Avangrid said on January 15, 2026, that it will spend $7 million on five power transformers built by WEG Transformers USA in Washington, Missouri.
The deal
The transformers will go to two Avangrid utilities, Central Maine Power and New York State Electric & Gas. The purchase is part of parent company Iberdrola’s plan to invest $18.5 billion in the USA by 2028, mostly in grid and gas infrastructure. Avangrid said it spent $4.3 billion with USA suppliers in 2024, up 16% from 2023.
“Sourcing these transformers here in the U.S. is a clear investment in American workers and American manufacturing.”
Jose Antonio Miranda, CEO, Avangrid
Why it matters for Made in USA
Power transformers are in short supply. Renewable Energy World cited Wood Mackenzie estimates that USA demand for power transformers has risen 116% since 2019, and supply has not kept up, pushing up prices and lead times. Many transformers are imported, so utility orders from USA plants support domestic production of grid equipment the country needs.
FAQ
Where are the Avangrid transformers made?
By WEG Transformers USA in Washington, Missouri.
Which utilities will use them?
Central Maine Power and New York State Electric & Gas.
Why are transformers in short supply?
Demand has surged with electricity use, new energy projects and aging equipment, and supply has not kept pace.
Source & credit
Source: Avangrid press release, January 15, 2026: “Avangrid Invests $7 Million in American-Made Transformers”. Additional reporting by Renewable Energy World.