Why Choose the Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program?

MMA chose Constellation as their endorsed energy supplier because of their greater flexibility to help you develop energy management solutions to protect your bottom line. Teaming up with Constellation allows you to take advantage of powerful benefits offered to MMA members. So why should you choose the MMA Energy Program?

Endorsed energy supplier
Endorsed energy supplier to the MMA’s MunEnergy Program providing energy education and solutions to municipal members across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 1998.
Contract terms flexibility
Flexibility in setting terms, such as “layering” your contracted purchases to mitigate spikes in energy pricing, allowing you to lock-in a percentage of future usage throughout the course of your agreement.
Dedicated load profile analysis
Dedicated, experienced MunEnergy team members analyze load profiles to offer various options for municipalities 
to manage their energy budget.
Attorney-vetted contracts
Contract has been negotiated and vetted by the MMA’s attorneys who specialize in municipal energy issues
Free access to 
an MMA attorney
On-call MMA attorney available for questions about the benefits of the fully-vetted energy contract at no cost
Sales offices located near you
Sales offices located throughout the state and regional offices located in Boston, Everett and Lowell
Online energy management tools
Free online energy management tools to track usage and billing
Energy offers designed for you
Customized energy offers specifically designed for municipalities
Full support from our team
MunEnergy team is available to present at energy discussion meetings

Constellation has been a pleasure to work with. Their representative assigned to Attleboro is knowledgeable and friendly. Questions are always answered in a timely manner. When I was looking at different vendors, I considered what we were getting and what others were offering and for how much, and I decided to keep the City with Constellation.

—Paul Heroux, City of Attleboro Mayor

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Executive Energy Forum 2024 – Responding to the New Era of Load Growth

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Understand your facility usage and utility bills.

Analytics platforms such as Utility Bill Management can help you manage carbon emissions data associated with your utilities, including energy, water, sewer, and diesel. Use it to generate valuable insights, such as baseline energy usage data and how energy efficiency upgrades and other options can reduce emissions.

Make energy efficiency upgrades

Energy efficiency upgrades, such as LED lighting and HVAC upgrades, can help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. With Constellation’s Efficiency Made Easy® (EME) program, you can implement those infrastructure improvements with no upfront capital.

Purchase EFECS and RECS

Emission-Free Energy Certificates (EFECs) represent the emission-free attributes of generating sources that do not emit greenhouse gases, such as solar, wind, nuclear and hydropower. At today’s prices, these are the most cost-effective certificates available. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) represent the emission-free attributes of one megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated only by renewable power plants, such as from wind or solar power.

Explore renewable natural gas

Directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from natural gas consumption by matching your gas purchases with environmental attributes of renewable natural gas (RNG), derived from sources including landfills, wastewater treatment plants and commercial & agricultural waste digesters.

Leverage carbon offsets

Indirectly reduce such emissions through the purchase of carbon offsets, which represent a verified reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions made elsewhere through forestry, energy efficiency, industrial process improvements and carbon capture & sequestration projects.

Procure offsite renewables

Through Constellation Offsite Renewables solutions, you have the ability to go beyond purchasing certificates and integrate energy from specific renewable energy projects in your region. Purchase renewable energy from existing (CORe) or new-build (CORe+) generation, including solar and wind facilities, into load-following energy supply.

Pursue Hourly Carbon-Free Energy Matching of clean electricity with your load

By matching your electricity use with a local emission-free energy source in real time, you can go beyond other net-zero programs to allow you to eliminate the carbon impact of your operations and fully achieve zero emissions goals.

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Monthly Energy Market Intel Webinar

This month's webinar will include:

  • The most up-to-date forecast from Constellation’s meteorology team
  • Notable developments and insights on the economy
  • A check in on the status of natural gas storage, and current supply and demand fundamental
  • An assessment of important changes in the regional power markets and their impact on prices

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Wed. November 20, 2024 2:00 pm

Constellation's Energy Market Intel Webinar - November 2024

Our Energy Market Intel Webinar Series brings you key insights into market trends, buying strategies, and outlooks on power and natural gas pricing trends that can make you a smarter buyer and manager of energy for your company.

