National Grid's Open Houses Offer a Closer Look at Upstate Upgrade Projects
This summer, the National Grid Upstate Upgrade team has actively engaged with communities both on the road and online. The team has been meeting neighbors, answering questions, and providing an inside look at one of the most significant energy investments in Upstate New York’s energy grid.
Building Trust Through Engagement
The Upstate Upgrade initiative is not just about constructing infrastructure; it’s about building trust and fulfilling the commitment to be good neighbors. The team hosted open houses, inviting residents, business owners and local officials to interact directly with the engineers, environmental experts, and real estate specialists working on these projects.
A highlight of the open houses was the interactive computer mapping station. The exhibit’s Find Your Home tool allowed visitors to enter their address and instantly see how the planned upgrades could impact their area. The hands-on, visual approach helped residents clearly understand the scope of the work and its connection to their community.
Where We’ve Been
The Upstate Upgrade team took their plans to various communities along the project routes, both in-person and virtually, to ensure that nearby neighbors, local officials, and other stakeholders are well-informed and can provide feedback. Here’s a summary of the outreach efforts in 2025:
- Black River-Beaver River and Beaver River-Porter: Black River (July 22), Central Square (July 17), Holland Patent (July 16), Lowville (July 23), and online (July 30)
- Black River-Clay: Albion (June 12), Black River (July 22), Central Square (July 17), and online (July 15)
- Colton-Nicholville: Parishville (July 10)
- Inghams-Rotterdam: Amsterdam (Aug. 7), Canajoharie (Aug. 6), St. Johnsville (Aug. 5), and online (Aug. 13)
- Southeast Batavia-Golah and Mortimer-Golah: Caledonia (June 5), Henrietta (July 29), Rush (July 15), and online (June 3 and Aug. 4)
- South Oswego-Tar Hill: Albion (June 12), Oswego (June 11), and online (June 4)
Looking Ahead
National Grid remains committed to maintaining open communication with project neighbors, public officials, and community groups. These open houses are just one of the many ways the company keeps stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project.
