National Grid plc

National Grid Announces Lisa Wieland to Lead New England Business

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today announced that Lisa Wieland will join National Grid as President of its New England business, and sit on the Group Executive Committee, further strengthening National Grid's leadership team and reinforcing its credentials as a leader in the energy transition. Lisa will report to National Grid CEO John Pettigrew. She joins the company in November.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today announced that Lisa Wieland will join National Grid as President of its New England business, and sit on the Group Executive Committee, further strengthening National Grid's leadership team and reinforcing its credentials as a leader in the energy transition.
  • We welcome Lisa to National Grid and to our Group Executive," Pettigrew said.
  • Lisa will succeed Steve Woerner, who will continue to lead the New England business through 2023 having made the decision to leave National Grid at the end of the year.
  • "I would like to extend my personal thanks to Steve, who has made an important contribution to National Grid during his time as President of our New England business," said Pettigrew.

VEIR Energizes First-of-its-Kind Outdoor Demo of New Transmission Technology to Modernize Electric Power Grid, Increase Access to Renewable Energy

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VEIR, a clean technology company, today announced it has completed and energized a 100-foot overhead superconductor power line with a novel cooling approach that will help meet the global need for new power transmission. This technical milestone coincides with the company securing an additional $24.9 million in series A-2 funding from investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, The Engine Fund, Congruent Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, and VXI Capital.

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  • A significant expansion of energy transmission is critical to addressing the urgent and worsening global climate crisis.
  • In fact, major studies indicate that the United States must double or triple the transmission capacity needed to connect more renewable energy to the electric grid and combat climate change.
  • VEIR's technology provides a solution to help modernize the electric power grid, a critical need in meeting global clean energy goals.
  • Its overhead superconducting power line technology will modernize the existing electric grid by enabling capacity expansion within existing rights of way.

Nuvve's Largest DC Fast Charger Order To Power New England School Bus Fleet

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global leader in vehicle-to-grid technology and deployments, will supply NRT Bus, a member of the Beacon Mobility family of companies, with 25 bi-directional Nuvve DC Rapid HD Charging Stations for Lawrence Public Schools in Lawrence, Mass.

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  • Beacon Mobility subsidiary NRT Bus will use 25 Nuvve DC Rapid HD Charging Stations for new electric school buses in Lawrence, Mass.
  • Designed specifically for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations, the Nuvve chargers will power a fleet of 25 new electric school buses manufactured by Thomas Built Buses and secured under the largest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Grant awarded in Massachusetts last year.
  • New England Transit Sales and strategic partner Beacon Mobility helped NRT Bus secure funding during the first round of EPA grants.
  • DC fast-charging comes standard with the Thomas Built Jouley model with each bus capable of a 138-mile operating range on a single charge.

National Grid's Solar Grazing Pilot Highlighted on CBS Saturday Morning

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to deliver clean energy solutions that benefit the long-term needs of customers and communities, National Grid recently launched its first-ever solar grazing pilot at two company-owned solar sites in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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  • Steve Woerner, President, National Grid – New England, joined co-host Dana Jacobson in Attleboro to discuss National Grid's growing relationship with solar grazing and how the company is creating clean energy solutions that work for everyone.
  • Our new solar grazing partnership exemplifies how we continue to lead the way toward an equitable clean energy transition in the Northeast."
  • "Solar grazing has allowed for a meaningful expansion of our local Massachusetts farm, while assisting in decarbonizing the grid," said Daniel Finnegan, Founder of Solar Shepherd.
  • National Grid expects to introduce grazing sheep to other sites as its solar portfolio expands.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of National Grid Insurance Company (Isle of Man) Limited

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Friday, June 23, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of National Grid Insurance Company (Isle of Man) Limited (NGICL or the captive), a captive insurer of National Grid plc (NG).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of National Grid Insurance Company (Isle of Man) Limited (NGICL or the captive), a captive insurer of National Grid plc (NG).
  • For current Best’s Credit Ratings and independent data on the captive and alternative risk transfer insurance market, please visit www.ambest.com/captive .
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Somos, Inc. Appoints Lisa Crutchfield and Brook Colangelo to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a global provider of trusted phone number administration and identity management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of corporate executive and governance expert, Lisa Crutchfield, and technology executive, Brook Colangelo, to its Board of Directors.

