NEPGA is the largest trade association representing competitive electric generating companies in New England. NEPGA’s member companies represent approximately 27,000 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity in the region. NEPGA’s mission is to promote sound energy policies which will further economic development, jobs, and balanced environmental policy. We believe that sustainable competitive markets are the best means to provide long-term reliable and affordable supplies of electricity for consumers.

PRESS

"NEPGA Announces Dan Dolan as President." (NEPGA press release), October 3, 2011

"NEPGA Reacts to Proposed Northern Pass Project." (NEPGA press release), January 29, 2011

"Governor Malloys Proposed Generator Tax to Cause Electric Rates to Soar." (NEPGA press release), February 16, 2011

"NU-NSTAR Merger as Proposed Will Harm Competitive Energy Markets in New England." (NEPGA press release), January 5, 2011

POSITION PAPERS  

NEPGA issued a paper highlighting its concerns with the special treatment sought in the development of the Northern Pass Transmission Project. The paper may be viewed here. 

REPORTS

CRA International prepared a report at NEPGA's request regarding the ISO New England Internal Market Monitoring Unit's review of the forward capacity market auction results and design elements. To view the report click here.

Executive Summary based on the report of Robert Stoddard of CRA International available here. 

RECENT FILINGS

     Regional/Federal:

 NEPGA gave testimony to the Committee on Energy and Technology in opposition to HB 5505. NEPGA expressed opposition to the creation of a state power authority, as well as a provision within the bill which would impose a windfall profits tax on generators in the state.
(March 16, 2010)

NEPGA gave testimony to the Committee on Energy and Technology in opposition to the current drafts of HB 5362 and HB 5365.
(March 4, 2010) 

NEPGA submitted comments to the CEAB regarding the 2009 Integrated Resource Plan.
(March 20, 2009)

NEPGA testimony to the Committee on Energy and Technology regarding a proposed "windfall profits tax" bill and a bill that would enact a Power Authority in the state. 
(February 24, 2009) 

Maine

NEPGA filed a petition to intervene in MPUC Docket Nos. 2002-676 and 2006-543 regarding Emera Inc.'s increased ownership in Algoquin Power & Utilities Corp. 
(May 10, 2011)

NEPGA filed comments in MPUC Docket No. 2008-255 in opposition to the May 7, 2010 proposed Maine Power Reliability Program settlement agreement between Central Maine Power and the Office of the Public Advocate, GridSolar, Industrial Energy Consumers Group and the Conservation Law Foundation. 
(May 11, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Petition to Intervene in MPUC Docket No. 2010-289 regarding the purchase of Maine & Maritimes, the parent company of Maine Public Service Co., by Emera US Holdings, Inc. 
(April 5, 2010)

Massachusetts:

NEPGA filed its initial brief in the appeal of the DPU's ruling on the Cape Wind/National Grid PPA with the MA Supreme Judicial Court. 
(May 20, 2011)

NEPGA filed a petition to intervene in DPU Docket 10-170 regarding the proposed merger of Northeast Utilities and NSTAR.
(January 3, 2011)

NEPGA filed an appeal of the MA DPU's November 22, 2010 order approving a power purchase agreement ("PPA-1") between National Grid and Cape Wind, LLC.
(December 10, 2010)

NEPGA filed a reply brief in MA DPU Docket No. 10-54 regarding the National Grid and Cape Wind, LLC proposed long-term contract.
(October 15, 2010)

NEPGA filed its initial brief in MA DPU Docket No. 10-54 regarding the National Grid and Cape Wind, LLC proposed long-term contract.
(October 8, 2010)

NEPGA sent a letter to Ian Bowles, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental  Affairs, in response to the July 7th letter from Secretary Bowles to Phil Giudice, DOER Commissioner. Prior to receiving public or stakeholder input, the EOEEA letter proposed a minimum criteria and deadline for the consideration of biomass as an eligible fuel source under the state's RPS going forward. 
(July 30, 2010)