Topics: Winter weather outlook, 2024 election impacts on the energy market, Natural gas storage and production fundamentals, NERC Winter Assessment
Thu. October 31, 2024 2:00 pm

Fortunato & Friends Webcast - October 2024

Chief Economist, Ed Fortunato, and special guests David Brown, SVP Federal Government Affairs and Public Policy, and David Gilbert, VP Federal Government Affairs from Constellation discussing the 2024 election.

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Wed. October 16, 2024 2:00 pm

Constellation's Energy Market Intel Webinar - October 2024

Our Energy Market Intel Webinar Series brings you key insights into market trends, buying strategies, and outlooks on power and natural gas pricing trends that can make you a smarter buyer and manager of energy for your company.

Topics: Hurricane impacts and winter weather outlook, September jobs report and interest rates, Natural gas storage and production fundamentals, Middle East impacts on the energy market
Wed. September 11, 2024 2:00 pm

Constellation's Energy Market Intel Webinar - September 2024

Our Energy Market Intel Webinar Series brings you key insights into market trends, buying strategies, and outlooks on power and natural gas pricing trends that can make you a smarter buyer and manager of energy for your company.

Topics: Continued hurricane season, September Fed meeting insights, Natural gas shoulder season and LNG updates, Record-setting PJM auction
Thu. August 22, 2024 2:00 pm

Fortunato & Friends Webcast - August 2024

Special guest Neil Chatterjee, former chairman and commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) discussing FERC’s role and importance in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities for the energy industry, 2024 election outlooks and potential impacts and more.

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With the Dec. 31 deadline quickly approaching for obligating American Rescue...

With the Dec. 31 deadline quickly approaching for obligating American Rescue Plan Act funds, municipal officials are leveraging U.S. Department of the Treasury resources to help them avoid any potential clawing back of federal funds. Passed in March 2021, ARPA provided critical financial assistance to state and local governments, among other entities, as the country was emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the law, ARPA’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024, and expended by Dec. 31, 2026. The Treasury established a specific definition for “obligation,” as follows: • An order placed for property and services and entry into contracts, subawards, and similar transactions that require payment, which may include, an order placed for...
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A Massachusetts Select Board Association webinar with the Mass Cultural Council...

A Massachusetts Select Board Association webinar with the Mass Cultural Council on Dec. 11 discussed how select boards can support arts and culture initiatives and advance economic development in their communities. A Massachusetts Select Board Association webinar with the Mass Cultural Council on Dec. 11 discussed how select boards can support arts and culture initiatives and advance economic development in their communities. “Select boards play a huge role, and a key role, in the work of supporting arts and culture in municipalities,” said MCC Community Initiative Program Manager Lisa Simmons. “And for that, we thank you.” Simmons said select board members make appointments to local cultural councils, support funding through municipal budget line items, promote the visibility of cultural programming,...
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Municipalities must eventually replace components of critical building systems in schools,...

Municipalities must eventually replace components of critical building systems in schools, libraries and other public facilities. With numerous objectives to achieve through those upgrades, could satisfying one goal hinder another? Take the hundreds of communities across the country (including about 60 in Massachusetts) with bylaws meant to reduce light pollution, for example. Can they do so while meeting local or state energy and decarbonization goals, all within the constraints of municipal budgets? With a well-written bylaw, a new study by a Massachusetts-based nonprofit indicates the answer is mostly “yes.” Headquartered in Medford, the DesignLights Consortium establishes benchmarks for commercial lighting energy efficiency, quality, control and reliability. Manufacturers submit lighting products to the DLC and those that satisfy the requirements are...
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MIIA will present several training sessions during the MMA’s annual conference,...

