UI Celebrates the Lineworkers Who Power Connecticut

During National Lineworker Appreciation Week, UI recognizes the dedication, skill, and service of its lineworkers

ORANGE, Conn. - April 20, 2026 - United Illuminating (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. celebrated the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep Connecticut communities powered and connected during National Lineworker Appreciation Week April 14 to April 17. Lineworkers play a critical role in ensuring safe and rapid power restoration when it matters most.

"We are deeply grateful for our lineworkers and their unwavering commitment to keeping our communities powered and safe," said Chuck Eves, Vice President of Electric Operations at UI. "Their work demands expertise and focus. Whether its modernizing energy infrastructure or responding swiftly after severe weather, our crews meet the moment, often during the most challenging conditions."

In February 2026, UI lineworkers responded to the most significant blizzard to impact Connecticut since 2013, bringing more than 20 inches of snow and winds exceeding 35 miles per hour. During this event, UI crews worked around the clock through heavy snow and strong winds to restore power to more than 6,000 customers.

UI lineworkers also supported fellow crews beyond the company's service areas. Following severe storms in western Pennsylvania, crews traveled to assist in power restoration for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.

National Lineworker Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the professionalism, focus, and expertise that defines the UI workforce. Through severe weather, long hours, and late-night calls, UI crews consistently demonstrate their dedication to keeping communities connected and safe.

While National Lineworker Appreciation Week highlights the critical role lineworkers play in keeping the lights on, UI also recognizes the many other employees who work side by side with them to deliver safe and reliable service every day. This includes utility workers, meter services, substation and logistics teams, call center representatives, and support staff whose expertise and coordination are essential before, during, and after major events. From preparing equipment and managing system operations to answering customer calls and restoring service, these teams work together around the clock to support our communities when they need us most.

About UI: The United Illuminating Company (UI) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1899, UI operates approximately 3,600 miles of electric distribution lines and 138 miles of transmission lines. It serves approximately 341,000 customers in the greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas of Connecticut. UI received the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Recovery Award in 2019 and 2021. For more information, visit https://www.uinet.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 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid operates more than 80 energy generation facilities across the United States, and the company has a capacity of over 11 GW capable of powering over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 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 https://www.avangrid.com.