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Water-powered energy source to save Pakistan approximately US$100 million per year in fuel costs ARMONK, N.Y., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Remaco, the builder of Pakistan's first private sector hydroelectric power scheme, has selected IBM (NYSE: IBM) software to streamline operations and help meet the business challenges of running the US$235 million plant. The addition of this power source will replace about 135,000 tons of imported oil, reducing carbon...
Employee Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves Across National Grid Service Area, Inspired by Environmental Stewardship NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 600 National Grid employees will join forces with local communities to beautify parks and clean-up areas in need of attention all across the company's U.S. service area as part of Earth Day 2013. The company and its employee volunteers will take part in a dozen local projects and events across Massachusetts, New York...
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid (ADS) today announced its second annual "Call for Creative" in conjunction with the 10(th) Anniversary National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid occurring from July 9-11, 2013 in Washington, DC. Members of the DR and smart grid community have witnessed a dramatic shift in the importance of communications and engagement with consumers and stakeholders in recent...
Brooklyn/Queens Interconnect Improves Reliability, Safety, Meets Future Energy Needs NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid will begin construction of the Brooklyn/Queens Interconnect project this week, connecting the company's existing distribution systems in Brooklyn and Queens, which will ensure reliability and safety, provide additional natural gas and meet future energy needs for customers. This is the first pipeline to be installed in the area in 50 years....
Aaron Choo Supports NYC Efforts with Communities Recovering from Sandy NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Choo, Manager, Community and Customer Management for National Grid - New York, will be recognized as one of the Brooklyn "Rising Stars." The award recognizes 40 top young professionals who exemplify outstanding leadership skills in their chosen field and in their community. In his role for National Grid, Choo is responsible for maintaining strong local...
Make Safety a Priority: Call New York 811 Before You Dig NEW YORK, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy, and spring weather brings more rebuilding and outdoor work by property owners, contractors and excavators, National Grid offers important safety messages including - Call New York 811 before you dig! Many customers experienced significant damage to their homes and businesses as a result of Sandy. With the arrival of spring and...
Improved Illumination met recently with representative members of Mass Save to discuss aggressive cash incentives from National Grid, NStar, Cape Light Compact and Unitil available to forward-thinking Businesses who undertake energy efficiency lighting replacement projects in 2013. Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 Improved illumination, a leading provider of energy efficient lighting solutions to Commercial, Industrial, Educational and Governmental clients was appreciative of the...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid commends President Barack Obama for reiterating his vision for America's energy future in his State of the Union speech tonight. As an electric and gas delivery company, National Grid connects people to the energy they use everyday, safely. We stand committed to modernizing our infrastructure, helping to deliver a clean energy future and safeguarding our environment for future generations, consistent with President Obama's call...
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Simple Energy announced that it was chosen for National Grid's smart grid pilot with the goal of delivering advanced, real-time customer engagement. National Grid's pilot program will work to combine the nation's best technology and energy companies to create an innovative energy system for 15,000 customers in Worcester, Mass. The National Grid pilot strives to create the future of energy consumption and conservation using...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information (GII) is pleased to announce the release of three new electricity transmission and distribution intelligence reports from our premium research partner NRG Expert. These reports and databases each focus on a particular sector of the electricity T&D industry, providing valuable insights executives and organizations can use to make better decisions and guide their businesses forward in the new year. (Photo:...
