"We believe that developing solar generation can offer very realbenefits to our customers," says Tom King, president of NationalGrid in the US, in a statement, "and complements our existingportfolio of energy efficiency programs across the Northeast."

The plan proposes to install solar panels onto fourcompany-owned Massachusetts sites on Wharf Street in Revere;Victory Road in Dorchester; Rover Street in Everett; and HilldaleRoad in Haverhill. The sites were chosen since they have sufficientspace which can assis in relieving electricity congestionpoints.

The proposal is to continue this process throughout the rest ofthe state, starting with these four properties; working withcustomers throughout the state to locate and install solargeneration on customer-owned buildings or properties; and toprovide education and advice to customers who want to participatein existing solar initiatives. Some of the properties beingconsidered as future prospects include government-owned buildingsand public schools.