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

In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the great minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Toussaint Lohomboli, an Associate Engineer in our Local Rotational Graduate Program. What is your title and role? I am an Associate Engineer participating in the Local Rotational Graduate Program. This program provides the opportunity to complete three rotations in different departments across the company while continuing to work in an engineering role. My first rotation was with the Substation Projects team, my second rotation was with the Project

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Fady Soliman, Distribution Planning Associate Engineer at United Illuminating. What is your current role? Distribution Planning Associate Engineer. I develop and use power system models and tools for studying the interconnection of generation, storage, and new load additions to the distribution network according to IEEE and ANSI standards to ensure the reliability

At Avangrid, we’re accelerating transformation for our customers and communities by pioneering a brighter energy future. In honor of National Engineers Week, we are highlighting the brilliant minds behind the innovations we’re making. Meet Devon MarcAurele, Supervisor – Interconnections. What is your current role? Supervisor – Interconnections for NY supporting both New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric. I oversee distributed energy resources (DER) impact studies that determine the impact and upgrades necessary to interconnect these customers to our system. I also

National Engineers Week, founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Taking place from February 16–22, 2025, Engineers Week celebrates the vital role engineers play in shaping our world. We’re not just powering homes and businesses—we’re pioneering the future of energy. Every day, from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, our engineers are solving complex challenges, optimizing infrastructure, and driving innovations

At Avangrid, equal opportunity in the workplace matters to us. We strive to build and sustain a diverse workforce with a rich mix of differences, inclusive workplaces where each of us feel valued and connected, and equitable opportunities to grow and develop – no matter where we work. As we celebrate Black History Month this month, we’re spotlighting employees who are members of the Avangrid African-American Council for Excellence (AAACE). Let's meet Mandy Okine, Senior IT Internal Auditor, Avangrid. Tell us a little about your

Powering communities takes more than energy—it takes people. Moses Rams, Chief Line Crew Leader at United Illuminating and President of UWUA Local 4701, is a leader who puts people first. His journey from union member to president is a testament to his dedication, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to those who keep the lights on. Throughout his career, Moses has worked to ensure frontline workers have the tools, resources, and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. From addressing workplace challenges to forging

At Avangrid, equal opportunity in the workplace matters to us. We strive to build and sustain a diverse workforce with a rich mix of differences, inclusive workplaces where each of us feel valued and connected, and equitable opportunities to grow and develop – no matter where we work. As we celebrate Black History Month this month, we’re spotlighting employees who are members of the Avangrid African-American Council for Excellence (AAACE). Let's meet Annmarie Brown, Lead Billing Specialist for Southern Connecticut Gas. Tell us a little

Imagine a workplace where every idea, no matter how big or small, has the potential to transform the way we do business. That's the spirit behind the One Avangrid Accelerators Program, which has just wrapped up its third successful year. This program is all about empowering employees to bring their innovative ideas to the table and turn them into reality. Every employee – whether brand new or experienced, working in the field or in the office – can contribute. At the beginning of 2024, employees

©Avangrid, Inc. All rights reserved.