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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

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avangrid, recently announced $400,000 in grants to 19 wildlife rehabilitation organizations as part of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. This is the largest combined funding award in the program’s nine-year history. Since its inception, the Avangrid Foundation’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program has now given over $1 million in grants to organizations nationwide. This year’s grantees cover 12 states from coast to coast. There are five new grant recipients and 14 returning grant recipients. The funds will support a wide range

Avangrid continues to make progress on major energy projects from the west coast to Ohio. These projects, all solar facilities, will add new energy capacity onto local electrical grids to support quickly growing demand for energy across the country. Camino Avangrid recently announced that it began to export power onto the California grid from its Camino solar project in Kern County, California. This marks a major milestone for the 44 MWac (57 MWdc) project ahead of commercial operation expected later this spring. Camino will deliver reliable

Avangrid is privileged to partner with thousands of landowners from across the country. They all have unique stories to tell. Here is a message from Dave Whitmore, a landowner on multiple Avangrid projects in Washington state. Hello, my name is Dave Whitmore. Our farm is located in eastern Klickitat County in Washington State. Before wind turbines were placed on our property (Juniper Canyon wind project), we were and still are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. We had another opportunity with Avangrid to place another

We are proud to share that True North Solar has achieved commercial operation. As Avangrid’s largest solar project to date, the 238 MWac (321 MWdc) facility plays a dual role in responsibly powering U.S. data centers to ensure grid reliability and cement Texas’ position as a leader in American energy production. True North is delivering electricity to the Texas grid and supporting Meta’s operations, including its upcoming data center in neighboring Temple, its second data center facility in Texas. According to a recent report from

March is Women's History Month, a time to honor the women who have made significant sacrifices and contributions to society in the past and present. This year’s theme is #AccelerateAction, a celebration of the ways we build bridges between generations and move forward together. Throughout the month, Avangrid is spotlighting some of the amazing women in our workplace. Today, meet Kelly Wytas, Program Manager Instructional Design, Technical Training. Kelly recognizes the sacrifices that her mother made for their family and how that’s motivated her

Keeping electricity flowing to homes and businesses is a complex undertaking, involving a myriad of systems, technology, equipment and people. Line workers—the men and women out in the field installing and repairing power lines, poles, transformers and the like, often during and after storms—are certainly one of the most visible (and critical) aspects of this. But so too is another role: vegetation management. Far more than just tree trimming, the specialized field of vegetation management plays a pivotal role in maintaining safety, reliability, and resilience

At Avangrid, equal opportunity in the workplace matters to us. During Women’s History Month, we honor women’s contributions to our company and our history, culture, and society.  Today, meet Laura Huizinga, Business Relations Manager at New York State Electric & Gas. Can you tell us about your career journey, what inspired you to pursue your current field and some of the your biggest milestones or achievements? Prior to coming to Avangrid, my work history was primarily in volunteer and event management. I enjoyed what I did

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