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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cShutler Energy Storage reflects Avangrid\u2019s long\u2011term commitment to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This project adds a flexible resource that will strengthen grid reliability, support good\u2011paying jobs, and help ensure the energy we generate is available when communities need it most,\u201d said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda<\/b>. \u201cFurthermore, we are proud to have worked closely with local leaders in finding ways to support the community\u2019s critical needs.\u201d<\/p>
\n\u201cShutler Energy Storage gives us another tool to effectively manage our regional portfolio, improving how we coordinate across our generating assets and make better use of our existing infrastructure,\u201d said Avangrid Power CEO Sy Oytan.<\/b> \u201cThis added flexibility will allow us to respond quickly to changing grid conditions and operate our fleet more efficiently every day.\u201d<\/p>
\nEach year for the life of the project., Avangrid will contribute $55,000 to Condon Early Learning Center and $55,000 to Arlington Childcare Center for the life of the project.<\/p>
\n\u201cGilliam County is aware that the cost and availability of childcare are barriers to a sustainable workforce,\u201d said Gilliam County Judge Cris Patnode.<\/b> \u201cThis public-private partnership developed through an annual investment in childcare and early learning, helps reduce the cost of childcare, and opens more available slots for families across Gilliam County. Thank you Avangrid, for your partnership and investment.\u201d<\/p>
\n\u201cOn behalf of the Condon Early Learning Center Board and myself, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Avangrid, Gilliam County Judge Patnode for her leadership in facilitating this agreement, and all parties involved for their collaboration and dedication in reaching this agreement,\u201d said Haylee Andrews, Executive Director of Condon Early Leaning.<\/b> \u201cThis partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our community and investing in the well-being of local children and families. We are grateful for the lasting support this agreement will provide for early childhood education in our region.\u201d<\/p>
\n\"This generous investment by Avangrid will provide vital support not only for our organization, but more importantly for the families, children, and future of Arlington,\u201d said Mark Moore, Arlington Childcare Center Board President.<\/b> \u201cThis kind of community partnership provides working families with greater security, allows local businesses to thrive, and ensures that our community\u2019s children have access to quality early learning experiences for years to come.\u201d<\/p>
\nShutler Energy Storage will be located near two existing Avangrid facilities, and a third under construction. The project will function as a large power bank, capable of discharging 41 MW for two hours. A single discharge could power approximately 3,000 U.S. homes. Construction of Shutler Energy Storage will also support the local economy, creating approximately 35 local union jobs.<\/p>
\nThe project will be a key enabler for Avangrid\u2019s independent Balancing Authority, which is responsible for balancing electricity supply and demand across the company\u2019s Pacific Northwest generation fleet in real-time. By adding battery storage as a flexible, fast-responding resource, Avangrid will be better equipped to integrate its regional generation assets and enhance the system\u2019s reliability. Shutler Energy Storage is expected to be operational in 2027.<\/p>
\nAvangrid operates over 11 GW of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio, spanning nearly 100 energy projects.<\/p>
\nAbout Avangrid: <\/b>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\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>