About TEC

The Energy Consortium (TEC) is a non-profit association of commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal large energy users in Massachusetts and has participated in state and regional energy regulatory matters for forty years. It advocates positions and sponsors joint actions that promote fair cost-based energy rates, diversified supplies, retail market competition and reliable service for its member organizations, their employees and all Massachusetts ratepayers.

Mission & Vision

 

Promote competition in the electricity and natural gas industries;

  • Bring the C & I rates closer to the national average,

  • Minimize cross-subsidies in regional and local utility and regional transmission rates,

  • Sponsor open discussions between large energy users, customer advocates, utilities, municipal agencies, transmission operators, and environmental groups; and,

  • Foster a better understanding of national, regional, and local energy efficiency programs especially customer cost impacts and benefits.

 Board of Directors

 

Robert Espindola, President

William Stanton, Treasurer

William Stanton, Secretary

Directors:

Joyceline Chow

Joseph Collins

Janine Helwig

William Hoen

David MacNeil

Dariusz Raczkowski

Dennis Villanueva

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TEC Member

Benefits of Membership

 

Reduce Costs

Learn about opportunities to reduce energy costs by participating in meetings and discussions with fellow members.

Stay Informed

Stay up to date on energy issues through newsletters that highlight recent developments and large end-user concerns.

Develop Insight

Develop insight into the natural gas and electricity industries by attending Quarterly meetings.  Guest speakers include experts on natural gas and electricity resource and distribution rates, renewable energy consultants, utility managers for energy efficiency programs, MA Attorney General’s Office, and state regulatory commissioners.

 

Networking Opportunities

Benefit from shared learning and networking opportunities made possible by periodic newsletters, meetings and electronic notices.

Representation

Representation at the Department of Public Utilities, the Department of Energy Resources, the Local Distribution Companies, and the NEPOOL Participants Committee and ISO New England Consumer Liaison Group and the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Counsel on issues that directly affect the energy rates your organization pays.

Gain Understanding

Gain better understanding of how utility rates are developed and implemented in Massachusetts.