The Upstate Upgrade is National Grid’s plan to build a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy system that improves reliability and resilience, delivers more renewable energy, connects you to innovative energy solutions that meet your needs, and supports the goals of New York’s Climate Act.
Smarter A more intelligent, modernized network that enhances grid resiliency, provides customers with greater access to information and choices, and efficiently distributes clean energy where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
Stronger An energy grid that reliably delivers power in the face of more extreme weather and other threats by hardening our physical infrastructure, securing our networks and data, and continuously maintaining the system to identify and prevent potential issues.
Cleaner A network that helps achieve New York’s climate goals by connecting more renewable energy, efficiently delivering clean power to increasingly electrified households, and reaffirming Upstate New York as a clean energy powerhouse and a magnet for economic investment.
Our Smarter, Stronger, Cleaner Energy Future Will:
Decarbonize Our Energy System
We will lower emissions without sacrificing reliability, while improving the resiliency of our network.
Energize Our Economies
Construction jobs created by our investment will support individuals and families. Communities will see support as those workers spend money at local stores, restaurants and businesses.
Modernize New York
Transmission system enhancements will ensure a viable stream of clean energy to meet the growing needs of New York residents and businesses for decades to come.
