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Your complete guide to converting to natural gas.

We make it easy for you to save money, help the environment and achieve peace of mind.

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Rebates can open up even more options. We provide valuable incentives and rebates

on high-efficiency equipment to make it easier for your

family to save, year-in and year-out. View the

Eligible Heating Equipment and Pricing List

which includes a listing of available incentives and rebates.

Asking the right questions to design your system.

Use the Questions to Ask Your Plumber

quick reference guide to help you get the most

out of your discussion.

Determine the availability of gas in your neighborhood.Getting started is as simple as a phone call. Before you begin the conversion process, it’s important to

determine how far away your home is from the natural gas line. Call 1-877-MyNGrid (877-696-4743)

and we will analyze the availability of gas in your area.

If natural gas is not in front of your house, National Grid will

provide up to 100 feet of main for free. National Grid will also

provide up to 100 feet of service line from the meter location

to the street. If any additional main or service line is required,

we will provide a quote free of charge.

Let us help you select a plumber.It’s important to work with a qualified, licensed plumbing and heating professional when converting your

home to natural gas.

And, National Grid can make it easy.

• If you have already selected a plumber, contact them directly to start the conversion process.

• Or, call 1-877-MyNGrid to request contact information for

one or more of our National Grid Value Plus Installers.

Choosing the right equipment for your home.Now that you’ve selected a plumber, you will work with them to select the optimal heating system.

Explore all options with your plumber to design the best system for your home.

This guide provides the information and forms that you will need to convert your home to clean, efficient natural gas. And, National Grid will be right beside you every step of the way.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS

Keeping you on track.Use the Conversion Checklist

to mark all the steps that you complete.

STREET

METERFREE

100 ft. of service line

FREE 100 ft. of main line

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CONVERTING YOUR HOME

Submit the Residential Gas Service Agreementand get started.Now that you have selected your plumbing and heating professional,

and understand your options and costs, it’s simple to get the

conversion process underway.

Print the Residential Gas Service Agreement form

and working with your plumber, fill it out and email it to

[email protected] or fax it to 516-545-2333. You may also mail it to

National Grid, 25 Hub, Melville, NY 11747 Attn: Gas Sales.

Additional Service Line Charges

If your home requires greater than 100 feet of service or main, National Grid will send you a quote with

options for payment.

Energy-efficiency heating and control rebates.We offer rebates on qualifying energy-efficiency equipment for residential, commercial, and multifamily gas

heating customers. Installing high-efficiency equipment helps you reduce energy usage, lower your energy bills

and ensure a cleaner, “greener” future!

Go to smartenergy-zone.com/nationalgridny to submit your rebate applications online or print and mail.

Customers who do not have online access can call 1-877-316-9491 to receive an energy efficiency rebate

application. Incentives on high-efficiency equipment are limited and available on a first-come,

first-serve basis.

To better understand what you

must do during the rest of this

process, please review the

Roles & Responsibilities

quick reference guide.

Your home’s conversion is now underway.This is what you should expect to happen:

1 We will review your application, design your project, apply for permits, and provide you with an estimated installation date.

We will install the gas service line to your home then rake and seed any excavated lawn areas.

Your plumber will install your new heating equipment.

Your plumber will schedule an inspection with your local municipality.

You will be asked to call the National Grid Customer Service center to schedule an appointment to install your meter.

2

3

4

5

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REAPING THE REWARDS

Congratulations!Now that you have converted to natural gas you arebenefiting from:

• the tremendous price advantage compared

with heating oil to cut utility bills,

• lower CO2 emissions to preserve the planet,

• greater reliability and convenience,

• less soot for a cleaner home.

Don’t stop there – take advantage of these valuable incentives.

Claim applicable rebates and rewards by:

Visiting smartenergy-zone.com/nationalgridny to submit your rebate applications

online or print and mail. Customers who do not have online access can call

1-877-316-9491 to receive an energy efficiency rebate application.

If you selected a Burnham Boiler, visit conversionprogram.net clicking on

“Register My Owner Rebate” and using your Order Number provided by your plumber,

as well as your equipment model and serial number.

That’s it! Your home is now energy efficient and saving you money!

QUESTIONS National Grid will be right beside you every step of the way.If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1-877-MyNGrid

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PLUMBERExplore all options to design the best system for your home.

