National Grid : Offers Safety, Energy-Saving Tips for Forecasted Week of High Temperatures in Upstate New York
August 10, 2021 at 11:06 am EDT
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The heat is on this week across upstate New York with forecasters calling for a run of high temperatures and humidity in the region. Prolonged temperatures of 90 degrees or higher can lead to heat-related illnesses, especially for the elderly, young children and those with chronic illnesses. We also offer the following energy-efficiency tips:
Keep doors and windows closed while running your air conditioning system to reduce air loss.
Clear areas in front of vents from furniture; blocked vents require up to 25 percent more energy to distribute air.
In the summer, vegetation, solar screens, and awnings can be used to prevent the sun from making your home too hot.
Use programmable thermostats to adjust cooling when rooms are unoccupied, saving you energy and up to $180 a year.
Upgrade outdated air conditioning equipment to newer, more energy-efficient models. You'll save as much as 30 percent on energy costs in the long term, reduce maintenance, and improve the comfort of your home.
Perform regular air conditioning maintenance. Change filters monthly to improve air quality and reduce energy use. Establish a maintenance contract with your vendor for regular tune-ups, which help decrease equipment breakdowns and unnecessary air loss.
Conserving water is a great way to save energy and money in your home.
Stop leaks. Repairing even small leaks saves gallons of water and thus dollars each month.
Install water-saving faucets and low-flow showerheads.
Set a maximum water temperature of 120° F.
Upgrade your water heater to a high-efficiency model. Look for water heaters with an Energy Factor of .67 or greater (.82 or greater for larger systems).
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National Grid plc specializes in owning and operating electricity and gas networks. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- transmission and distribution in the United States (54.8%): electricity transmission (owned, at the end of March 2022, of 14,212 km of overhead lines, 175 km of underground cables and 399 substations), electricity distribution (111,513 km of distribution lines and 718 substations) and gas distribution (59,153 km of gas pipelines);
- operation of electricity networks for transmission operators in the United Kingdom (18.6%);
- electricity transmission in the United Kingdom (11%): owned 7,216 km of high-voltage network, 2,551 km of underground cables and 347 substations;
- electricity and gas distribution in the United Kingdom (7.9%): electricity distribution (89,372 km of overhead lines, 137,966 km of underground cables and 189,644 transformers) and gas distribution (7,628 km of gas pipelines);
- other (7.7%): telecom and interconnection activities among the various domestic electrical networks, liquefied natural gas storage activities, etc.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United Kingdom (36.3%) and the United States (63.7%).
As at 31 March 2022, the UK Gas Transmission business was classified as held for sale.