This edition covers what the U.S.-Iran ceasefire means for New York energy prices, key takeaways from NYISO’s Power Trends 2026 grid report, and NYSAC’s new report on balancing renewable energy siting with farmland protection. We’re also recognizing our three 2026 MEGA Member Scholarship recipients, spotlighting Livingston County, and sharing details on NRG’s upcoming New York Energy Market Update webinar on June 23. Read the full newsletter to stay up to date on the latest in New York’s energy landscape.

This month’s edition examines how ongoing global energy disruptions continue to shape New York’s electricity and natural gas markets, especially as we head into peak summer demand. We also break down key changes in the newly enacted State Budget, including updates to the CLCPA and new initiatives affecting energy affordability and municipal programs.

We also cover new state funding for clean energy upgrades in schools, recent data on how New York’s electricity usage compares nationwide, highlights from a busy month of conferences across the state, and our newest Member Spotlight on Ulster County!

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!

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!

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.

Winter Storm Fern, new state energy priorities, insights on “slamming,” upcoming events, a member spotlight, and more.

A look back at 2025’s energy market, useful articles, MEGA on the Go and EnergyNext becomes Priority Power.

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.