Clean Energy & Sustainability
Clean energy provides the same power to homes and businesses as traditional energy sources without generating as many harmful pollutants. By lowering our emissions, we can reduce the negative impact of climate change while still providing the energy needed for our daily lives. This is our path to achieving a sustainable future.
New York sustainability
We already power homes and businesses across New York with quality, reliable and safe service, and now we’re committed to transitioning toward cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy. Investing in sustainable energy and green building initiatives will help increase the use of clean energy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
A clean energy future
A sustainable New York is one that’s not reliant on fossil fuels. To play our part, we have committed to completely replacing fossil fuels from our gas and electric systems with clean energy sources like renewable natural gas and green hydrogen by 2050. We are already working with policymakers, regulators and our customers to make this transition as seamless as possible. Learn more about our clean energy vision.
Goals
Supply grants for eco-friendly community projects
Make renewable energy more accessible
Provide environmental volunteer opportunities to our employees
Restore and maintain local parks
Fund and support clean energy projects
Foster the growth of new clean energy businesses
Our programs
We have partnered with the City of Schenectady to replace 4,200 streetlights with smart LED lights. These energy efficiency upgrades will lower energy costs and reduce consumption.
This neighborhood solar project focuses on the installation of solar power systems in low and moderate-income neighborhoods. We are installing 74 rooftop solar PV systems to provide 500 kilowatts of clean energy in communities that otherwise would not have access.
Learn about energy efficiency upgrades you can implement in your home, along with other energy efficiency savings programs. Click here to learn more about programs that can save your money on your next energy bill.
We’re providing funding to support the revitalization of overgrown, underdeveloped or abandoned parks, along with local and regional landmarks in order to preserve and sustain these important centers of community pride.
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Promoting sustainability together
We are lucky to stand alongside incredible partner organizations working with us on New York sustainability projects.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Putting knowledge to work in pursuit of ecological sustainability and social well-being.
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Suffolk County Community College
Providing open access to exceptional educational opportunities.
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The YMCA
Promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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Articles & updates
Stay up-to-date on the latest clean energy and sustainability issues we are tackling.
Contact us
Want to learn more about our New York sustainability initiatives? Contact us today at ProjectC@nationalgrid.com to see how you can get involved.