Narragansett Electric Shows Business Customers How to Save Money by Saving Energy.Business Editors WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2003 Saving energy while saving money was the focus of a free public forum for business owners sponsored by Narragansett Electric Company at the Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Hotel in Warwick on March 13. "Business owners have a number of different challenges to contend with, including many rising costs in today's economy," said Kevin P. Menard, vice president of Narragansett Electric Company. "We want to do all we can to help our business customers thrive here in Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. ." Approximately 175 participants attended the forum, which consisted of two sessions: one for large business customers, such as factories or large commercial outlets, and the second for small business customers with an average monthly demand of 100 kilowatts or less, such as small retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → . The session for large business customers highlighted two of Narragansett Electric's energy conservation programs. The Design 2000plus program, geared toward businesses that are considering new construction or renovation of existing buildings, offers technical design assistance and financial incentives to incorporate energy-efficient options. The Energy Initiative program provides incentives for the upgrade of existing equipment through the installation of high-efficiency equipment. The session for small business customers focused on Narragansett Electric's 2003 Small Business Services Program, which provides retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in installation of energy-efficient lighting and other electricity-saving devices, such as water heaters, refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. and air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. equipment. Narragansett Electric pays for 75 percent of the total project cost, and customers may finance the remainder for up to 24 months, interest-free, through payments on their electric bill. "The forum also gave us the added benefit of hearing valuable insights from our customers regarding our programs' offerings and design. There were many interesting suggestions for further improving our services for customers," said Menard. Business owners who were unable to attend the forum but would like more information on the energy efficiency programs offered by Narragansett Electric can visit www.narragansett.com or call 1-800-332-3333. Narragansett Electric serves 465,000 customers in 38 Rhode Island communities and is an electricity distribution subsidiary of National Grid national grid Noun Brit & NZ 1. a network of high-voltage power lines linking major electric power stations 2. the arrangement of vertical and horizontal lines on an ordnance survey map . |
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