About
Guiding the energy workforce toward a reliable and resilient future
MEA Energy Association brings the energy workforce together to share experience, strengthen operations, and prepare for what’s next.
The energy industry is stronger when we learn, lead, and solve challenges together.
For more than a century, MEA has supported the people responsible for delivering safe, reliable energy. Our organization began when a small group of gas companies recognized a simple truth: we solve problems better together than we do alone.
That belief still guides us today.
With deep roots in the Midwest and a growing national network, MEA serves as a trusted industry partner—connecting natural gas and electric operators and partners through shared experience and practical learning.
Our mission is to empower the energy industry through education, leadership development, and industry connections.
What We Do
Built on experience. Strengthened by community.
MEA exists to support the energy workforce through hands-on education, meaningful connections, and leadership development grounded in real-world operations.
We do this by:
- Delivering practical training that supports safe and reliable energy operations
- Creating spaces for peer-to-peer learning and best-practice sharing
- Bringing the industry together through conferences, roundtables, and leadership programs
- Investing in the current and future workforce that keeps energy moving
Experience isn’t just what we know — it is what we share.
Who We Serve
The leading network for energy operators
MEA supports professionals across the natural gas and electric industries—meeting people where they are and helping them grow.
- Operations professionals turn to MEA for peer connection, events, and shared learning
- Learning & Development leaders rely on MEA for trusted training and leadership development
- Senior operations leaders see MEA as a partner in workforce development and operational resilience
While individuals may engage through a specific program or event, MEA’s value comes from the full network of people, experience, and shared commitment to excellence.
Our Values
The principles that guide how we serve the industry:
- Education – Supporting continuous learning and professional growth
- Community – Strengthening relationships across the energy workforce
- Cooperation – Advancing the industry through collaboration
- Resilience – Embracing change while remaining grounded in safety and operational integrity
Our Vision
Connecting, educating, and inspiring the energy industry
As the energy landscape continues to evolve, MEA remains focused on what matters most: supporting the people who do the work. We honor the experience that built this industry while preparing the workforce to meet future challenges with confidence.
