The Power of Partnership

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was founded in 1998, when Tompkins and Tioga counties partnered to help local governments minimize energy costs through competitive procurement and direct access to energy market expertise.

Since then, MEGA has grown to serve more than 240 members across New York State, including counties, local governments, and school districts. Through a public procurement process, we secure competitively priced electricity and natural gas on behalf of our members.

Our current suppliers 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 founded in 1998, when Tompkins and Tioga counties partnered to help local governments minimize energy costs through competitive procurement and direct access to energy market expertise.

Since then, MEGA has grown to serve more than 240 members across New York State, including counties, local governments, and school districts. Through a public procurement process, we secure competitively priced electricity and natural gas on behalf of our members.

Our current suppliers 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 founded in 1998, when Tompkins and Tioga counties partnered to help local governments minimize energy costs through competitive procurement and direct access to energy market expertise.

Since then, MEGA has grown to serve more than 240 members across New York State, including counties, local governments, and school districts. Through a public procurement process, we secure competitively priced electricity and natural gas on behalf of our members.

Our current suppliers 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 founded in 1998, when Tompkins and Tioga counties partnered to help local governments minimize energy costs through competitive procurement and direct access to energy market expertise.

Since then, MEGA has grown to serve more than 240 members across New York State, including counties, local governments, and school districts. Through a public procurement process, we secure competitively priced electricity and natural gas on behalf of our members.

Our current suppliers 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 founded in 1998, when Tompkins and Tioga counties partnered to help local governments minimize energy costs through competitive procurement and direct access to energy market expertise.

Since then, MEGA has grown to serve more than 240 members across New York State, including counties, local governments, and school districts. Through a public procurement process, we secure competitively priced electricity and natural gas on behalf of our members.

Our current suppliers 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

What We Do

MEGA is a nonprofit Local Development Corporation governed by representatives of New York local governments. We combine the energy purchasing of more than 240 public entities, run a public bid to select suppliers, and give members a contract they can join without running their own procurement.

MEGA proudly serves over 240 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. As a result, this collective buying power drives more competitive prices while keeping you in control of the conditions that matter most, including price structure (fixed or variable), term, and volume.

Run a 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 best suited to serve its members. As a result, public entities can piggyback on MEGA’s contract with the winning bidders: Constellation Energy for electricity and NRG for natural gas. Your regional utility continues to handle delivery of these commodities.

Plan for the Long Term

In the short term, MEGA’s goal is to achieve the most competitive prices for electricity and natural gas, minimizing energy costs for our members. Over the long term, we support additional energy cost savings through the promotion of energy conservation and the development of alternative energy resources.



Bring the Power of Partnership to Your Municipality

MEGA serves over 240 municipalities, including 32 counties throughout upstate New York. By working with counties, towns, villages, cities, and school districts across every major utility territory, MEGA has the market power to bring down energy supply costs and reduce the administrative work of procurement.

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 allow 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 makes 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

LATEST MEGA NEWS

Energy Update – October 2026

The October MEGA Energy Update looks at what New York’s public entities can expect from energy costs this winter. Upstate heating bills are projected to run about 9% lower than last year, while electric bills are expected to rise roughly 4%. This edition also announces the return of the MEGA Energy Management Training Institute and shares the recording of our Fall Energy Market Update webinar with Constellation. It also covers what local leaders should know about data center proposals, NYSAC’s annual comments to NYPA, and a Member Spotlight on Oneida County.

Local Leaders Advised to Prepare for More Data Center Applications

As data center proposals spread across the country, local officials are being urged to get ahead of them. At NYSAC’s Fall Conference in Syracuse, Loudoun County, VA, Supervisor Mike Turner, whose county is known as the “Data Center Capital of the World,” shared the best practices for evaluating projects. His advice centers on transparency, community host agreements, and close scrutiny of noise, power, water, and setbacks. With Governor Hochul’s one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers in place, now is the time for New York communities to prepare.

Member Spotlight: Oneida County

From the Revolutionary War siege at Fort Stanwix to the first dig of the Erie Canal, Oneida County has played a part in some of New York’s most important history. This month, we’re highlighting the Mohawk Valley county’s historic landmarks, outdoor destinations along Oneida Lake, and the arts and community life of Utica.

OUR PARTNERS

Get Started Today!

Any New York municipality, school district, not-for-profit organization, or public entity can become part of the MEGA program. We serve a wide range of entities, from the largest counties to the smallest local libraries. If your organization pays utility bills for a building or facility, you’re eligible. There is no cost or obligation to get started.

Let's Go