What type and size equipment will I need?(A heat load analysis is the best way to determine the type and size of equipment needed.)

________________________________________________________________________

Is a Conversion Burner an option?

________________________________________________________________________

Can I install high-efficiency equipment?

________________________________________________________________________

Will I need to install a chimney liner?

________________________________________________________________________

What options do I have for my existing oil tank after I convert?

________________________________________________________________________

What equipment venting options do I have?

________________________________________________________________________

When should I cancel my oil delivery?

________________________________________________________________________

QUESTIONS National Grid will be right beside you every step of the way.If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1-877-MyNGrid

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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESWorking together, we can make this process easy and rewarding.

National Grid’s responsibility:

• reviewing your application,

• designing your project,

• applying for the necessary permits from your municipality to excavate on your street and property,

• providing you with an estimated installation date once the permits have been received,

• installing the gas service line to your home,

• raking and seeding excavated lawn areas,

• temporarily patching the road to make the excavation area safe,

• installing your home’s gas meter,

• performing final road restoration (weather permitting).

The plumber’s responsibility:

• provide quote for their work,

• install gas equipment,

• correctly size the best heating system for your home.

Your responsibility:

• obtain a plumber,

• complete and submit a Residential Gas Service Agreement form,

• send in a payment (if applicable),

• cancel your oil delivery when new equipment and meter are installed.

QUESTIONS National Grid will be right beside you every step of the way.If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1-877-MyNGrid

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CONVERSION CHECKLISTTrack your progress to ensure that you complete all conversion steps.

Called National Grid to determine the availability of natural gas.

Selected a qualified, licensed plumber.

Worked with my plumber to select equipment.

Submitted the Residential Gas Service Agreement Form to National Grid.

Ordered equipment through my plumber.

Submitted the high-efficiency rebate application (if applicable).

Paid additional service line charges (if applicable).

Scheduled installation with my plumber.

Claimed all applicable incentives.

Cancelled oil deliveries.

QUESTIONS National Grid will be right beside you every step of the way.If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1-877-MyNGrid

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Equipment order form on reverse. Customer acknowledges that Licensed Plumber is fully responsible to Customer for the installation and sizing of the heating equipment and that National Gridmakes no warranties, guaranties or representations with regard to Licensed Plumber’s installation. All offers are subject to terms and conditions and are subject to withdrawal by National Gridat any time. Offers for Long Island customers only who reside in National Grid territory where National Grid service is available. Rockaway Peninsula is part of the Long Island territory.

Long Island Eligible Residential Heating Equipment and Pricing Offer effective:January 1 - June 30, 2016

Burnham Equipment and Furnaces can only be ordered online at www.conversionprogram.net

Customers installing qualifying high efficiency heating equipment need to apply for these rebates at www.smartenergy-zone.com/nationalgridny.All required documents need to be submitted within 60 days of application. Customers without internet access may call 1-877-316-9491.Please see rebate form for additional details.

EE5116 (1/27/16) LI (Pg. 1 of 2 LI)

202NIL-GEI2203NIL-GEI2204NIL-GEI2205NIL-GEI2206NIL-GEI2207NIL-GEI2208NIL-GEI2

Standard Forced Hot Water Series 2Electronic Ignition

BURNHAM HIgH EFFICIENCy BOILERS

37,50062,00096,000

130,000164,000198,000232,000

82.3%82.6%82.3%82.0%82.0%82.0%82.0%

$1,504.28$1,684.83$1,808.53$2,034.41$2,342.48$2,639.02$2,894.10

$1,384.84$1,551.05$1,664.93$1,872.87$2,156.48$2,429.48$2,664.30

$119.44$133.78$143.60$161.54$186.00$209.54$229.80

Model # Input AFUEBURNHAM StANdARd BOILERS

Equip. Price 8.625% tax

IncludedEquipment

Price8.625%

taxEE

Rebates$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0

PVG3ANI-GSPVG4ANI-GSPVG5BNI-GSPVG6BNI-GSPVG7BNI-GSESC3CNI-GSESC4CNI-GSESC5CNI-GSESC6CNI-GSESC7CNI-GSKIN4LNI-LE2 SIN4LNI-LE2KIN5LNI-LE2 SIN5LNI-LE2KIN6LNI-LE2 SIN6LNI-LE2KIN7LNI-LE2 SIN7LNI-LE2KIN8LNI-LE2 SIN8LNI-LE2IN3PVNI-M2IN4PVNI-M2IN5PVNI-M2IN6PVNI-M2ALP080BW-2G02ALP105BW-2G02ALP150BW-2G02ALP210BW-2G02ES23BNI-GES24BNI-GES25BNI-GES26BNI-GES27BNI-GES28BNI-G

