Part of our Avangrid in the Community series: When the phone rings and a 911 call comes through in Owego, New York, chances are Michael Roden is on the way. By day, Michael is a Health and Safety Lead Analyst at New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), where he works to keep employees safe. But outside of his day job, he wears another hat as Chief of Operations at the Owego Emergency Squad.
The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its recommitment to its national partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. Through a $250,000 grant, the Avangrid Foundation will fund 2.5 million meals distributed through the Feeding America network of local food banks and pantries. Just $1 in funding helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.
The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) a $50,000 grant in support of their educational initiative, LabVenture: Building STEM skills for Maine. The grant will help the GMRI deliver immersive, hands-on science learning for approximately 8,300 middle school students across Maine.
Avangrid announced a strategic investment of $7 million to purchase five power transformers manufactured in Washington, Missouri by American manufacturer WEG Transformers USA. The investment, part of Avangrid’s plan to invest $18.5 million in grid infrastructure by 2028, underscores Avangrid’s commitment to strengthening the grid while supporting American manufacturing and local jobs.
Avangrid today announced it has been certified as a Top Employer 2026. The distinction, awarded by the Top Employer Institute, recognizes Avangrid's excellence in people and talent development. The recognition follows Iberdrola's achievement of the Top Employer Enterprise seal for the third consecutive year, making it the only energy company in the world to receive this distinction.
The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its support for Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits, a program run by Northeastern University's Roux Institute. This program invites 10 nonprofit organizations from Maine to develop an entrepreneurial approach to their missions. Through
Avangrid recognized for unwavering commitment to the military community.
“For over two decades, Avangrid has been delivering energy to homes and businesses across the nation, and today that portfolio has grown to 80 facilities spanning from coast to coast,” said Jose Antonio Miranda, Avangrid CEO.
At a time when the energy sector—and the nation—faces a shortage of skilled trade workers, Avangrid is investing in the next generation through numerous workforce development programs and initiatives. By partnering with our unions, technical high schools, and community resources across our service areas, Avangrid is not only filling a critical talent gap, but also providing students with a pathway to fulfilling, well-paying careers in the energy industry.
Avangrid has announced that it has achieved commercial operations at its Camino Solar project in Kern County, California. The 57 MWdc (44 MWac) project, Avangrid’s seventh energy facility in California, is currently providing power to approximately 14,000 homes.
