August 29, 2016
It’s that time of the year again. Summer is nearly over and students are heading back to class. National Grid reminds students and their families to keep energy efficiency and safety in mind while checking off that back to school supply list.
“By taking some simple steps to use appliances more efficiently, and purchasing energy efficient products, students can save both energy and money without sacrificing the comfort of their local school environments,” said Terry Sobolewski, chief customer officer, National Grid.
If you are shopping for a new computer, choose one with an ENERGY STAR® rating to save both energy and money in the long term. ENERGY STAR ® computers are up to 70 percent more efficient than their unrated counterparts. For a list of participating manufacturers and models, visit https://www.energystar.gov/. Also, choosing a laptop rather than a desktop model can save you as much as $40 per year and can increase efficiency by up to 85 percent.
Below are more energy-efficiency tips to help you select great back-to-school products and reduce energy consumption throughout the year:
Electricity safety tips for students:
National Grid has a 30-year track record of partnering with its customers to provide successful, award-winning efficiency programs in its U.S. service territory. To learn more about the company’s energy efficiency services, visit http://www.nationalgridus.com.
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Through its U.S. Connect21 strategy, 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. Connect21 is vital to our communities' long-term economic and environmental health and aligns with regulatory initiatives in New York (REV: Reforming the Energy Vision) and Massachusetts (Grid Modernization).
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