Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA hosted a webinar on April 8 with its partner in the MunEnergy program, Constellation, to look at the energy landscape in the region.
Brandon Fong, principal of Constellation’s Commodities Management Group, provided an energy market update, beginning with a breakdown of estimated supplier prices in Massachusetts and comparing them to 2017. Fong said New England’s energy prices are influenced by global markets because the region relies on importing liquefied natural gas to meet demand for power generation.
The Constellation team said below-average temperatures are anticipated this summer in New England, but the region will still see some high temperatures and is experiencing a drought.
Constellation has been MMA’s endorsed supplier for MunEnergy, the MMA’s municipal energy program, for more than two decades. The Constellation team offers a wide range of services to help communities manage summer energy costs, including strategic energy buying, efficiency projects, and clean energy options. As electricity production is struggling to keep up with demand and New England prices rise, Constellation can help cities and towns explore alternative energy and cost-savings solutions.
Aiste Dacys and Charlotte Diogo, business development managers at Constellation, reviewed the benefits of the MunEnergy Program. They work directly with municipalities on their energy needs. Dacys works with cities and towns in central and western Massachusetts, and Diogo works with members in eastern and southeastern Massachusetts.
MMA Deputy Executive Director Katie McCue moderated 10 minutes of questions and answers, addressing inquiries regarding why international events affect gas rates, strategies to fix supply issues in Massachusetts, and Constellation’s sustainability operations with municipalities.
• MunEnergy 2026 Spring Webinar presentation (5M PDF)