Village of Newark Valley Explores Residential Bulk Electricity Purchasing Program

Program will help lower residential electricity rates and protect consumers from predatory marketers

At one public session to be held at Village Hall on September 26th, residents of the Village of Newark Valley can learn about Community Choice Aggregation, the new residential bulk electricity purchasing program.  The session will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:30PM at Village Hall, 9 Park Street, Newark Valley, NY 13811.  Residents are encouraged to bring their questions and electricity bills.

The Village Board passed a resolution to explore Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). CCA is a new opportunity in the state that allows cities, towns, and villages to pool the electricity accounts of residents and small businesses within their municipal boundaries. The bulk purchasing of electricity increases a consumer’s individual buying power, which will result in lower electricity rates for residents.

CCA Programs also help protect residents from bad energy deals. Additionally, communities have the power to customize their programs based on their values and priorities, such as sourcing renewable, ‘green’ energy.  Consumers who do not wish to participate in the program can opt-out, remaining with their own utility provider.

The Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) was selected by the Village of Newark Valley to fulfill the role of CCA Administrator, overseeing the creation, development, and implementation of the program. No taxpayer or government funds will be used in the creation or operation of the program.

Join representatives from MEGA and Village Board at the public education session on September 26th or visit megacca.org to learn more.

This Saturday, September 9th we will be treated TWO local bands at the Trout Ponds. The first band, a local student band, Lampshade Pink will start at 5:00, followed at 6:00 – 9:00 by Watts on Tap. Grab your family and  friends; chairs and blankets and enjoy some great entertainment.