Forced Hot Water HE Sealed Combustion

Steam HE Natural draft Electronic Ignition

Steam HE Induced draft/Power Vent

Alpine Forced Hot WaterHE Stainless Steel Condensing

Forced Hot Water HE Natural draft

70,000105,000140,000175,000210,00061,00091,000

122,000152,000182,000105,000140,000175,000210,000245,00062,000

105,000140,000175,00080,000

105,000150,000210,00070,000

105,000140,000175,000210,000245,000

85.5%85.4%85.3%85.2%85.0%85.5%85.4%85.3%85.2%85.0%82.0%82.0%82.1%82.1%82.2%83.2%82.2%82.2%82.2%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%

$1,785.87$1,906.38$2,131.58$2,431.36$2,721.35$1,997.91$2,120.11$2,351.00$2,658.38$2,956.76$2,063.95$2,369.48$2,673.61$2,946.69$3,236.71$1,951.76$2,253.06$2,634.82$2,961.50$2,874.48$3,173.61$3,670.89$4,119.97$1,765.65$1,934.64$2,165.57$2,472.97$2,771.20$3,027.37

$1,644.07$1,755.01$1,962.33$2,238.31$2,505.27$1,839.27$1,951.77 $2,164.33 $2,447.30$2,721.99$1,900.07$2,181.34$2,461.32$2,712.72$2,979.71$1,796.79$2,074.16$2,425.61$2,726.35$2,646.24$2,921.62$3,379.42$3,792.84$1,625.45$1,781.03$1,993.62$2,276.61$2,551.16$2,786.99

$141.80$151.37$169.25$193.05$216.08$158.64$168.34$186.67$211.08$234.77$163.88$188.14$212.29$233.97$257.00$154.97$178.90$209.21$235.15$228.24$251.99$291.47$327.13$140.20$153.61$171.95$196.36$220.04$240.38

$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275$ 275

Forced Hot Water HE Power Vented

CustomerEquipment

Rebate(gift Card)$ 555.00$ 685.00$ 735.00$ 860.00$1,010.00$1,085.00$1,185.00

$ 620.00$ 615.00$ 665.00$ 775.00$ 795.00$ 670.00$ 660.00$ 720.00$ 780.00$ 800.00$ 725.00$ 850.00$ 955.00$1,065.00$1,120.00$ 440.00$ 505.00$ 595.00$ 665.00$ 430.00$ 520.00$ 565.00$ 645.00$ 445.00$ 480.00$ 545.00$ 655.00$ 745.00$ 740.00

AMERICAN StANdARd EQUIPMENtAUD1A40A9241AAUD1A60A9241AAUD1B80A9241AAUD1B100A9361AAUD1D120A9601AAUC1B040A9241AAUC1B060A9361AAUC1B080A9421AAUC1C100A9481AAUC1D120A9601AAUH2B060A9V3VAAUH2B080A9V3VAAUH2C100A9V4VAAUH2D120A9V5VA

Standard Efficiency Forced Warm Air

High Efficiency Forced Warm Air

High Efficiency Forced Warm Air with ECM

40,00060,00080,000

100,000120,00040,00060,00080,000

100,000120,00060,00080,000

100,000120,000

80.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%

$ 383.45$ 410.60$ 436.67$ 454.05$ 498.59$ 646.32$ 672.39$ 684.34$ 776.67$ 892.90$1,239.41$1,307.85$1,520.75$1,619.60

$ 353.00$ 378.00$ 402.00$ 418.00$ 459.00$ 595.00$ 619.00$ 630.00$ 715.00$ 822.00$1,141.00$1,204.00$1,400.00$1,491.00

$ 30.45$ 32.60$ 34.67$ 36.05$ 39.59$ 51.32$ 53.39$ 54.34$ 61.67$ 70.90$ 98.41$103.85$120.75 $128.60

