Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) today announced that Avangrid, a leading energy company, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 AIM Vision award. The Vision award is AIM’s most prominent award, recognizing companies, organizations and individuals who have made unique contributions to the cause of economic opportunity in Massachusetts. The award will be presented at AIM’s annual meeting on May 7, one of the largest business gatherings in Boston.

AIM is recognizing Avangrid for its flagship energy projects in the Commonwealth. In 2026, Avangrid completed the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission project, delivering hydropower from Canda to Massachusetts, and completed construction of Vineyard Wind 1, the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States. Together, these two energy projects are expected to deliver 2,000 megawatts of energy to Massachusetts, approximately 25% of the Commonwealth’s total electricity demand.

“Energy is a top-of-mind issue for Massachusetts employers and Avangrid is a key player in developing and delivering energy for homes and businesses through service, innovation, and continued investments in grid infrastructure and energy generation projects,” said Brooke Thomson, President and CEO of AIM.

“Massachusetts has long demonstrated how bold energy policy and strong public private partnerships fuel economic growth,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Our investments in NECEC and Vineyard Wind deliver reliable power, create jobs, and strengthen the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. And at a moment when affordability is paramount, these transformational projects are helping lower costs while supplying 25% of Massachusetts’ energy needs. This Vision Award underscores the lasting value of those commitments and Avangrid’s dedication to the Commonwealth’s economic future.”

“Avangrid is honored to receive the 2026 AIM Vision Award on behalf of our employees, our customers, and our partners,” said Avangrid Deputy CEO Kimberly Harriman. “By building critical energy infrastructure to support Massachusetts, we are creating thousands of good‑paying jobs, strengthening local supply chains, and generating long‑term economic opportunities while helping position the Commonwealth as a national energy leader.”

A member of the Iberdrola Group, Avangrid operates in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. 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 producing more than 11 GW of power for over 3 million homes. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people.

Harriman will accept the award on behalf of the company at the 2026 AIM Annual Meeting.