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Avangrid Appoints Elin Swanson Katz as Vice President of Energy Policy
Veteran energy policy leader and former state Consumer Counsel brings decades of deep regulatory and energy policy experience to the company
Orange, CT— June 10, 2026 — Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that Elin Swanson Katz has been appointed Vice President of Energy Policy. In this role, Katz will lead the company’s public policy strategy across its electric and gas utilities and power generation businesses, overseeing engagement on energy policy, regulatory priorities, and stakeholder collaboration.
“Elin brings a depth of experience in energy policy, consumer protection, and utility regulation that will strengthen Avangrid’s ability to advance policies that support customers and the energy transition,” said Avangrid Deputy CEO Kim Harriman. “Her leadership will help ensure our approach remains grounded in affordability, reliability, and strong stakeholder engagement.”
Katz brings decades of experience in energy policy and utility regulation, including serving as Connecticut’s Consumer Counsel, where she led the state’s independent consumer advocacy agency representing customers in regulatory proceedings. She later served as the founding Director of the Office of Public Participation at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where she established an office focused on expanding public engagement in federal energy decision-making, and as a Consumer Protection Expert at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Most recently, Katz was Founder and Principal of Blue Swan Energy Strategies LLC, advising utilities and policymakers on regulatory strategy, energy affordability, and stakeholder engagement.
“I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring that energy policy decisions reflect the needs of customers,” said Katz. “I look forward to joining the Avangrid team to advance thoughtful policies that balance affordability, reliability, and the needs of the future.”
Early in her career, Katz held leadership roles in the private sector focused on utility strategy, grid modernization, and energy policy, as well as legal and academic positions in environmental and energy law. She has received numerous honors for her public service, including the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary’s Honor Award and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman’s Merit Award.
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For media inquiries, email: corporatecommunications@avangrid.com
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading U.S. energy company investing in grid infrastructure and power generation projects to deliver reliable energy and meet growing electricity demand. With approximately $50 billion in assets and operations across 25 states, Avangrid is helping modernize the U.S. electric grid, improve system resiliency, and support economic growth for the customers and communities it serves.
Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid also has nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States and more than 11 gigawatts of installed capacity. Avangrid has more than 8,300 employees 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.
About Iberdrola: Iberdrola is one of the world's biggest energy companies and a leader in renewables, spearheading the energy transition to a low carbon economy. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries. With a focus on renewable energy, smart networks and smart solutions for customers, Iberdrola’s main markets include Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. The company is also present in growth markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others.
With a workforce of nearly 40,000 and assets in excess of €141.7 billion, across the world, Iberdrola helps to support 400,000 jobs across its supply chain, with annual procurement of €12.2 billion. A benchmark in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has invested more than €130 billion over the past two decades to help build a sustainable energy model, based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
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06/10/2026
Avangrid Appoints Elin Swanson Katz as Vice President of Energy Policy
Avangrid Appoints Elin Swanson Katz as Vice President of Energy Policy
Veteran energy policy leader and former state Consumer Counsel brings decades of deep regulatory and energy policy experience to the company
Orange, CT— June 10, 2026 — Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that Elin Swanson Katz has been appointed Vice President of Energy Policy. In this role, Katz will lead the company’s public policy strategy across its electric and gas utilities and power generation businesses, overseeing engagement on energy policy, regulatory priorities, and stakeholder collaboration.
“Elin brings a depth of experience in energy policy, consumer protection, and utility regulation that will strengthen Avangrid’s ability to advance policies that support customers and the energy transition,” said Avangrid Deputy CEO Kim Harriman. “Her leadership will help ensure our approach remains grounded in affordability, reliability, and strong stakeholder engagement.”
Katz brings decades of experience in energy policy and utility regulation, including serving as Connecticut’s Consumer Counsel, where she led the state’s independent consumer advocacy agency representing customers in regulatory proceedings. She later served as the founding Director of the Office of Public Participation at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where she established an office focused on expanding public engagement in federal energy decision-making, and as a Consumer Protection Expert at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Most recently, Katz was Founder and Principal of Blue Swan Energy Strategies LLC, advising utilities and policymakers on regulatory strategy, energy affordability, and stakeholder engagement.
“I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring that energy policy decisions reflect the needs of customers,” said Katz. “I look forward to joining the Avangrid team to advance thoughtful policies that balance affordability, reliability, and the needs of the future.”
Early in her career, Katz held leadership roles in the private sector focused on utility strategy, grid modernization, and energy policy, as well as legal and academic positions in environmental and energy law. She has received numerous honors for her public service, including the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary’s Honor Award and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman’s Merit Award.
Media Contact
For media inquiries, email: corporatecommunications@avangrid.com
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading U.S. energy company investing in grid infrastructure and power generation projects to deliver reliable energy and meet growing electricity demand. With approximately $50 billion in assets and operations across 25 states, Avangrid is helping modernize the U.S. electric grid, improve system resiliency, and support economic growth for the customers and communities it serves.
Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid also has nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States and more than 11 gigawatts of installed capacity. Avangrid has more than 8,300 employees 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.
About Iberdrola: Iberdrola is one of the world's biggest energy companies and a leader in renewables, spearheading the energy transition to a low carbon economy. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries. With a focus on renewable energy, smart networks and smart solutions for customers, Iberdrola’s main markets include Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. The company is also present in growth markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others.
With a workforce of nearly 40,000 and assets in excess of €141.7 billion, across the world, Iberdrola helps to support 400,000 jobs across its supply chain, with annual procurement of €12.2 billion. A benchmark in the fight against climate change, Iberdrola has invested more than €130 billion over the past two decades to help build a sustainable energy model, based on sound environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
