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Haffner's

Biomass-residue hydrogen production technologies

Overview

Haffner Energy provides turnkey energy solutions that turn biomass residues into renewable energy. The core offering is HYNOCA (Hydrogen No Carbon), a patented thermolysis process that produces renewable hydrogen in a carbon-negative way, built on three decades of development. The company designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates biomass-to-energy systems for clients, enabling them to use locally sourced waste to generate power, heat, or hydrogen. With more than 80 international patents and 40 completed projects, Haffner Energy differentiates itself through a long track record of implementing waste-to-energy and hydrogen projects, a clear focus on carbon-negative hydrogen, and an ability to deploy systems that leverage local biomass. The company is expanding into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to broaden its decarbonization impact by supplying hydrogen and SAF-related energy solutions to various industries.

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About Haffner's

Simplify's Rating
Why Haffner's is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingEnergy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lawrence, MA

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • The Haffner's Rewards app launched by November 2026, adding subscriptions and gamification.
  • August 2026 acquisitions expanded propane, oil, and HVAC reach in Massachusetts.
  • The Plymouth store opened 24/7 and created 40 local jobs.

What critics are saying

  • A single premium-site failure in Plymouth would undermine the integrated retail thesis.
  • Digital loyalty adoption lags behind larger chains with deeper app budgets.
  • Fuel and convenience margins remain vulnerable if Massachusetts and Maine competition intensifies.

What makes Haffner's unique

  • Haffner's runs nearly 70 sites across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
  • Its new Plymouth flagship bundles fuel, foodservice, car wash, and digital loyalty.
  • Jack's Kitchen and integrated loyalty create a single-brand customer experience.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discounts at all company-owned foodservice locations
  • Competitive, On-Demand Pay
  • Kick Cards/Fuel discounts
  • Advancement Opportunities at all levels

Company News

CStore Decisions
Nov 3rd, 2025
Haffner's to Introduce Full-Service Loyalty Program

Haffner's to introduce full-service loyalty program. Haffner's has announced a new collaboration with Liquid Barcodes to develop and power its new mobile app and loyalty program, which is expected to launch in early 2026. With nearly 70 convenience stores and car wash sites across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, Haffner's is taking a major step forward in creating a fully integrated digital ecosystem that connects all its businesses under one unified Haffner's banner. Haffner's selected Liquid Barcodes for its comprehensive platform capabilities, which include mobile app development, full-stack loyalty solutions, car wash membership management and the ability to integrate multiple business lines into one unified system. With this partnership, Haffner's will operate on a single, consolidated platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple databases or coordinate among different technology vendors. Haffner's retains full ownership and control of its customer data, ensuring transparency and trust in every digital interaction. "Our goal is to deliver one seamless digital experience that unites every part of the Haffner's brand - from fueling and in-store purchases to car wash memberships and our home heating oil and propane services," said Janet Ries, chief brand officer at Haffner's. "Partnering with Liquid Barcodes allows us to bring all of our offerings under one connected platform, simplify our technology stack, remove friction and deliver more value to our customers through a unified, data-driven experience." The upcoming Haffner's app will feature a robust customer engagement ecosystem combining loyalty, rewards, gamification and subscriptions in one intuitive solution. "We're proud to partner with Haffner's in delivering a unified, end-to-end digital solution designed for growth," said Saurabh Swarup, GM North America, Liquid Barcodes. "Beyond technology, we operate a dedicated customer success function that ensures we are a true partner to our retailers, working closely with their teams to optimize program performance, deepen engagement and achieve long-term success. Our goal is to help forward-thinking retailers like Haffner's stay ahead of the curve while maintaining full data control and operational simplicity." Founded in 1981, Energy North Group is one of the largest wholesale and retail fuel distributors in the Northeast. Its flagship brand, Haffner's, is celebrating 100 years of fueling communities with dependable energy solutions with offerings spanning fuel, convenience, car wash and home heating solutions including heating oil and propane.

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Aug 9th, 2023
Haffner's acquires Hartmann Oil & Propane

Haffner's acquires Hartmann Oil & Propane.

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Jun 21st, 2023
Haffner’s Acquires Huhtala Oil & Propane and Concord Oil

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