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Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Avangrid Foundation Joins Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity in Home Dedication
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the dedication of a new home in partnership with Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. The home dedication, a collaboration between sponsors Avangrid Foundation, Bank of America, and Wegman's, is a significant milestone for the local family moving in. The home dedication featured remarks from project partners, a ceremonial gift presentation, and the opportunity to tour the completed home alongside the new homeowner. "I'm incredibly proud of the Avangrid Foundation's meaningful work in strengthening communities and supporting families across the country," said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. "Investing in affordable housing through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity is essential for stability, economic opportunity, and growth in our Rochester neighbourhoods.' "The Avangrid Foundation is proud to support Greater Rochester for Habitat for Humanity in building strong, stable communities and providing families with the tools for a brighter future," said Pablo Colón, Executive Director of Avangrid Foundation and Director of Corporate Citizenship at Avangrid."Today's home dedication is a testament to the power of collaboration in creating lasting change for families and communities alike." 'This dedication represents more than the completion of a home—it's a celebration of partnership, perseverance, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live,' said Matt Flanigan, CEO of Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. 'We're grateful to Bank of America, Avangrid Foundation, and Wegmans for coming together to support a brighter future for a local family.' The Avangrid Foundation has supported Habitat for Humanity since 2018, granting over $1 million through their national partnership. Avangrid employees have collectively volunteered nearly 3,000 hours towards Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country. In addition to sponsoring the Rochester home, the Avangrid Foundation is currently sponsoring homes in Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon. About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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Avangrid Foundation Joins Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity in Home Dedication
Beechwood home on Chamberlain Street dedicated to new homeowners ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the dedication of a new home in partnership with Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. The home dedication, a collaboration between sponsors Avangrid Foundation, Bank of America, and Wegman's, is a significant milestone for the local family moving in. The home dedication featured remarks from project partners, a ceremonial gift presentation, and the opportunity to tour the completed home alongside the new homeowner. "I'm incredibly proud of the Avangrid Foundation's meaningful work in strengthening communities and supporting families across the country," said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. "Investing in affordable housing through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity is essential for stability, economic opportunity, and growth in our Rochester neighbourhoods." "The Avangrid Foundation is proud to support Greater Rochester for Habitat for Humanity in building strong, stable communities and providing families with the tools for a brighter future," said Pablo Colón, Executive Director of Avangrid Foundation and Director of Corporate Citizenship at Avangrid. "Today's home dedication is a testament to the power of collaboration in creating lasting change for families and communities alike." "This dedication represents more than the completion of a home—it's a celebration of partnership, perseverance, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live," said Matt Flanigan, CEO of Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. "We're grateful to Bank of America, Avangrid Foundation, and Wegmans for coming together to support a brighter future for a local family." The Avangrid Foundation has supported Habitat for Humanity since 2018, granting over $1 million through their national partnership. Avangrid employees have collectively volunteered nearly 3,000 hours towards Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country. In addition to sponsoring the Rochester home, the Avangrid Foundation is currently sponsoring homes in Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon. About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Florencia 838-292-6869
Business Wire
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Avangrid Foundation and Central Maine Power join Kennebec Valley Community College to Celebrate Lineworker Program Milestone
FAIRFIELD, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, and Central Maine Power (CMP) joined Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Electrical Lineworker Technology Program. KVCC unveiled their new Derrick Digger Truck, a state-of-the-art addition to the program's training resources. The Avangrid Foundation provided $100,000 for the new vehicle that will provide essential training opportunities. Digger trucks are used by lineworkers to set utility poles and perform earthwork. KVCC's Electrical Lineworker Technology Program, the only such program in Maine, prepares students with the necessary skills in maintaining and advancing the state's energy grid. 'I'm incredibly proud of the Avangrid Foundation's meaningful work supporting education and fostering thriving communities across the country,' said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. 'Investing in electrical lineworker education at Kennebec Valley Community College is crucial for grid resiliency, energy security, and economic growth. Today's celebration underscores Avangrid's commitment to modernizing U.S. grid infrastructure and bolstering our future workforce.' 'The Avangrid Foundation is proud to support Kennebec Valley Community College in providing a top-tier and hands-on education for our nation's future lineworkers. Preparing the next generation of infrastructure workforce with new state-of-the-art resources is essential to maintaining and enhancing grid reliability and resiliency. I applaud KVCC on their commitment to Maine's energy future,' said Pablo Colón, Executive Director of Avangrid Foundation and Director of Corporate Citizenship at Avangrid. 'This investment represents more than just cutting-edge equipment for the Lineworker Program. It's a powerful symbol of our commitment to prepare students for critical roles in Maine's energy future,' said KVCC President Karen Normandin. 'We're deeply grateful to Avangrid Foundation, Central Maine Power, the Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges, and an anonymous donor for their generous support, which ensures our graduates are job-ready and positioned to keep our communities connected.' The Avangrid Foundation and Central Maine Power have a long history of supporting KVCC's Electrical Lineworker Technology program with funding, equipment, and expertise. The Avangrid Foundation contributed to the initial renovation of the Nutter Field House into the classroom space that hosts the program with $250,000 in grants. The Foundation also most recently provided $10,000 in scholarship funds for students enrolled in the Lineworker Technology Program, or students pursuing specialties in the Trades and Technology Department. In 2024, CMP hired multiple lineworker apprentices who were graduates from the KVCC program, continuing a partnership that is now more than six years old. CMP has proudly trained lineworkers in central Maine for generations, offering competitive wages and lifelong careers over the company's 125-year history. Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is a two-year comprehensive community college in mid-Maine serving students from Somerset, Kennebec, and Knox counties and well beyond. KVCC has two campuses in the heart of Central Maine—our 70-acre Fairfield Campus, which is readily accessible by I-95, and our 600-acre Harold Alfond Campus, just seven miles north. KVCC offers 30 degree programs between these two campuses, ranging from Nursing to Allied Health to Trades and Technology, and credentials in Mental Health, Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Biology, General Studies, and Psychology. In addition to certificate and associate degree programs, KVCC's Workforce Training and Professional Development office provides a wealth of short-term training programs for business, industry, and professional development. KVCC is a collegial environment emphasizing student success and respect for a diverse population of employees, students, and community members. About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. 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. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Avangrid Foundation Supported 89 Charitable Organizations Across the U.S. in 2024
