CANTON, Mass., March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin'
Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin'
Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, National Grid (LSE: NG; NYSE: NGG) and
Eversource (NYSE: ES) have been honored with the Association of
Energy Services Professionals (AESP) 2017 Energy Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Non-Residential Program Design and
Implementation, recently presented at AESP's 27th
National Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida. AESP recognized the three
companies for their collaboration in developing the Dunkin' Brands
Energy Management Program, a strategic partnership for the
development of streamlined processes to engage Dunkin' Donuts
franchise owners in investing in energy efficiency.
National Grid and Eversource partnered with Dunkin' Brands to
identify opportunities for key energy efficiency upgrades for its
Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners. The team structured the program to
provide a simple path, generous incentives and financing for
franchisees opting into the program to implement these upgrades.
The Energy Management Program addressed whole building energy
savings, while providing insight into building operations and
system controls to reduce overall operating costs and encourage
investments to pursue energy efficiency. The optional program
applies to participating franchisees' restaurants both within
National Grid and Eversource's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island service territories.
"Dunkin' Brands is committed to supporting our franchisees'
initiatives towards reducing energy usage and adopting sustainable
approaches whenever possible," said Kate
Jaspon, Vice President, Finance & Treasury. "Through our
collaboration with National Grid and Eversource, we have developed
an innovative program that provides our franchisees an effective
process for investing in energy efficiency in ways that can create
more sustainable restaurants while maintaining store profitability.
We are honored that the result of our partnership has been
recognized by AESP, a leading association in energy efficiency and
management."
"National Grid is proud to be part of the team receiving this
award. It highlights our commitment to energy efficiency and
getting more tools in the hands of customers to help them save
energy, while making a positive impact on the environment," said
John Isberg, Vice President,
Customer Solutions for National Grid. "It's extremely gratifying
for us to have worked with Dunkin' Brands as they do their part to
reduce energy usage and invest in a more sustainable energy
future."
"Our partnership with Dunkin' Brands exemplifies the evolution
of how we bring our energy efficiency solutions to customers," said
Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President
of Energy Efficiency at Eversource. "Instead of the
one-size-fits-all programming of years past, we now have the
ability and the infrastructure to collaborate with key customers,
like Dunkin' Donuts, to design energy solutions tailored to their
specific business objectives."
Founded in 1989, AESP is a member-based association dedicated to
improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency,
energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP
provides professional development programs, a network of energy
practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and
experience. AESP members work in the energy services industry and
represent electric and natural gas utilities, public benefits
associations, regulatory and non-profit entities, vendors,
manufacturers and consulting firms.
About Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
With more than 20,000 points of distribution in more than 60
countries worldwide, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) is
one of the world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants
(QSR) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as
hard-serve ice cream. At the end of the fourth quarter 2016,
Dunkin' Brands' 100 percent franchised business model included more
than 12,200 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and more than 7,800
Baskin-Robbins restaurants. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. is
headquartered in Canton, Mass.
About National Grid
National Grid (LSE: NG; NYSE: NGG) is an electricity and natural
gas delivery company that connects nearly 7 million customers to
vital energy sources through its networks in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It is the largest distributor of
natural gas in the Northeast. National Grid also operates the
systems that deliver gas and electricity across Great Britain.
Through its U.S. Connect21 strategy, National Grid is
transforming its electricity and natural gas networks to support
the 21st century digital economy with smarter, cleaner, and more
resilient energy solutions. Connect21 is vital to our communities'
long-term economic and environmental health and aligns with
regulatory initiatives in New York
(REV: Reforming the Energy Vision) and Massachusetts (Grid Modernization).
For more information please visit our website:
www.nationalgridus.com, or our Connecting website. You can also
follow us on Twitter, watch us on You Tube, Friend us on Facebook
and find our photos on Instagram.
About Eversource
Eversource (NYSE: ES) transmits and delivers electricity and
natural gas for more than 3.7 million electric and natural gas
customers in Connecticut,
Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Recognized as the top U.S.
utility for its energy efficiency programs by the sustainability
advocacy organization Ceres, Eversource harnesses the commitment of
its approximately 8,000 employees across three states to build a
single, united company around the mission of delivering reliable
energy and superior customer service. For more information, please
visit our website (www.eversource.com) and follow us on Twitter
(@EversourceCorp) and Facebook
(facebook.com/EversourceEnergy).
Contact:
Lindsay
Cronin
Dunkin' Brands
781-737-5200
Lindsay.Cronin@dunkinbrands.com
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