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With a service area that stretches from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound, Northeast Utilities (NU) operates New England’s largest energy delivery system, serving over 2 million electricity and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NU is the parent company of four regulated utilities: The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Public Service of New Hampshire and Yankee Gas Services Company, which is Connecticut’s largest natural gas distribution company. Northeast Utilities is committed to investing in New England’s energy infrastructure and delivering reliable energy products and services, including an innovative array of nationally recognized award-winning energy-efficiency programs. NU’s residential programs include incentives for energy-efficient lighting and appliances, new home construction and weatherization services. For commercial, industrial and municipal customers, we offer incentives for new construction, renovations and demand reduction, as well as interest-free financing for qualified customers. To learn more about Northeast Utilities, visit www.nu.com.

Thank you Gold Sponsors

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services through nearly 1,300 retail stores across the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca and BestBuy.com.cn), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (magnoliaav.com), Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net). Best Buy supports the communities in which its employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit children and education.
The U.S. Department of Energy, within its Building Technologies Program, encourages the use of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and addresses market transformation. The vision of its Technology Validation and Market Introduction effort is to accelerate widespread market adoption of energy-efficient building technologies and practices in order to demonstrate market viability of zero energy homes by 2020 and zero energy buildings by 2025.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Protection Partnership Division houses a suite of well-designed partnership programs that address identified market barriers that impede the adoption of cost effective energy efficient technologies and practices and the development of clean energy resources. The programs, including ENERGY STAR, work with consumers, businesses, and state and local governments to deliver cost-effective near-term means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the global environment.
National Grid is one of the world's largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently. The Company owns the high-voltage electricity system in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. National Grid also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain, and our distribution networks deliver gas to 11 million homes and businesses in Britain.In the U.S., National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island, and manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority. National Grid is the largest power producer in New York State, owning 6,650 megawatts of electricity generation that provides power to over one million LIPA customers and supplies roughly a quarter of New York City’s electricity needs. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
As Massachusetts’ largest investor-owned electric and gas utility, NSTAR has been transmitting and delivering electricity and natural gas for more than 100 years. We serve nearly 1.4 million residential and business customers in over 100 Eastern Massachusetts communities, and NSTAR’s regulated subsidiaries have more than 3,000 employees. One of the most important ways NSTAR delivers great customer service is through offering a host of energy efficiency programs that help customers save energy and money. Our energy efficiency programs have been designed to reduce energy use, help the environment, and ultimately cut back on customers electric bills.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority uses innovation and technology to address some of New York’s most pressing energy and environmental problems in ways that benefit the State’s economy. NYSERDA places a premium on objective analysis and collaboration, as well as reaching out to solicit multiple perspectives and share information. NYSERDA seeks to develop a diversified energy supply portfolio, improve market conditions, and facilitate the introduction and adoption of clean, sustainable and advanced technologies that will help New Yorkers plan for an respond to their energy future.
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) is a ratepayer fund administered by the Connecticut Light and Power Company and the United Illuminating Company. CEEF provides award-winning energy efficiency and load management programs that advance the efficient use of energy; promote economic development and energy security, and reduce air pollution and the negative environmental impact of energy generation. For more information, visit www.CTEnergyInfo.com
In May of 1998, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) became Long Island’s primary electric service provider. Operating as a non-profit entity, LIPA has continued to serve the Island’s growing population with a consistent commitment to cost-containment, efficiency and service reliability. LIPA has one of the most ambitious energy efficiency programs of its kind in the nation, and has been leading the way with new and innovative approaches to solve our region’s energy needs.
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED), one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, with approximately $13 billion in annual revenues and $28 billion in assets. The utility provides electric, gas and steam service to more than 3 million customers in New York City and Westchester County, New York. For additional financial, operations and customer service information, vist Con Edison’s website at www.coned.com.

Thank you Bronze Sponsors

Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission administers the energy efficiency and renewable energy programs for the Sate of Maine. All customers and all types of energy use are addressed through the program. Efficiency Maine leading the way to a brighter future!
Lockheed Martin’s Energy and Environmental Services business is nationally recognized for innovative energy-efficiency and market transformation programs and is considered an industry leader in energy-efficiency program design, deliver, and evaluation. Select programs include NYSERDA’s Energy Smart Products Program, PG&E’s Heavy Industry Program and the New England Appliance and Lighting Program.
NAIMA is the association for North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products. Its role is to promote energy efficiency and environmental preservation through the use of fiber glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation, and to encourage the safe production and use of these materials.
New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, is committed to providing the tools and resources to help residents save energy, money, and the environment and to reduce energy usage 20% by 2020. For additional information, visit www.NJCleanEnergy.com or call 1-866-NJSMART.
Conservation Services Group (CSG) designs, develops, and delivers energy efficiency programs for utility companies, housing authorities and agencies, and private customers since 1984. CSG promotes energy efficiency, health and safety, building durability and comfort, and influences public policy on energy conservation and renewable energy. With 300+ staff, CSG has offices nationwide.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a global non-profit environmental organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, China. Our staff of over 350 includes lawyers, scientists, economists, and policy experts who work to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.
Ecos delivers proven results for clients looking to reduce their energy use, manage their greenhouse gas emissions or make their operations more environmentally sustainable. With over a decade of experience designing innovative and cost effective ways to leverage market-based mechanisms for the benefit of our planet, Ecos performs the research, develops the plans and implements the projects that make significant impact on the vitality of both our clients and the world in which we live.

Thank you Contributors

The Energy Federation’s mission is to promote high quality, effective energy saving and renewable energy products, both through direct sales to consumers and businesses, and helping utility and energy efficiency provider clients implement programs that provide incentives for such products. ERS is a leading engineering consulting firm assisting utilities, governments and end-users solve complex energy and resource problems in a cost-effective manner. We offer expertise to implement better approaches for facility energy systems; design or enhance efficiency programs and plans; develop more environmentally friendly processes; and improve operational effectiveness.
RISE Engineering was founded in 1977 as a one-stop resource for efficiency improvements. Its turnkey services include energy analyses, direct installation of improvements, and access to financing and incentives. RISE works on behalf of program sponsors throughout the Northeast to make buildings more efficient, comfortable, healthful, and durable.
Efficiency Vermont is a provider of energy efficiency services, created by the Vermont Legislature and the Vermont Public Service Board to help all Vermonters reduce energy costs, strengthen the economy, and protect the environment.
 Connecticut Natural Gas provides gas service to 160,000 customers in the greater Hartford and Greenwich, CT area. Southern Connecticut Gas provides natural gas service to 175,000 customers from Westport to Old Saybrook, CT. The companies are subsidiaries of Energy East.
For more than 27 years, Mitsubishi Electric HVAC has been a leading marketer of intelligent and efficient air-conditioning and heating systems for new construction or renovation. Product lines include CITY MULTI Variable Refrigerant Flow Zoning systems and Mr. Slim Split-ductless A/C and Heat Pumps. Call 1-800-687-1966 or visit www.mehvac.com
The Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) is a publicly directed joint action supply agency formed by the state’s municipal electric utilities in 1976 under authority of the state’s General Statutes. CMEEC is owned by the municipal utilities in the cities of Groton and Norwich, the Borough of Jewett City, and the Second (South Norwalk) and third (East Norwalk) Taxing Districts of the City of Norwalk, Connecticut. CMEEC also provides all the power required by other utilities participating in CMEEC including the Town of Wallingford Department of Public Utilities, the Bozrah Light and Power Company, and the Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority.
 

 

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