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05/27/2026
Avangrid Executes PPA with Microsoft for New 140 MW Solar Project in Washington; U.S. Contracts Now Exceed 500 MW
Avangrid Executes PPA with Microsoft for New 140 MW Solar Project in Washington; U.S. Contracts Now Exceed 500 MW
Bluebird Solar will have a capacity of 140 MWdc (100 MWac), capable of powering over 20,000 U.S. homes
Agreement marks the fourth contract between Avangrid and Microsoft, strengthening their U.S. relationship
BICKLETON, Wash. — May 27, 2026 — Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for the 140 Megawatt-dc (100 MWac) Bluebird Solar project in Klickitat County, Washington. With the addition of Bluebird, Avangrid and Microsoft now have more than 500 MW of energy capacity under contract in the U.S.
“Bluebird Solar builds on our longstanding commitment to energy development and operations in Washington, bringing meaningful economic benefits to Klickitat County. We are proud to have built a strong relationship with Microsoft to help them meet their energy needs while investing in the communities where we operate,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “This adds to Avangrid's strong track record of developing projects to help meet growing energy demands from the world's leading technology companies."
Bluebird is the fourth U.S. energy project under contract between Avangrid and Microsoft, adding to a strong relationship between the two companies. The companies previously executed PPAs for Powell Creek Solar in Ohio and Camino Solar in California, both of which began commercial operation in 2025, and Juniper Canyon Wind in Washington, which is expected to begin commercial operation this year.
Construction of Bluebird is expected to create approximately 300 jobs, mostly filled by local union labor. Long-term operations and maintenance will also support several permanent jobs in the community. Over its lifetime, Avangrid expects Bluebird to contribute about $11 million in local property taxes which will support local public services. Avangrid expects Bluebird to achieve commercial operation in 2028.
Bluebird is located near four other energy projects owned and operated by Avangrid in Klickitat County and represents another $300 million investment in the community. The project’s name is inspired by the thousands of bluebirds that call this area home. The nearby town of Bickleton is known as the “Bluebird Capital of the World.”
Avangrid operates over 11 GW of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio, which includes nearly 100 energy projects.
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.
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.
