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Avangrid’s Seventh Innovation Forum Brings Together Top Universities, National Labs and Incubators to Spark Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted its seventh Innovation Forum today, titled “Transformative Collaboration”.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted its seventh Innovation Forum today, titled “Transformative Collaboration”.
  • “Innovation is key to developing the solutions needed to advance the clean energy transition,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • The Innovation Forum is an opportunity to bring together our many partners—including top universities, national labs and incubators—to drive collaboration forward.
  • Other partners who joined the event were Greentown Labs, SeaDeep, Yale University, MIT, University of Massachusetts, and University of Connecticut.

Avangrid’s Innovative Condor Conservation Plan Contributes to Rearing of 12 California Condors

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The company will have doubled its commitment to condor recovery by supporting the rearing of 12 California condors at the Oregon Zoo.

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  • The company will have doubled its commitment to condor recovery by supporting the rearing of 12 California condors at the Oregon Zoo.
  • This plan stipulated that Avangrid fund a full-time employee at the zoo’s condor breeding facility to support the captive rearing of six California condors to mitigate the potential impacts of two incidental condor mortalities over a 30-year period.
  • Funding from the company supported the successful rearing of 12 condors, 10 of which were releasable in 2022 and 2023.
  • "Conservation is all about partnerships, especially when it comes to a species like the California condor," said Travis Koons, who oversees the Oregon Zoo's recovery efforts.

Statement From Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra on Groundbreaking of New Array Technologies Manufacturing Facility in New Mexico

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today issued a statement from Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra on the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility for Array Technologies in New Mexico.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today issued a statement from Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra on the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility for Array Technologies in New Mexico.
  • Last year, Avangrid announced a $30 million contract with Array Technologies for solar trackers to be used at its True North solar project in Falls County, Texas.
  • "Congratulations to Array Technologies on their recent groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico," said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Strong relationships with industry leaders like Array Technologies are vital to realizing our clean energy goals."

Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra Named City & State Trailblazer in Clean Energy

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State.

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  • Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State.
  • This award recognizes the innovators and groundbreakers in New York’s clean energy sector who are developing revolutionary clean energy tech, implementing groundbreaking programs, advocating for transformative policies, enhancing economic opportunities and leading the charge toward a clean energy future.
  • Avangrid has two New York subsidiaries: New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E).
  • “Avangrid is very proud to play a fundamental role in advancing New York state’s ambitious clean energy goals.

Avangrid First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Available on Company’s Website

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE:AGR) posted its first quarter 2024 financial results in the Investors section of the Company’s website. Interested parties can access using the following link: www.avangrid.com .

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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE:AGR) posted its first quarter 2024 financial results in the Investors section of the Company’s website. Interested parties can access using the following link: www.avangrid.com .

Forbes Names Avangrid Among America’s Best Employers for Diversity

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 .

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 .
  • This annual list researches and reviews companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) best practices and conducts anonymous employee surveys.
  • “We’re focused on creating a workplace where talented and committed employees build meaningful, long-term careers,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • The participants were asked to anonymously rate their employers on the organization’s approach to diversity as it pertains to such criteria as age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and general diversity.

Avangrid’s 2023 Sustainability Report Surpasses Previous Year Results on Climate Action

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Avangrid today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, titled “ Our journey continues: Advancing the clean energy transition ,” which details how Avangrid achieved year-over-year progress on more than 85% of its goals.

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  • Avangrid today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, titled “ Our journey continues: Advancing the clean energy transition ,” which details how Avangrid achieved year-over-year progress on more than 85% of its goals.
  • “After all, climate change is an unprecedented global challenge that is elevating the need for clean energy solutions around the globe.
  • 14 sustainability accolades in 2023, including being named one of America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today.
  • “I’m very proud of the progress we’ve made in the last year and excited to release our 2023 Sustainability Report that details our actions.

Avangrid Featured on “EARTH with John Holden” to Kick off Earth Week

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Avangrid was spotlighted for its sustainability commitments and dedication to accelerating the clean energy transition in the United States.

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  • Avangrid was spotlighted for its sustainability commitments and dedication to accelerating the clean energy transition in the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422118662/en/
    “It is a tremendous honor for Avangrid to be featured on this nationally televised program,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • As we begin our celebration of Earth Week, I hope that this segment inspires others to take meaningful steps toward decarbonization and a clean energy future.
  • Avangrid will be featured again on “EARTH with John Holden” on Bloomberg TV on April 28 and May 5 at 3:30 p.m.

Avangrid Thanks Southern Connecticut Gas Employee for 51 Years of Service

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Today, Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the retirement of one of its longest-serving team members, Linda Fulton-Christie, who joined the workforce of Avangrid subsidiary Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) in 1973.

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  • Today, Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the retirement of one of its longest-serving team members, Linda Fulton-Christie, who joined the workforce of Avangrid subsidiary Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) in 1973.
  • Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra called Ms. Fulton-Christie to personally thank her for 51 years of service to SCG customers and to wish her well in her retirement.
  • “Across Avangrid’s family of companies, the characteristics we are known for – commitment to excellent customer service, cutting-edge innovation, and second-to-none reliability – start and end with our workforce,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “From the newest recruits to our longest-standing employees, our workforce is our greatest strength and most valuable asset,” said Frank Reynolds, President & CEO of Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG).

Avangrid Launches Lineworker Recruitment Efforts to Mark Lineworker Appreciation Day

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

This includes investing in programs at Avangrid subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Central Maine Power (CMP) and United Illuminating (UI).

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  • This includes investing in programs at Avangrid subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Central Maine Power (CMP) and United Illuminating (UI).
  • “At Avangrid, our lineworkers are truly some of the best in the business,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “Being a lineworker takes an immense amount of skill, knowledge, determination, and resiliency.
  • CMP also has partnered with Kennebec Valley Community College for five years to train and hire lineworker apprentices.