MIIA will present several training sessions during the MMA’s annual conference, Connect 351, to be held Jan. 23 through 25 in Boston. This year’s MIIA sessions cover handling contentious legal matters, preparing for cyberthreats, and enhancing employee wellness and productivity. MIIA members who attend any of its workshops will be eligible to earn MIIA Rewards credits. Navigating Politically Contentious Legal Matters Friday, Jan. 24, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. In today’s 24-hour news cycle, municipal leaders can find themselves at the center of legal issues that are both highly sensitive and politically charged. This workshop will address how to navigate such events, balancing the public’s demand for immediate answers with the thoughtful deliberation these matters require. Discussion points will include handling...
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As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, local governments and public entities face...

As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, local governments and public entities face increased risk, especially from ransomware attacks. According to the FBI, government facilities are the third most targeted critical infrastructure sector for ransomware attacks. Underinvestment in cybersecurity, reliance on outdated software, and lack of secure .gov domains are all common vulnerabilities identified by information technology experts. To reduce exposure to these growing risks, experts recommend moving toward a “Zero Trust Architecture” that continuously verifies each user and device accessing networks. Additionally, it is crucial to avoid common pitfalls such as neglecting software updates or downloading apps from untrusted sources. Using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and promptly reporting phishing attempts are all essential practices to help guard against threats. Lin...
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The city of Pittsfield has restored a neglected park pond and...

The city of Pittsfield has restored a neglected park pond and created an ecological and recreational attraction. (Photos courtesy Jim McGrath) A quarter century in the making, a pond restoration project has brought new life to a somewhat neglected section of a Pittsfield park, completing a mission that was both professional and personal for city officials. On Nov. 2, Pittsfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly revamped pond in the 275-acre Springside Park. The project involved the repair of a dam, the removal of sediment and invasive vegetation, the addition of native plantings, and the construction of a boardwalk across the pond and accessible pathways leading to the water. Envisioned since about 1999, the project cost roughly $625,000...
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In a shift toward a more proactive approach for management of...

In a shift toward a more proactive approach for management of city-owned land, the Worcester Conservation Commission worked with the Davey Resource Group to conduct a forest health assessment of more than 850 acres earlier this year. “The primary goal of the project was to develop a better understanding of the existing conditions of these properties and our forests’ health, and develop informed strategies to manage the properties to improve the function of the ecosystem services and recreational benefits that they provide for our community,” said Michelle Smit, assistant chief development officer for Planning and Regulatory Services, and Conservation Planner Eric Flint, in a statement to the MMA. The assessment primarily used aerial imagery to gather high-level information about tree...
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Massachusetts Municipal Communicators held a webinar on Dec. 10, offering strategies...

Massachusetts Municipal Communicators held a webinar on Dec. 10, offering strategies for identifying misinformation and disinformation. Speakers included (pictured clockwise from top left) Jeremy Warnick, director of media relations and content strategy for the city of Cambridge, Easton Assistant Town Administrator Sean Dugan and Norfolk Assistant Town Administrator Kate O’Brien. Massachusetts Municipal Communicators held its second webinar on Dec. 10, offering strategies for identifying misinformation and disinformation, as well as methods to mitigate falsehoods. Jeremy Warnick, director of media relations and content strategy for the city of Cambridge, shared some key indicators of misinformation, including emotional manipulation, a lack of credible sources, sensationalized headlines, and contradictions. Warnick gave examples of social media posts with misinformation that circulated in Cambridge and...
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The MMA’s Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy will hold a professional development...

The MMA’s Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy will hold a professional development webinar, “Creating a Culture of Collaboration: The Power of Listening in Decision-Making,” on Dec. 17, led by Betsy Neptune of Neptune Coaching. The MMA’s Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy will hold a professional development webinar, “Creating a Culture of Collaboration: The Power of Listening in Decision-Making,” on Dec. 17. Betsy Neptune of Neptune Coaching will lead the interactive webinar, which will teach municipal leaders how to foster a culture in which their teams work together well and make effective decisions. Neptune will introduce practical frameworks to help supervisors engage their teams in meaningful listening sessions and discuss how to lead them through decision-making processes. The goal is to learn how...
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The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program has extended the deadline to...

