Clinton County Students Picked for 2026 MEGA Member Scholarship

Clinton County Students Picked for 2026 MEGA Member Scholarship

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) is proud to announce that outstanding students from the Peru Central School District and Beekmantown Central School District have been selected as recipients of the 2026 MEGA Member Scholarship. Peru’s Lauren Davey and...
Remembering Barbara Blanchard, Founding Champion of MEGA

Remembering Barbara Blanchard, Founding Champion of MEGA

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) joins municipal leaders, colleagues, and friends across New York in celebrating the life and legacy of Barbara Blanchard, whose vision, dedication, and leadership helped lay the foundation for the organization that has...
Member Spotlight: Wayne County

Member Spotlight: Wayne County

Chimney Bluffs State Park | Photo from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website Wayne County occupies a unique position between Lake Ontario and the Erie Canal, two waterways that have helped shape the region’s identity for...
NY Grid Outlook: What Municipalities Need to Know

NY Grid Outlook: What Municipalities Need to Know

Based on NYISO Power Trends 2026 | June 2026   Each year, NYISO (New York Independent System Operator) publishes its Power Trends report, giving a comprehensive look at the health and outlook of New York State’s electric grid. MEGA, with the support of its...
Member Spotlight: Livingston County

Member Spotlight: Livingston County

Main Street, Geneseo, NY | Photo by Keith Walters Photography Livingston County lies along the Genesee River, which has carved deep gorges and valleys throughout the region. These features, combined with rural communities and agricultural land, give the county a...
New State Budget Revises CLCPA Targets and Timelines

New State Budget Revises CLCPA Targets and Timelines

Adapted from the NYSAC Budget Analysis Report The enacted New York State budget amends the Environmental Conservation Law to update several key definitions, regulatory targets, and procedural timelines related to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community...