Grid Forward

Calling all members: don’t miss our 2026 Annual Member Meeting. Join us online on June 30 to explore navigating uncertainty in the grid ecosystem, along with organizational updates and the 2026 Grid Innovator Awards. Check your email for the invitation. gridforward.org/events/annual-…

The Grid Forward community brings together utilities, government agencies, regulators, and advocates to work together on making grid modernization a reality. Don’t miss out on our updates and insights! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/grid-f… Instagram: instagram.com/gridforward/

GF member, RenewHome, worked with Arizona’s Salt River Project to show how smart thermostats can relieve pressure of utility costs. These systems could be used to avoid costly upgrades and reduce fossil fuel use. Read more by @CanaryMediaInc. canarymedia.com/articles/virtu…

Are you working on the next thing in grid tech? Show it off at the annual Grid Innovation Pitch Competition. Present your technology or service for helping to enhance energy affordability to a diverse audience. Submit innovations here July 24: gridforward.org/conference/gri…

Data centers are expanding rapidly, so how do we support this growth while maintaining grid security? A recent article in @tdworldmag by Grid Forward member ERock explores how load-centered generation can lower costs and strengthen grid security. tdworld.com/smart-utility/…

Don’t miss out on #GridFWD 2026! Join us in Snowbird, Utah from Sept. 29 to Sept. 30 to connect with industry leaders working towards affordable energy and grid modernization. Register here: site.pheedloop.com/event/gridfwd2…

In the latest episode of our GridPulse podcast, we are joined by leaders from @Tesla, Virtual Peaker, and Ohm Analytics to explore the future of virtual power plants. Tune in to hear how these systems are reducing costs and improving reliability. gridforward.org/resources/grid…

Only a few days left to submit for the 2026 Grid Innovator of the Year Awards! These awards celebrate an electric utility, tech solution provider and an individual who have made strides to bring grid modernization to life. Submit nominations by May 8. gridforward.org/events/grid-in…

GridFWD 2026 wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors! Their support powers the conversations and collaboration driving a more affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future. #GridFWD2026 #EnergyAffordability #GridModernization

We’re proud to see Grid Forward member Pano AI named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, and #1 in sustainability. Their work using AI to detect wildfires earlier is helping protect communities and strengthen grid resilience. fastcompany.com/91502951/pano-…

Real pressure is building across the grid, from rising demand, supply chain constraints, to the growing role of AI in operations. But so is the opportunity to modernize how we plan, operate, and integrate resources. youtube.com/watch?v=UEgxj7…

Heather Rosentrater, CEO of @AvistaUtilities, joins the GridPulse Podcast to share how her team is embedding innovation across the full organization to navigate operational risks. Tune in to hear more about how Avista is rethinking how work gets done. gridforward.org/resources/grid…

We’re accepting nominations for the Grid Forward Board of Directors. Know a leader helping advance a more modern, reliable, and affordable grid? Nominate them here: gridforward.org/about/board-of…

On Earth Day, we’re of course thinking about the grid. A more reliable, affordable and cleaner energy future depends on how we build and modernize it today. Happy Earth Day from Grid Forward.

Have a grid innovation improving energy affordability? We want to see it in action. Applications for the GridFWD 2026 Innovation Pavilion close Apr 24, 2026. Demo your solution, share your affordability case, and get coaching ahead of the event. Apply: events@gridforward.org

Starke closed a years-long field data gap in just 7 hours. With Noteworthy AI, 2,300+ poles were mapped, imaged, and analyzed from a single vehicle, delivering faster insights, ~80% of typical costs. Read more below:

As the grid goes digital, trust matters as much as tech. On Grid Pulse, Hannah Green & Rayford Smith discuss how AI & cloud are reshaping utilities, and why governance is critical. Tune in: gridforward.org/resources/grid…

Grid Innovation Pitch Competition applications are due April 24! Don't miss the chance to spotlight your upcoming technologies and services that enhance affordability and modernize the grid. gridforward.org/conference/gri…

Save the Date: The 2026 Grid Forward Annual Meeting, June 30 Members: log in to the meeting to discuss how we plan to navigate these unprecedented changes together. Check your inbox for the calendar invite and Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you! gridforward.org/events/annual-…

@portlandgeneral, a Grid Forward member, recently secured over 1 GW of new solar and battery storage capacity. This approach reflects a trend: integrating battery storage with solar generation, highlighting the need for innovation in grid modernization. tinyurl.com/3jpjeasd