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01/15/2026
Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers
Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers
Avangrid sources five transformers from WEG Transformers USA to support its $18.5B grid modernization efforts
Pictured: WEG Medium Power Transformer. Photo Courtesy of WEG Transformers USA.
Orange, CT — January 15, 2026 — Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a strategic investment of $7 million to purchase five power transformers manufactured in Washington, Missouri by American manufacturer WEG Transformers USA. The investment, part of Avangrid’s plan to invest $18.5 million in grid infrastructure by 2028, underscores Avangrid’s commitment to strengthening the grid while supporting American manufacturing and local jobs.
The five transformers will be utilized by Avangrid utility companies Central Maine Power and New York State Electric & Gas.
“Sourcing these transformers here in the U.S. is a clear investment in American workers and American manufacturing,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “As we move forward with our plan to direct $18.5 billion in a modern, resilient grid, we’re putting that investment to work in American factories, supporting American jobs, and strengthening the nation’s energy independence.”
“WEG Transformers USA is excited and honored to be able to provide the transformers for this critical project,” said Phillip James, VP WEG Transformers USA. “Avangrid is a long-term customer for WEG and we really appreciate the confidence that Avangrid has in WEG to provide transformers for the infrastructure projects of their utility companies in the US.”
In 2024, Avangrid grew its investment with U.S. suppliers to $4.3 billion, representing a 16% increase compared to 2023. By working with businesses in every state in the country, Avangrid sources American-made equipment for its utility companies in the Northeast and power generation projects nation-wide.
In September, Avangrid announced Iberdrola’s plans to invest $18.5 billion in the United States by 2028, with most investment directed toward grid and gas infrastructure. The investment plan, announced at Iberdrola’s Capital Markets Day on September 24, 2025, builds on Avangrid’s ongoing commitment to invest, rebuild and strengthen grid and gas infrastructure across its New York and New England utility companies, which serve more than 3.4 million customers.
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 corporate offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, and operations across 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 with a capacity of more than 11 Gigawatts, enough to power over 3 million homes. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people 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. 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.
