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National Grid Energy-Efficiency Programs Receive Top National Honors

Posted on: Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

National Grid's energy-efficiency programs have again been named among the nation's best by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). This year, National Grid received honors for 10 programs, the largest number of awards received by a company in the Northeast.

"This year marks National Grid's 20th anniversary of offering innovative, effective energy efficiency solutions, making this national recognition especially meaningful," said Tom King, president, National Grid USA. "Through our programs we can help every customer -- from the homeowner to the industrial plant manager -- lower their electric bills, save energy and mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing energy consumption. We urge every customer to make energy efficiency a priority."

The following energy-efficiency programs offered by National Grid in New England were recognized for effectiveness and innovation in helping customers achieve greater levels of energy efficiency in 2007 in their homes, businesses, and facilities.

Appliance Management Program

EnergyWise

Energy Initiative

Design 2000Plus

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®/MassSAVE

Northeast ENERGY STAR® Lighting and Appliance Initiative

Small Business Services

Advanced Buildings

Whole Building Assessment/Benchmarking

GasNetworks

"ACEEE conducted this national review to recognize outstanding energy efficiency programs and honor the people and organizations responsible for their success," explained Dan York, Ph.D., the Project Director for this effort. He added: "Programs such as National Grid's demonstrate the very real value of energy efficiency to the customers it serves."

Martin Kushler, Ph.D., ACEEE's Utilities Program Director said, "These programs are delivering energy savings that are critical in helping customers cope with today's high energy costs, plus they make an important environmental contribution because they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions." He added, "This is truly a 'win-win' situation."

According to King, since the company began offering energy-efficiency programs in 1987, participating customers have saved more than $2.5 billion and more than 26 billion kilowatthours of electricity -- enough to power approximately 4.3 million homes for one year. The programs also have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 14.5 million tons, the equivalent to removing 1.8 million cars from the road.

King encouraged customers to learn about the complete range of energy-efficiency programs the company offers and how to participate by visiting National Grid's website at www.nationalgridus.com.

ACEEE is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and policy development to advance energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. ACEEE, based in Washington, D.C., conducts the annual awards program to honor the country's most outstanding energy-efficiency programs for their effectiveness and innovation in helping customers achieve greater levels of energy efficiency.

In the U.S., National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island, and manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority. National Grid is the largest power producer in New York State, owning 6,650 megawatts of electricity generation that provides power to over one million customers on Long Island and supplies roughly a quarter of New York City's electricity needs. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Source: Business Wire

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