National Grid By The Numbers Today:
7,200 Square miles
13 Counties
200+ Cities, towns and villages
1,400 Employees (1,600+ are union-represented)
604,800 Customers
17,000 Miles of lines
200 Distribution and transmission substations
434,000 Distribution and transmission poles
Investing in Our Communities
Since 2003, National Grid has provided more than $154 million across upstate New York to directly support economic development initiatives, capital investment and the creation or retention of more than 67,000 jobs.
- Investment to promote growth and development in Ticonderoga
- Providing resources for semiconductor manufacturing industry development including Global Foundries and Albany Nanotech Complex
- Supporting expansion in Albany’s craft beverage industry, including Albany Distilling Co., Common Roots Brewing Co., and Nine Pin Ciderworks
National Grid and our employees are committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Our Project C initiative codifies our efforts to ensure an equitable clean energy transition where no one is left behind. Since 2021, we have provided nearly $32 million to support community organizations, nonprofits, and energy affordability programs statewide.
Organizations Supported:
- Capital Roots
- Frear Park Conservancy
- Hope 7 Community Center
- Hudson Valley Community College
- New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Ronald McDonald House
- Special Olympics
Employees Serve As Leaders For:
- American Red Cross
- Queensbury Land Conservancy
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Tech Valley High School Business Alliance
- Tri-County United Way
- United Way of Greater Capital Region