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Avangrid Statement on Gas Subsidiaries’ Response to 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake

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星期六, 四月 6, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, BGC, Southern Connecticut Gas, SCG, CNG, Connecticut Natural Gas, Safety, AGR, Natural gas

Today, Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, issued the following statement on behalf of its subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG), Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG), and Berkshire Gas Company (BGC), regarding impacts to gas infrastructure following today’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in northern New Jersey:

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  • Today, Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, issued the following statement on behalf of its subsidiaries New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG), Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG), and Berkshire Gas Company (BGC), regarding impacts to gas infrastructure following today’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in northern New Jersey:
    “During any natural event such as this morning’s earthquake, members of the Avangrid team move quickly to ensure safety in the continued operation of all our facilities and infrastructure.
  • Immediately following the earthquake, emergency personnel throughout the company sprung into action to assess any impacts.
  • While no damage to our infrastructure is currently known, we will continue our assessments this afternoon and throughout the weekend.
  • Customers are encouraged to call us if they smell gas so our teams can investigate and resolve any leaks as quickly as possible.” – Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO
    Customers who smell gas in their homes or businesses are encouraged to leave the building right away, then call the respective gas company to report it for response and investigation:

Avangrid Employees Volunteer More Than 23,000 Hours in 2023

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星期四, 一月 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.

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  • 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.

Avangrid Announces eBill Incentive to Benefit Local Food Banks

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023
Philanthropy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Fund Raising, Energy, Holiday, NYSEG, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Bill, NYSE, CNG, Organization, RG, CMP, Food, AGR, SCG, Connecticut Natural Gas, Volunteering, UI, Southern Connecticut Gas, Food security, RG&E, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Charitable organization, Partnership, Food bank, Central New York, Hunger, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Amusement park, Avangrid

For every customer that signs up for the company’s eBill service during the months of November and December, Avangrid subsidiaries will donate $2, up to a total of $5,000 per organization, to seven local food banks to support food security in Maine, New York and Connecticut.

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  • For every customer that signs up for the company’s eBill service during the months of November and December, Avangrid subsidiaries will donate $2, up to a total of $5,000 per organization, to seven local food banks to support food security in Maine, New York and Connecticut.
  • “It’s very important to address food security needs across all of the communities we serve,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Plus, our customers will also benefit from easier access to manage their account by signing-up for eBill.”
    Avangrid’s eBill service is a user-friendly, paperless bill.
  • These organizations offer food, nutrition education, school backpack programs, mobile food pantries and other assistance programs.

Avangrid’s Veteran Workforce Double National Energy Industry Average

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星期五, 十一月 10, 2023
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Woman, Safety, NYSE, Exercise, Connecticut Military Department, AGR, Nature, Wind, United States Navy, Connecticut Natural Gas, Veteran, NCC, Southern Connecticut Gas, Renewable energy, Management, The United Illuminating Company, Avangrid

According to the U.S. Department of Energy veterans make up nine percent in the U.S. energy workforce.

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  • According to the U.S. Department of Energy veterans make up nine percent in the U.S. energy workforce.
  • “There is always a high demand in the energy industry for skilled workers, and veterans are a natural fit because of their disciplined nature and high priority of safety,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “I recognize the leadership skills and mission-driven focus from military service that can translate well to our industry.
  • Avangrid will always welcome veterans and we’re very proud to have so many men and women who have served our country helping us to build a clean energy future.”

Avangrid Hosts First Trades Job Fair for Local Technical High School Students

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星期五, 十月 13, 2023
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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, today held its first Trades Job Fair for more than 130 Connecticut technical high school students to introduce them to trade career opportunities at Avangrid.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, today held its first Trades Job Fair for more than 130 Connecticut technical high school students to introduce them to trade career opportunities at Avangrid.
  • By showcasing the opportunities for careers in the trades, members of the Avangrid team sought to promote vocational education and strengthen the company’s relationship with technical high schools in the area.
  • I look forward to continuing to deepen our relationships with the schools in attendance today to benefit both their students and our company.”
    The students in attendance represented 17 Connecticut technical high schools, including several in Avangrid subsidiary United Illuminating (UI)’s service area, such as Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, and Platt Technical High School in Milford.
  • “We are glad to have all the seniors at Bullard Havens here attending today’s Job Fair,” said Sandeep Tibrewal, Dean of Students and Attendance at Bullard-Havens Technical High School.

