National Grid Offers Free Professional Energy Network

May 22, 2017 10:00 AM ET
Campaign: Energy Efficiency

Waltham, MA., May 22, 2017 /3BL Media/ - National Grid has announced the launch of a new program that will support building designers, engineers, contractors, trade and other professionals in achieving their energy savings goals.

The National Grid Professional Network offers energy efficiency expertise, technical support, and financial incentives for both new construction and retrofit projects. The network will help professionals deliver added value to their clients by helping them save energy, reduce maintenance costs, decrease equipment and building ownership costs, increase asset value and improve building occupant comfort and employee productivity.

The National Grid Professional Network provides an umbrella for existing trade ally programs such as Project Expeditor (PEX) and Value Plus Installer (VPI) while offering benefits to professionals currently not in National Grid programs.

“National Grid is committed to helping professionals involved in energy efficiency grow their businesses,” said Terry Sobolewski, chief customer officer, National Grid. “Our Professional Network provides energy saving solutions that add value to the products and services these professionals offer their clients.”

The National Grid Professional Network offers a rebranded website with improved navigation, easier access to forms and incentives, and expanded search capabilities.  Additional, overall program benefits include:

o   Online application forms, educational materials, technical manuals, project tools and calculators

o   Industry expertise tailored to professionals’ business/clients and projects

o   Email alerts on program updates, e-newsletters, webinars and case studies

o   Training and education on new technologies, building codes, and National Grid incentive programs

o   Technical support, project reviews, and one-on-one consultations for larger projects

o   Access to a key contact from National Grid who specializes in professionals’ industry or vertical market

There is no cost, obligation, or commitment to join or participate in the National Grid Professional Network. To learn more, visit ngrid.com/advantages.

About National Grid  National Grid (LSE: NG; NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company that supplies the energy for more than 20 million people 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 systems that deliver gas and electricity across Great Britain.    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. Read more about the innovative projects happening across our footprint in our US President’s eBook, The Democratization of Energy.   For more information please visit our website: www.nationalgridus.com. You can also follow us on Twitter, watch us on You Tube, friend us on Facebook and find our photos on Instagram.

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