Energy Update – April 2026
MEGA’s April Energy Update explores how global geopolitical events are affecting New York’s energy markets, with a focus on price volatility, reliability risks heading into summer, and what these trends mean for MEGA members. This edition also includes timely energy insights, where we have been this month, and a Member Spotlight on a founding MEGA member: Tompkins County!
Energy Update – March 2026
This month’s edition takes a closer look at how global events are impacting New York’s energy markets, along with what continued market volatility could mean for public entities planning ahead. We also share important MEGA updates, including the launch of our Additional Services page and details on the 2026 Member Scholarship. You’ll also find highlights from recent events, our latest Member Spotlight, and other helpful resources you may have missed!
Energy Update – February 2026
Get the latest insights on New York’s early spring energy outlook, NYISO’s analysis of rising electricity prices, NACo’s new guide on national electric infrastructure, and this month’s MEGA updates, including our Member Spotlight on Hamilton County.
Energy Update – January 2026
Winter Storm Fern, new state energy priorities, insights on “slamming,” upcoming events, a member spotlight, and more.
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.
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
Energy Update – September 2025
Natural Gas Prices on the Rise - Upcoming Webinars - NYSAC Fall Seminar - Member Spotlight: Steuben County
Energy Update – August 2025
According to our partners at NRG, the natural gas market is experiencing a dip in both energy market pricing and natural gas production over the past two weeks. The result is a unique opportunity in the volatile energy market to take advantage of lower rates and get...
Energy Update – July 2025
Energy rates in New York State have been steadily climbing this summer. Customers not on fixed pricing have seen extreme volatility, with hourly prices exceeding $0.30/kWh multiple times in June and early July as temperatures skyrocketed. With rising fuel costs,...