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Avangrid Renews Partnership with Yale to Advance Energy Innovation
The 7-year collaboration supports research on heat pumps, energy storage, and policy.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:07pm
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Avangrid, Inc., an energy company, has announced the extension of its existing partnership with Yale University. The collaboration, which began in 2019, has supported research on topics such as heat pump adoption, energy storage, and energy policy. Through internships, applied research projects, and hands-on learning experiences, the partnership also contributes to Avangrid's talent pipeline by engaging Yale students with real-world energy challenges.
Why it matters
This long-term partnership between a major energy company and a leading academic institution demonstrates a commitment to driving research and innovation that can strengthen energy systems and deliver solutions with real-world impact for customers and communities.
The details
The renewed partnership was celebrated with a signing ceremony on Yale's campus on January 27, 2026, attended by Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. To date, the collaboration has supported impactful projects such as assessing the feasibility of solar power integration in Connecticut, studying network benefits for grid interconnections, and creating a tailored leadership program for Avangrid executives.
- The partnership between Avangrid and Yale began in 2019.
- The contract renewal was signed on January 27, 2026.
The players
Avangrid, Inc.
An energy company that has partnered with Yale University to drive research and innovation in the energy sector.
Yale University
A leading academic institution that has collaborated with Avangrid on research topics such as heat pump adoption, energy storage, and energy policy.
Jose Antonio Miranda
The CEO of Avangrid, who attended the contract renewal ceremony on Yale's campus.
What they’re saying
“These collaborations help students apply academic skills in areas such as data analytics, engineering, and policy—building practical experience while strengthening Avangrid's connection to emerging innovators in the energy space.”
— Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO, Avangrid, Inc.
The takeaway
The renewed partnership between Avangrid and Yale demonstrates the value of long-term collaborations between industry and academia in driving research, innovation, and talent development to address real-world energy challenges.
