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Monday, July 07, 2008 - National Grid Offers Tips on Weathering Storm Emergencies - New England
With the summer thunderstorm season now upon us, National Grid offers the following tips to minimize inconvenience and maximize safety during storm related power interruptions.
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 - Energy Bill-solar program
As Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the state's new energy bill, National Grid, the state's largest utility, announced plans to develop solar programs for customers in Massachusetts this year.
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Monday, June 30, 2008 - National Grid Offers Tips for Efficient Air Conditioning
For much of the year, people in the northeast United States are concerned with staying warm.
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Monday, June 23, 2008 - Huntington Award To Aid College Students' Public Service Missions
Three recent college graduates will each be able to pursue separate projects, putting their ideas into action;
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - National Grid Invites You to Meet "Floe" a Virtual Polar Bear who can Analyze Your Impact on the Environment
A new and unusual team member has joined National Grid's "Power of action." brand strategy.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008 - National Grid Donates $100k To Boston's Children's Museum for Energy-Efficiency Education Initiative
National Grid, one of the nation's largest utilities, and Boston Children's Museum have teamed up to launch "Green At Home," an energy-efficiency education program designed to teach children and their families how to mitigate the effects of climate change and take positive steps toward living environmental-minded lives.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - National Grid Adds more than 60 New Honda Natural Gas Cars to its Fleet
National Grid has added more than 60 new compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its fleet this calendar year as part of a continuing effort to reduce its carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse gasses that contribute to climate change.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - National Grid Launches New Brand Campaign - 'The Power of Action'
May 5, 2008 - It's the beginning of a new era, as National Grid launches a new brand campaign featuring the tagline, 'The power of action.'
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Friday, May 02, 2008 - National Grid Restores Gas Service to All Customers Affected by Boston Service Interruption
All National Grid customers who were without natural gas service in the wake of last weekend's water main break have had service restored.
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Thursday, May 01, 2008 - National Grid Restores most Customers Affected by Gas Service Interruption in Boston
Virtually all of National Gridżs customers who were without service in the wake of a weekend water main break have had their service restored.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - National Grid to Set Up Emergency Customer Service Center at Boston City Hall Tomorrow
April 29, 2008 National Grid will help customers who have been affected by the gas service interruption in the North End and the Financial District who want to submit claims related to the incident.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Progress Continues In North End And Financial District Gas Restoration
60,000 Gallons of Water Extracted From the Gas System Roughly 85 Customers Have Been Restored Major Progress in Further restoration Expected Today
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Monday, April 28, 2008 - National Grid Makes Progress In Restoring Gas Service In Boston
April 28, 2008 - National Grid is making significant progress in restoring service to natural gas customers in part of the North End and the Financial District after a water main break on Devonshire Street ruptured an adjacent gas main and flooded the gas system that serves the area.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008 - National Grid Continues Gas Restoration Effort In Boston
26,000 Gallons of Water Extracted So Far From Gas System in the North End and Financial District
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Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Update On National Grid's Progress To Restore Gas To Over 400 Boston Customers After Water Main Break
Service Currently Being Restored to North End Customers Service Restoration in Financial District Expected to Begin This Evening
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Friday, April 04, 2008 - National Grid Wins National Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Energy Efficiency
April 4, 2008 - National Grid has received national recognition from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and the US Department of Energy (DOE) for its leadership and outstanding contribution to energy savings and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008 - National Grid Files New Natural Gas Commodity Rates In Massachusetts
National Grid has filed requests with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for new Cost of Gas rates for nearly 820,000 natural gas customers across the Commonwealth. If approved by the DPU, the new rates would be effective May 1, 2008.
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Friday, February 15, 2008 - National Grid Wins National Award for Energy Efficiency Program Implementation
National Grid, the nation's second largest utility, has won the Association of Energy Services Professionals'(AESP) Outstanding Achievement in Program Implementation Award for its energy efficiency programs, which have been available to National Grid customers for more than 20 years.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 - National Grid's New England Crews Aid in Connecticut Power Restoration Effort
February 14, 2008 -- National Grid has sent a total of 20 crews to Northeast Utilities to aid in electricity service restoration following the damage created by ice storms earlier this week.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - National Grid Offers Important Information about Gas Leak Safety and Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Hazards
February 13, 2008 With the winter heating season still underway, National Grid reminds customers what to do if they suspect a natural gas leak and how to avoid potentially deadly carbon monoxide.
