NU to Webcast discussion of first quarter results

BERLIN – Northeast Utilities (NYSE: NU) will Webcast a conference call with financial analysts on Thursday, May 1, 2008, beginning at 4 p.m. Senior management for the utility company, which serves most Connecticut residents, will discuss the company's financial performance through the first quarter of 2008.

The discussion will be led by Charles W. Shivery, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will include David R. McHale, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Lee Olivier, Executive Vice President of Operations.

The listen-only, live audio Webcast will be available on Windows Media Player in the Investors section of the NU Web site at http://www.nu.com/investors/presentations.asp. After the Webcast is completed, a recording of the call will be archived on the site.