Avangrid Appoints Elin Swanson Katz as Vice President of Energy Policy

Veteran energy policy leader and former state Consumer Counsel brings decades of deep regulatory and energy policy experience to the company

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that Elin Swanson Katz has been appointed Vice President of Energy Policy. In this role, Katz will lead the company’s public policy strategy across its electric and gas utilities and power generation businesses, overseeing engagement on energy policy, regulatory priorities, and stakeholder collaboration.

“Elin brings a depth of experience in energy policy, consumer protection, and utility regulation that will strengthen Avangrid’s ability to advance policies that support customers and the energy transition,” said Avangrid Deputy CEO Kim Harriman. “Her leadership will help ensure our approach remains grounded in affordability, reliability, and strong stakeholder engagement.”

Katz brings decades of experience in energy policy and utility regulation, including serving as Connecticut’s Consumer Counsel, where she led the state’s independent consumer advocacy agency representing customers in regulatory proceedings. She later served as the founding Director of the Office of Public Participation at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where she established an office focused on expanding public engagement in federal energy decision-making, and as a Consumer Protection Expert at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Most recently, Katz was Founder and Principal of Blue Swan Energy Strategies LLC, advising utilities and policymakers on regulatory strategy, energy affordability, and stakeholder engagement.

“I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring that energy policy decisions reflect the needs of customers,” said Katz. “I look forward to joining the Avangrid team to advance thoughtful policies that balance affordability, reliability, and the needs of the future.”

Early in her career, Katz held leadership roles in the private sector focused on utility strategy, grid modernization, and energy policy, as well as legal and academic positions in environmental and energy law. She has received numerous honors for her public service, including the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary’s Honor Award and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman’s Merit Award.

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 corporate offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, and operations across 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets. Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. It also owns and operates nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States with a capacity of more than 11 Gigawatts, enough to power over 3 million homes. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026 for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the Iberdrola Group. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com.