The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was established by two counties who partnered in 1998 to help local governments minimize the cost of energy through competitive procurements and direct access to energy market expertise.

MEGA uses the collective buying power of member counties, local governments, and school districts to do a public procurement process that secures competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewable power in the state of New York.

The winners of those bids are Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Their partnership with MEGA powers hundreds of localities and schools across the state.

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The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was established by two counties who partnered in 1998 to help local minimize the cost of energy through competitive procurements and direct access to energy market expertise.

MEGA uses the collective buying power of member counties, local governments, and school districts to do a public procurement process that secures competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewable power in the state of New York.

The winners of those bids are Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Their partnership with MEGA powers hundreds of localities and schools across the state.

GET STARTED

The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was established by two counties who partnered in 1998 to help local minimize the cost of energy through competitive procurements and direct access to energy market expertise.

MEGA uses the collective buying power of member counties, local governments, and school districts to do a public procurement process that secures competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewable power in the state of New York.

The winners of those bids are Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Their partnership with MEGA powers hundreds of localities and schools across the state.

GET STARTED

The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was established by two counties who partnered in 1998 to help local minimize the cost of energy through competitive procurements and direct access to energy market expertise.

MEGA uses the collective buying power of member counties, local governments, and school districts to do a public procurement process that secures competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewable power in the state of New York.

The winners of those bids are Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Their partnership with MEGA powers hundreds of localities and schools across the state.

GET STARTED

The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was established by two counties who partnered in 1998 to help local minimize the cost of energy through competitive procurements and direct access to energy market expertise.

MEGA uses the collective buying power of member counties, local governments, and school districts to do a public procurement process that secures competitively priced electricity, natural gas, and renewable power in the state of New York.

The winners of those bids are Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Their partnership with MEGA powers hundreds of localities and schools across the state.

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What We Do

Today’s energy market is complex and competitive, with many companies and brokers vying for your business. MEGA is a community-based, nonprofit Local Development Corporation governed by representatives from New York’s local government entities, just like you.

MEGA proudly serves over 235 New York governmental entities

Control your energy costs

MEGA aligns you with hundreds of other municipalities, school districts, and businesses that benefit from our electric and natural gas purchasing strategy. This buying power results in more competitive prices while keeping you in control of most other conditions of the transaction, including price structure (fixed or variable), term, and volume.

Run Public Bidding Process

MEGA is the only municipal energy entity in New York State that runs a competitive public bid process to identify the electricity and natural gas suppliers who will best serve its member local governments and schools. As a result of that process, public entities can piggy-back off of MEGA’s contract with the winners of that bidding process: Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. These commodities are still being delivered by the regional utility. 

Anticipate Energy Opportunities

MEGA’s short-term objective is to achieve the most competitive prices for electricity and natural gas for our members to minimize the cost of energy. Over the long term, MEGA supports energy cost savings through the promotion of energy conservation and development of alternative energy resources.

Bring the Power of Partnership to Your Municipality

MEGA serves over 235 municipalities, including 27 counties throughout upstate New York. Working with counties, towns, villages, cities, and school districts across virtually all utility territories gives MEGA the market power to bring down energy supply costs and customer overhead.
NYSEG
NATIONAL GRID
CENTRAL HUDSON
RG&E
NATIONAL FUEL
ORANGE & ROCKLAND

A banner organization that epitomizes what can be accomplished by working together.

I have been with MEGA since 2010 and served as Vice Chair in 2016 and 2017. I appreciate MEGA’s commitment to controlling energy costs and providing a simple way to save local taxpayers money. It is a banner organization that epitomizes what can be accomplished by working together.

Dr. Mark P. Taylor
Chairman, MEGA Board of Directors

MEGA has been a formidable ally.

Despite being a small, remote municipality, The Town of Essex is not immune to the pressures of increased utility costs. We joined MEGA in 2018 to strengthen our position at the negotiating table when it comes to how much our taxpayers will pay for electricity generation. MEGA has been a formidable ally in our local budgeting process to help us deliver a responsible budget to our constituents in an ever-changing energy environment.

Ken Hughes
Supervisor, Town of Essex, Essex County, NY

Unwavering dedication to transparency, customer service, and innovation.

Through MEGA, Genesee County has realized significant cost savings on electricity and natural gas expenses, directly benefiting our taxpayers and facilitating the reallocation of resources to other critical areas of public service.

What sets MEGA apart is not just the financial savings it facilitates, but its unwavering dedication to transparency, customer service, and innovation. Their team’s expertise in navigating the complexities of energy procurement has been invaluable, ensuring that contracts are not only cost-effective but also flexible and forward-looking.

Hon. Rochelle Stein

Chairwoman, Genesee County Board of Legislators

I wholeheartedly recommend MEGA to all counties, municipalities, and school districts looking for a trusted partner.

MEGA’s approach to energy procurement harnesses the collective strength of hundreds of municipalities, enabling all of us to secure highly competitive rates for electricity and natural gas. The result is often substantial cost savings that allows us to reallocate funds to other critical public services.
As a board member, I see MEGA’s continuous improvement and insightful navigation of the complex, evolving energy landscape. I wholeheartedly recommend MEGA to all counties, municipalities, and school districts looking for a trusted partner.

Steve Wilson
Board Member, Otsego County Administrator

Not having to worry about fluctuating prices was a big factor in our appreciation of MEGA.

As MEGA’s treasurer and former Supervisor for the Town of Oneonta, I am proud of the unparalleled value MEGA brings to our members.  When I was a town supervisor, we decided to use MEGA because the real benefit was that we met our purchasing guidelines and had a fixed price for us, which was very good in terms of being able to budget accurately. Our consumption of electricity in lighting districts, water, and sewer pumps was pretty consistent. Not having to worry about fluctuating prices was a big factor in our appreciation of MEGA.

Bob Wood
Treasurer, Former Supervisor for the Town of Oneonta

I encourage municipal and school leaders to explore the opportunities that MEGA offers.

MEGA’s commitment to providing the lowest cost electricity and natural gas make them an ideal partner for local governments. They are also focused on educating local leaders about the energy market and the state’s renewable energy goals, which helps us all make more informed short and long-term energy decisions. I encourage municipal and school leaders to explore the opportunities that MEGA offers and consider joining the alliance to save taxpayer dollars and build more energy resilient communities.

Mark Scimone
County Administrator, Madison County

OUR PARTNERS

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Any New York municipality, school district, business, or not-for-profit organization can become part of the MEGA program. MEGA serves a wide range of entities, from the largest counties to the smallest local libraries and similar organizations. If you have a building or pay your utility bills, you are eligible to participate in MEGA.

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