By upgrading the electrical grid and offering Smart Energy Solutions, National Grid is empowering customers to better manage and reduce energy use.
Putting the power in the customers’ hands
New Smart Energy Solutions will provide customers with new technologies, tools and devices to better manage their energy use, providing greater control over their monthly bill. Through National Grid’s Smart Energy Solutions, including new pricing options, customers can take a proactive role in monitoring, managing and reducing their energy use. National Grid is looking to redefine the utility customer partnership so that we can work together to build a more sustainable and smarter energy future.
Smart grid
New technologies are allowing utilities to optimize green energy resources, enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electric distribution grid, and provide customers with new tools and programs to better manage how and when they use energy.
What is Smart grid?
A Smart Grid is an "intelligent" electricity distribution network that uses two-way wireless communications, advanced sensors and controls, advanced meters, and computers that can improve the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid, optimize the integration of renewable energy systems, and help customers reduce energy use. Smart Grid also enables the use of in-home energy management systems and smart appliances, giving consumers previously unheard of control over their energy use, including the potential to reduce consumption and save money. With Smart Grid technology installed, consumers and utilities will be able to combine efforts to meet energy efficiency goals by reducing electricity consumption. Smart Grid will also provide a smarter and more efficient future for consumers through smart homes, electric vehicles and smart cities.