Re Niagara Mohawk

National Grid Group PLC
13 November 2001

NIAGARA MOHAWK ANNOUNCES EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2001

Niagara Mohawk today announced earnings for the third quarter ended 30
September 2001. Copies of the announcement are available from National Grid
Group ('National Grid') Investor Relations on [phone].

National Grid and Niagara Mohawk announced on 5 September 2000 the signing of
a Merger Agreement under which National Grid will acquire all of the
outstanding shares of Niagara Mohawk.

Contact

Marcy Reed          [phone]

Terry McCormick     [phone]