Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series

Latest installment in the EMPOWERED series showcases how Colorado solar project supports the local community and enables educational journeys

EMPOWERED series shows how energy projects uplift rural communities and contribute to long-term economic growth across the United States

ALAMOSA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today unveiled the 7^th video campaign in its award-winning EMPOWERED series, showcasing how its San Luis Solar project in Alamosa County, Colorado helps to power homes and businesses in the state while uplifting its neighbors and supporting the economic health of the community. EMPOWERED: Alamosa, Colorado can be found on Avangrid’s YouTube page.

Avangrid’s EMPOWERED series is video storytelling campaign that began in 2024 and highlights how investments in energy generation contribute to rural communities across the United States. In addition to the latest installment from Colorado, previous videos feature Avangrid’s investments and impact in Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington. All videos are available here.

“This video series vividly describes the many ways in which Avangrid’s investments in U.S. energy infrastructure help to empower local communities across the country. Not only do our energy projects generate electricity for families and businesses, but they contribute to the social and economic health of the cities, counties, and states we operate in,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “This latest example from Colorado represents yet another way that we have had a positive impact on our neighbors, and I’m glad we are able to share stories like this in such a compelling way.”

Avangrid’s San Luis Solar project has been a positive force in Alamosa County since it was built in 2011, producing electricity for the region’s electrical grid, sustaining local jobs, and contributing to the area’s tax base. Taking it one step further, Avangrid also contributes annually to the county’s Community Development Fund which is used to support a variety of local organizations. EMPOWERED Alamosa, Colorado features interviews with local stakeholders to describe these positive outcomes, including how contributions from Avangrid support scholarship opportunities at nearby Adams State University.

Avangrid’s EMPOWERED series has won three prestigious Telly Awards in the past two years. Recognition includes:

• 2026 Silver Telly Award for Branded Content, Campaign – Corporate Image: EMPOWERED: Klamath Falls
• 2025 Silver Telly Award for Branded Content, Campaign – Corporate Image: EMPOWERED: Oregon
• 2025 Silver Telly Award for Branded Content, Campaign – Branding: EMPOWERED: Oregon

Avangrid operates more than 11 Gigawatts of installed capacity from nearly 100 energy projects across 25 states. The company leverages decades of experience and innovation to produce power for homes, businesses, and municipalities across the country, while creating long-term value for communities through job creation and economic growth.

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.