This is the final installment of a 3-part series explaining Avangrid’s carbon neutrality goal. Our previous posts covered at a high level why companies set these types of goals, what the solutions are, and how progress is measured
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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! (Hispanic
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United Illuminating (UI) unveiled Connecticut’s first substation flood wall, the Congress Street Flood Wall, a groundbreaking $55 million infrastructure investment protecting Congress Street Substation in downtown Bridgeport from storm surge and sea level rise of the adjacent Pequonnock
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Active network management automates curtailment by leveraging Dynamic Hosting Capacity Allows Utilities to host more renewable energy with fewer costly grid upgrades New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) have demonstrated a new flexible
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In 2022, Central Maine Power (CMP) initiated restoration work at a transmission line site in Kennebunk, Maine to address sedimentation and erosion concerns, as well as protect biodiversity in an area of its service territory with unique ecological
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In our first article on carbon neutrality, we covered the basics of how emissions from human activity (like energy, manufacturing, and transportation) have increased the levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, warming the
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Before storms hit, make sure you have the supplies you’ll need. Late summer and early fall are prime seasons for hurricanes and tropical storms. After a major storm, customers should be ready for the possibility of several days without
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The first rule of storm response – always be prepared. Our team works hard all year round to prepare for storms and power interruptions in a safe and timely manner. See below for some of the measures our team
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When it comes to choosing a place to work, many people look beyond just a paycheck. The modern workforce values a company that supports not just their financial well-being but their total health. Avangrid’s talent acquisition team understands
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It was ambitious in 2017, when Avangrid became the first American utility to commit to carbon-neutral goals and set a target for 2035. It became even more ambitious in 2022, when we moved the date up – targeting 2030
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Mark Waclawiak's roots in the utility industry run deep. His father worked at United Illuminating, (now part of the Avangrid family of companies), while his mother ran a consulting firm designing power and lighting systems for commercial businesses.
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