As Governor David A. Paterson Delivers State of the State Address, National Grid Applauds New York’s Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - National Grid applauds and supports Gov. David A. Paterson’s commitment to have New York meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through energy efficiency and clean renewable energy by 2015, and the other energy initiatives outlined in his State of the State address today.
“Governor Paterson’s position on significant increases in energy efficiency, renewables and technology investment comes at a critical time, sets the standard for the similar upcoming debate in Washington, and moves New York to a leadership role on the future of energy in the United States,” said Tom King, president of National Grid in the U.S. “His targets are bold, but achievable, and the investment in renewable generation, new transmission, and above all, energy efficiency, will change the way we make and use energy. Because National Grid delivers energy in New York from Niagara Falls to Long Island, we understand our vital role in making Gov. Paterson’s plan a success. We look forward to working in partnership with state policymakers and regulators to meet these crucial challenges.”
National Grid is an international energy delivery company. In the U.S., National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, and manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). It is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. National Grid also owns over 4,000 megawatts of contracted electricity generation that provides power to over one million LIPA customers.
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