National Grid and National Grid Foundation announce $5M in energy affordability and efficiency grants for New York households and small businesses

"National Grid and the National Grid Foundation today announced a $5 million statewide initiative to help customers manage winter energy costs and access efficiency upgrades. The funding will be administered by community partners across upstate New York, New York City, and Long Island to support seniors, income-eligible households, and small businesses. The effort will: Deliver emergency bill assistance to eligible New York households and small businesses."

"Affordability is top of mind for our customers and for us, said Sally Librera, President of National Grid New York. Through the National Grid Foundation and our longstanding community partnerships, we are proud to provide critical support for bill assistance, efficiency upgrades, and educational programs that will make a meaningful impact for thousands of households and businesses across New York State. Our co-design approach with com"

"Over the next two years, National Grid and the National Grid Foundation will work with community groups, including Adirondack North Country Association, Affordable Housing Partnership, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, Brooklyn Org, Citizens Committee for New York City, Heartshare, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Long Island, and United Way of New York City to deploy community-based programs that help customers with winter energy costs and long-term resilience."

National Grid and the National Grid Foundation will fund a $5 million statewide initiative to help customers manage winter energy costs and access efficiency upgrades. Community partners across upstate New York, New York City, and Long Island will administer the funding to support seniors, income-eligible households, and small businesses. The initiative will deliver emergency bill assistance, increase enrollment in energy affordability programs through targeted outreach, support housing and building weatherization including heating system repairs and replacements, and expand energy education and navigation support. Community groups will provide crisis heating grants, efficiency upgrades, and workforce development over the next two years.

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