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Friday, January 18, 2008 - National Grid Introduces New Bill Design in New England
Starting this month National Grid's 1.7 million New England electric customers will receive newly designed bills that will improve readability and provide more information.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - National Grid becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry, Taking Action on Climate Change
National Grid becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry, Taking Action on Climate Change
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - National Grid Offers Safety Tips As New England Gets Ready For January Storm
National Grid Offers Safety Tips As New England Gets Ready For January Storm
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Monday, December 17, 2007 - First US Corporate Social Responsibility Report Published by National Grid
WESTBOROUGH, MASS., Dec 17th, 2007 - International energy delivery company National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) today published its first U.S. corporate social responsibility report, based on the three themes of climate change, safety and reliability. The report also lays out the company's commitment to the communities it serves and its investment in a skilled workforce for the future.
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Monday, December 03, 2007 - National Grid Looks To The Future With Plan To Centralize New England Offices
Westborough, Mass. ż National Grid, the international energy delivery company, today announced plans to centralize and consolidate its New England offices into a single facility to be built in the Reservoir Woods East office park in Waltham, Mass.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007 - National Grid welcomes McKinsey and Company's key report on opportunities for reducing greenhouse gases, calls for more to be done to tackle climate change
WESTBOROUGH, MASS., Nov. 29, 2007 International energy delivery company National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) today welcomed the publication of an independent report published by McKinsey and Company on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and called for more to be done to reduce emissions and tackle climate change.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - National Grid Offers Energy-Saving Tips for a green holiday season
With the holiday season here, National Grid offers the following tips to help customers have a żgreenż holiday season by saving energy and saving money on winter energy bills:
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - Nation's Second Largest Utility Celebrates 20 Years Of Success In Energy Efficiency
Westborough, Mass. ż National Grid, the nationżs second largest electricity and natural gas delivery company, marked the 20th anniversary of its nationally recognized, award-winning energy efficiency programs this year.
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Friday, November 02, 2007 - National Grid Offers Tips To Prepare For Power Outages As It Prepares For Predicted November Nor'easter
As National Grid prepares for the November norżeaster predicted for New England by arranging for additional crews, planning to deploy them to key areas of its service territory and readying trucks and other resources, the company also offers the following tips for customers that will minimize inconvenience and ensure safety in the event that storm-related power interruptions occur.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - National Grid Celebrates 20 Years Of Success In Energy Efficiency, Environmental Protection
MEDFORD, Mass. --- National Grid today marked the 20th anniversary of its nationally recognized, award-winning energy-efficiency programs at an event held at Tufts University, Medford, Mass.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007 - National Grid And Community Officials Celebrate Grand Opening Of Beverly's Birch Plains Park
BEVERLY, Mass. -- National Grid today marked the completion of restoration work at the former Vitale site in Beverly, Mass. at a celebratory event and grand opening of Birch Plains Park, at L.P. Henderson Road in Beverly.
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - National Grid Energy - Efficiency Programs Receive Top National Honors
National Gridżs energy-efficiency programs have again been named among the nationżs best by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
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Friday, September 28, 2007 - Statement regarding National Grid hard hat policies:
You may have seen media coverage about National Gridżs policy on putting decals on hard hats - specifically, whether employees could put the American flag on their hard hat. Here are the facts.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007 - CO2 Auction Plans Can Help Fund Energy Efficiency Programs, Tackling Climate Change, Says National Grid
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. - National Grid has welcomed plans by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to introduce auctions for CO2 allowances across the state.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - Former Keyspan CEO Appointed To National Grid Board, Commitment To Communities And Social Policy Moving Forward
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. AND BROOKLYN, N.Y. SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 ż National Grid has today confirmed the appointment of Robert B. Catell as Executive Director and Deputy Chairman of the company.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - National Grid Urges Customers To Avoid Serious Injury By Staying Away From Electric Lines And Facilities
Electrical facilities may look like inviting places to explore and investigate, but they hold a variety of dangers for those who are not familiar with the structures, equipment and materials used in the transmission and distribution of electricity.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - National Grid Applauds Commonwealth's Efforts To Promote Energy Efficiency And Reliability
National Grid today provided comments to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities in response to its inquiry into options for developing an innovative, new framework for electric and gas rates that would benefit customers by promoting energy efficiency, advancing electricity and gas demand response, and enabling utilities to make needed investments in their infrastructure to improve reliability and keep pace with regional growth.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007 - School Is In Session: National Grid Offers A Lesson In Saving Energy And Electrical Safety
With summer ending and a new school year beginning, National Grid urges students to think about energy efficiency and safety.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - National Grid And Keyspan Celebrate Merger
Waltham, MA (August 28, 2007) ż Employees and customers of National Grid and KeySpan have cause for celebration.
