National Grid offers tips to keep safe, cool | News

Beating the heat in upstate New York can be as simple as lowering your thermostat and closing your blinds.

National Grid wants customers to reduce their energy usage and bills by incorporating some easy no- and low-cost energy solutions into their lives. It’s tough to escape summer’s grip, but there are simple ways to reduce how it impacts your energy bill.

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