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October 2025

After moving to Freeport, Maine over ten years ago, Ben Shepard discovered 200 acres of conservation land owned by the Town of Freeport close to his house. As an avid hiker and runner since his teenage years, this property sparked an interest and a passion. “The conservation property, Florida Lake, has lots of natural beauty and hiking trails – and when I first saw it in 2014 – it was in a state of disrepair,” he said. “So, I started to look for ways to

Avangrid’s inclusion on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women is more than another line on our trophy shelf; it is independent confirmation that the company’s promises around equal opportunity translate into real-world experience for employees. The ranking—built exclusively on anonymous feedback from working women—arrives on the heels of recognitions from JUST Capital, Ethisphere, TIME and Fast Company, underscoring Avangrid’s standing as an employer that balances ethics, wellness and performance. Central to that success is a team of women steering some of

As part of our Avangrid in the Community series, we’re shining the spotlight on employees who generously give their time and energy to passions that drive them. When the phone rings and a 911 call comes through in Owego, New York, chances are Michael Roden is on the way. By day, Michael is a Health and Safety Lead Analyst at New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), where he works to keep employees safe. But outside of his day job, he wears another hat as

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