$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 0$ 120$ 120$ 120$ 120$ 120$ 400$ 400$ 400$ 400

N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Carlin EZMidco EC200 ($20 freight charge)

$ 507.04$ 664.79

$ 466.78$ 612.00

$ 40.26$ 52.79

N/AN/A

CONVERSION BURNERS$ 0$ 0

K2-150AK2-180A

150,000180,000

95.0%94.0%

$2,945.13$3263.92

$254.02$281.51

$3,199.15$3,545.43

K2 Series w/Combi Add on KitK2 Series w/Combi Add on Kit

$ 200.00$ 350.00

$ 600$ 600

K2 Series

K2-080A-4G00K2-100A-4G00K2-120A-4G00K2-150A-4G00K2-180A-4G00

80,000100,000120,000150,000180,000

94.0%93.0%94.0%95.0%94.0%

$2,073.83$2,179.88$2,339.61$2,552.36$2,871.16

$178.87 $188.01 $201.79 $220.14 $247.64

$2,252.70 $2,367.89 $2,541.40 $2,772.50 $3,118.80

$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 350.00

$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 600

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EE5116 (1/27/16) LI (Pg. 2 of 2 LI)

OWNER INFORMAtION (Please review equipment ordering requirements in this brochure)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________OWNER NAME NATIONAL GRID ACCOUNT NUMBER (if applicable)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________OWNER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________INSTALLATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE FAX E-MAIL

TOTAL CONVERSION COST: $________________________ NATIONAL GRID EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY HOME MULTI UNIT DWELLINGOwner acknowledges that National Grid is providing heating equipment for owner to convert to natural gas heat. If the owner fails to have the equipment installed by a licensed plumber within 14 days of delivery,the owner and plumber shall be liable for the cost of the equipment. Equipment offer is available to homeowners who do not currently heat with gas where National Grid service is available. State and local taxesare applicable.

LICENSEd PLUMBER INFORMAtION

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________COMPANY NAME CONTACT NAME

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS LICENSE NUMBER

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP CODE PLANNED INSTALL DATE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE FAX E-MAIL

NEW HEAtINg EQUIPMENt INFORMAtION

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EQUIPMENT MAKE (CONVERSION BURNER) MODEL BTU INPUT

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EQUIPMENT MAKE (CONVERSION BURNER) MODEL BTU INPUT

Please do not send payment along with this equipment order form. Payment must be paid directly to the distributor prior to delivery.

*Licensed Plumber accepts full responsibility for selected equipment specification and collection of upcharge from the customer to be paid to the distributor. Licensed Plumber will pay a re-stocking fee for any equipment that needs to be re-ordered/re-shipped due to incorrectly specified equipment. Licensed Plumber also accepts responsibility for the coordination of delivery of sold equipment with National Grid designated distributor. Licensed Plumber acknowledges that the selected equipment is being provided by National Grid to the customer listed on this form. Licensed Plumber also agrees to support the manu-facturer’s warranty for specified equipment for a period of one year from the date of installation. By signing this document, Licensed Plumber agrees to comply with National Grid equipment ordering guidelines.

EXIStINg gAS SERVICE INFORMAtION DOES THE EXISTING GAS SERVICE REQUIRE A METER RELOCATION? YES DOES THE EXISTING GAS SERVICE NEED TO BE UPGRADED? YES IS AN ADDITIONAL METER REQUIRED? YES If yes, please supply gas billing information below:

gAS BILLINg ACCOUNt INFORMAtION

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________NAME ON ACCOUNT: (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE OTHER

(CHECK ONE) ARE YOU THE: TENANT OWNER Please Note: your National grid Account will be set up based on the information provided above.

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE*_______________________________________________________________________________ DATE_______________________________________________

LICENSED PLUMBER SIGNATURE*________________________________________________________________________ DATE_______________________________________________

FORM MUSt BE COMPLEtEd ENtIRELy tO BE PROCESSEd

Offers for Long Island customersonly fax to: 516-545-2333

*Conversion Customers – Conversion customers installing qualifying heating equipment, indirect water heaters, thermostats and boiler reset controls are REQUIRED to apply forrebate reservation number and complete a separate rebate application. Customer rebate applications with required documents MUSt be postmarked within 60 days ofrebate reservation request. Energy Efficiency “Instant Rebates” will no longer be offered under National Grid Discounted Heating Equipment program. National Grid Energy EfficiencyHeating programs have limited funding and may be terminated at any time or when funds have been depleted. National Grid Energy Efficiency Rebate applications are located onwww1.nationalgridus.com/energyefficiencyservices.

