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Avangrid Breaks Ground on National Training Center

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, GWO, AGR, Climate, Life, Virtual reality, Certification, NTC, Farm, Environment, Wind, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun construction on its National Training Center (NTC).

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun construction on its National Training Center (NTC).
  • “We are incredibly proud to see this project come to life and take our training capabilities to the next level,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “This facility will be a differentiator for our company by speeding up the training and onboarding of our new hires while boosting the proficiency of current employees.
  • Avangrid is adding to this uniqueness with the development of and investment in the NTC,” said Joe Dabulskis, Sherman County Judge.

Enrollment Opens for Vineyard Wind 1 Fisheries Compensation Program

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Other Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Other Energy, Agriculture, Utilities, Natural Resources, Retail, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, OCS, Division, AGR, Fishery, Culture, CIP, Wind, CZM, Integrated coastal zone management, IRS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, DMF, Vineyard, Vineyard Wind, Whaling

The launch of the program opens a 90-day window for fishermen to qualify for compensation at www.vw1fisheriescomp.com .

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  • The launch of the program opens a 90-day window for fishermen to qualify for compensation at www.vw1fisheriescomp.com .
  • The Vineyard Wind Fisheries Compensation Fund will bolster our commercial fisheries during this time of transition to clean energy—we hope this fund can be a model for ensuring offshore wind and commercial fisheries thrive together."
  • To support the program, Vineyard Wind 1 has established three escrow funds to compensate affected fishermen in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
  • Fishermen will not need to demonstrate economic impacts from Vineyard Wind 1 to qualify for the program or receive compensation payments.

Avangrid Named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Environment, Climate Change, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Professional Services, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), JUST, AGR, ESG, Biodiversity, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it has been named for the first time to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies .

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it has been named for the first time to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies .
  • I’m proud that our actions today will shape a greener more sustainable future for generations to come.”
    To build its list of most sustainable companies, Barron’s partnered with Calvert, a leader in ESG investing.
  • In addition to this honor from Barron’s, Avangrid was recently named on JUST Capital’s annual JUST 100 for the fourth consecutive year .
  • To learn more about Barron’s 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies or their methodology, click here .

Avangrid Hosts Federal Leadership at New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Environment, Maritime, Other Energy, Transport, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Energy, Woman, AGR, Commonwealth, Wind, Equivalence relation, Carbon, Sound, PLA, Electricity, Vineyard, Workforce, Terminal, Vineyard Wind, FTE

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin Sligh and other agency leadership for a tour of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Kevin Sligh and other agency leadership for a tour of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
  • The Terminal serves as the staging port and offshore control and marine coordination center for the first-in-the-nation Vineyard Wind 1 project.
  • “The New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal is the foundation for our operations in pioneering Vineyard Wind 1, the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • Construction flows through the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

Kraken and United Illuminating Enter Partnership to Pilot Smart Energy Tech, Reduce Grid Constraint in Connecticut

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Technology, Energy, Utilities, Other Technology, UI, AGR, Avangrid, PURA, Creativity, Electricity, The United Illuminating Company, Partnership, Renewable energy

Set to launch in June 2024, the pilot aligns with Connecticut's ambitious climate goal of a 45 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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  • Set to launch in June 2024, the pilot aligns with Connecticut's ambitious climate goal of a 45 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
  • Powered by Kraken’s SmartFlex technology, UI customers will be able to optimize electric vehicles and heat pumps to efficiently minimize their energy usage.
  • This partnership with United Illuminating is a perfect opportunity for us to show how the Kraken platform can build a lasting change for the communities in the region," said Kraken CEO Devrim Celal.
  • To learn more about how Kraken is advancing the global energy transition, visit kraken.tech .

Avangrid’s Customer Experience and Digital Center of Excellence Leading the Way

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Smart Energy, AGR, Research, Marketing, Culture, Small business, Climate change, Customer experience, Electricity, Heart, Shoe, Sales

The Customer Experience and Digital Center of Excellence is a dedicated cross-functional unit that consolidates customer experience strategy, digital product development, marketing, research, and end-to-end journey redesign.

