Avangrid Utilities Demonstrate Strong Preparedness and Response During Blizzard

Avangrid subsidiaries Central Maine Power (CMP), New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), and United Illuminating (UI) mobilized crews and restored power to thousands

ORANGE, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the successful storm response by subsidiaries Central Maine Power (CMP), New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), and United Illuminating (UI) during this week’s blizzard. The snow storm and gusting wind caused outages across the companies’ service areas in Maine, upstate New York, and Connecticut, which were swiftly resolved due to strong preparation and restoration efforts.

“This week’s blizzard was a clear reminder of why both preparation and strong infrastructure are essential,” said Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO of Avangrid. “Our teams across CMP, NYSEG, and UI mobilized quickly, executed their storm plans, and restored power to thousands of customers, despite challenging conditions. These results reflect not only the dedication of our crews, but also the investments we continue to make in grid resilience. We remain committed to delivering reliable service and responding swiftly whenever severe weather impacts the communities we serve.”

CMP staged extra crews at its service centers across regions of Maine ahead of the storm. The company responded to more than 4,900 outages caused by the blizzard. In southern CT, UI’s service territory was hit with heavy snow and wind. Additional staffing was secured and the crews restored power to over 6,000 customers on Monday. NYSEG pre-staged 40 additional line crews in its Brewster division to stand ready to assist with restoration efforts in the area.

“I lost power Monday morning, during the height of the blizzard, with strong winds and blowing snow,” said Tom, a Milford, CT resident. “Within 20 minutes, a UI bucket truck appears. There was a tree limb down on a line and power was restored, all within 45 minutes. You lead a fabulous crew of dedicated people.”

The companies’ preparation and restoration efforts positioned them to respond quickly to all outages for continued reliable service. By pre‑staging crews, coordinating closely with local emergency partners, and leveraging ongoing investments in system resilience, Avangrid’s utilities were able to restore power safely, and in a timely manner, across all affected regions. The company will continue strengthening its infrastructure and storm response capabilities to ensure customers remain supported during future severe weather events.

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 offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing more than 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh 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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