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Frequently Asked Questions

Booking Tours and Appointments

Now that the Hub is open, you can book a tour on our Services page. You simply fill out the form on the Services page with the reason for your visit, a description of your group, your contact information, a list of preferred dates, and submit. We will respond within 24 hours.

The Sustainability Hub follows local and state guidelines regarding health and safety. To check out the latest updates to state guidelines follow this link.

Visit our Services page and fill out the required fields to send in a request for the community room. A sustainability ambassador will get back to you as soon as possible.

The hub staff can present in-person in the Worcester community, however if you are not in Worcester, we highly recommend a virtual presentation.

The best way to contact the hub is through our email box: box.digital.worchub@nationalgrid.com. During business hours, feel free to call the hub at 774-314-3872. If no one picks up, please leave a voicemail and we will be sure to call back at our earliest opportunity.

Billing & Customer Service

While the sustainability hub is an excellent educational facility, the staff do not have access to customer accounts or billing information. We understand that you may have specific questions about your bill. We highly recommend you can the following numbers where you can speak to a customer service representative.

For gas: call 1-800-233-5325

For electric: call 1-800-322-3223

Payment options include paying by bank account, paying by credit/debit, automated payments, paying by bank’s website, paying in-person, paying by phone and paying by mail. For reference, visit Ways to Pay to learn more about your payment options.

If you are looking for locations to pay your bill in-person, please make sure to check out this map which uses your location to find the 10 closest locations. Please note that you do not need to pay at a National Grid location. The Hub’s ZIP code is 01610.

Important: Many of these locations are authorized third party agents we have contracted for your convenience. Although we update this directory regularly, we recommend you contact the payment agent directly to verify their hours and policies.

All agents listed accept cash only payments. If you are looking for a specific Western Union payment agent location that accepts checks and money orders, please visit Western Union.

Unfortunately, we do not know of specific pricing models here at the Hub, but we can put you in touch with our customer service team. They can walk you through the process of learning about our rates and also managing your account.

For gas: call 1-800-233-5325

For electric: call 1-800-322-3223

Appliances & Rebates

National Grid is proud to be a sponsor of the MASS Save program. MASS Save has helped make Massachusetts one of the most efficient states in the country through educating the commonwealth on energy efficient appliances and advertising the rebates and discounts offered.

On the MASS Save website, you can find a list of energy star appliances. Upon clicking on each appliance, there is a short description explaining how each appliance works, the types of appliances, its advantages, and other considerations before deciding whether to buy the appliance. There is also a section that highlights possible rebates if you decide to purchase the appliance.

A great place to go would be masssave.com and then select the shopping function. From there, you will be prompted to enter your zip code, the distance you are willing to travel, and the product you are looking to purchase. The website then displays the possible places you can shop. Tip: Remember to always look at the discounts and rebates before shopping to try to save some extra money!

Yes, we sell LEDs at the Hub. Our current offer is 1 LED for $3 or 2 LEDs for $5. All proceeds will go to the local Boys and Girls Club branch in Worcester.

There are so many Energy Star certified appliances out there, it is amazing! We cannot name every product (given products are continuously added and discontinued), but if you go to the Energy Star website, you can view your options. The overarching categories include appliances, heating and cooling, building products, lighting, commercial food service equipment, office equipment, water heaters, electronics, and data centers.

We recommend that you go to our page on solar for more information regarding solar panels. You have the option to search for your needs, view online quotes and ask advice about the products.

Electric Vehicles

Sure. Each of the interns have learned how to use the EV charging station outside the Hub. There are also several videos online that demonstrate how to charge an electric vehicle.

Because charging your EV requires electricity, the rate is not fixed. Instead, it is variable, which means that the rate will change depending on the time of day, the local demand, and the amount that you use. As a rule of thumb, an electric car can travel 1 mile for every 3 –4 kW of energy. Electricity rates are around 20 cents per kWh as of June 2022. The total time to charge your vehicle could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours. It depends on the size of the battery, the age of the vehicle, the speed of the charging port, and the battery’s health.