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Energy efficiency is also more critical than ever
in these trying economic times. When our
customers save energy, it benefits them financially
and is good for the environment. Throughout
Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire,
we give our customers the tools to better manage
their energy use and reduce costs.
In 2010, we partnered with our customers to
achieve landmark energy efficiency savings.
For example, in Connecticut, nearly 700,000
CL&P and Yankee Gas customers participated
in an energy efficiency program or rebate offer
sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency
Fund. As a result, these customers saved more
than $51 million in energy costs, while tons of
carbon dioxide emissions were avoided.
NU received national recognition for continuing
its legacy of leadership in energy efficiency and
the advancement of technology to best serve our
customers. We were among Intelligent Utility
magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s top
25 electric utilities based on our commitment
to renewable energy, energy efficiency and our
investments in smart grid technology. In addition,
our electric operating companies received the
Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 ENERGY
STAR® Sustained Excellence Award as part of the
Northeast Retail Products Initiative.
Our region is our home
Across the NU family of companies, whether
in Connecticut, western Massachusetts or New
Hampshire, we live where we work and we take
seriously our responsibility to be good neighbors.
The spirit of service has always been reflected in
our employees’ commitment to donating their
time to volunteer work. Last year, they gave
a record number of hours at company-sponsored
opportunities to support various causes in
our communities.
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