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

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:

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:

Sandi Hennequin, NEPGA Vice-President, gave testimony to the Committee on Energy and Technology in opposition to HB 5508 which establishes the Division of Electricity Policy and Procurement. NEPGA expressed specific opposition to Section 4 of the bill which allows the newly formed Division to own and operate generation.
(March 16, 2010)

Sandi Hennequin, NEPGA Vice-President, 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)

Sandi Hennequin, NEPGA Vice-President, 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)

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 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)

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 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 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, NEPGA Vice-President, 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)

Sandi Hennequin, NEPGA Vice-President, 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)

Sandi Hennequin 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)

Sandi Hennequin 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)

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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