HMLP's Tzimorangas takes on new CEO role

Effective May 31, 2011, John G. Tzimorangas will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Energy New England (ENE), LLC, an energy cooperative based in Foxborough, Mass. He was selected to lead ENE from among a slate of regional candidates and will replace the retiring Leo F. Swift, who has been ENE's CEO for 11 years and has been with the company since operations commenced in 1998.

Tzimorangas has been the general manager of the Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant since February of 2004. During his tenure the system’s growth outpaced what other municipal light plants experienced. HMLP’s peak load grew by 54% in just over seven years. This growth spurt necessitated a major upgrade to the Light Plant’s substation that was completed in time so the community did not suffer any adverse impacts to its reliability. The Light Plant also added hydro, landfill gas and wind energy to its resource portfolio under Tzimorangas.

He most recently served as President of the Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts from 2008 to 2010 and is on the Board of the Northeast Public Power Association.

Kevin J. Bulman, Hingham Light Board Chairman said, "During John’s tenure as general manager, he successfully guided the light plant through a period of rapid and intense growth bringing it from 35 MW in 2003 to its current level of 54 MW. He has also become a highly respected advocate of public power. Although we will miss his leadership, we understand the opportunity for personal and professional growth that has been presented to him. We wish him well in the future and look forward to working with him in his new role as CEO of Energy New England which continues to be one of the Light Plant’s most valuable resources."

Tzimorangas has almost 25 years of experience in the utility industry including director’s roles at NSTAR and Commonwealth Electric during his career. His previous experience included various Massachusetts utility management roles in the areas of transmission and distribution, where he managed substantial capital and operations budgets. "John’s strong utility background and his diverse leadership roles in the public power community make him uniquely positioned to lead ENE in this game-changing environment," said Leo Swift, outgoing CEO.

Joe Blain, ENE’s Board Chairman and former general manager of the Taunton Municipal Light Plant, added, "ENE will also benefit from John’s personal relationships in the New England energy sector. Probably of most importance his personality and leadership style will be a terrific fit in the ENE office environment with staff, as well as with customers and directors. We are most pleased he has accepted this position."

Formed in 1998, ENE is a provider of both supply and demand side services to the public power community. The company works with more than 35 municipal systems on a dedicated basis in the provision of one or more supply or demand-side services. In addition, it manages more than 700 MW of load and 550 MW of generation throughout New England.

A life-long resident of Massachusetts, Tzimorangas resides in Sandwich with his wife and two sons. He received a BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Western New England College. He is active in a number of affiliated business, town and personal board organizations. He is an active coach for his sons’ baseball and basketball teams and is an avid golfer.