Webinar – Sports Lighting Innovation: A Home Run for Localities
MEGA is proud to join the NY State Association of Counties (NYSAC) in hosting this free webinar on how to meet your sports and recreational lighting needs at 12 noon on Thursday, January 29th. Join us to learn more about Performance Lighting...
Energy Update – December 2025
A look back at 2025’s energy market, useful articles, MEGA on the Go and EnergyNext becomes Priority Power.
Energy Update – November 2025
Congratulations to newly elected New York municipal leaders; Liquified natural gas putting pressure on energy prices; We're hiring; The cost of procrastination; Spotlight on Essex County; ICYMI: Spotlight on local government structure in New York.
Member Spotlight: Essex County
Essex County, located in the northeastern corner of New York state, is a vast and scenic region that blends rich natural assets, deep historical roots, and a small-town, rural character. Bordered by Vermont (across Lake Champlain) to the east and...
The Cost of Procrastination: Electricity Procurement Buying Strategies for Local Government Entities in New York
In today’s volatile energy market, waiting too long to make a buying decision can be costly—sometimes dramatically so. The “cost of procrastination” is real, and when it comes to electricity supply, timing, strategy, and market awareness can make...
MEGA is Hiring
MEGA is seeking an enthusiastic and committed early-career professional to join our team as an Energy Specialist for Local Governments and Schools. This role is specifically designed for individuals passionate about serving local governments...
Energy Update – October2025
Warmer October to Influence Energy Prices? - More than Just Energy Savings - Understanding Local Government Structure in New York State - Member Spotlight: Delaware County
Member Spotlight: Delaware County
Delaware County may only have about 45,000 residents, but it's New York's fifth-largest county by land area. Bordering Pennsylvania in the western Catskills and part of the Southern Tier region, Delaware County is a place of big landscapes and...
Understanding Local Government Structure in New York State
The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) started as a pilot project between Tompkins and Tioga counties to test whether local governments can save money by aggregating their energy supply needs, eventually growing into a nonprofit local...
Winter is Coming Webinar: Video Now Available
With winter on the horizon, understanding the forces shaping energy pricing is more important than ever. Watch this video of our recent Winter is Coming Webinar for Local Government Leaders, held September 25, 2025, to learn what components make up...
Energy Update – September 2025
Natural Gas Prices on the Rise - Upcoming Webinars - NYSAC Fall Seminar - Member Spotlight: Steuben County
Member Spotlight: Steuben County
Steuben County, located in New York’s Southern Tier, is a county steeped in history, beauty, and industrial innovation. The county is named for Baron von Steuben, a Prussian general who fought on the American side in the American Revolutionary War...