National Grid has opened New England's first Sustainability Hub in Worcester, Mass. The interactive Hub donated provides hands-on education about energy efficiency and emerging energy technologies and is a part of National Grid's Smart Energy Solutions Program.
In the Sustainability Hub, customers will find interactive exhibits and demonstrations that illustrate how Smart Energy Solutions can maximize energy savings. Some exhibits will educate customers how to manage in-home energy use displays through the use of smart thermostats, smart plugs, and smart appliances. Others will demonstrate smart meters, smart grid electricity system devices, renewables, and energy-efficiency treatments. The Sustainability Hub was renovated using sustainable materials and energy-efficient equipment, and it features Worcester's first street-side electric vehicle charging station.
National Grid's Smart Energy Solutions program provides customers with a new choices and control over their energy use through advanced technology, in order to empower customers to save energy.
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