National Grid is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. Their core business is the delivery of electricity and natural gas.
National Grid works closely with federal and state agencies, environmental organizations, local communities, and other interested parties to maximize environmental protection in their operations.
Reducing Pollution They take great pride in the recycling of scrap copper, aluminum wire, aluminum cable, lead cable, iron, steel, electric equipment, transformer oil, inefficient lighting lamps and blasts, contaminated soils, wood waste and more. In addition, they have programs in Spill Prevention, Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6), Manufactured Gas Plan Site Remediation and more.
Protecting Wildlife Their dedication to wildlife can be demonstrated through our Integrated Vegetation Management Program, Osprey Nesting, support for Massachusetts Bald Eagle Survey, protection of the Blue-Spotted Salamander and assisting in the preservation of a 306-acre wildlife preserve at Salisbury Salt marsh in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Protecting Wetlands They are a participating member in the Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership (CWRP), a group aiming to preserve, restore, enhance and protect aquatic habitats throughout the U.S. CWRP works in cooperation with Coastal America, a unique partnership of federal agencies, state and local governments.
Minimizing Climate Change They offer their distribution customers a menu of programs and information to help them use electricity and natural gas more efficiently. They also support and contribute to the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, take an active role in photovoltaic research and alternatively-fueled and hybrid vehicles.
Conserving Natural Resources Throughout their operating area, they have donated property to communities to protect the conservation of natural resources.
National Grid Solar Power Projects in Massachusetts National Grid is committed to being a leading advocate of solar generation in the Northeast. They believe that climate change is a significant and pressing issue, and have taken measures to expand their renewable generation development by investing in solar power. Their planned 5 MW of solar developments is a major step in this initiative. We are doing our part to support Massachusetts in its goals to advance solar as a major energy source, and raise awareness about the benefits of solar power.
The GreenUp Program
National Grid reminds customers that they can support renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and small hydro by signing up for the company’s GreenUp(TM) program, which is ranked among the Nation’s top 10 green power programs by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Lab.
GreenUp is a collaborative effort among National Grid, renewable energy firms, state government agencies and environmental groups. Under the program, an eligible National Grid customer can select a renewable energy option from one of several participating renewable energy suppliers.
“Our customers have told us that they are concerned about global climate change and supporting renewable energy,” said Cheryl LaFleur, acting CEO of National Grid’s U.S. electricity distribution business. “GreenUp gives them a direct and easy way to help. We appreciate the support of our customers, policy makers and the program’s renewable energy providers for making this innovative program such a success.”
Customers participating in GreenUp pay for their renewable energy product based on their total electricity usage each month. Charges are based on the products and prices offered by the participating renewable energy firms. The charge is in addition to the current monthly cost and will be added as a separate line item to a customers National Grid bill. National Grid will continue to deliver the electricity and provide customer service to those who sign up for GreenUp. GreenUp customers still will receive their current power supply from National Grid.
National Grid does not profit from providing GreenUp for customers.
The process of enrolling in GreenUp is easy. Customers simply select a participating renewable energy company and one of the products they offer. Then, customers contact the participating renewable energy provider’s phone or website.
What is National Grid Doing now?
They encourage new approaches to working and increased investment in research and design.
Use excess heat from power station to warm liquid natural gas.This action reduced green house gas emissions by up to 350,000 tons a year.
Replaced gas-fired compressors with electric drives.
Replacement of iron mains with polyethylene pipes.
National Grid’s GreenUp program
National Grid outlines principles of a low carbon energy market
