• lower utility costs
• increased comfort and home quality
• reduced air pollution

National Grid offers a variety of incentives and technical support to help you achieve the ENERGY STAR certification.

For more information about National Grid’s new construction programs, please call 1-800-628-8413. Visit the ENERGY STAR Homes web site to learn more about this important certification.

ENERGY STAR® Products
National Grid works alongside the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy to promote the ENERGY STAR label, the symbol for energy efficiency. Look for it whenever you purchase a new appliance. You’ll conserve energy, save money on your utilities, and help reduce air pollution.

Lighting:
National Grid offers instant rebate coupons for ENERGY STAR light bulbs and fixtures. For more information on ENERGY STAR lighting, participating retailers, and how to recycle, visit MyEnergyStar.com or call 1-877-378-2748. Order a variety of efficient lighting products at discounted prices via our online catalog.

Central Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps:
Via our COOL SMART program, a mail-in rebate of $300-$600 is available for qualifying ENERGY STAR central air conditioning systems and heat pumps. Plus, this program includes a Quality Installation Verification (QIV) service. Participating COOL SMART QIV contractors perform important energy-saving AC system tests that are usually omitted by other contractors. Find an installer near you in Massachusetts. For more information and rebate applications, visit MyCoolSmart.com or call 1-800-473-1105. Program terms apply.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerators:
A $50 mail-in rebate is available for purchasing an eligible ENERGY STAR refrigerator between January 23, 2009 through June 1, 2009. Please fill out this rebate form and enclose a copy of your dated sales receipt and a recent copy of your electric bill. Program terms apply.

GreenUp
Support the development of renewable energy by choosing to have all or part of your electricity generated from renewable resources, while keeping us as your electricity supplier. We will continue to issue your bill and provide customer service.

By enrolling in GreenUp and purchasing a product from one of the participating GreenUp renewable energy companies, you are:

• Supporting the development and generation of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass, and/or hydro) in your community
• Helping to offset the environmental impact of the production of electricity from coal, gas, and nuclear energy
• Taking responsibility for your environment

Select a GreenUp supplier in your area of residence:

Contact the supplier directly to enroll. Provide your National Grid account number and the 4-letter prefix shown on your bill (beneath your account number). A small charge for your participation in GreenUp will be added as a separate line item on the supply portion of your bill.

MassSAVE
National Grid will fund 75% of the cost (up to $2,000) of insulation, air sealing, and other weatherization measures.

Please call 1-800-632-8300 to schedule a free in-home energy audit. After viewing your home and talking with you in person, an expert will assess your current energy use, develop customized recommendations, and set up an appointment with a weatherization contractor.

Appliance Management Program
This program helps reduce electricity and oil costs for income eligible customers. An energy manager from your local community action agency provides an analysis, indicating how much each appliance costs to operate and how much you might be able to save. You may also qualify for other items, including:

• ENERGY STAR® refrigerators
• ENERGY STAR lighting
• Water saving measures
• Insulation and air sealing measures
• Heating system replacement
• Air conditioner and pool pump timers

To find out if you are income eligible and to locate your local program, visit the Energy Bucks web site or call 1-866-537-7267. Your local program will be able to sign you up for the applicable fuel assistance services.