MEGA periodically identifies an Energy Service Company (ESCO) in each utility service area through a competitive bidding process. The successful ESCO is then authorized to offer you a contract for providing electricity, natural gas or renewable power, which will still be delivered by one of the major utilities (NYSEG, National Grid, Central Hudson, Rochester Gas & Electric, etc.) that is also responsible for maintenance of the system.
Contracts may be either an Index or Fixed Price; your ESCO representative or MEGA staff can help you determine which will best fit your needs.
Electricity
Natural Gas
MEGA periodically identifies an Energy Service Company (ESCO) in each utility service area through a competitive bidding process. The successful ESCO is then authorized to offer you a contract for providing electricity, natural gas or renewable power, which will still be delivered by one of the major utilities (NYSEG, National Grid, Central Hudson, Rochester Gas & Electric, etc.) that is also responsible for maintenance of the system.
Contracts may be either an Index or Fixed Price; your ESCO representative or MEGA staff can help you determine which will best fit your needs.
Electric Supply Options by Utility Territory
Find your utility below to determine which of MEGA’s suppliers would pertain to your service area.
For Customers with National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E
Constellation Energy Services of New York, Inc. is MEGA’s designated electricity supplier for customers located in National Grid, NYSEG, and RG&E utility territories.
Constellation Power Pricing Explained
For Customers with Central Hudson
Constellation Energy Services of New York, Inc. is MEGA’s designated electricity supplier for customers located in the Central Hudson utility territory.
MEGA’s natural gas program works just like the electricity program: an Energy Service Company (ESCO) in each utility service area is identified through a competitive bidding process. The successful ESCO is then authorized to offer you a contract for providing natural gas, which will still be delivered by one of the major utilities (NYSEG, National Grid, etc.) responsible for maintenance and operation of the delivery system. Several contract options are available; your ESCO representative or MEGA staff can help you determine which will best fit your needs.
Natural Gas Supply Options by Utility Territory
Find your utility below to determine which of MEGA’s suppliers would pertain to your service area.
Natural Gas Supply for Customers in National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, National Fuel Gas and Central Hudson
Direct Energy Business (now known as NRG Energy, and formerly Hess Corp.) is MEGA’s designated natural gas supplier for customers located in National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, National Fuel Gas and Central Hudson utility territory.
Renewable Energy Credits
A Renewable Energy credit (REC) is created when a renewable energy asset produces 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity. Because the electrons are physically identical to those generated by fossil fuels, this construct enables REC purchasers to claim that they have purchased 1,000 kWh of clean electricity per REC. If you generate clean electricity onsite, you create your own RECs that you can either retain or sell. RECs are typically certified by a third party to preserve and ensure integrity in the market.
MEGA can assist members in correctly sizing REC purchases, tracking, and compliance.
Micro-HydroPower
MEGA members can access the benefits of small hydroelectric facilities. After a competitive bidding process, MEGA selected Gravity Renewables Inc. to serve as the preferred provider of energy from small hydroelectric plants across New York State. Long-term fixed-price contracts with small hydro plants can help stabilize energy budgets and preserve savings in a volatile energy market.
Technical Assistance & Energy Feasibility Studies
MEGA provides technical assistance to member municipalities to research energy issues. While the level of assistance available varies, it is often useful to our customers in assessing the initial feasibility of a concept or a project under consideration. These services are provided by our energy consultants, EnergyNext, Inc.
For information contact us at info@megaenergy.org