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Avangrid Begins Construction of 240 MW True North Solar Farm in Texas<\/b><\/p>\n

True North will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta\u2019s operations in the region<\/i><\/p>\n

This project is Avangrid\u2019s first solar farm in the state<\/i><\/p>\n

ORANGE, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAvangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced the start of construction of True North, a 240 MWac (321 MWdc) solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta\u2019s operations in the region.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe are very excited to announce this milestone, which reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the clean energy transition and building a more sustainable future for all\u201d, said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. \u201cWith projects like True North, we continue our mission of helping the country meet its ambitious energy goals, while also creating quality jobs and strengthening our local economies\u201d.<\/p>\n

\nSince 2020, Meta\u2019s global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy. The True North project will support Meta\u2019s upcoming data center in neighboring Temple, their second data center facility in Texas.<\/p>\n

\nTrue North, Avangrid\u2019s first solar farm in Texas, is expected to reach commercial operations by early 2025. During its construction and operation, True North will create over 200 local jobs and is expected to pay over $40 million in property taxes over 25 years in this state, in which the company already operates more than 1,250 MW of onshore wind facilities.<\/p>\n

\nWith more than 8.6 GW of installed renewable capacity, Avangrid is the third largest renewable energy operator in the U.S. and one of the country\u2019s top renewable energy developers.<\/p>\n

About Avangrid:<\/b> Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $41 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, Avangrid has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. Avangrid employs more than 7,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the JUST 100 companies \u2013 a ranking of America\u2019s best corporate citizens. In 2023, Avangrid ranked first within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment. The company supports the U.N.\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World\u2019s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for the fifth 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Avangrid Begins Construction of 240 MW True North Solar Farm in Texas True North will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta\u2019s operations in the region This project is Avangrid\u2019s first solar farm in the state ORANGE, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced the start of construction of True North, a 240 MWac (321 MWdc) solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta\u2019s operations in the region. \u201cWe are very excited to announce this milestone, which reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the clean energy transition and building a more sustainable future for all\u201d, said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. \u201cWith projects … <\/p>\n

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