NEPGA is the largest trade association representing competitive electric generating companies in New England. NEPGA’s member companies represent over 26,000 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.
 

NEPGA FEATURE ARTICLES

"State Control Over Rates a Bet You Might Lose" (New Haven Register, April 5, 2009)
Questions have arisen lately as to whether Connecticut electricity consumers would be better served by a power authority than they are served by competitive electricity markets. A power authority can take many forms, but the one proposed by the Connecticut legislature is particularly bold because it would subject taxpayers to the risk of generation ownership, a fate that has led to the financial ruin of many private companies. Read More.

"Maine's Proposed Withdrawal from ISO-NE Ill-Conceived"
In New England, we lead the nation in minimizing the environmental impacts of electricity generation and Maine's participation in ISO-NE both benefits and contributes to that notable accomplishment. Furthermore it provides tremendous economic, reliability and environmental benefits and assists Maine in meeting the challenges of increased energy costs, electric reliability and addressing global climate change. Read More.

RECENT FILINGS

     Regional/Federal:

A Motion for Leave to Answer and Answer of NEPGA was filed with FERC in Docket No. ER08-1209-000.
(September 15, 2008)

Angela O'Connor's Testimony to FERC in Docket No. RP08-374-000. The testimony argues the Maritimes Pipeline Tariff.
(July 15, 2008)

Connecticut:

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

Christopher Sherman, General Counsel of NEPGA, gave 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) 

Comments were filed in Docket No. 08-07-01 in response to the Connecticut Siting Council's Ten Year Forecast.
(August 14, 2008)

Maine

NEPGA/EPSA filed joint comments in MPUC Docket No. 2008-156 regarding Maine's participation in ISO-NE.
(August 19, 2008)

NEPGA filed a Motion to Intervene in MPUC Docket No.  2008-255 The docket is for the proposed transmission project   referred to as  the Maine Power Reliability Program.
(July 25, 2008)

Massachusetts:

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 wrote a letter to Secretary Cottrell of the DPU regarding long-term contracts to facilitate the financing of renewable energy generation in the State.
(November 19, 2008)

NEPGA filed comments with the Department of Energy Resources pertaining to the Class I renewables, Class II renewables and an alternative energy portfolio standard.
(October 15, 2008)

NEPGA sent comments to the Department of Energy Resources regarding the import restrictions proposed for RPS compliance.
(October 1, 2008) 

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

Sandi Hennequin provided testimony on behalf of NEPGA to the Energy, Environment and Economic 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)

Comments were submitted to the Department  Environmental Services     regarding their Climate Change  Task Force Climate Action   Plan draft. (November 3, 2008)

NEPGA sent a letter to Director Howland of the PUC supporting rehearing for PSNH's Scrubber Project in Merrimack.
(October 17, 2008) 

NEPGA filed comments with the PUC requesting that the Commission grant stakeholders the opportunity to comment on whether PSNH's Merrimack Station Scrubber is in the public's interest.
(September 17, 2008)      

Chris Sherman of 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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