The Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA) unites the collective strengths of Saint John Energy, Edmundston Energy, the Perth-Andover Electric Light Commission in New Brunswick, municipal utilities in the Towns of Antigonish, Mahone Bay, Riverport and Berwick in Nova Scotia, and the City of Summerside in Prince Edward Island. 

Amid a rapidly evolving energy landscape, the Alliance provides a unified platform for its members to innovate, collaborate, and deliver results that would be challenging to achieve independently.

By formalizing their collective efforts, the MMEUA ensures its members can effectively address sector-wide changes while advancing shared goals in renewable energy, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. 

"Our utilities share a vision of a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future," says Glen Fillmore, Chair of the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance and Executive Director, Strategic Growth and Transformation at Saint John Energy.  "The MMEUA gives us the platform to lead climate action, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable solutions while respecting the unique strengths of each community we serve." 

The Alliance's goals include driving grid efficiency and reliability, sharing resources and expertise, and fostering public awareness about energy transition efforts. Key priorities include expanding the use of clean energy, modernizing and strengthening the energy grid, building strong connections with customers and communities, and improving efficiency and sustainability in operations. 

It is focused on collaboration and shared innovation, ensuring each utility retains its independence and strong local connections. 

"This Alliance is about building on our collective strengths while maintaining the unique identities and deep local roots of each member utility," says Vice-Chair Randy Delorey, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Antigonish. "By working together, we can achieve more than we could alone, all while staying closely connected to the communities we serve." 

The MMEUA's strategic priorities align with commitments to climate action and renewable energy.

 "Projects such as grid modernization, advanced metering, and integration of cutting-edge technologies for customer service are all tangible examples of how the Alliance will work to support a sustainable energy future for our communities and customers," says Greg Gaudet, Director of Municipal Services in Summerside, who serves as Executive Secretary for the Alliance. 

With the Alliance's launch, member utilities look forward to engaging their communities and stakeholders on how this collaboration will deliver value while maintaining a deep understanding of each utility's unique territory and customers.