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Friday, August 24, 2007 - National Grid / Keyspan Merger Is Complete
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. AND BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2007 - National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of KeySpan.
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Friday, August 24, 2007 - National Grid To Complete Keyspan Merger Today
WESTBOROUGH, MASS. AND BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2007 - National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) is pleased to announce that it will complete the acquisition of KeySpan today.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - Update On National Grid Acquisition Of Keyspan
National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) announces that the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has today unanimously voted to approve the acquisition of KeySpan (NYSE: KSE).
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - National Grid Encourages College Students To Use Website To Stop And Start Electricity, Gas Service
National Grid encourages college students ż completing summer studies or returning for the fall semester within its service area ż to start or stop electricity and natural gas service through the companyżs website.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - National Grid Offers Tips For Efficient Air Conditioning
For much of the year, people in the northeast United States are concerned with staying warm. However a different problem ż keeping cool ż faces us in the summer months, as heat and humidity sends us in search of shade, shorelines, and air-conditioned spaces.
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Monday, July 30, 2007 - The Heat Is On And National Grid Has Tips To Help You Keep Your Cool
With temperatures in the nineties this week, National Grid reminds customers that it is possible to keep cool without turning up the heat on your energy budget.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - National Grid Reminds New England Customers To Work And Play Safely Near Electric Facilities This Summer
With the warm summer weather upon us and families doing more activities outside, National Grid is reminding adults and children to work and play safely near electric facilities by avoiding the żDangerZone.ż
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Monday, July 16, 2007 - New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Approves National Grid KeySpan Merger
Westborough, Mass., July 16, 2007 National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) and KeySpan Corporation (NYSE: KSE) announced today that the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission approved National Grids acquisition of KeySpan Corporation and merger of the two companies.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007 - National Grid Appoints US Board Director
The Board of National Grid plc LSE: NG.; NYSE: NGG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom King as an Executive Director with effect from 13 August 2007.
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Monday, July 09, 2007 - National Grid, Keyspan Reach Merger Settlement Agreement With New York Department Of Public Service
Westborough, Mass. and Brooklyn, N.Y. (July 9, 2007) ż National Grid (LSE: NG. NYSE: NGG) and KeySpan Corp. (NYSE: KSE) today announced they have reached agreement with the staff of the New York State Department of Public Service and other parties on National Gridżs acquisition of KeySpan.
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Thursday, June 28, 2007 - National Grid Launches Third Year Of Public Safety Outreach Campaign To `Avoid The Dangerzone'
As construction season gets into full swing, National Grid begins the third year of its successful public safety campaign to remind customers of the dangers of working near power lines.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - The Heat Is On And National Grid Has Tips To Help You Keep Your Cool
With temperatures in the nineties this week, National Grid reminds customers that it is possible to keep cool without turning up the heat on your energy budget.
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Thursday, June 07, 2007 - National Grid Among First In The Nation Testing In-Home, Real-Time Electricity Use Calculator
Westborough, Mass. -- National Grid has launched a pilot program with Blue Line Innovations to test the PowerCost Monitorż -- a device that measures real-time electricity usage for residential customers.
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - National Grid Reminds Customers Green-Up Program Open For Enrollment
Westborough, Mass. -- National Grid reminds customers that they can support renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and small hydro by signing up for the companyżs GreenUpż program, which is ranked among the Nationżs top 10 green power programs by the U.S. Department of Energyżs Renewable Energy Lab.
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Thursday, May 31, 2007 - National Grid Unions Ratify Contracts Agreements Include Electric and Natural Gas Employees
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. ż Members of labor unions representing nearly 5,000 National Grid electric and natural gas employees in New England and New York have overwhelmingly ratified new contract agreements with the company.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - National Grid, Steelworkers Reach Tentative Contract
Westborough, Mass. ż National Grid announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract with the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12431-01 which represents approximately 220 National Grid natural gas employees in Rhode Island.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - National Grid And Its Employees Donate Six Million Dollars To Organizations In New York And New England
Westborough, Mass. ż National Grid donated more than $4.7 million to charitable and non-profit organizations across its service area in New England and New York between April 2006 and March 2007, exceeding the prior yearżs charitable giving by $1 million.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007 - National Grid Reminds Off-Road Drivers: Power Line Corridors Are Off Limits
National Grid issued a reminder today that power line rights-of-way are private property where unauthorized dumping and trespass by trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles and other off-road vehicles is unlawful.
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Sunday, May 13, 2007 - National Grid And IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement
National Grid has reached a tentative contract agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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Friday, May 11, 2007 - National Grid, UWUA Reach Tentative Agreement
National Grid tonight announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), which represents approximately 1,300 of the companyżs electric workers in New England.
