable energy assets under one senior leader, we will ensure that strategic priorities are translated seamlessly into operational execution, facilitating tighter coordination and a single point of accountability.

“(This promotion) will ultimately lead to enhanced performance, scalability and innovation across the renewable energy portfolio.”

Suburban Renewables builds off the well-established legacy of Suburban Propane as a trusted and reliable provider of energy and exceptional customer service.