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Avangrid Foundation Supports Future Energy Workforce Through Scholarships at Kennebec Valley Community College

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The Foundation's grant will provide five scholarships to students in the Electrical Lineworker and Electrical Technology program

FAIRFIELD, Maine, September 18, 2026--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, has awarded a $10,000 grant to Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) to support the Avangrid Foundation/Central Maine Power Scholarship Fund. The funding will provide five $2,000 scholarships to students enrolled in KVCC's Electrical Lineworker Technology and Electrical Technology programs during the 2026-2027 academic year.

"As the energy industry continues to evolve, developing a strong pipeline of skilled workers is essential to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid," said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. "Through our partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College, we are helping aspiring lineworkers access the education, training, and resources they need to succeed in rewarding careers that are essential to powering our communities."

"For many students, the biggest obstacle to completing a workforce training program isn't determination or talent, it's access to resources," said Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. "These scholarships help remove some of those barriers so students can stay focused on developing the skills that will lead to successful careers."

The scholarship fund helps reduce financial barriers for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades and supports the development of Maine's future energy workforce. Scholarship recipients may use the funding to help cover tuition, fees, tools, safety equipment, and other educational expenses that are often not fully covered by financial aid.

"Thank you for selecting me as a recipient of this scholarship. I am very honored. This money supports my journey and will help me thrive in the Electrical Lineworker Technology program here at KVCC. I am excited to continue developing my skills and reliability to become a devoted lineworker. Thank you again for your generosity and investment in the futures of young Lineworkers," said Avangrid Foundation/Central Maine Power Scholarship Fund awardee Drake Tracy.

The grant builds on the longstanding partnership between the Avangrid Foundation, Central Maine Power, and KVCC to support workforce development and prepare the next generation of lineworkers and energy professionals

About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $45 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people's lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.avangrid.com/avangrid-foundation.

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