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As owners and operators of over 75 wind and solar projects around the country, training is key to making sure our technicians are working safely and keeping clean energy flowing onto the grid. Earlier this year, we celebrated the grand opening of Avangrid’s National Training Center in Sherman County, Oregon, and we are proud to have recently welcomed the first class of new hires to the facility. Ten newly hired Avangrid technicians from five different states made up the first group of students to go

In today’s world, companies are increasingly giving back to the communities they serve, and the Avangrid Foundation is a powerful example of how corporate philanthropy can drive meaningful change. Pablo Colón, the Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation and Director of Corporate Citizenship at Avangrid, leads the organization with a mission to improve lives and build thriving communities. The Avangrid Foundation is rooted in the principle of “Mission Driven, Locally Focused,” aiming to create a more sustainable and equitable future by investing in community programs

Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 – October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the myriad histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin community. At the helm of the festivities is the ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Awareness) Hispanic business resource group. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of ¡HOLA! are sharing about their work, passions, and family traditions. Below, meet Pablo Hernandez, Program Manager, Optimization. What does your day-to-day at work look like? I administer application permissions and support users in our work order

Hydroelectric power plays a critical role in providing clean, reliable energy. By using the natural flow of water to generate electricity, hydro plants offer a renewable energy source that helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. In New York State, NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) and RG&E (Rochester Gas & Electric) own and operate nine hydro plants that contribute to the state's power grid. These facilities not only provide electricity but also support local communities with clean energy. These nine hydro plants, operated by

Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 – October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the myriad histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin community. At the helm of the festivities is the ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Awareness) Hispanic business resource group. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of ¡HOLA! are sharing about their work, passions, and family traditions. Below, meet Marilyn Martinez, Supervisor - Material Planning. What does your day-to-day at work look like? Pictured: Marilyn at the Hispanic Heritage Month flag raising at 3

This is the final installment of a 3-part series explaining Avangrid’s carbon neutrality goal. Our previous posts covered at a high level why companies set these types of goals, what the solutions are, and how progress is measured (see Part 1 and Part 2). So – how is Avangrid reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? And does getting to carbon neutral mean there will be no more CO2 emissions at all? Carbon Neutral: Explained It’s important to understand that being “carbon neutral” or “NetZero” (a

Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 – October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the myriad histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin community. At the helm of the festivities is the ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Awareness) Hispanic business resource group. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of ¡HOLA! are sharing about their work, passions, and family traditions.  Below, meet Omar Guevara, Sr Director - Substation Projects.  What does your day-to-day at work look like?  I’m part of the Projects

United Illuminating (UI) unveiled Connecticut’s first substation flood wall, the Congress Street Flood Wall, a groundbreaking $55 million infrastructure investment protecting Congress Street Substation in downtown Bridgeport from storm surge and sea level rise of the adjacent Pequonnock River. Only the third in the Northeast, the Congress Street Flood Wall protects the 11kV/ 13.8kV air-insulated coastal substation from rising floodwaters and severe storms exacerbated by climate change. The innovative project will ensure the reliability and resiliency of eight distribution circuits serving 35,000 customers in

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