Customers installing qualifying high efficiency heating equipment need to apply for these rebates at www.smartenergy-zone.com/nationalgridny. All required documents need to be submitted within 60 days of application. Customers without internet access may call 1-877-316-9491.Please see rebate form for additional details.

this form is to be used for ordering Conversion Burners only.All Burnham Boilers and Furnaces need to be ordered through the online system located at www.conversionprogram.net.

COMPLEtEd FORM

Please mail to:National GridGas Sales Support175 E Old Country Rd.Ops 3Hicksville, NY 11801or Fax to:516-545-2333

Long Island Residential Heating Equipment Order Form Offer effective:January 1 - June 30, 2016

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Residence Type Gas Equipment (Please indicate below if equipment is Existing = E or New = N)

____ # Units____ Individual meters ____ Heating ( HE ) ____ Generator ____ Heat ____ Water Htg. ____ Grill ____ Non-heat ____ Cooking ____ Light ____ House meter ____ Drying ____ Pool Htr. ____ Single meters ____ Fireplace ____ Garage Htr.Planned Equipment installation date ________ / ________ / ________

Target Date: _______________________Target/Comp ID: _______________________Work Order #: _______________________ _______ EasementPermits: Town State Conservation Private Road

Describe work requested:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Site InformationSurrounding Area:

Wetlands/water Historic Nature Preserve Undeveloped Urban Corner Lot Public Road Private Roadway

(Please mark for meter location and indicate street and cross street names)

__________________ __________________ Cross Street Cross Street

_________________________________ Street Name

House square footage: ________________Mtr. location #: ___________ Distance of house to street: __________Distance from front ( ____ right ____ left ) corner of house: _________Mtr. location: _________ Outside _________ MarkedConnection from (Street Name): ____________________________Parking restrictions: ______________________________________

Conditions on private property along proposed service route(check all that apply):

Wall Flower Beds Walkway Driveway Sprinkler Trees Underground electric/phone/cable Waterline

All shaded areas are for company use

State Road

Cesspool/Septic Ledge/Rock Underground Oil Tank

None of the above

Std

Single family Multi family

Mtr. 1Mtr. 2Mtr. 3Mtr. 4Mtr. 5TOTAL

Unit BTU/HR Heating Rate Mtr. Size BTU

1

2

3

9

8

7

4 5 6

New York CityAll fields MUST be completed or job can not be processed.

STATEN ISLAND - Fax form to: 718-498-1183 Mail form to: National Grid - 200 Gulf Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303BROOKLYN AND QUEENS - Fax form to: 718-498-1183 Mail form to: National Grid - 8302 - 8624 Ditmas Ave. Bldg, 31, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Residential Gas Service Agreement - 2016(residential is considered 1-5 family)

This agreement is subject to the Terms and Conditions on the back of this agreement. Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid, NY (National Grid) agrees to install gas service to the above location (Premises). I understand that I may cancel this agreement, without obligation, at any time prior to the installation of the gas service line and main. I hereby authorize National Grid to install a natural gas service line to the address noted above.

Owner/Applicant Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Contractor Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ Date:___________________________

(Pg. 1 of 2 NYC)EE5350 (1/16) NYC

Project Information (Heating/Site Contractor)Type: New Construction Existing House No gas Existing House with unused gas lineWork Requested (check all that apply): New Service Line Additional metersTrenching by National Grid:Existing Service Info (if applicable): Active meters on the service Yes No Service Size ________ Meter Riser Size __________ Existing meter locationFraming complete date (New Construction/Rehab):_______________Customer contribution toward construction: $_______________

Contact InformationApplicant Name:Premise Address: City, State, Zip: Mailing Address:

Home Phone: Alternate Phone:Email Address:Owner Date of Birth:Owner Driver’s Lic.#/State:Tax ID#:Contractor/Lic. Plumber Name:Contractor/Lic. Plumber Address: Contact Name: Contact Phone:

Rehab Existing House Existing House w/Gas

Upgrade service size Upgrade meter(s) Yes No

Outside Inside

(A standard residential meter requires an obstruction free wall space (18"W X 28"H X 48"D)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Terms and Conditions of Residential Gas Service Agreement1. In the event that the actual service line and/or main length exceed tarrif allowances, National Grid will require a contribution in aid of construction (CIAC). National Grid will notify Applicant(s) through a separate invoice of any required CIAC. This payment must be made before any work is scheduled.

