Welcome to Connected, Avangrid’s blog for stories and insights about our people, our culture and our communities. Follow us on social to stay in the know. Learn more at www.avangrid.com.

Popular Posts

Most Popular

Author: ava-admin

During Pride Month in June, Avangrid is celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies! Today, meet Bill Oxford, Manager - Gross Margin Accounting, for Avangrid. Tell us a little bit about your background and your current role at Avangrid? I began my career at Avangrid within the Internal Audit group in 2011, a year after graduating with my MBA and Bachelors in Accounting. After a few years I transitioned to a more financial role and joined the Networks Gross Margin Team in 2017. I gradually worked my way

High winds. Heavy rains. Downed trees. Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared? Hurricane season is officially upon us, running from June through November. At Avangrid, safety is always job #1. And being prepared is the most important step in staying safe. While not every storm causes damage, it only takes one to disrupt lives, knock out power, and threaten safety. You only need to think back to September of last year, when Hurricane Helene veered inland and caused widespread devastation in the Carolinas, Tennessee and

During Pride Month in June, Avangrid is celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies! Today, meet Liz Ranney, Lead Analyst, Field Operations at New York State Electric & Gas. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and your current role at Avangrid? I have been with Avangrid for nearly 9 years. During this time, I spent a little more than half of my tenure in customer service. In 2022, I transitioned to the electric operations side. Currently, I serve as the Work Planning Lead

During Pride Month in June, Avangrid is celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies! Today, meet José Marrero, Supervisor of Technical Training for our Connecticut and Massachusetts companies. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and your current role at Avangrid? I have been with Avangrid for 11 years, starting as a customer electrician in the union. After eight years, I moved into management as a Standard Field Supervisor. For the past 2.5 years, I have been a Supervisor in Technical Training, leading a

Top Photo: Larry C. Allen (left) and Chris Allen (right). Father’s Day is our annual opportunity to honor and celebrate the guidance, support, and love that comes from fathers and father figures. This year, we recognize three generations of fathers at our Colorado assets who have helped build a culture of safety, service, and integrity. With that, we introduce you to the Allen family. [caption id="attachment_7918" align="alignleft" width="410"] Larry Allen on the job in a turbine.[/caption] The story begins with Larry C. Allen (1947–2010), a U.S. Air

Representatives from Avangrid present $5,000 STEM scholarship check to Hannah Schumacher, who will be attending the University of Illinois this fall. MINONK, Ill. – Graduation season is a time of celebration, reflection, and anticipation for high school seniors across the country. Whether they’re signing yearbooks, enjoying final moments with friends, or gearing up for college, it’s a milestone filled with promise. For one graduating senior in Illinois, that promise just got a little brighter and Avangrid is proud to be a part of their journey. Members

At a time when the energy sector—and the nation—faces a shortage of skilled trade workers, Avangrid is investing in the next generation through numerous workforce development programs and initiatives. By partnering with our unions, technical high schools, and community resources across our service areas, Avangrid is not only filling a critical talent gap, but also providing students with a pathway to fulfilling, well-paying careers in the energy industry. In Maine, Central Maine Power (CMP) partners closely with Kennebec Valley Community College to support its Electrical

At any given time, there is a group of highly trained experts responsible for remotely monitoring and controlling Avangrid’s fleet of energy generating projects. About 80 facilities stretch from coast to coast with a total capacity of over 10 Gigawatts. This vital work is handled inside the Avangrid National Control Center (NCC) in Vancouver, Washington. Now, these experts have a new tool at their disposal to ensure the safety, reliability, and resiliency of Avangrid’s fleet. Avangrid recently completed installation of an enormous, high-definition LED wall

©Avangrid, Inc. All rights reserved.