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Eversource Named One of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024 by USA TODAY

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Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized as one of America's Climate Leaders for 2024 by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. This marks the second consecutive year the company has received this distinction, highlighting its success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Eversource ranked #4 in the Energy & Utilities category and #173 overall. The award acknowledges the company's dedication to sustainability and clean energy projects across New England. Eversource serves approximately 4.4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire and is also noted for its efforts in energy efficiency and integration of clean energy resources.

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  • Recognized as one of America's Climate Leaders for 2024.
  • Ranked #4 in the Energy & Utilities category and #173 overall.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity significantly.
  • Supports New England’s goal for a decarbonized future.
  • Involved in clean energy projects like solar, offshore wind, and electric vehicles.
  • Named #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation.
  • Received recognition from Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024.
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  • Potential over-reliance on recognition and awards; actual financial performance and market position might differ.

National recognition highlights energy company’s achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

HARTFORD, Conn. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For a second consecutive year, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. Ranked among the top utilities on the list, this distinction highlights the energy company’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity which is rooted in an unwavering commitment to sustainability throughout its operations.

For a second consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire)

For a second consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by USA TODAY and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“We’re deeply honored to receive this prestigious award from USA TODAY affirming our companywide commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment and doing our part to address climate change,” said Eversource Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Nolan. “In support of New England’s goal to realize a decarbonized future, we’re proud to serve as a catalyst for clean energy projects that will lower emissions from the electric, heating and transportation sectors and we play a crucial role in advancing the climate objectives in the states that we operate. At the same time, we’re focused on reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions, and it is a great honor to be recognized among other industry leaders.”

The USA TODAY list of America’s Climate Leaders recognizes the top 450 companies across the United States that have achieved the greatest reduction in their operational emissions intensity between 2020 and 2022 — a measure of the amount of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gases a company produces relative to its revenue. Following Eversource’s recognition in last year’s list, the company is ranked #4 in the Energy & Utilities category and #173 overall for 2024 — earning the distinction as a 2-Year Champion.

For more information on Eversource’s nationally recognized sustainability efforts and progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, please visit the dedicated page of its website.

Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is among the top energy companies in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024 and recognized as a Five-Year Champion, appearing in every edition of the list. Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies water to approximately 4.4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 9,900 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like a first-in-the-nation networked geothermal pilot project, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.

William Hinkle

603-634-2228

william.hinkle@eversource.com

Source: Eversource Energy

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What recognition did Eversource Energy receive for 2024?

Eversource Energy was named one of America's Climate Leaders for 2024 by USA TODAY and Statista Inc.

How did Eversource rank in the Energy & Utilities category?

Eversource ranked #4 in the Energy & Utilities category and #173 overall in the list of America's Climate Leaders for 2024.

What efforts has Eversource made towards sustainability?

Eversource has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions intensity and is involved in various clean energy projects including solar, offshore wind, and electric vehicles.

What is Eversource's role in New England's decarbonization goal?

Eversource supports New England’s decarbonization goal by advancing clean energy projects and reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions.

How many customers does Eversource serve?

Eversource serves approximately 4.4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

What other recognitions has Eversource received?

Eversource has been featured in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024 and is recognized as the #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation.

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