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Thursday, May 10, 2007 - National Grid Safety And Environmental Achievements Benefit Four New England Charities
Westborough, Mass. -- National Grid today announced the results of the companyżs third annual Chairmanżs Awards which are given in recognition of employeesż outstanding achievements in safety, health and environmental performance.
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - National Grid Invests More Than $600 Million In Electric System Enhancements During The Last 12 Months
Westborough, Mass. -- National Grid made a record investment of more than $600 million in enhancements to its electricity networks in New York and New England during the first year of a five-year plan to enhance reliable electric service for its customers.
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - National Grid Named Global Top 10 Leader And Platinum Company By Key U.K. Corporate Responsibility Index
Westborough, Mass. ż National Gridżs unwavering commitment to address climate change in the U.S. and in the U.K. has earned the company a platinum company rating and a listing as a Top Ten Global Leader in the U.K. Business in the Communityżs Corporate Responsibility Index.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - National Grid Reminds Customers to Work, Play Safely Outdoors this Spring
Spring weather has finally arrived and many of us who have been cooped up all winter will head outdoors for chores and play.
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Monday, April 09, 2007 - National Grid's Renewable Energy Program Earns Top 10 Ranking
The U.S. Department of Energyżs National Renewable Energy Laboratory has named GreenUpż, National Gridżs renewable energy program, to its Top 10 ranking of utility green power programs, the company announced today.
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Monday, April 02, 2007 - National Grid Receives National Arbor Day Foundation Environmental Award For Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth year in a row, the National Arbor Day Foundation has named National Grid a Tree Line USA utility for exemplary vegetation management.
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Thursday, March 22, 2007 - National Grid Files New, Lower Basic Service Rates
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., ż National Grid has filed new, lower power supply rates with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy for its 1.2 million customers in Massachusetts who continue to receive their power supply from the company.
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Thursday, March 08, 2007 - National Grid Reminds Customers That Daylight Savings Time Begins March 11
National Grid reminds customers that Daylight Savings Time will begin earlier this year on March 11.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - National Grid Recommends Energy Efficiency to Manage Heating Costs
Even as winter makes its final stand, National Gridżs customers can still take steps to save energy and money. All they need is to żKnowHowż.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - National Grid Customers Achieve Significant Energy, Environmental Savings In 2006
During 2006, National Grid's award-winning energy-efficiency programs have helped participating customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire save more than 265,550 megawatt hours of electricity-enough to power 32,400 homes for approximately one year.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - National Grid Offers Tips On Preparing For Storms As It Prepares For Valentine's Day Nor'easter
Westborough, Mass. -- As National Grid prepares for the severe winter weather predicted for New England by arranging for additional crews, planning to deploy them to key areas of its service territory and readying trucks and other resources, the company also offers the following tips for customers that will minimize inconvenience and ensure safety in the event that storm-related power interruptions occur.
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - National Grid Asks Customers To Consider A New Years Resolution To Be More Energy Efficient
National Grid Asks Customers To Consider A New Years Resolution To Be More Energy Efficient
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Friday, December 01, 2006 - National Grid Offers Wind Storm Tips
Forecasts through tomorrow are calling for high winds accompanied by significant drop in temperature throughout National Grid's New England service territory.
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Thursday, November 30, 2006 - National Grid Invests Two Hundred and Eighty Seven Thousand Dollars To Upgrade Electric Infrastructure
Westborough, Mass. -- National Grid has invested more than $ 287,000 in upgrades to its electricity distribution system in the eastern section of Spencer and the north east section of Leicester, Mass. as part of a company wide program to improve the reliability of the electricity system and improve service for its customers.
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Thursday, November 30, 2006 - National Grid Offers Energy Saving Tips For The Holiday Season
With the holiday season here and energy costs on the rise, National Grid offers the following tips to help customers save energy and lower their monthly electricity bill.
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Thursday, November 16, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Customers To Verify Identity Of Company Representatives
National Grid reminds all customers that to ensure confidence and security during service calls to homes and businesses, all National Grid employees are required to carry company photo identification
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Friday, October 27, 2006 - National Grid Dedicates Expanded Ward Hill Substation
National Grid today officially dedicated its recently expanded Ward Hill substation located in Haverhill, Mass.
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Monday, October 23, 2006 - National Grid - Keyspan Merger Gains FERC Approval
National Grid and KeySpan Corp. are pleased that the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has voted to approve their merger application.
