Description The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the largest state public power organization in the U.S., founded in 1931 with the mission to harness the State’s natural resources to provide reliable power at a low cost. NYPA generates nearly a quarter of New York State’s electricity and operates one‑third of its transmission lines. More than 80 percent of NYPA’s power comes from clean, emissions‑free hydropower, supporting the state’s progress toward a sustainable energy future. As a public entity governed by New York State rather than private investors, NYPA exists to advance the public interest and is primarily self‑funded through the sale of the electricity it produces—not taxpayer dollars. Its operations span electricity generation and storage, statewide transmission, customer services and partnerships, and oversight of the New York State Canal Corporation as a subsidiary. NYPA’s diverse customer base includes businesses, non‑profits, government facilities, and local municipal utilities across the state.
We're leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, economically vibrant New York, and now, we’re leading boldly into the future of energy with new initiatives including advanced nuclear energy development. At the same time, we're scaling renewable energy sources such as offshore wind, solar and battery storage initiatives.
Beyond energy, we're also revitalizing the iconic New York State Canal System, boosting upstate economies and supporting local communities.
At NYPA, our people are at the heart of our success. Their dedication and ingenuity have earned us national recognition as a Forbes Best Midsize Employer and as a top workplace for new grads and engineers. This reflects our commitment to fostering an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
At NYPA, we’re not just keeping the lights on—we’re lighting the way to a stronger, cleaner, more resilient future for all New Yorkers.
Keeping millions plugged into the gas and electricity they need is one part of our mission.
The other: using our technical skills, innovative thinking, and passion for progress to drive a sustainable transformation for the energy sector - and for society. In the UK, we ensure that the power we need gets from A to B safely and efficiently.
In the US, we work a little differently - supplying energy directly to our customers from our electricity and gas networks across the Northeastern United States.
On an international scale, we’re investing in smart ideas, new technologies and great people that will play a central role in the global transformation towards greener energy.
Avangrid is a leading energy company in the United States, focused on delivering reliable and sustainable energy through innovation and investment in grid infrastructure and generation.
With operations in 23 states and approximately $47 billion in assets, Avangrid operates through two core businesses: Networks and Power. It serves over 3.3 million customers through its utilities and generates more than 10.5 GW of energy across more than 75 facilities nationwide.
The company employs around 8,000 people and has been consistently recognized for its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices, including being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and part of the JUST 100.
Avangrid is part of the Iberdrola Group.
New York Power Authority has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 140 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The New York Power Authority employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).
Overall, 83% of employees would recommend working at New York Power Authority to a friend. This is based on 140 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
61% of job seekers rate their interview experience at New York Power Authority as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at New York Power Authority.