About GridPAC NY

The simple answer is that it is all of us coming together to promote National Grid with state and local policy makers. A political action committee (PAC) is made up of individuals who pool their resources to achieve a common goal. The NY PAC supports candidates for state and local elections who share our basic purpose, values, and vision on the business that affects us.

Our NY PAC is a voluntary, nonpartisan political action committee that is not affiliated with any political party, candidate or organization and is supported through contributions from employees of National Grid. The NY PAC has a volunteer board made up of National Grid employees who oversee NY PAC operations.

The NY PAC provides the company an important tool for supporting business goals and objectives as we look to the future. The company is limited in its ability to support candidates on its own.

But, together as a team, employees and the company working together can show their joint support through the NY PAC. Individually, our impact is limited – but collectively our voice and impact can be strong.

The NY PAC is supported by employees who make personal contributions for the purpose of making donations to candidates for state and local offices. Through the NY PAC, employees can speak with one voice to elected officials so they can clearly hear our position on policies that affect the company’s ability to be competitive – while meeting the reliability and clean energy needs of our customers and the state. A strong NY PAC allows us to help shape our future instead of letting others do it for us.

No. Your contribution to the NY PAC is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.

No. New York State requires donations to New York based PACs to be made directly and not through payroll deduction.

Public policy decisions made at all levels of government affect the way we run our business and impact our industry as a whole. To help make sure elected officials understand the complex challenges and opportunities facing National Grid and our industry as a whole, we created the National Grid NY PAC.

The National Grid NY PAC allows us to support candidates and key policymakers who support National Grid’s mission, business goals, and, most importantly, the best interests of our customers and employees.

National Grid executive/administrative employees, stakeholders, and families of both are eligible to contribute to the National Grid NY PAC.

Contributions to the National Grid NY PAC cane be made directly by writing a check or using this online platform to may a one time or monthly contribution. A monthly, consistent contribution would allow the NY PAC to anticipate how much money will be available for contributions to political candidates. Only U.S. citizens or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residency in the U.S. are eligible to contribute to the PAC. Visit the online form here.

Questions? You can reach out to the PAC Administrator at any time by email or by phone at 518-433-3817 or NYGridPAC@nationalgrid.com.

Decisions about National Grid NY PAC contributions are made by the Board of Directors and guided by criteria such as whether officeholders and candidates share National Grid’s views on public policy, represent districts where National Grid has a major business presence, or serve on committees or leadership role that has jurisdiction over legislation that is important to National Grid.

If you're enrolled in payroll deductions or recurring credit card payments, you can change your contribution levels at any time by calling the PAC Administrator at 518-433-3817 or NYGridPAC@nationalgrid.com.

You can make a one-time contribution at any level you decide by clicking here.

The Board of Directors is made up of volunteer PAC members and key members of the government affairs team. These individuals meet quarterly to analyze the political landscape and make decisions about which candidates to support.