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National Grid Residential Energy Efficiency Programs for New York City and Long Island Customers Provide Increased Rebates for Heating Equipment
National Grid Residential Energy Efficiency Programs for New York City and Long Island Customers Provide Increased Rebates for Heating Equipment

May 27,2009

Beginning June 1, National Grid Energy Efficiency Programs for New York City and Long Island customers will offer increased cash rebates to homeowners who install high efficiency heating equipment, including customers who replace their existing oil-heat equipment with efficient natural gas equipment.

Designed to advance the efficient use of energy to reduce customers’ home heating bills, the programs include cash rebates for homeowners who install high efficiency heating systems; weatherization, air sealing and insulation; as well as energy improvements for income-eligible customers.

Some rebate information and application processes will change starting June 1. Detailed information and applications to participate in these new programs are available at National Grid’s energy efficiency web site at www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com. Information is also available by calling 1-800-292-2032.

National Grid has a 20-year track record of successful, award-winning efficiency programs in New England and these programs leverage that experience for the company’s New York City and Long Island customers. Similar, cost-effective gas energy efficiency programs have been in effect in Massachusetts for more than 15 years. These programs helped save customers nearly 565 million therms of natural gas representing approximately $876 million in savings on their heating bills.

“These programs are a way National Grid can help its customers save money, improve their homes and businesses and ensure a cleaner environment,” said Laura McNaughton, Director of Residential Energy Efficiency Programs for National Grid.

    The programs include:
    High Efficiency Heating, Water Heating and Controls:
Rebates up to $1,000 are available for customers, depending on the type of equipment and level of energy efficiency.
    ENERGY STAR® Products:
  • Customers can receive a $25 rebate for up to two (2) ENERGY STAR programmable thermostats installed by a contractor at the time of furnace or boiler replacement, not to exceed the price of the thermostats.
      • Free In-Home Energy Assessment:
  • National Grid continues to provide free in-home energy assessments for natural gas customers. Customers receive recommendations to improve energy efficiency and save money. To request an audit, call 1-800-860-0815.
      • Internet Audit Program:
    • Provides customers’ access to their energy usage information, provides efficiency tips and encourages them to participate in energy efficiency rebate programs.

      • National Grid is an international energy delivery company. 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 (LIPA). It is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. National Grid also owns over 4,000 megawatts of contracted electricity generation that provides power to over one million LIPA customers.