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program has extended the deadline to Dec. 16 to apply for fiscal 2025 MVP 2.0 Planning Grants. The MVP 2.0 program is designed for municipalities who have already completed the first version of the MVP Planning Grant (now known as MVP 1.0) and were certified as an MVP Community. The two-year MVP 2.0 process expands upon previous climate resilience plans and supports communities with new tools and resources to support resilience action and community engagement in this work. Communities with MVP plans completed prior to May of 2018 are required to apply to this round of MVP 2.0 Planning Grants, which will begin in early 2025. The affected communities are: Ashfield, Blackstone, Boston, Braintree, Brookline,...
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Bill  Bartlett
Bill Bartlett
Sr. Association Manager Constellation
Bill  Bartlett

Bill Bartlett

Bill Bartlett, the Business Development Manager for the Massachusetts Municipal Association, has been with Constellation for almost 12 years. He enjoys working with the Association to help members with energy education and procurement strategies. One of Bartlett’s hobbies is traveling, and his favorite destination is Paradise Island in the Bahamas. His recommended blog is, “the next one,” as they are regularly updated and always relevant.

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Aiste  Dacys
Aiste Dacys
Business Development Manager Constellation
Aiste  Dacys

Aiste Dacys

Aiste Dacys is the Senior Development Manager for the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Dacys joined Constellation as part of the ConEdison Solutions acquisition in September 2016. She enjoys educating towns and cities about energy markets and MunEnergy benefits. Check out her favorite piece of advice from Constellation: How to Read Your Energy Contract Like a Professional.

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Charlotte  Diogo
Charlotte Diogo
Business Development Manager Constellation
Charlotte  Diogo

Charlotte Diogo

Charlotte Diogo is the Business Development Manager for the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Diogo has been with Constellation since 2007 and enjoys forming relationships with Association leaders and members. She recommends other Association members check out the testimonial for MMA members about the Town of Somerset, MA.

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Katie  McCue
Katie McCue
Deputy Executive Director Massachusetts Municipal Association

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How can the Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program help your municipality?

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) chose Constellation as their endorsed energy supplier to provide value to members like you. MMA members can manage energy costs in new and powerful ways to achieve budget certainty, cost savings, and financial protection with Constellation’s full range of integrated energy solutions. Constellation also provides MMA with educational materials and a dedicated focus serving cities and towns.

Why Choose the Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program?

  • Endorsed energy supplier to the MMA’s MunEnergy Program providing energy education and solutions to municipal members across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 1998.
  • Flexibility in setting terms, such as “layering” your contracted purchases to mitigate spikes in energy pricing, allowing you to lock-in a percentage of future usage throughout the course of your agreement.
  • Dedicated, experienced MunEnergy team members analyze load profiles to offer various options for municipalities 
to manage their energy budget.
  • Contract has been negotiated and vetted by the MMA’s attorneys who specialize in municipal energy issues
  • On-call MMA attorney available for questions about the benefits of the fully-vetted energy contract at no cost
  • Sales offices located throughout the state and regional offices located in Boston, Everett and Lowell
  • Free online energy management tools to track usage and billing
  • Customized energy offers specifically designed for municipalities
  • MunEnergy team is available to present at energy discussion meetings

Now’s the Time to Proactively Manage Your Energy Budget

Energy has become one of the top five expenses for many businesses, no matter what their size. Today, more businesses are looking to Constellation to develop energy
strategies to help manage these costs. Whether your business is looking for cost certainty with a fixed price solution; access to real-time market pricing with an index solution; or a more complex risk mitigation strategy, the Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program can offer customized solutions for your business.

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Interested in learning more about the Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program? Visit associations.constellation.com/MMA or contact one of our Massachusetts Municipal Association Energy Program representatives below.

Bill Bartlett
Sr. Association Manager
Constellation
william.bartlett@constellation.com
667.313.5181
Aiste Dacys
Business Development Manager
Constellation
aiste.dacys@constellation.com
774.249.4312
Charlotte Diogo
Business Development Manager
Constellation
charlotte.diogo@constellation.com
508.208.4387
Katie McCue
Deputy Executive Director
Massachusetts Municipal Association
kmccue@mma.org
617.426.7272 ext.111