NYSEG and RG&E’s Philanthropic Efforts Strengthen Communities Across NY
Nearly 1,000 volunteers participated in 115 community events in 2025
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — March 3, 2026 — New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), and their parent company Avangrid supported communities across New York State throughout 2025 through wide-ranging philanthropic and volunteer initiatives.
The Companies proudly encourage employees to volunteer their time in the community through the “Energized for Good” volunteer rewards program. Through this initiative, the Avangrid Foundation donates for each hour employees volunteer with qualifying organizations, up to 100 hours per employee.
In 2025, nearly 1,000 employee volunteers with the Companies participated in more than 115 events and dedicated 16,000 hours to support non-profits and other community groups. Organizations included local nature preservation agencies, youth summer camps, food pantries, cultural institutions, and other groups that support the local community. They built meaningful connections between organizations and the neighborhoods they serve.
“Our employee volunteers play an integral role in the communities we serve,” said Tom Garrity, director of municipal, community, and business relations for NYSEG and RG&E. “Not only do they live and work in New York, they’re committed to strengthening the foundations of their communities. We look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships with non-profits and other community based organizations in 2026.”
NYSEG and RG&E will continue to prioritize elevating community groups into 2026. The Companies plan to provide charitable gifts to more than 100 community organizations, sponsor local initiatives, and provide new opportunities for economic development groups across New York State.
About NYSEG: New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1852, NYSEG operates approximately 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines across more than 40% of upstate New York. It also operates more than 8,150 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 20 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 894,000 electricity customers and 266,000 natural gas customers. For more information, visit www.nyseg.com.
About RG&E: Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1848, RG&E operates approximately 8,800 miles of electric distribution lines and 1,100 miles of electric transmission lines. It also operates approximately 10,600 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 105 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 378,500 electricity customers and 313,000 natural gas customers in a nine-county region in New York surrounding the City of Rochester. For more information, visit www.rge.com.
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 offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $48 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates 80 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.