Avangrid Welcomes First Class to Newly Built National Training Center
Avangrid’s National Training Center, located in
10 Students from 5 states will attend the hands-on program to begin their new renewable energy careers

Avangrid welcomes first group of new hires to National Training Center in
“We are thrilled to officially welcome the first students to our National Training Center,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “This is an excellent example of our commitment to the health and safety of the hundreds of women and men working at our renewable energy projects. They are at the forefront of America’s clean energy transition, and a big reason why Avangrid is leading the way.”
The facility will help Avangrid bring new wind and solar technicians up to speed quickly and efficiently, while empowering hundreds of current technicians to become experts in their field.
Students will receive unrivaled access to industry-leading training. For example, they will practice on Avangrid’s 30-foot-tall fall protection tower to learn how to handle emergencies while working at heights, empowering trainees to master proper safety protocols in a safe place before working on a turbine. They will get hands-on training on a variety of components pertaining to a wind farm, solar plant, or high voltage installation, including access to a completely intact nacelle (top of a wind turbine) for practicing maintenance and troubleshooting in a real-world environment.
“I was born and raised working on motors, mechanic stuff,” said Karsen Coats, a new wind technician at Avangrid’s Barton Chapel wind farm in
Clean energy jobs grew at double the rate of the rest of the
Avangrid’s training program was developed in accordance with guidelines from the American Clean Power Association. Additionally, Avangrid is seeking certification from the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to ensure technicians are meeting global industry safety standards.
The NTC is located near many of Avangrid’s 14 existing wind and solar facilities, with a combined operating capacity of about 1.6 GW, and represents additional investment in the region.
Interested media can find b-roll from the NTC and soundbites from wind technicians here.
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