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-Shutler Energy Storage, a 41 MW/82 MWh battery storage project, will be located in Gilliam County, Oregon and support reliability across Avangrid’s Pacific Northwest operations
Avangrid will make annual donations totaling $110,000 to two Gilliam County nonprofit organizations supporting childhood education
GILLIAM COUNTY, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it will build a battery storage project in Gilliam County, Oregon. Shutler Energy Storage will be a 41 Megawatt/82 Megawatt-hour facility that strengthens reliability and resilience across Avangrid’s 3GW footprint in the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, Avangrid will donate $110,000 annually on behalf of the project to two Gilliam County nonprofit organizations to support early childhood education and childcare.
“Shutler Energy Storage reflects Avangrid’s long‑term commitment to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This project adds a flexible resource that will strengthen grid reliability, support good‑paying jobs, and help ensure the energy we generate is available when communities need it most,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “Furthermore, we are proud to have worked closely with local leaders in finding ways to support the community’s critical needs.”
“Shutler Energy Storage gives us another tool to effectively manage our regional portfolio, improving how we coordinate across our generating assets and make better use of our existing infrastructure,” said Avangrid Power CEO Sy Oytan. “This added flexibility will allow us to respond quickly to changing grid conditions and operate our fleet more efficiently every day.”
Each year for the life of the project., Avangrid will contribute $55,000 to Condon Early Learning Center and $55,000 to Arlington Childcare Center for the life of the project.
“Gilliam County is aware that the cost and availability of childcare are barriers to a sustainable workforce,” said Gilliam County Judge Cris Patnode. “This public-private partnership developed through an annual investment in childcare and early learning, helps reduce the cost of childcare, and opens more available slots for families across Gilliam County. Thank you Avangrid, for your partnership and investment.”
“On behalf of the Condon Early Learning Center Board and myself, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Avangrid, Gilliam County Judge Patnode for her leadership in facilitating this agreement, and all parties involved for their collaboration and dedication in reaching this agreement,” said Haylee Andrews, Executive Director of Condon Early Leaning. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our community and investing in the well-being of local children and families. We are grateful for the lasting support this agreement will provide for early childhood education in our region.”
"This generous investment by Avangrid will provide vital support not only for our organization, but more importantly for the families, children, and future of Arlington,” said Mark Moore, Arlington Childcare Center Board President. “This kind of community partnership provides working families with greater security, allows local businesses to thrive, and ensures that our community’s children have access to quality early learning experiences for years to come.”
Shutler Energy Storage will be located near two existing Avangrid facilities, and a third under construction. The project will function as a large power bank, capable of discharging 41 MW for two hours. A single discharge could power approximately 3,000 U.S. homes. Construction of Shutler Energy Storage will also support the local economy, creating approximately 35 local union jobs.
The project will be a key enabler for Avangrid’s independent Balancing Authority, which is responsible for balancing electricity supply and demand across the company’s Pacific Northwest generation fleet in real-time. By adding battery storage as a flexible, fast-responding resource, Avangrid will be better equipped to integrate its regional generation assets and enhance the system’s reliability. Shutler Energy Storage is expected to be operational in 2027.
Avangrid operates over 11 GW of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio, spanning nearly 100 energy projects.
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 corporate offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, and operations across 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets. Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. It also owns and operates nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States with a capacity of more than 11 Gigawatts, enough to power over 3 million homes. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026 for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the Iberdrola Group. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com.
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