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National Grid Wins EEI's International Edison Award for North Sea Link Project

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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WALTHAM, Mass., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid received the 2022 International Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its North Sea Link (NSL) project last evening. The link allows the UK and Norway to share renewable energy across the longest subsea electricity interconnector in the world.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid received the 2022 International Edison Award from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its North Sea Link (NSL) project last evening.
  • North Sea Link Project is longest subsea electricity interconnector in the world linking UK and Norway renewable energy.
  • "National Grid is honored to receive the prestigious International Edison Award from EEI," said National Grid CEO John Pettigrew.
  • I applaud National Grid for its leadership and congratulate them for winning this prestigious award for this engineering marvel."

National Grid Launches Scholarship to Aid Diverse Engineering Students in MA and NY

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today announced the launch of a scholarship program aimed at increasing diversity in engineering across Massachusetts and New York. The Company will begin accepting applications today and will select six candidates for the 2022-2023 academic year to each receive a $10,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship in National Grid's Massachusetts or New York business. Scholarship and internship recipients who continue to meet the program's criteria may continue receiving these benefits for up to four years.

Key Points: 
  • and BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid today announced the launch of a scholarship program aimed at increasing diversity in engineering across Massachusetts and New York.
  • Core to National Grid is the Company's Responsible Business Charter and an explicit commitment to forging a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive talent pool.
  • National Grid Engineering Scholarship Program Criteria:
    There is no requirement for the scholarship students to apply for or accept a position at National Grid, post-graduation
    The deadline for applications is June 30, 2022.
  • National Grid is focused on building a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future through our fossil-free vision .

National Grid Expands Residential Off-Peak EV Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with cleantech software provider, ev.energy

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid is expanding its Off-Peak Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with ev.energy, a global provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging software.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and WALTHAM, Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid is expanding its Off-Peak Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with ev.energy, a global provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging software.
  • The Charge Smart MA app allows National Grid customers to log in using their National Grid billing account so that any rebates earned are credited straight back onto their electric bill.
  • "Even better, charging off-peak with National Grid means that EV drivers are supporting grid stability and using lower-carbon energy."
  • "The MA EV Off-Peak Charging Program helps EV drivers reduce the cost of charging their EVs and improving the resiliency of the electric grid," said Helen Burt, Chief Customer Officer for National Grid.

Convergent Energy + Power Partners with National Grid

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergent Energy + Power, a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout New York and New England, today announced the completion of one of the first solar-plus-storage systems providing a non-wires-alternative (NWA). The system, designed, constructed, and operated by Convergent, will deliver more cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable electricity to National Grid customers in Cicero, New York, while leveraging solar energy during nonpeak periods.

Key Points: 
  • During off-peak days, Convergent will participate in the market to provide clean energy for National Grid customers.
  • "Convergent Energy + Power continues to move the energy storage sectorand clean energy transitionforward to address the increasing needs of our customers."
  • We look forward to working with Convergent Energy + Power and National Grid to see that this solar-plus-storage project delivers clean, affordable solar energy to central New York customers for years to come."
  • Convergent Energy + Power (Convergent) is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America.

Axiom Cloud's DOE-Funded "Refrigeration Energy Management" Project Moves into Deployment Phase

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Although the project is entering its next phase, there is still funding available for additional facilities to participate.

Key Points: 
  • Although the project is entering its next phase, there is still funding available for additional facilities to participate.
  • With more than 2,000 grocery stores across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, load shifting of refrigeration represents a 40-100 MW opportunity.
  • The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources' (OER) mission is to lead the state toward a clean, affordable, reliable, and equitable energy future.
  • OER develops policies and programs that respond to the state's evolving energy needs, while advancing environmental sustainability, energy security, and a vibrant clean energy economy.

National Grid Piloting Leap’s Distributed Energy Platform at Four New York City Offices

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Leap, a leading provider of energy market access, and National Grid, one of the largest energy companies in the world, today announced a pilot project to provide Demand Response (DR) using Leaps distributed energy software platform.

