Avangrid Advances 40+ Substation Projects in 2026
On October 13, 2026, Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, announced progress on upgrades at more than 40 substations and related facilities across Maine, New York and Connecticut to improve grid reliability, resilience and capacity.
“Substations are the backbone of a reliable electric grid,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda.
In Connecticut, subsidiary United Illuminating advanced flood protection projects at Singer, Grand Avenue-Mill River and Milvon substations, alongside transformer replacement at Ansonia and the Old Town Substation rebuild.
In New York, NYSEG and RG&E progressed substation modernization projects to increase capacity and operational reliability.
In Maine, Central Maine Power energized upgrades at Stickney’s Corner and Bonney Eagle substations, completed the Rock Row 34-kV switchyard and installed automated devices at eight substations.
The investments also cover equipment replacements, protection systems and automation upgrades to support growing electricity demand and strengthen grid reliability.
Source: Businesswire