Organizations including American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and Ronald McDonald House Charities, focused on social action for disadvantaged communities, education, research, biodiversity, and arts & culture ORANGE, Conn., March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it supported 89 different charitable organizations during 2024, helping create a sustainable and equitable future for all. "Another exceptional year for the Avangrid Foundation. I am proud of everything that they accomplished collaborating with our partner organizations across the country," said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. "As a company, our purpose is to promote healthier and more sustainable communities every day. This is yet another example of how we are improving the lives of the people we work with and serve." The Avangrid Foundation focuses on forming partnerships within its four Pillars of Giving: Social Action: Contributing to sustainable development and human rights through investments to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for the most disadvantaged, underserved, or at-risk people in our communities Education and Research: Supporting equitable education access across the United States as well as the advancement of scientific research and innovation that will build the sustainable communities of the future Biodiversity: Promoting environmental sustainability and increasing biodiversity. Arts and Culture: Advancing arts, heritage, and culture in support of vibrant and sustainable communities by providing access to our most disadvantaged populations In 2024, the Avangrid Foundation partnered with national organizations, like the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Feeding America, Kids in Need Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Trust for Public Land. It also partnered with local nonprofits across its service and operating areas, including the Urban League of Rochester (NY) and Preble Street of Portland (ME). "We work closely with our partner organizations each year to identify projects for funding that will have a positive impact in the communities we serve," said Pablo Colón, executive director of the Avangrid Foundation and director of corporate citizenship at Avangrid. "I'm incredibly proud of the work our nonprofit partners do every day to address critical needs nationwide and we are thrilled to be a part of the meaningful work of promoting & creating thriving communities." In addition to corporate giving, the Avangrid Foundation also helps to amplify employees' work in our communities through its Energized for Good program. Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation will donate to employee volunteer hour to qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee. The program also matches 50 cents on every dollar up to $1,500 in match funds per employee for qualifying organizations. "Being active in my community has always been something I am very passionate about. If I can give back in any capacity whether through donation or volunteering, I do it. The Avangrid Foundation and Energized for Good program only help to amplify my volunteer and giving efforts, and I could not be more grateful for that," said Erica Holland, manager for training, awareness, & metrics for corporate security & resilience at Avangrid. "Not only do I see the positive impacts in my local community, but I also feel the ripple effect it has on communities throughout our geographically dispersed organization." For more information about the Avangrid Foundation, click here. About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 24 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and 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. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing over 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2024 for the sixth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. 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Yahoo
31-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Avangrid Employees Volunteered Over 37,000 Hours in 2024, Exceeding Goal by nearly 50%
Avangrid employees shattered their stated goal of 25,000 volunteer hours and increased volunteering almost 60% compared to 2023 ORANGE, Conn., January 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that employees volunteered over 37,000 hours last year, shattering the Company's stated goal of 25,000 volunteer hours in 2024. Avangrid employees have increased their volunteer hours tenfold since 2021 when it began tracking these figures and surpassed its longstanding goal of 35,000 volunteer hours by 2025 one year early. "This is a remarkable achievement, and I couldn't be happier for the 8,000 people dedicated to serving their communities while helping power millions of homes and businesses in the Northeast and across the country," said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. "They have raised the bar, growing our volunteer hours by nearly 60 percent compared to last year. I am confident that this work will continue as our employees amplify the positive impact Avangrid has in the communities where we work." Avangrid's employees volunteered in 26 states across the Company's service and operating areas, supporting 737 organizations with these efforts. The Avangrid Foundation also helps to amplify employees' work in their communities through the Energized for Good program. Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation donates $15 per employee volunteer hour to qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee. Last year the Energized for Good program generated more than $341,567 in donations to local nonprofits. "It's incredibly gratifying to see the impact our employees have made in our communities through their volunteerism this past year," said Pablo Colón, director of corporate citizenship and executive director of the Avangrid Foundation. "Through the work of our dedicated volunteers, the Avangrid Foundation is supporting organizations that address food insecurity, housing, education, wildlife, and other critical community needs." Last year's volunteer efforts included the following: Avangrid employees continued their support of the American Red Cross, hosting 11 blood drives across Connecticut, Maine, and New York, collecting over 200 pints of critically needed blood. Recognizing that access to affordable housing remains a critical issue across Avangrid's service area, 177 volunteers participated in 19 build days with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for deserving families in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Texas. Volunteers organized 57 events last year that focused on food insecurity. More than 577 volunteers worked in food pantries, food banks, urban farms, or other local organizations to address food scarcity in our communities. With a critical need for school supplies in under resourced classrooms, employees collected over 2,300 school supplies to support the Kids in Need Foundation. Over 400 volunteers participated in 47 events with a focus on education, including career fairs, science centers, museums, and supply drives. More information about the Avangrid Foundation can be found here. About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $47 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, Avangrid 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. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens – in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. In 2024, Avangrid ranked first among utilities and 12 overall. The company supports the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2024 for the sixth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $42.4 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media: Keaton 503-956-9621 Sign in to access your portfolio
