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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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Monday, May 05, 2008 - Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid Files Petition for Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan
National Grid Advances Energy Efficiency Programs In Upstate New York To Address Climate Change And High Energy Costs
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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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Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - National Grid Continues to make Progress on Restoring Power to Areas Hit by Weekend Storm
Approximately 335 crews dedicated to restoring power in Northeast Region of Upstate New York. Customers urged to follow safety precautions for using space heaters and generators.
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Monday, March 10, 2008 - National Grid Wants to Hear from Central Division Customers without Service
March 10, 2008: National Grid in New York is in the final stages of its restoration effort in its Central Division after a storm swept through the region.
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - National Grid Offers Tips to Prepare as Forecasters Call for Potential Winter Storm
March 4, 2008 - As portions of Upstate New York prepare for a forecasted winter storm that has the potential to cause moderate to severe icing, National Grid is mobilizing crews and making emergency preparations in the event of storm-related power interruptions.
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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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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, February 01, 2008 - National Grid Offers Tips on Preparing for Storms as Forecasters Call for Freezing Rain
February 1, 2008 As portions of Upstate New York prepare for freezing rain and other adverse weather, National Grid is mobilizing crews and making emergency preparations in the event of storm-related power interruptions.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008 - National Grid Nears Completion Of Storm Restoration Efforts
Roughly 50,000 Customers Restored in 48 Hours. Asks Remaining Customers Without Service to Contact Company for Work Wrap-up.
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Friday, January 25, 2008 - Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
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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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Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - National Grid Offers Storm Safety Tips As Crews Work To Restore Power Outages From Today's Severe Windstorm
More than 500 line and tree crews from National Grid, contractors and other utilities are working hard to restore power to customers who have been affected by today's severe windstorm that swept across much of the upstate. As many as 75,000 customers lost power in the wake of high winds and lightning.
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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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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 ¿green¿ 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. ¿ National Grid, the nation¿s 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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