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Statement from Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra on Veterans Day

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today issued the following statement for Veterans Day.

“This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the women and men who served in the military, both in times of war and peace. We thank them for their unwavering courage to answer the call of service, their sacrifice and love for their country whether abroad or at home and for preserving the core principles of freedom. At Avangrid, we are honored and grateful that veterans make up an essential and growing part of our workforce across the country. Their unique experiences, dedication, and skills enrich our company culture and we are deeply proud to work alongside them as we drive Avangrid’s mission forward.”

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) 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 www.avangrid.com.

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