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A heat pump is a versatile, efficient heating and cooling system that has increased in popularity in recent years thanks to technology advancements providing superior comfort for your home, exceptional energy savings and support for a sustainable future. But what exactly is a heat pump? And how do they work? In the simplest terms, a heat pump transfers heat from one place to another. The system uses a variety of equipment to either heat or cool a home, including a compressor, reversing valve, fans and

During Avangrid’s International Volunteer Week (IVW), which took place from September 30 to October 8, employees from across the organization stepped up to give back to local non-profit organizations through various activities and projects. Below is a summary of some of those events and a few words from volunteers who participated in the events.   Connecticut In Connecticut, seven volunteering events took place. Opportunities ranged from facility clean-ups, organizing closets, sorting, and packaging items, and helping maintain gardens.Volunteers in New Haven got their hands dirty helping

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! business resource group. As we celebrate this special month, we will be meeting different members of the group. This week, meet Yaima Braga! Tell me about yourself – outside of work. What is your favorite hobby or passion? I love being outdoors – being in it, playing in the

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! business resource group. As we celebrate this special month, we will be meeting different members of the group. This week, meet Denise Sosa! Tell me about yourself – outside of work. What is your favorite hobby or passion? I was born and raised in the South Bronx! I enjoy

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! business resource group. As we celebrate this special month, we will be meeting different members of the group.This week, meet Jose Carlos Rojas!Tell me about yourself – outside of work. What is your favorite hobby or passion?I use my free time out of the office doing

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! business resource group. As we celebrate this special month, we will be meeting different members of the group. This week, meet Luz (better known as "Luzy") Avila-Nieves, who serves as the membership coordinator for ¡HOLA! Tell me about yourself – outside of work. What is your favorite hobby

Earlier this year New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), subsidiaries of Avangrid, enrolled in the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), a voluntary conservation program sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to address the needs of at-risk species before they become endangered. The Companies committed to preserving habitat for monarch butterflies in 18 percent of their above-ground rights-of-way acres across New York State, through measures like mowing brush to promote nectar plants and milkweed. “We have

This July, Avangrid’s Connecticut-based company United Illuminating unveiled significant progress on the rebuild of Pequonnock Substation, a cornerstone of fulfilling UI’s commitment to providing reliable electricity to the greater Bridgeport region. In addition to serving Bridgeport customers through its distribution network, Pequonnock connects to the Independent System Operator of New England (ISO-NE) system with seven transmission lines that service the electric grid from New York to Maine. Because of significant flood risk to Old Pequonnock, the newly rebuilt substation was moved 700 feet southwest

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