FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOHN G. TZIMORANGAS, CEO ELECTED TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Boston, MA — July 1, 2026 — John G. Tzimorangas, President and CEO at Energy New England, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the American Public Power Association (APPA). The election was confirmed during the APPA’s Annual Business Meeting at the 2026 National Conference held in Boston.
“I am deeply honored to be elected to the APPA Board by the membership. I look forward to working alongside utility leaders nationwide to advocate for reliable, sustainable, and community-powered energy solutions,” said Tzimorangas.
On the board, Tzimorangas will help guide strategic initiatives, including advocacy, policy development, and addressing industry challenges like reliability and cybersecurity. Tzimorangas will represent Region 8, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, along with Barry Tupper, General Manager of Holden Municipal Light Department.
“With the energy industry changing daily and the need to continue the mission of consumer-owned utilities of high reliability and reasonable costs. The ability to work with utility leaders who have different perspectives and issues throughout the country, can only strengthen the understanding my understanding and bring that to the attention of the utilities in Region 8,” said Tzimorangas.
Tzimorangas brings 16 years of experience at Energy New England and more than 38 years in the energy industry to this role, with expertise in legislative advocacy, operations and reliability skills, power procurement, risk management and contract negotiations. Tzimorangas currently serves on the APPA CEO Climate Change and Generation Policy Committee and also serves on the Board of APPA PowerPAC.
ABOUT ENERGY NEW ENGLAND (ENE)
ENE is the largest wholesale risk management and energy trading organization serving the needs of municipal utilities in New England. ENE works with numerous businesses, residents, and utilities to help promote the principles of conservation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, and advances the many benefits available through integrated sustainability planning – including home energy audit programs, electric vehicle programs, wholesale energy procurement and risk management programs, IOS-NE regulatory and lobbying services.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (APPA)
The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. Our association advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Our members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power.
ABOUT APPA PowerPAC
APPA PowerPAC is the only federal Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated exclusively to promoting the interests of community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities. Its mission is to give the public power sector a louder voice in Washington, D.C. The PAC supports campaigns for Members of Congress and federal policymakers who protect issues like reliable electricity, reasonable pricing, and environmental protection.
MEDIA CONTACT
Vincent Ragucci, Chief Strategy Officer, 508-698-1240 or vragucci@ene.org