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - National Grid plc Board Change
National Grid plc today announces that Mike Jesanis, currently Group Director responsible for U.S. distribution, will be leaving National Grid at the end of the year (December 31, 2006).
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Thursday, September 28, 2006 - With Fall's Arrival, National Grid Recommends Taking Action Now To Prepare For Winter Energy Bills
Now that autumn's here, National Grid advises customers to make their homes winter ready.
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Monday, September 25, 2006 - National Grid Files New Basic Service Rates
National Grid has completed the competitive procurement of winter power supplies for its 1.2 million customers in Massachusetts who continue to receive their power supply from the company.
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Thursday, September 21, 2006 - National Grid: New Transmission Policies Are Needed To Realize Renewable Generation's Potential In The U.S.
In a white paper published today, National Grid urged federal and state policymakers to address current inadequacies in U.S. transmission policies that create obstacles for wind and other renewable generators in accessing the country's electric grid.
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Thursday, August 24, 2006 - National Grid Completes Acquisition of New England Gas Rhode Island Assets
National Grid today completed the acquisition of the Rhode Island assets of New England Gas Company from Southern Union Company. The deal, valued at $575 million, was first announced on February 16, 2006.
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Thursday, August 24, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Customers: Call Before You Dig
As a part of the DangerZone public safety campaign, National Grid offers an important safety message to customers and contractors undertaking excavation projects.
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - National Grid Encourages College Students To Use Website To Stop And Start Electricity
National Grid encourages college students ż completing summer studies or returning for the fall semester within its service areaż to start or stop electricity service through the companyżs website.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - National Grid Shareholders Approve Keyspan Acquisition
Shareholders yesterday overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of KeySpan Corporation (NYSE: KSE) during the companyżs Extraordinary General Meeting in London.
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Monday, July 31, 2006 - National Grid Offers Tips To Keep You Cooler As Summer Heat Continues
National Grid reminds customers that it is possible to keep cool without turning up the heat on your energy budget.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Customers To Work And Play Safely Near Electric Facilities This Summer
With the warm summer weather upon us and families doing more activities outside, National Grid is reminding adults and children to work and play safely near electric facilities by avoiding the 'DangerZone.'
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Friday, July 21, 2006 - National Grid - Keyspan Merger Provides Customer Savings And Creates A Platform To Help Customers Control Energy Costs
In a filing with the New York State Public Service Commission, KeySpan Corp. (NYSE: KSE) and National Grid (LSE: NG.L NYSE: NGG), proposed a plan under which the merged companies will provide customer savings and will be better positioned to serve customers by operating efficiently, managing energy supply costs and expanding programs to help reduce energy use.
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Friday, July 14, 2006 - National Grid Offers Tips To Keep You Cooler As Summer's First Heatwave Approaches
National Grid says it is possible to keep cool without turning up the heat on your energy budget.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006 - Huntington Awards Aid College Students' Public Service Missions
Two recent college graduates will be able to pursue projects in youth outreach in Utica, N.Y. and secondary education in Sudan with the help of $10,000 grants from the Samuel Huntington Public Service Award.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - National Grid Acquisition Of Keyspan Clears Review Of The Committee On Foreign Investment In The United States
National Grid (LSE: NG.L, NYSE: NGG) and KeySpan Corporation (NYSE: KSE) today announced they have been notified that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has completed review of National Gridżs proposed acquisition of KeySpan and has determined that there are no issues of national security sufficient to warrant an investigation of this transaction.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - National Grid And Keyspan Announce Clearance Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period
National Grid and KeySpan Corporation today announced they cleared review by the Federal Trade Commission under the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, a requirement of their proposed merger.
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Thursday, June 29, 2006 - National Grid Continues Public Safety Outreach Campaign To Avoid The Dangerzone
National Grid is continuing its public safety campaign to remind customers of the dangers of working near power lines.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - National Grid Offers Tips For Efficient Air Conditioning
The first day of summer arrived today with temperatures likely to reach into the 80s.
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Friday, June 16, 2006 - National Grid Offers Tips On Weathering Storm Emergencies
With the summer thunderstorm season approaching, National Grid offers the following tips to minimize inconvenience and ensure safety during storm related power interruptions.
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Friday, June 09, 2006 - National Grid And Keyspan Make Merger Antitrust, Foreign Investment Filings
National Grid and KeySpan Corporation yesterday filed information in compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, a requirement of their proposed transaction, the companies said today.
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Thursday, May 25, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Off-Road Drivers That Power Line Corridors Are Off Limits
National Grid issued a reminder today that power line rights-of-way are private property where unauthorized dumping and trespass by trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles and other off-road vehicles is unlawful.
