Frequently Asked Questions

The Blue Flame Alliance (BFA) is an international alliance of utilities, foodservice equipment manufacturers, gas industry associations, national accounts, and foodservice trade allies organized to be a source of gas solutions for the commercial segment with a focus on the foodservice industry.

We are a natural gas solution for commercial customers.

The mission of BFA’s consortium is to focus on relationship building with key decision-makers who oversee national accounts, including establishments in the food service industry.

This will be accomplished by educating, informing, developing, and providing energy solutions where natural gas provides operational advantages to the customer. The consortium will maintain customizable deliverables that members can utilize to secure and/or retain natural gas load.

• Devise a strategy aimed at informing, guiding, and motivating markets that have yet to adopt or are using minimal amounts of gas.

• Tackle market challenges that could lead to a decrease in gas consumption, such as the rise of electrification and environmental concerns. Educate the industry about the sustainable advantages of natural gas, including renewable natural gas and energy-efficient gas appliances, as a direct pathway toward reducing carbon emissions.

• Create a compelling message and identify collaborative opportunities to attract and engage manufacturers in consortium initiatives. Maintain the tradition of annually recognizing a manufacturer and their innovative product with “The Blue Flame Award” for their contributions to the food service industry, demonstrating new technology and advancements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Blue Flame Alliance (BFA) is an international alliance of utilities, foodservice equipment manufacturers, gas industry associations, national accounts, and foodservice trade allies organized to be a source of gas solutions for the commercial segment with a focus on the foodservice industry.

We are a natural gas solution for commercial customers.

Membership in the BFA is available to natural gas providers, as well as manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment or HVAC systems that use natural gas, along with other trade allies in the foodservice industry.

The mission of BFA’s consortium is to focus on relationship building with key decision-makers who oversee national accounts, including establishments in the food service industry.

This will be accomplished by educating, informing, developing, and providing energy solutions where natural gas provides operational advantages to the customer. The consortium will maintain customizable deliverables that members can utilize to secure and/or retain natural gas load.

• Devise a strategy aimed at informing, guiding, and motivating markets that have yet to adopt or are using minimal amounts of gas.

• Tackle market challenges that could lead to a decrease in gas consumption, such as the rise of electrification and environmental concerns. Educate the industry about the sustainable advantages of natural gas, including renewable natural gas and energy-efficient gas appliances, as a direct pathway toward reducing carbon emissions.

• Create a compelling message and identify collaborative opportunities to attract and engage manufacturers in consortium initiatives. Maintain the tradition of annually recognizing a manufacturer and their innovative product with “The Blue Flame Award” for their contributions to the food service industry, demonstrating new technology and advancements.