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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a diversified energy and utility company headquartered in Orange, Connecticut. With over $45 billion in assets, Avangrid operates in 24 states across the United States. The company has two primary lines of business: Networks and Renewables. Through its Networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. The Renewables business focuses on generating electricity through renewable sources like wind and solar power, with a total capacity of 8.8 gigawatts of emissions-free installed capacity.
Formed in 2015 through a merger between Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation, Avangrid is majority-owned by Iberdrola S.A., a global leader in the energy industry based in Spain. Iberdrola owns 81.6% of Avangrid and has proposed to acquire the remaining shares. This merger has bolstered Avangrid's position as a leading sustainable energy company in the U.S.
Recent achievements include the successful conservation efforts under the California condor conservation plan, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oregon Zoo. The project has resulted in the rearing of 12 condors, supporting biodiversity while mitigating the impacts of the Manzana Wind Power Project. Moreover, Avangrid’s ongoing innovation efforts were highlighted at its seventh Innovation Forum, showcasing advancements in renewable energy technologies and collaborations with top universities and national labs.
Financially, Avangrid has demonstrated robust performance, with significant investments in energy innovation projects amounting to over $102 million in 2023. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, earning a spot on USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2024 and being named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years.
Avangrid has a strong commitment to community engagement, as evidenced by a $135,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity to support local affordable housing projects. Additionally, the company recently signed a Power Purchase Agreement with CPS Energy to supply enough wind energy to power approximately 41,000 Texas homes, further cementing its role in the clean energy transition.
Looking forward, Avangrid is pioneering the U.S. offshore wind industry with projects like Vineyard Wind 1, set to be the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm. This project will generate electricity for over 400,000 homes and is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
To learn more about Avangrid and its initiatives, visit www.avangrid.com.
Avangrid, Inc. CEO Pedro Azagra congratulates Array Technologies on their new manufacturing facility in New Mexico. The $30 million contract with Array Technologies for solar trackers for their True North solar project in Texas marks a significant step towards Avangrid's clean energy goals.
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