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Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate New Home for Rochester Family
ROCHESTER, NY — September 22, 2026 — The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, in partnership with NYSEG and RG&E, joined Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity to celebrate the dedication of a new home at 375 Webster Ave. in Rochester. The home dedication, sponsored in part by the Avangrid Foundation, celebrated Marlene and her sons, Demario and Jayden, as they achieve their longtime goal of homeownership.
“There are few milestones more meaningful than receiving the keys to a place you can call your own,” said Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. “Our Partnership with Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity helps more families put down roots, build stability and create a strong foundation for the future. Congratulations to Marlene and her family as they begin this exciting new chapter.”
During the dedication ceremony, speakers included Trish Nilsen, CEO of NYSEG and RG&E, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity CEO Kim Brumber, representatives from sponsors Bank of America and Wegmans, and Marlene, who shared remarks as she celebrated becoming a homeowner.
"Homeownership is a foundation for opportunity and stability. At Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity, we build hope and community—and Avangrid has been a key partner in that mission," Kim Brumber, CEO of Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity.
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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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09/22/2026
Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate New Home for Rochester Family
Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate New Home for Rochester Family
ROCHESTER, NY — September 22, 2026 — The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, in partnership with NYSEG and RG&E, joined Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity to celebrate the dedication of a new home at 375 Webster Ave. in Rochester. The home dedication, sponsored in part by the Avangrid Foundation, celebrated Marlene and her sons, Demario and Jayden, as they achieve their longtime goal of homeownership.
“There are few milestones more meaningful than receiving the keys to a place you can call your own,” said Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. “Our Partnership with Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity helps more families put down roots, build stability and create a strong foundation for the future. Congratulations to Marlene and her family as they begin this exciting new chapter.”
During the dedication ceremony, speakers included Trish Nilsen, CEO of NYSEG and RG&E, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity CEO Kim Brumber, representatives from sponsors Bank of America and Wegmans, and Marlene, who shared remarks as she celebrated becoming a homeowner.
"Homeownership is a foundation for opportunity and stability. At Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity, we build hope and community—and Avangrid has been a key partner in that mission," Kim Brumber, CEO of Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity.
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.
