Mansfield, MA, June 24, 2025 – Energy New England (ENE) is pleased to announce that Michael Lazorchak joined the organization as Manager of Regulatory & Market Affairs on June 1, 2026. Before coming to ENE, Michael served for six years as Manager of Regulatory and Legal Affairs for the Town of Stowe Electric Department in Vermont. In that position, he represented Stowe before the Vermont Public Utility Commission and other administrative agencies, advised the utility’s General Manager on legal, risk, and policy matters, and led initiatives involving the repowering of the Smith’s Falls Hydroelectric Project, beneficial electrification, net metering, right-of-way programs, collaboration with Efficiency Vermont, and research and development technical assistance projects with Department of Energy laboratories.
At ENE, Michael covers ISO New England and NEPOOL committee meetings and reports on developments that may affect ENE and its customers. He also helps identify market rule changes early, develops strategies to advance ENE’s interests, and supports the organization and its customers on important issues across the New England market.
“We’re excited to welcome Michael to our outstanding team and look forward to the energy and focus he will bring to the role,” said Dave Cavanaugh, ENE’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Market Affairs.
Michael is licensed to practice law in New York and Vermont. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Policy from Union College, along with a Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School.
ABOUT ENERGY NEW ENGLAND (ENE)
Energy New England is the largest wholesale risk management and energy trading organization serving the needs of municipal utilities in New England. As the region’s premier public power cooperative, ENE provides services to businesses, residents, and utilities to promote conservation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. ENE’s programs include home energy assessments, electric vehicle initiatives, wholesale energy procurement and risk management, regulatory advocacy, and integrated sustainability planning.
MEDIA CONTACT
Vincent Ragucci
Chief Strategy Officer
508-698-1240
vragucci@ene.org
