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Avangrid Partners with Colby College to Launch Global Sustainability Independent-Study

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Coal, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, University, Education, Partnership, Multimedia, Biophysical environment, College, Knowledge, ESG, Goldfarb, Interview, Consultant, Ethisphere Institute, AGR, Colby College, Climate change, Carbon, USA Today, Private sector, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MBA, United, Iberdrola, Learning, Public policy, MIT, Student, Innovation, Workforce, Public affairs, Management

This first-of-its-kind program at Colby leverages Avangrid and Iberdrola’s ESG expertise to provide an immersive practical experience for students.

Key Points: 
  • This first-of-its-kind program at Colby leverages Avangrid and Iberdrola’s ESG expertise to provide an immersive practical experience for students.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202806932/en/
    Colby students at Iberdrola’s offices in Bilbao, Spain (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As recognized sustainability leaders, it was a natural fit for Avangrid and Iberdrola to partner with Colby College to launch this unique course,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • We need programs like this at an undergrad level to increase interest in the sustainability field and build ESG knowledge.
  • The course culminated in final presentations today to Colby faculty, fellow students, and Avangrid and Iberdrola experts.

Avangrid Partners with SUNY Broome Community College to Launch New Lineworker Training Program

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, State, Local, Energy, Sustainability, Other Education, Continuing, University, Education, Training, Labor, Environment, Public Policy, Government, Other Energy, Utilities, Partnership, Knowledge, Interview, Wind, AGR, IBEW, Electricity, Lineworker, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Employment, Weather, Student, Workforce, Nursing

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today it has partnered with SUNY Broome Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to launch a new Lineworker Training Program .

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today it has partnered with SUNY Broome Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to launch a new Lineworker Training Program .
  • “I’m very pleased to see so many students wanting to learn more about this great program,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • We need New York’s best and brightest to join our team, and I know this program will prepare them for success.”
    The Lineworker Training Program will prepare students for in-demand skilled positions at a variety of employers.
  • For more information on the SUNY Broome Lineworker Training Program or to apply, click here .

Avangrid Schedules Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call & Announces 2024 Investor Day

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, News, AGR, Business Wire, Business, Cryptocurrency

The company will issue an advisory news release over Business Wire the evening of February 21st, which will include a link to the financial results news release on the company’s website.

Key Points: 
  • The company will issue an advisory news release over Business Wire the evening of February 21st, which will include a link to the financial results news release on the company’s website.
  • In conjunction with the earnings release, Avangrid will conduct a webcast conference call with financial analysts on Thursday, February 22, 2024, beginning at 9:00 A.M.
  • Avangrid’s Executive team will present an overview of the financial results followed by a question and answer session.
  • Avangrid will host its 2024 Investor Day on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the New York Stock Exchange in New York.

Avangrid Announces First Onshore Wind Project in Oklahoma, Will Expand Company’s U.S. Footprint to 25 states

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environmental Health, Building Systems, Green Technology, Military, Defense, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, AGR, Air force, Wind, Tax, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma.
  • Pontotoc Wind, a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 turbines, powering 40,000 homes, will be constructed in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and expand Avangrid’s presence in the U.S. to 25 states.
  • “We are thrilled to be developing our first renewable energy project in Oklahoma, that will deliver clean, renewable, wind power to the Pontotoc County community along with jobs and local investment,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Additionally, Pontotoc Wind will contribute an estimated $25 million in property taxes over the life of the project, which benefits local schools and other services.

Westinghouse Reaches a Key Milestone with Accident-Tolerant Fuel Technology

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Manufacturing, White House, Federal Government, Other Science, Other Technology, Research, Homeland Security, Science, Technology, Other Energy, Public Policy, Government, Utilities, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Public Safety, Nuclear, Chemicals, Plastics, Westinghouse Electric Company, DOE, Nuclear fuel, BWR, Multimedia, Electricity, Idaho National Laboratory, Power plant engineering, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, PWR, Safety, INL, Nuclear energy, NRC, Laboratory, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, AGR, VVER, Plant, United States national laboratories, The Electric Company, Uranium mining

Westinghouse Electric Company provided 25 irradiated nuclear fuel rods, including accident-tolerant fuel, to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for testing and examination, a critical step toward qualification of the new design.

Key Points: 
  • Westinghouse Electric Company provided 25 irradiated nuclear fuel rods, including accident-tolerant fuel, to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for testing and examination, a critical step toward qualification of the new design.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125022554/en/
    The shipment of advanced fuel, designed by Westinghouse, arriving at INL following its irradiation in a commercial nuclear power plant.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Designed by Westinghouse, this new fuel technology with enhanced safety features will enable nuclear power plants to extend the generation of electricity from the current 18 months to 24 months, reducing refueling outages while delivering significant cost savings for customers and generating less spent nuclear fuel.
  • Westinghouse is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel, providing a uniquely diversified portfolio in the industry across nuclear reactor types, including PWR, BWR, AGR, and VVER.

