2026 Editorial Calendar*

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*The editorial calendar is tentative and subject to change.
  • Customer + Utility Communications
  • Electric Distribution
  • Energy Efficiency + Sustainability Practices
  • Engineering + Construction
  • Executive Management + Leadership
  • Legal + Regulatory
  • Organizational Development
  • Succession Planning and Knowledge Transfer
  • Workforce Retention, Competency, and Development
  • Talent Management
  • Gas Distribution
  • Human Resources + Training
  • Industry Services + Products
  • Gas + Electric Operations
  • Safety + Security
  • Industry Trends + Hot Topics
  • Operational and Technological Modernization

Spring/Q1

Ad space date: Jan. 5, 2026
Materials deadline: Jan. 7, 2026
Ships: Feb. 2026

Features:

  • The Changing Grid by ComEd
  • Xcel Energy on Wildfire Mitigation
  • Technical Training | AMI Meters by Ameren
  • Member Spotlight | Sander Resources (Buxus®)
  • The Frontline | Natural Gas Operational Leadership by National Fuel Distribution
  • How to Reframe, Recalibrate, and Rise in the Midst of Uncertainty by Rachel Druckenmiller
  • Regulatory Recap
  • Award Winning Industry Photos

Bonus distribution:

  • Distributed at the MEA Environmental Leadership Learning Conference | April 2026
  • Distributed at the MEA Electric Operations Technical & Leadership Summit | May 2026

Summer/Q2

Ad space date: Mar. 27, 2026
Materials deadline: Mar. 31, 2026
Ships: May 2026

Features:

  • Ameren’s Gas Department and the Use of AI
  • A message from Eric Martuscelli of MDU Utilities Group
  • Build America, Buy America by Dan Ramis, attorney at Haynes Boone
  • Technical Training with a Hydrogen Plant Focus by CenterPoint Energy
  • Member Spotlight
  • The Frontline
  • Regulatory Recap

Bonus distribution:

  • Distributed at the MEA Energetic Women Conference | June 10-12, 2025
  • Distributed at the MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit | August 19-21, 2025

Fall/Q3

Ad space date: Jul. 10, 2026
Materials deadline: Jul. 14, 2026
Ships: Sep. 2026

Features:

  • Nicor Gas’ Smart Neighborhood
  • Navigating Trades and Tariff Changes
  • Corporate Volunteerism by Dr. Kris Brown of Huntsville Utilities – Part 1
  • Technical Training | New Technology for Nondestructive Testing Capabilities by WWNDT
  • Member Spotlight
  • The Frontline
  • Regulatory Recap
  • Annual Resource Guide

Bonus distribution:

  • Distributed at the MEA Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit | August 2026
  • Distributed at the MEA Fall Executive Forum & Board Meeting | October 13-15, 2026

Winter/Q4

Ad space date: Oct. 5, 2026
Materials deadline: Oct. 7, 2026
Ships: Nov. 2026
 

Features:

  • The Power of AI in the Utility Industry by Suzi Shoemaker, president & COO of AerialSphere
  • Corporate Volunteerism by Dr. Kris Brown of Huntsville Utilities – Part 2 
  • Technical Training | DTE Energy Launching Virtual Reality Emergency Response Training
  • Member Spotlight
  • The Frontline
  • Industry Award Recipients
    • Life Sustaining
    • MEA Hall of Fame
    • Energetic Women Maverick
    • Energetic Women Excellence in Women’s Development
    • Distinguished Environmental Professional
    • National Gas Rodeo & Expo Champions
  • Regulatory Recap

Bonus distribution:

  • Distributed at the MEA Spring Executive Forum & Board Meeting | TBD 2027