Special Projects

Renewable Energy Credits

MEGA offers a Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) option for consumers wishing to support the development of sustainable energy sources such as wind power, low impact hydropower and biomass. A small cash subsidy is offered to the counties, cities, towns and villages in the MEGA program who wish to purchase RECs. For information contact Stuart Stein, 607-273-3500

Technical Assistance

MEGA provides technical assistance to member municipalities to research energy issues. While the level of assistance is somewhat limited, it is often useful 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 Barbara Blanchard 518-465-1473

Special Case Resource

For information contact Gordon Boyd, EnergyNext, Inc. 518-580-9244.

Outdoor Holiday Lighting

MEGA works with NYSERDA's Regional Energy Coordinators to identify pilot  projects featuring the use of LED lighting in our member counties. We offer a cash grant toward the purchase of LED lights which use only a fraction of the electricity of traditional lights and are much more dependable over time. For information contact Stuart Stein, 607-273-3500.