2. The term “Applicant” means the person or entity identified on the front of this agreement in the block next to Property Owner.

3. Once the meter is set, the Applicant becomes the customer of record and National Grid will commence billing the Applicant and the Applicant agrees to pay for gas service pursuant to the applicable rate classification and in accordance with National Grid’s terms and conditions, as filed from time to time with the New York Public Service Commission. 4. Excavated lawn areas will be raked and seeded. National Grid will take reasonable measures to minimize any damage to property but will not restore/repair other onsite areas. Applicant is responsible for maintaining all reseeded areas.

5. National Grid shall install the necessary natural gas distribution system to the site, subject to weather conditions (during winter frosts charges will apply) and all federal, state and local codes and permit requirements. In the event that National Grid is unable to obtain the necessary permits to install the gas service line, National Grid shall not be obligated to perform such installation and this Agreement shall benull and void.

6. National Grid will not be responsible for delays or damages associated with the installation of a gas service line due to weather or the issuance of permits, nor will it be responsible for damages attributable to unforeseen conditions beyond its control.

7. (New Construction Only) Applicant shall (i) construct, or cause the construction of all necessary water lines, sewer lines, roads and electrical lines, and will perform other necessary work required to prepare the site for the installation including but not limited to bringing this site to within 6” of final grade and free of debris and scaffolding.

8. Applicant shall provide all easements, rights-of-way, and permits necessary for National Grid to install natural gas distribution lines required to provide service.

9. National Grid will accept or modify the meter location shown on the front of this form based upon its installation requirements.

10. Applicant represents and warrants that it has provided National Grid with all information known to it concerning environmental contamination or threat thereof at or in the vicinity of the Premises, provided that this provision shall not apply to environmental contamination caused by any employee, contractor, agent, or representative of National Grid.

11. Applicant assumes full and complete responsibility for any and all costs associated with any environmental contamination encountered by National Grid during the installation including but not limited to the costs to clean up or remediate such contamination, provided that this provision shall not apply to environmental contamination caused by any employee, contractor, agent, or representative of National Grid.

12. In the event that environmental contamination is encountered during the installation, all work shall cease and National Grid shall provide oral notice and written notice within a reasonable time. Thereafter, National Grid shall have no further obligations under this Agreement, provided that this provision shall not apply to environmental contamination caused by any employee, contractor, agent, or representative of National Grid.

13. Applicant shall to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, hold harmless and release National Grid, its parent company, affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, servants, representatives, successors and assigns from and against all claims, demands, liabilities or expenses related to environmental contamination at or in the vicinity of the Premises. This indemnity and release provision survives the expiration or termination of the Agreement and extends to the respective successors and assigns of National Grid and Applicant.

14. National Grid shall own the natural gas distribution system up to the building wall for each outside customer meter. When the meter is located inside, National Grid shall own the natural gas distribution system up to the first accessible fitting inside the wall of the customer’s building.

15. All installations where excavating and backfilling are to be performed by Applicant or his/her designee will be performed in compliance with National Grid’s specifications, and the installation shall not commence until said trench is inspected and accepted by a representative of National Grid’s construction division.

16. Prior to the start of the work described on the front of this agreement, Applicant is responsible for marking out any underground facilities on their property that are not marked out as a result of National Grid’s notification of the New York State One Call system.

17. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties; any verbal representations or modifications by National Grid employees or others shall be null and void.

18. The laws of the State of New York shall govern this Agreement.

19. If any terms of this Agreement or portions thereof are declared or become invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

20. In the event that the equipment identified on the front of this agreement is not installed and in use within three months (Existing Homes) or six months (New Construction) of the date of installation of the service line, the Applicant agrees to pay National Grid the actual cost of installing and disconnecting the gas service line plus the actual cost of any required main work minus any payments already received.

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