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Vicki Ashley is a fourth-generation landowner at Avangrid’s Bakeoven and Daybreak solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon. We caught up with Vicki during a recent visit to the site. How long have you been on the land? Have things changed? The family has been here for almost 100 years, but I’ve been here for about 45 years. It’s totally changed from the dryland wheat to the solar project. This particular area was used for dryland wheat and cattle grazing before Avangrid built the solar project. We

Avangrid is one of the nation’s leading energy generation companies, producing power for homes and businesses across the United States. With 80 projects spread across 21 states, we are expanding our footprint and creating value for communities through job creation and economic growth. Our growing list of projects supports local jobs that help to prop up local communities, contribute significant tax revenue for states and counties, and represent major private investments in rural America that bolster the country’s energy independence. Since the beginning of this year,

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

Jeff Riley is a regional lease portfolio manager on Avangrid’s land management team. He has been with Avangrid for over three years. Get to know Jeff! Q: What do you do as a lease portfolio manager? Which region(s) do you cover? Jeff: “As a Lease Portfolio Manager, I am the first point of contact for our landowners throughout the life of our Solar and Wind projects. I assist landowners with inquiries involving the land contracts, lease payments, ownership transfers, project status and property taxes. Additionally, I

Excerpts from a conversation with Jason Dieterich, a landowner on Avangrid’s True North Solar project in Falls County, Texas. What is it like working with Avangrid? “Avangrid altogether was a great company to deal with. It is great when you have someone locally from the state coming to talk to you and telling you the plans. I don’t know what it is about Texas, but you can really trust the people that are here, and you can really trust when you have someone local working with

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we celebrate Disability Pride Month this July, Avangrid proudly honors the remarkable individuals with disabilities who have shaped the world—and the energy industry—with their vision, resilience, and ingenuity. Through advocacy, invention, leadership, and science, these trailblazers have helped build a more accessible and sustainable future. By Amanda Miner, Chair, CARE 10 Notable Figures Who Inspire Us 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt – Electrifying Rural America Paralyzed from the waist down due to polio, FDR led the U.S. through the Great Depression and WWII. His creation of the Rural

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