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Monday, May 08, 2006 - National Grid Named United Way Stoddard Award Recipient For Outstanding Support, Leadership
National Grid has received special recognition from the United Way of Central Massachusetts for its outstanding support and volunteer efforts for the 2006 fundraising campaign.
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Thursday, May 04, 2006 - National Grid Names Kathy Lane Company's First Global Chief Information Officer
National Grid has named Kathy Lane the companyżs first chief information officer covering both its U.S. and U.K. operations, effective April 1.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - National Grid Receives Arbor Day Environmental Award For Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh year in a row, the National Arbor Day Foundation has named National Grid a Tree Line USA utility for exemplary vegetation management.
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Thursday, April 20, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Customers: Call Before You Dig
Notifying Dig Safe at 888-344-7233 Can Save Lives, Property
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Thursday, April 13, 2006 - National Grid Reminds Customers Of Payment Program Options
Customers can better manage their monthly electric bills or pay down past due balances through National Gridżs Budget Plan or Payment Plan.
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Friday, March 24, 2006 - Dominion Transmission Donates $5,000 To National Grid's Care And Share Energy Assistance Program
A fund that helps National Grid customers with their energy bills is getting a $5,000 boost from Dominion Transmission Inc. In the past four years, Dominion has given $12,500 to National Gridżs Care and Share Energy Fund.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - National Grid Requests Reduction In Basic Service Rates For Massachusetts Customers
National Grid has filed a request with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy for lower Basic Service rates, signaling a reduction in wholesale electricity prices.
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Thursday, March 16, 2006 - National Grid Receives Two Awards For Excellence In Energy Star Outreach
U.S. EPA recognizes National Grid for protecting the environment through energy efficiency
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Thursday, March 16, 2006 - National Grid Names Ruth N. Bramson Senior Vice President Of Human Resources
National Grid has named Ruth N. Bramson senior vice president of human resources for the companyżs U.S. operations effective April 1.
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Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - National Grid Donates $15,000 In Support Of Massachusetts General Hospital's Burn Unit
National Grid has donated $15,000 to the Massachusetts General Hospital in support of the hospital's Sumner Redstone Burn Center.
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Monday, February 27, 2006 - National Grid to Acquire Keyspan in $7.3 Billion Cash Transaction
Acquisition Will Create The Third-Largest Energy Delivery Utility In The US
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Thursday, February 16, 2006 - National Grid To Acquire Rhode Island Assets Of New England Gas Company From Southern Union Company
National Grid (LSE:NG., NYSE:NGG) announced today that the company will acquire the Rhode Island natural gas business and assets of New England Gas Company from Southern Union Company (NYSE:SUG) for $575 million.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - Electronic Bill Payment Option Available To National Grid Customers
National Grid customers in New England have a bill payment option available that can save time and money in paying their bill.
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Monday, January 16, 2006 - Edison Electric Institute Honors National Grid For Emergency Assistance And Advocacy
Edison Electric Institute, the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, recently recognized National Grid for assistance rendered to Florida Power and Light in restoring electricity to customers in the wake of Hurricane Wilma.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - Wyoming West Transmission Development Study Announced
The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) and National Grid have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a transmission study that will help lay the groundwork for a significant increase in electric transmission capacity between Wyoming and neighboring states to the West.
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Thursday, December 15, 2005 - National Grid Contributes $285,000 To American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
National Grid and its employees today presented the American Red Cross with a check for more than $285,000 to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - National Grid Offers Energy-Saving Tips For The Holiday Season
With the holiday season here and energy costs on the rise, National Grid offers the following tips to help customers save energy and lower their monthly electricity bill.
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Monday, October 31, 2005 - National Grid Crews To Assist After Hurricane Wilma
National Grid today sent 71 employees to Florida at the request of Florida Power and Light to assist in power restoration efforts for the 3.2 million customers affected by Hurricane Wilma.
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Friday, October 28, 2005 - National Grid's Budget Plan Can Make Payments Easier To Handle
With the start of cooler weather and energy costs continuing to rise, itżs time to consider evening out your monthly home energy bill by signing up for the National Grid budget plan.
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Monday, October 24, 2005 - National Grid Offers Tips On Preparing For Storms As It Prepares For Predicted Severe Weather
As National Grid prepares for the severe weather predicted for coastal New England the company also offers the following tips for customers that will minimize inconvenience and ensure safety during storm-related power interruptions.
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Thursday, October 20, 2005 - National Grid Launches Energy-Saving Advertising Campaign In New England
National Grid is continuing its educational campaign to help customers mitigate the effect of higher wholesale electricity prices by launching radio advertisements that promote specific, energy-efficiency measures customers can immediately implement to reduce energy consumption and lower bills.