Avangrid Foundation Provides More Than $2.8 Million in Grants in 2023

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Biodiversity, Culture, Humanity, Partnership, Trust, Climate change, American Red Cross, Good, Avangrid, Quality of life, Education, Food, Public, Investment, Energized, Child, White-nose syndrome, AGR, Organization, Research, Poverty, Engineering education, Renewable energy

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced it provided more than $2.8 million in grants to 97 different organizations during 2023 to help create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Key Points: 
  • The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced it provided more than $2.8 million in grants to 97 different organizations during 2023 to help create a more sustainable and equitable future.
  • This brings the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors’ total investments to more than $38.9 million in partnerships since its founding in 2001.
  • “We invest our resources in organizations and programs that will impact the communities we serve,” said Pablo Colón, director of corporate citizenship and executive director, Avangrid Foundation.
  • Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation will donate $15 per employee volunteer hour to qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee.

India Telecoms Industry Report 2023-2030: Mobile Subscriptions are Forecast to Grow at an Annual Average Rate of 2% from 2023 to 2030, and Fixed Broadband Subscribers at 12.6% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Technology, Telecommunications, INR, Digital India, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, SMS, AGR, Human, Growth, Mobile phone

Growing mobile phone penetration and emerging fixed broadband take-up among households will fuel future growth over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • Growing mobile phone penetration and emerging fixed broadband take-up among households will fuel future growth over the next five years.
  • According to the India Telecoms Report, mobile subscriptions and fixed broadband subscribers will continue to fuel the telecoms sector growth in the 2023-30 period.
  • Mobile subscriptions are forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 2% from 2023 to 2030, and fixed broadband subscribers at an average rate of 12.6% over the same period.
  • A balanced approach to growth, innovation, and regulatory frameworks will be crucial in shaping the future of telecommunications in India.

Avangrid’s Early Career Programs Named in Top 50 in the United States by RippleMatch

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Education, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, University, Student, Career, Internship, Avangrid, AGR, Workforce, Teaching, Management

Today Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that its early career programs have been named among the best in the United States by RippleMatch in their 2024 Campus Forward Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Today Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that its early career programs have been named among the best in the United States by RippleMatch in their 2024 Campus Forward Awards.
  • Avangrid was selected among the Top 50 Midsize Early Career Programs for the company’s Internship and Global Graduate programs.
  • “Avangrid’s early career programs are the foundation of our workforce because they ensure we continue to acquire the industry’s top professionals,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Avangrid also earned high accolades for its Global Graduate rotational development program for early career employees.

India Telecoms Industry Report 2023-2030 - Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea Dominate the Market

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Friday, January 12, 2024
INR, Digital India, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Jio, SMS, AGR, Human, Telecommunications, Growth, Mobile phone

DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "India Telecoms Industry Report - 2023-2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "India Telecoms Industry Report - 2023-2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the India Telecoms Report, mobile subscriptions and fixed broadband subscribers will continue to fuel the telecoms sector growth in the 2023-30 period.
  • The market comprises three major operators with mobile and fixed networks - Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea - alongside two state-owned operators and several smaller fixed network operators.
  • A balanced approach to growth, innovation, and regulatory frameworks will be crucial in shaping the future of telecommunications in India.

Avangrid Employees Volunteer More Than 23,000 Hours in 2023

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Philanthropy, Foundation, CMP, Oregon Food Bank, Farmer, SCG, RG&E, CNG, House, Technical, American Cancer Society, Work, RG, AGR, Tree, Southern Connecticut Gas, Energized, Meal, Family, Food, Biodiversity, Humanity, Seed, Salvation, Habitat, House of Mercy, UI, Blessing, Connecticut Natural Gas, Wind, Education, Food security, Good, Organization, Volunteering, Child, Management

Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced that its employees have volunteered more than 23,000 hours in 2023, well surpassing the company’s original goal to volunteer 14,000 hours last year.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced that its employees have volunteered more than 23,000 hours in 2023, well surpassing the company’s original goal to volunteer 14,000 hours last year.
  • Led by the Avangrid Foundation, employees volunteered in 26 states across the company’s service and operating areas, supporting more than 350 organizations.
  • Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation donates $15 per employee volunteer hour to qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee.
  • Our New York employees led the way this year, volunteering more than 7,200 hours in 2023.