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  • Leap, a leading provider of energy market access, and National Grid, one of the largest energy companies in the world, today announced a pilot project to provide Demand Response (DR) using Leaps distributed energy software platform.
  • The collaboration will help National Grid reduce electricity consumption at four of its New York City offices during times when conservation is most critical to the regional electric grid.
  • National Grid is proud to lead by example by reducing energy consumption to help work towards New Yorks ambitious climate targets, said Shri Madhusudhan, Head of Operations Support, NY at National Grid.
  • Energy efficiency is the first pillar in National Grids Clean Energy Vision: A fossil-free future for cleanly heating homes and businesses .

National Grid Announces Historic Fossil-Free Plan, Launching Bold Clean Energy Vision for Massachusetts and New York

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Grid has launched a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future that enables customer choice and combats the increasing threats of climate change. With National Grid's Clean Energy Vision: A fossil-free future for cleanly heating homes and businesses, the company has announced it will seek to eliminate fossil fuel from its gas networks, replacing it with renewable natural gas (RNG) and green hydrogen, while also maximizing energy efficiency and helping customers electrify their heat, if they so choose, in targeted areas.

Key Points: 
  • "This fossil-free vision is an historic announcement for National Grid and the United States," said John Pettigrew, Chief Executive Officer, National Grid.
  • National Grid acknowledges that Massachusetts and New York have ongoing public proceedings to help guide implementation of the critical plans needed to fight climate change.
  • For more information on National Grid's Clean Energy Vision: nationalgrid.com/fossilfree
    Support for National Grid's Clean Energy Vision:
    "As Chairman of the Assembly Energy Committee, I am excited by today's announcement that National Grid will be eliminating fossil fuels from their electric and gas systems by 2050.
  • To achieve this, IBEW Local 1049 is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our business partners at National Grid in development of the clean energy vision for New York.

Willdan Awarded New National Grid Energy Efficiency Program

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Willdan Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a two-and-a-half year contract by National Grid to implement a new energy efficiency program for low- to moderate-income (LMI) customers.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a two-and-a-half year contract by National Grid to implement a new energy efficiency program for low- to moderate-income (LMI) customers.
  • This program is the first of its kind for National Grid and is part of an innovative, larger statewide effort to provide a more holistic and coordinated approach to energy efficiency for New York LMI customers.
  • This approach, called the Statewide Low- and Moderate-Income Portfolio Implementation Plan, aims to increase energy affordability, improve access to energy efficiency, and reduce fossil fuel combustion.
  • This contract expands our reach in New York to include National Grid multifamily customers and will leverage our national experience implementing energy efficiency projects for multifamily properties and serving customers in disadvantaged communities.

FARFETCH to acquire cult favorite luxury beauty destination, Violet Grey

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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FARFETCH Limited (NYSE: FTCH), the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, today announced it will acquire luxury beauty retailer, Violet Grey, for an undisclosed sum.

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  • FARFETCH Limited (NYSE: FTCH), the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, today announced it will acquire luxury beauty retailer, Violet Grey, for an undisclosed sum.
  • Upon completion, Violet Grey founder, Cassandra Grey, will become a global advisor for Beauty on the FARFETCH Marketplace and Co-founder of NGG Beauty where she will work to incubate and accelerate new brands.
  • Grey will also be Chair of Violet Grey, providing overall strategic and creative direction and continuing to build the community that Violet Grey is known for.
  • The acquisition of Violet Grey is an important step ahead of the launch of Beauty on FARFETCH later this year and will form part of our overall beauty strategy palette.

Electric Vehicle Generates Revenue and Energy Savings Paving the Way for Mainstream Adoption of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Technology

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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The first-ever customer-owned electric vehicle (EV) to support the New England electric grid has earned over $4,200 by participating in a utility demand response program.

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  • The first-ever customer-owned electric vehicle (EV) to support the New England electric grid has earned over $4,200 by participating in a utility demand response program.
  • Electric vehicle battery power supporting the grid for a few peak hours a year delivers affordable EVs and a cleaner electric grid.
  • Fermata Energy helped offset 27 peak energy events over the summer in Burrillville, resulting in a $4,200 incentive check to Electric Frog.
  • The company was founded by Brent Alderfer, the energy entrepreneur who co-founded long-time renewable energy developer Community Energy, Inc. www.electricfrog.com .