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  • The Customer Experience and Digital Center of Excellence is a dedicated cross-functional unit that consolidates customer experience strategy, digital product development, marketing, research, and end-to-end journey redesign.
  • This ensures a seamless and consistent experience across all touchpoints, from the mobile app to energy management tools and core operational customer experience improvements.
  • “By developing our Customer Experience and Digital Center of Excellence, we work more efficiently and at a greater scale to increase customer satisfaction.
  • “That's why our Customer Experience and Digital Center of Excellence isn't just about creating solutions, it's about forging partnerships built on deep understanding.

Avangrid Foundation Awards $140,000 to Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Environment, Climate Change, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Energy, Foundation, AGR, Bird, Multimedia, Triage, Investment, SOAR, Reptile, Animal, Chimney swift, National Marine Life Center, Mammal, HPAI, Knowledge, Rehabilitation, Hawk, Hunting

The Avangrid Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced a record total of $140,000 in grants to 15 wildlife rehabilitation centers as part of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.

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  • The Avangrid Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced a record total of $140,000 in grants to 15 wildlife rehabilitation centers as part of its Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.
  • Now in its eighth year, Avangrid Foundation’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program has given a total of more than $650,000 in grants to centers nationwide.
  • “We are very proud to help combat these risks through the Avangrid Foundation’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program.
  • A big thank you to everyone at Avangrid and the Avangrid Foundation.”
    For more information on the Avangrid Foundation, click here .

Avangrid Subsidiaries NYSEG and RG&E Advance Their First Whole Home Electrification Project in New York

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Utilities, Green Technology, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Sustainability, RG, AGR, CLCPA, NPAS, RGE, Retirement, NPA, Climate, Heat, RG&E, YES

The project, in Rochester Gas and Electric’s (RG&E) service area, will result in the removal of 119 feet of leak-prone gas main to ultimately achieve electrification of three homes via an NPA solution.

Key Points: 
  • The project, in Rochester Gas and Electric’s (RG&E) service area, will result in the removal of 119 feet of leak-prone gas main to ultimately achieve electrification of three homes via an NPA solution.
  • “These types of projects demonstrate our commitment to decarbonization efforts across the country,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • For customers interested in pursuing electrification and other energy options, NYSEG and RG&E have options and resources available to assist with making energy decisions.
  • Check out Commercial Industrial Rebates - NYSEG or Commercial Industrial Rebates - RGE to review rebates available for businesses.

Westinghouse Organizes VVER Fuel Forum with Customers

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Utilities, Oil, Gas, Other Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Energy, Machinery, Nuclear, Manufacturing, APIS, CEZ, AGR, BWR, PWR, European, Energoatom, Implementation, Nuclear fuel, Westinghouse Electric Company, Documentation, E-6, Director general, NOVA, VVER, Radiation, Uranium mining

Westinghouse organized the 5th annual VVER Fuel Forum in Bratislava with representatives from six utilities.

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  • Westinghouse organized the 5th annual VVER Fuel Forum in Bratislava with representatives from six utilities.
  • Westinghouse offered detailed briefings on fuel licensing, NOVA E-6 design enhancements, fabrication plant upgrades, delivery and operations.
  • As the leader of the European Union-funded APIS project (Accelerated Program for Implementation of secure VVER fuel Supply), Westinghouse also presented additional information on next-generation fuel design development and a harmonized approach for VVER fuel licensing.
  • Learn more about our advanced fuel capabilities and how they relate to different reactors around the world: Westinghouse Nuclear > Nuclear Fuel .

Avangrid Powers Up Five Vineyard Wind 1 Turbines, Delivers Clean Energy to 30,000 Massachusetts Homes

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Hospital, Bird, News, Wind, Climate change, Private sector, House, Workforce, Atmosphere, Commonwealth, Massachusetts AFL–CIO, City, Rotation, Renewable energy, ISO New England, Perseverance, EEA, Electricity, State, Senate, Partnership, Islander, Light, Multimedia, CIP, Generator, State legislature, Life, Carbon, Wind power, National Wildlife Federation, Legislature, State government, Research, Massachusetts's congressional districts, Inflation, Economic development, AGR, Joint committee, Cape Codders, Public utility, Project Labor Agreement, Equivalence relation, Amber, School, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, PLA, FTE, Public

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222142511/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222142511/en/
    A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area 15 Miles South of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
  • “Across Massachusetts, in 30,000 homes and businesses, when you turn on the light, you will now be using clean, affordable energy.
  • “The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy,” said Senator Markey.
  • “Vineyard Wind is now delivering clean energy to the grid and our homes produced right off our shores!