Puneet Verma was appointed as Avangrid’s Vice President, Government Affairs in October 2020.  He leads the advancement of federal policy efforts for Avangrid’s full suite of businesses including eight electric and natural gas utilities, as well as one of the largest renewables businesses in the U.S.  With over 30 years of experience, Puneet has an extensive background and commercial understanding in diverse aspects of the energy sector ranging from policy, advocacy, and commercialization of new ventures. Currently, Puneet serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the American Clean Power Association, American Council on Renewable Energy, and the National Capital Area Council for Boy Scouts of America.  Prior to joining Avangrid, Puneet worked in Government Affairs for Chevron.

Puneet has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University.