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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cAs our nation marks America\u2019s 250th anniversary, we are especially proud to recognize and support the men and women who have served in our armed forces,\u201d said Avangrid CEO Jos\u00e9 Antonio Miranda.<\/b> \u201cFor 250 years, service and sacrifice have helped strengthen our country and protect the freedoms we enjoy. Veterans bring those same qualities of leadership, dedication, teamwork, and resilience to the workplace every day, and we are honored to have them as part of the Avangrid team.\u201d<\/p>
\nAs a Military Friendly employer, Avangrid has been recognized for its commitment to serving the military and veteran community through the company\u2019s policies, practices, and outcomes in six critical areas: support and retention; opportunity and advancement; hiring and onboarding; culture and commitment; policies and compliance; and recruiting and sourcing.<\/p>
\nAvangrid is committed to supporting its employees who serve or have served in the military through the company\u2019s extensive health and wellbeing programs, vibrant employee communities, and opportunities to learn and grow. This includes Avangrid\u2019s military policy, which supports and assists those in the uniformed services by providing pay and benefits that exceed federal requirements.<\/p>
\nAdditionally, Avangrid has an employee resource group, Avan-Veterans, dedicated to promoting career development and enrichment for Avangrid employees who have served. This group is open to all employees and provides community building, networking, and professional development. This group hosts a regular coffee chat series where they support locally owned businesses and hold recruitment events focused on helping veterans transition out of active duty and into the workforce.<\/p>
\n\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be part of a company that truly values the contributions of our veterans and community,\u201d said Micah Weinstein, Chair, Avan-Veterans and Shawn Cronkwright, Vice Chair Avan-Veterans.<\/b> \u201cBeing recognized as a Military Friendly Employer reinforces Avangrid\u2019s commitment to hiring, developing, and empowering those who have served our nation. It\u2019s an honor to help build a workplace where veterans are supported, connected, and positioned for long-term success.\u201d<\/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 offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 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 producing more than 11 GW of power for over 3 million customers. 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 group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.avangrid.com<\/a><\/p>