News & Events

MEGA works with our partners to host timely, informational events and webinars. We also attend events throughout the state to learn about your needs and share how our programs can fit into your energy-buying plans.

Member Spotlight: Essex County

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 set within the heart...

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MEGA is Hiring

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 throughout New York State,...

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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 small towns shaped by...

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Understanding Local Government Structure in New York State

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 development corporation...

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Winter is Coming Webinar: Video Now Available

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 an energy bill, how...

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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 but is arguably best...

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Member Spotlight: Cattaraugus County

Member Spotlight: Cattaraugus County

For August, we are pleased to spotlight our member, Cattaraugus County. Cattaraugus County has been a MEGA member for more than a decade and is represented on the board of directors by Crystal Abers. Established in 1808 and later organized in 1817, Cattaraugus is a...

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