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Monday, October 10, 2005 - Name Change To National Grid Begins For Massachusetts Electric, Niagara Mohawk, Narragansett Electric, Granite State Electric And Nantucket Electric
Beginning today, Massachusetts Electric, Niagara Mohawk, Narragansett Electric, Granite State Electric and Nantucket Electric will be known as National Grid.
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Friday, September 23, 2005 - Higher Wholesale Electricity Prices Fuel Massachusetts Electric Rate Filing
Company Launches Educational Campaign to Help Customers Offset Increasing Electricity Supply Prices and Manage Costs
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Thursday, September 15, 2005 - National Grid Crews To Leave For Florida
National Grid is sending 76 employees to Florida today at the request of Florida Power & Light to aid in repairing damage expected from Hurricane Katrina.
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Thursday, September 15, 2005 - National Grid Reminds Customers To Report Streetlight Outages
National Grid is reminding customers to report streetlights that arenżt working properly or have exposed wires.
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Thursday, August 18, 2005 - National Grid Encourages College Students To Use Website To Stop And Start Electricity, Gas Service
National Grid encourages college students completing summer studies or returning for the fall semester to start or stop electricity and, in Upstate New York, natural gas service through the company's web site.
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Friday, July 29, 2005 - National Grid Customers Set All-Time Record For Electricity Demand For Second Time This Month
National Grid customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire set a new record high for electricity demand Wednesday, July 27, after temperatures reached in the 90s across the area for the second consecutive day.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - National Grid Reminds Customers: Call Before You Dig
As outdoor work continues this summer, National Grid offers an important safety message to customers undertaking excavation projects: Call before you dig!
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Thursday, July 14, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Launches Education Campaign To Remind Customers To 'Avoid The Dangerzone' By Working Safely Around Power Lines
Massachusetts Electric, a National Grid company, has launched a public education campaign to remind customers of the dangers of working near overhead power lines.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - Preparing For Hurricanes
National Grid offers the following tips to minimize inconvenience and ensure safety during hurricane-related power interruptions.
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Friday, July 01, 2005 - Huntington Awards Aid College Grads' Public Service Missions
Grants Will Fund Programs to Study Breast Cancer in Women of African Descent and Establish a Music Therapy Foundation to Assist Elderly Patients.
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Friday, June 24, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric, Niagara Mohawk, Narragansett Electric, Granite State Electric And Nantucket Electric To Change Name To National Grid
To reflect their combined strength in the United States and join in their parent company's plan to unify under a single worldwide brand, Massachusetts Electric, Niagara Mohawk, Narragansett Electric, Granite State Electric and Nantucket Electric today announced plans to change their name to National Grid.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Tips On Weathering Storm Emergencies
With the summer thunderstorm season approaching, Massachusetts Electric offers the following tips to minimize inconvenience and ensure safety during storm related power interruptions.
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Monday, May 16, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Off-Road Drivers That Power Line Corridors Are Off Limits
Massachusetts Electric, a National Grid company, reminds everyone that right-of-way corridors are private property where unauthorized dumping and trespass by all-terrain vehicles, trail bikes and other off-road vehicles are against the law and potentially damaging to endangered plants and animals.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - National Grid Receives National Arbor Day Foundation Environmental Award For Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, the National Arbor Day Foundation has named National Grid a Tree Line USA utility for exemplary vegetation management.
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Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - National Grid's Renewable Energy Program Earns Top 10 Ranking
The U.S. Department of Energyżs National Renewable Energy Laboratory has named GreenUp, National Gridżs renewable energy program, to its Top 10 ranking of utility green power programs, the company announced today.
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Thursday, April 28, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Tree Planting Tips
Weżve all seen houses with large trees so close, the trunks are nearly touching the siding, branches obscure the windows, and leaves and twigs pile up on the roof.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers To Work, Play Safely Outdoors This Spring
Spring weather has finally arrived and New Englanders are heading outdoors for chores and play.
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Thursday, February 24, 2005 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers to Report Power Outages
Should the electricity powering your home or business get interrupted and you believe that Massachusetts Electric is not aware of the outage, call the companyżs power outage number, 1-800-465-1212.
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Thursday, February 17, 2005 - National Grid Contributes $255,000 To American Red Cross Tsunami Relief Local Employees Support Global Effort
National Grid and its employees today donated more than $255,000 to support the American Red Cross tsunami relief efforts.
