Eversource Energy : Earns National Recognition for Connecticut Multifamily Energy Efficiency Initiative

BERLIN, Conn. - Multifamily property owners across Connecticut are always looking for ways to reduce expenses, and that includes energy costs. In recognition of their efforts to help these customers better manage their energy, Eversource was recognized today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) with an Exemplary Energy Efficiency Program award for its Residential Multifamily Initiative. The national award recognizes the best utility programs across the country.

"It is an honor to be recognized by ACEEE for our program, which has been very successful," said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner. "We strive to help all of our customers save energy and keep costs down wherever possible, and we will continue working with multifamily property owners on customized energy efficiency solutions that will make their living spaces more comfortable."

ACEEE's national review evaluates and recognizes exemplary programs in areas such as: direct customer energy savings, cost-effectiveness, customer service, innovation, and expansion potential.

Over the last three years, Eversource has increased its number of comprehensive multifamily energy efficiency projects in Connecticut by over 40 percent, connecting approximately 25,000 multifamily customers across the state with solutions for savings that help reduce their energy costs.

Mary Gordon, Property Manager of Hockanum Crossing in Vernon, is one multifamily program participant. "We have 700 apartments, and every single energy-efficiency improvement was knocked out of the park," said Gordon. "From lower utility costs to a brighter, better overall living experience, it gives our residents a reason to stay."

The Eversource Multifamily Initiative, in partnership with Energize Connecticut, offers multifamily property owners:

• Building assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities for owners and residents, as well as the building as a whole
• Assistance with energy-efficiency upgrade projects
• Resources to support additional energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, along with health and safety measures
• Incentives and financing for energy-efficiency upgrades

For more information on Eversource's Residential Multifamily Initiative and additional energy efficiency solutions, please visit EnergizeCT.com.

For more information on ACEEE's Exemplary Energy Efficiency Program awards, please visit ACEEE.org.

Eversource (NYSE: ES) transmits and delivers electricity to 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, provides natural gas to 232,000 customers in 73 communities, and supplies water to approximately 197,000 customers in 51 communities across Connecticut. Recognized as the top U.S. utility for its energy efficiency programs by the sustainability advocacy organization Ceres, Eversource harnesses the commitment of about 8,000 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. For more information, please visit our website (www.eversource.com) and follow us on Twitter (@EversourceCT) and Facebook (facebook.com/EversourceCT). For more information on our water services, visit www.aquarionwater.com.

About Energize Connecticut
Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the State of Connecticut, the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, UI, SCG and CNG, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information can be found at EnergizeCT.com.

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