National Grid : Wednesday, March 04, 2015 - National Grid Reminds Customers of Ways to Manage Energy Costs
March 05, 2015 at 03:01 pm EST
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National Grid Reminds Customers of Ways to Manage Energy Costs National Grid Reminds Customers of Ways to Manage Energy CostsFreezing winter temperatures increase demand and could impact Rhode Islanders' gas and electric billsMarch 4, 2015, PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Spring may be only a few weeks away, but there are still more cold days and nights in the forecast. National Grid is reminding its Rhode Island customers of some key energy cost management tips to help manage gas and electric bills and reduce energy use as the winter weather continues. "In the wake of multiple snow storms and the potential for more on the way, we know the cost of energy is on our customers' minds," said Timothy F. Horan, president of National Grid in Rhode Island. "We want our customers to know there are options available to help make monthly energy bills more manageable, and we're working hard to ensure Rhode Islanders have the information they need to best manage their gas and electricity consumption." National Grid's energy cost management programs include:
Billing/Payment Options - National Grid's Budget Plan helps to spread payments out more evenly across the year. For Rhode Islanders on fixed incomes, this option is particularly helpful.
Deferred Payment Agreement - Customers who have fallen behind on payments and cannot pay their gas or electricity bill in full may qualify to pay the past-due balance over time.
Energy Efficiency Programs - One of the most effective ways to lower energy consumption and bills, customers are encouraged to take advantage of the many National Grid energy efficiency programs available to them, from quick energy tips to energy efficiency home audits and installments. Rhode Island customers interested in learning more about the company's energy efficiency programs are encouraged to click here.
National Grid will continue to reach out to as many Rhode Island customers as possible through bill inserts, social media, email blasts, direct outreach and more to inform them that these energy cost management options are available. Some customers may also qualify for emergency government or non-profit funds to cover their energy bills. For more information about these funds or National Grid programs customers should call the New England Customer Contact Center at 800-322-3223 and speak to a customer service representative. About National GridNational Grid (LSE: NG; NYSE: NGG) is an electricity and natural gas delivery company that connects nearly 7 million customers to vital energy sources through its networks in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Northeast. National Grid also operates the systems that deliver gas and electricity across Great Britain. Through its U.S. Connect21 strategy, National Grid is transforming its electricity and natural gas networks to support the 21st century digital economy with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions. Connect21 is vital to our communities' long-term economic and environmental health and aligns with regulatory initiatives in New York (REV: Reforming the Energy Vision) and Massachusetts (Grid Modernization). For more information please visit our website, or our Connecting website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, find our photos on Instagram
National Grid plc specializes in owning and operating electricity and gas networks. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- transmission and distribution in the United States (54.8%): electricity transmission (owned, at the end of March 2022, of 14,212 km of overhead lines, 175 km of underground cables and 399 substations), electricity distribution (111,513 km of distribution lines and 718 substations) and gas distribution (59,153 km of gas pipelines);
- operation of electricity networks for transmission operators in the United Kingdom (18.6%);
- electricity transmission in the United Kingdom (11%): owned 7,216 km of high-voltage network, 2,551 km of underground cables and 347 substations;
- electricity and gas distribution in the United Kingdom (7.9%): electricity distribution (89,372 km of overhead lines, 137,966 km of underground cables and 189,644 transformers) and gas distribution (7,628 km of gas pipelines);
- other (7.7%): telecom and interconnection activities among the various domestic electrical networks, liquefied natural gas storage activities, etc.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United Kingdom (36.3%) and the United States (63.7%).
As at 31 March 2022, the UK Gas Transmission business was classified as held for sale.
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