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Thursday, January 06, 2005 - Response to Asian Tsunami Emergency Appeal

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Thursday, December 23, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Urges Safety During Snow Removal
Clearing snow after a heavy storm is a challenge that can lead to danger if it is piled under power lines.
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Monday, December 06, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Tips For Safe Holiday Lighting
With the arrival of the holiday season, many Massachusetts Electric customers will be hanging indoor and outdoor decorations.
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Monday, November 15, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Storm Tips
This time of year, as harsh weather invades the northeast, winter storms can sometimes cause damage to the electricity distribution system.
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Friday, October 22, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers To Report Streetlight Outages
Massachusetts Electric, a National Grid company, is reminding customers to report streetlights that aren't working properly or have exposed wires by calling the company at 1-800-322-3223 or by visiting our website.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric's Budget Plan Can Make Payments Easier To Handle
The Budget Plan takes the seasonal peaks and valleys out of your energy bills, making it easier to manage expenses.
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Monday, September 27, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Requests Default Service Rate Increase
Higher wholesale electricity prices have led Massachusetts Electric, a National Grid company, to file a request with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy to increase its Default Service rates beginning Nov. 1.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Storm Safety Tips
This time of year, as the remnants of southern hurricanes and cooler northern temperatures converge over the northeastern U.S., the chance for severe storms increases.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Encourages College Students To Use Website
Massachusetts Electric encourages college students completing summer studies or returning for the fall semester to start or stop electricity service at http://www.masselectric.com/.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds You To Look Up Before You Climb Up
As homeowners and contractors work outdoors this summer, remember that overhead power lines are not insulated.
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Thursday, July 22, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Tips To Keep You Cooler This Summer
As the peak of summer weather approaches, everyone will be looking for ways to keep cool.
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Thursday, May 06, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers:
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass -- As outdoor work continues this spring,
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Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers To Work, Play Safely Outdoors This Spring
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. Spring weather will arrive soon and New Englanders will head outdoors for chores and play.
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Monday, April 05, 2004 - National Grid Receives Environmental Award From the National Arbor Day Foundation for Tree Trimming
National Gridżs New England utilities, Massachusetts Electric Company, Narragansett Electric Company, Granite State Electric Company, Nantucket Electric Company and New England Power Company, have been named a Tree Line USA utility by The National Arbor Day Foundation for the fourth consecutive year.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Company Requests Reduction
Massachusetts Electric Company today filed a request with the Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE) to lower the Default Service power supply rate for its 373,000 customers who take Default Service. The lower costs reflect a decline in the price of wholesale electricity.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Customers New Green Energy Program
Massachusetts Electric Company today announced GreenUp, a new program that offers residential and small business customers the opportunity to support such renewable energy sources as wind, solar, biomass and small hydro.
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Monday, August 04, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Requests Standard Offer Increase
Massachusetts Electric Company today requested that the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy allow an increase in the Standard Offer power supply rate from 5.602 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 6.124 cents per kWh, an increase of 0.522 cents per kWh.
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Thursday, July 24, 2003 - Huntington Awards Enable College Grads to Facilitiate Humanitarian Projects
Two recent college graduates are able to fulfill their shared desire to help others, thanks to $10,000 grants from the Samuel Huntington Fund.
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Thursday, June 26, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Offers Rebate On New Energy Star Clothes Washers
Massachusetts Electric Company has teamed with participating clothes washer manufacturers to offer a $100 mail-in rebate to customers who purchase a new ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washer.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers: Call Before You Dig
As outdoor work continues this spring, Massachusetts Electric Company offers an important safety reminder to customers undertaking excavation projects: Call before you dig.
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Friday, April 25, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Celebrates The Environment By Making Donations And Planting Trees Throughout The Commonwealth
To celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day, Massachusetts Electric Company is donating trees and seeds to many towns throughout Massachusetts, participating in numerous tree planting ceremonies and making a donation to the Mass ReLeaf Fund.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Reminds Customers To Work, Play Safely Outdoors This Spring
Spring weather will arrive soon and New Englanders will head outdoors for chores and play.
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Thursday, April 03, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Requests Standard Offer Increase Typical Residential Customer Would See 8.8 Percent Monthly Bill Increase
Massachusetts Electric Company today filed a request with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy to increase its Standard Offer supply rate from the current 4.7 cents per kilowatthour (kWh) to approximately 5.6 cents per kWh due to sharply increased fuel prices.
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Friday, March 21, 2003 - Massachusetts Electric Requests Default Service Rate Increase Higher Fuel Prices Affect Power Supply Costs
Massachusetts Electric Company today filed a request with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE) to increase its Default Service rates.
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