Avelo Airlines and Collins Aerospace Sign Comprehensive Wheel and Brake Agreement

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星期四, 三月 31, 2022
Aircraft, Raytheon Technologies, B737NG, Customer, Tweed New Haven Airport, Travel, CHARLOTTE, Boeing, Carbon, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Avelo Airlines, Collins Aerospace, MAX, BUR, Solution, Maintenance, NG, Partnership, Airline, HVN, Southern Connecticut Gas

CHARLOTTE and HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines and Collins Aerospace announced today an agreement to retrofit Avelo's fleet of Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737 aircraft with new wheels and carbon brakes. The comprehensive agreement includes wheel and carbon brake maintenance services and logistics support for the new U.S. airline.

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  • The comprehensive agreement includes wheel and carbon brake maintenance services and logistics support for the new U.S. airline.
  • "Collins' world-class reputation and broad capabilities made them the right partner for Avelo," said Avelo Airlines Head of Technical Operations Gary Martin.
  • "As a world leader in carbon brake technology, Collins is proud to support Avelo," said Collins Aerospace Vice President of Aftermarket Landing Systems Matt Maurer.
  • "This agreement is a testament to our superior wheel and brake solutions, and unwavering commitment to excellent customer service.

 Avangrid Electric and Gas Companies Form Local Customer Listening Councils

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星期一, 七月 19, 2021
Energy, Utilities, Environment, Oil, Gas, Energy in the United States, Iberdrola, Avangrid, Energy in New York, UIL Holdings Corporation, Companies, New England, The United Illuminating Company, New York State Electric & Gas, Southern Connecticut Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas, Public utility

AVANGRID, Inc. [NYSE: AGR], a leading sustainable energy company, today announced the ongoing formation of new Customer Listening Councils for its electric and gas utility companies in Maine, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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  • AVANGRID, Inc. [NYSE: AGR], a leading sustainable energy company, today announced the ongoing formation of new Customer Listening Councils for its electric and gas utility companies in Maine, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
  • Through Avangrid Networks, the company operates eight utilities including: Central Maine Power, Maine Natural Gas, New York State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas and Electric, Berkshire Gas and UIL Holdings Corporation, which includes United Illuminating (UI), Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas.
  • But what a customer views as excellent may differ from the way we view it, and thats why these councils are vital.
  • Building the Maine Customer Listening Councils is yet another step that shows their commitment to our state.

Franklyn D. Reynolds Tapped to Lead Avangrid Networks Companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts

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星期二, 十月 20, 2020
Nuclear, Coal, Energy, Oil, Gas, Regions of the United States, Energy in the United States, Avangrid, Energy in New York, UIL Holdings Corporation, Southern Connecticut Gas, The United Illuminating Company, Orange, Connecticut, Connecticut Natural Gas, UIL, Connecticut

AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today the appointment of Franklyn D. (Frank) Reynolds to lead Avangrid Networks gas and electric companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts, effective immediately.

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  • AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today the appointment of Franklyn D. (Frank) Reynolds to lead Avangrid Networks gas and electric companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts, effective immediately.
  • As President of UIL Holdings Corporation, Reynolds will oversee United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas in Connecticut, as well as Berkshire Gas in Massachusetts.
  • Reynolds succeeds Marone, who continued to lead the UIL companies after he was promoted to President & CEO of Avangrid Networks in 2019.
  • With headquarters in Orange, Connecticut, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables.