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Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra Named City & State Trailblazer in Clean Energy

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Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra has been named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State for his role in advancing New York's clean energy goals. The award recognizes his efforts in integrating renewable energy, investing in grid enhancements, and promoting energy-efficient technologies. Azagra's strategic vision has been instrumental in Iberdrola's global expansion, with significant transactions totaling over $120 billion. NYSEG and RG&E, Avangrid's subsidiaries, are actively working towards a sustainable energy future through various innovative programs and projects.
Pedro Azagra, CEO di Avangrid, è stato nominato Pioniere dell'Energia Pulita da City & State per il suo ruolo nel promuovere gli obiettivi energetici puliti di New York. Il premio riconosce i suoi sforzi nell'integrare le energie rinnovabili, investire nel miglioramento della rete e promuovere tecnologie energeticamente efficienti. La visione strategica di Azagra è stata fondamentale nell'espansione globale di Iberdrola, con transazioni significative per un totale di oltre 120 miliardi di dollari. NYSEG e RG&E, filiali di Avangrid, stanno lavorando attivamente verso un futuro energetico sostenibile attraverso vari programmi e progetti innovativi.
Pedro Azagra, CEO de Avangrid, ha sido nombrado Pionero en Energía Limpia por City & State por su papel en el avance de los objetivos de energía limpia de Nueva York. El premio reconoce sus esfuerzos en integrar energía renovable, invertir en mejoras de la red y promover tecnologías eficientes en energía. La visión estratégica de Azagra ha sido crucial en la expansión global de Iberdrola, con transacciones significativas que ascienden a más de $120 mil millones. NYSEG y RG&E, subsidiarias de Avangrid, están activamente trabajando hacia un futuro energético sostenible mediante diversos programas y proyectos innovadores.
Avangrid의 CEO인 페드로 아자그라가 뉴욕의 청정 에너지 목표를 추진한 역할로 City & State로부터 클린 에너지 선구자로 명명되었습니다. 이 상은 신재생 에너지 통합, 전력망 향상 투자 및 에너지 효율적 기술 홍보에 대한 그의 노력을 인정합니다. 아자그라의 전략적 비전은 이베르드롤라의 글로벌 확장에서 핵심적인 역할을 하였으며, 총액 $1200억이 넘는 중대한 거래를 포함하고 있습니다. Avangrid의 자회사인 NYSEG와 RG&E는 다양한 혁신적 프로그램과 프로젝트를 통해 지속 가능한 에너지 미래를 향해 적극적으로 나아가고 있습니다.
Pedro Azagra, PDG d'Avangrid, a été nommé Pionnier de l'Energie Propre par City & State pour son rôle dans l'avancement des objectifs d'énergie propre de New York. Le prix reconnaît ses efforts dans l'intégration de l'énergie renouvelable, les investissements dans les améliorations du réseau et la promotion des technologies écoénergétiques. La vision stratégique d'Azagra a joué un rôle clé dans l'expansion mondiale d'Iberdrola, avec des transactions importantes totalisant plus de 120 milliards de dollars. NYSEG et RG&E, filiales d'Avangrid, travaillent activement vers un futur énergétique durable à travers divers programmes et projets innovants.
Pedro Azagra, CEO von Avangrid, wurde von City & State als Wegbereiter in der sauberen Energie ausgezeichnet, wegen seiner Rolle bei der Förderung der sauberen Energieziele von New York. Die Auszeichnung würdigt seine Bemühungen um die Integration erneuerbarer Energien, Investitionen in Netzverbesserungen und die Förderung energieeffizienter Technologien. Azagras strategische Vision war entscheidend für die globale Expansion von Iberdrola, mit bedeutenden Transaktionen, die über 120 Milliarden Dollar umfassen. NYSEG und RG&E, Tochtergesellschaften von Avangrid, arbeiten aktiv an einer nachhaltigen Energiezukunft durch verschiedene innovative Programme und Projekte.
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  • Azagra's strategic vision has facilitated over $120 billion in transactions worldwide
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Award recognizes innovators and groundbreakers in New York’s clean energy sector

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, has been named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State. This award recognizes the innovators and groundbreakers in New York’s clean energy sector who are developing revolutionary clean energy tech, implementing groundbreaking programs, advocating for transformative policies, enhancing economic opportunities and leading the charge toward a clean energy future. Avangrid has two New York subsidiaries: New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E).

Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO (Photo: Business Wire)

Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO (Photo: Business Wire)

“Being recognized as a Trailblazer is a tremendous honor,” said Azagra. “Avangrid is very proud to play a fundamental role in advancing New York state’s ambitious clean energy goals. Through NYSEG and RG&E, we’re integrating more renewable energy onto the grid, investing in transmission and distribution grid enhancements, and helping our customers adopt more energy-efficient, less carbon-intensive technologies. By following Iberdrola's vision, led by Chairman Galán, we're creating a sustainable energy future for New York and contributing to creating a better and brighter planet for all.”

Azagra was appointed CEO of Avangrid in May 2022 and has a long history with the company, having served on its board and executive committee since 2019. His influence extends globally, with board memberships at Siemens Gamesa, Iberdrola Mexico and the Neoenergia Group in Brazil, among others. Prior to Avangrid, he was chief development officer at Iberdrola, where he led the group's expansion in Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. His strategic vision has facilitated more than 120 transactions worldwide, totaling more than $120 billion, and has been instrumental in Iberdrola's entry into new markets. A graduate of the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and the University of Chicago, he has been teaching at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas since 1998.

NYSEG and RG&E are helping deliver the clean energy future to their customers through a variety of innovative programs and technologies. This includes expanding access to electric vehicle chargers, advancing the NYS Clean Heat Program through a geothermal energy project in Rochester, and upgrading their transmission system to create pathways for nearly 2 gigawatts of existing and planned renewable energy facilities in New York's Southern Tier. Additionally, NYSEG and RG&E recently completed their first whole home electrification project in Irondequoit, converting three homes from natural gas to electric.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $44 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 in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. 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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Sarah Warren

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Source: AVANGRID, Inc.

FAQ

Who was named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State?

Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR)

What role does Avangrid play in advancing New York's clean energy goals?

Integrating renewable energy onto the grid, investing in grid enhancements, and promoting energy-efficient technologies

What are some initiatives undertaken by NYSEG and RG&E to deliver a clean energy future?

Expanding access to electric vehicle chargers, advancing the NYS Clean Heat Program through geothermal energy, and upgrading transmission systems for renewable energy facilities

What is Pedro Azagra's

Pedro Azagra was appointed CEO of Avangrid in May 2022 and has a long history with the company, having been on its board and executive committee since 2019. He has a strategic vision that has facilitated over $120 billion in transactions worldwide.

How is Pedro Azagra contributing to a sustainable energy future?

By integrating renewable energy, investing in grid enhancements, and promoting energy-efficient technologies

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avangrid, inc. (nyse: agr) is a diversified energy and utility company with more than $30 billion in assets and operations in 25 states. the company operates regulated utilities and electricity generation through two primary lines of business. avangrid networks includes eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.1 million customers in new york and new england. avangrid renewables operates 6.3 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, in states across the united states. avangrid employs 7,000 people. the company was formed by a merger between iberdrola usa and uil holdings corporation in 2015. iberdrola s.a. (madrid: ibe), a worldwide leader in the energy industry, owns 81.5% of avangrid.