NEPGA submitted comments regarding the Global Warming Solutions Act Draft Implementation Plan and Proposed 2020 Emissions Reduction Target.
(July 15, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Motion to Answer and Answer in MA DPU Docket No. 10-54 in response to National Grid and Cape Wind. NEPGA's filing objects to the request from both National Grid and Cape Wind that the DPU limit NEPGA's participant status in the proceeding.
(June 17, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Petition to Intervene in MA DPU Docket No. 10-54 regarding the proposed long-term contracts between Cape Wind and National Grid. NEPGA requested full-party status in the proceeding.
(June 9, 2010)

NEPGA provided comments regarding the MA DEP proposed 1990 greenhouse gas baseline and 2020 business as usual projection.
(June 1, 2009)

NEPGA gave testimony on four bills in front of the Joint Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Included within the testimony was NEPGA's support of An Act Relative to Comprehensive Wind Reform.
(May 20, 2009)

NEPGA filed comments in DPU Docket No. 08-88 regarding the Rulemaking to Implement the Provisions on Long-Term Contracts for Renewable Energy.
(April 14, 2009)

NEPGA submitted comments to the DEP regarding newly proposed regulations on stormwater management. 
(March 11, 2009)

NEPGA submitted comments regarding two stakeholder meetings on CMR 310 7.71 Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations.
(January 28, 2009) ;(February 9, 2009)  

NEPGA submittied a Petition to Intervene in PUC Docket No. DE10-261, PSNH Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan. 
(November 10, 2010)

NEPGA submitted comments regarding the Department of Revenue Administration's proposed revisions to the state's Utility Property Tax rules.
(October 4, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Petition to Intervene in PUC Docket No. DE10-195, Petition for Approval of PPA Between PSNH and Laidlaw Berlin BioPower, LLC. 
(September 24, 2010)

NEPGA provided testimony in PUC Docket No. DE10-160, Investigation into the Effect of Customer Migration on PSNH Energy Service Rates. 
(September 15, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Petition to Intervene in PUC Docket No. DE10-160, Investigation into the Effect of Customer Migration on PSNH Energy Service Rates. 
(June 28, 2010)

NEPGA provided testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee on SB 450. NEPGA testified in opposition to  repealing an electricity consumption tax and replacing it with a tax on electric generation in the state. 
(April 20, 2010)

NEPGA provided testimony to the Science, Technology and Environment Committee on SB 334. NEPGA testified against the provision that would allow PSNH to retain up to $5 million of its Alternative Compliance Funds for use in building a rate-based solar photovoltaic project.
(April 20, 2010)

NEPGA submitted testimony to the Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee on SB 334. NEPGA supported the current version of the bill, but addressed concerns to a proposed amendment to the bill.
(March 4, 2010)

NEPGA filed a Petition to Intervene in Docket DE09-180, PSNH Proposed 2010 Default Energy Service Rate.
(October 16, 2009)

NEPGA provided testimony on behalf of NEPGA to the Science, Technology and Environment Committee on HB 496 and SB 85.
(March 5, 2009); (April 21, 2009)

NEPGA provided testimony on behalf of NEPGA to the Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee on SB 152. The bill would have given the PUC authority to investigate whether the Merrimack Scrubber project was in the consumers best interest.
(March 13, 2009)

NEPGA wrote a letter to Senator Walaska asking that he make a minor change to language within SB 488, An Act Relating to Health and Safety-Energy Independence.
(April 23, 2009)

For a complete list of 2008 filings visit the NEPGA Document Library here.

INDUSTRY DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST

"DOE-NARUC National Electricity Delivery Forum:  Tie Benefits Issues"
(Read)

"Myths and Facts About Competitive Wholesale Energy Markets"
(Read)

"Ten Reasons ISO/RTOs are Good for North America"
(Read)

Visit the NEPGA Document Library here.

FACT SHEETS

Wholesale Energy Markets in New England – Just the Facts
(Read more)

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