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  • N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a global provider of trusted phone number administration and identity management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of corporate executive and governance expert, Lisa Crutchfield, and technology executive, Brook Colangelo, to its Board of Directors.
  • "I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa and Brook to our Board of Directors," said Gina Perini, Chair of the Board and CEO of Somos.
  • "Lisa has deep experience as an executive and board member and brings a sophisticated understanding of board governance and global strategy.
  • Lisa and Brook will add to the strengths of our Board helping to drive our strategic direction and continued growth."

NEW STUDY FINDS NYC WASTEWATER PLANTS CAN HELP MEET CLIMATE AND ZERO-WASTE GOALS

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Entitled " Gotham Gas Goes Green, " the independent report assesses the benefits of applying innovations piloted at Newtown Creek, the City's largest wastewater plant, to more of its 14 wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

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  • Entitled " Gotham Gas Goes Green, " the independent report assesses the benefits of applying innovations piloted at Newtown Creek, the City's largest wastewater plant, to more of its 14 wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).
  • Historically, WRRFs have flared this methane as a digester byproduct, but it's a potentially valuable energy resource.
  • Food waste collected and supplied by Waste Management now augments the sewage sludge the digesters process, boosting methane production.
  • Between diverting food waste from landfills, capturing WRRF methane, and replacing fossil natural gas, the climate benefits of these projects are immense."

HELIXintel Secures Series A Funding Round to Fuel Expansion in Building Management Industry

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Monday, June 12, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HELIXintel , an innovative platform providing building management, predictive analytics, and equipment management solutions, has concluded a successful and competitive Series A funding round, strategically positioning the company for significant growth and expansion.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HELIXintel , an innovative platform providing building management, predictive analytics, and equipment management solutions, has concluded a successful and competitive Series A funding round, strategically positioning the company for significant growth and expansion.
  • HELIXintel is at the forefront of transforming the building management space.
  • The strategic partnership between HELIXintel and Munich Re's HSB has been a driving force behind the growth and industry influence of HELIXintel.
  • Ahead of its Series A funding round, HELIXintel unveiled its latest innovation, HELIXintel Savings Scout™ .

National Grid Appoints U.S. Head of Corporate Affairs

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Friday, June 9, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid has appointed Jim McGaugh as U.S. Head of Corporate Affairs to advance and align key strategic priorities across its U.S. business, with a focus on Massachusetts and New York, and at the federal level, the company announced this week.

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  • and BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid has appointed Jim McGaugh as U.S. Head of Corporate Affairs to advance and align key strategic priorities across its U.S. business, with a focus on Massachusetts and New York, and at the federal level, the company announced this week.
  • McGaugh joins National Grid with strong government and policy experience at the local, state, and federal levels across sectors.
  • "In our commitment to deliver a fair and equitable energy future in the Northeast U.S., we are proud to welcome Jim McGaugh to our U.S. Corporate Affairs team," said Ben Wilson, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer, National Grid.
  • In his role as U.S. Head of Corporate Affairs, McGaugh will guide National Grid's regional and federal teams in broadening their stakeholder engagement strategies and thought leadership, and working with decisionmakers to advance innovative energy solutions for all.

EMC Named Prestigious 2022 Gold ProNet Partner by National Grid

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Turnkey Lighting + Technology solutions provider EMC was honored with the prestigious 2022 Gold ProNet Partner designation from National Grid, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US serving 20 million people throughout New York and Massachusetts.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Turnkey Lighting + Technology solutions provider EMC was honored with the prestigious 2022 Gold ProNet Partner designation from National Grid, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US serving 20 million people throughout New York and Massachusetts.
  • The designation recognizes EMC as a high-performing ProNet participant, having delivered 3 million kWh energy savings from LED lighting and controls projects completed with nationwide retail and property management customers in upstate New York in 2022.
  • As a Gold ProNet Partner, EMC is considered a main point of contact for customers with locations in National Grid's area, a "personal guide to energy savings" that helps customers obtain incentives and rebates from National Grid.
  • In 2022, EMC collaborated with more than 200 utility partners to deliver over $7 million in rebate and incentive savings to customers nationwide.