Grid Forward

Industry alliance of utilities, technology providers and other stakeholders promoting and accelerating grid innovation

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Huge win for grid modernization!

Grid Forward member @PugetSoundEnergy secured a $40.2M DOE grant to match its own investment for Project PULSE—using advanced reconductoring & dynamic line ratings to boost grid capacity & reliability.
Read more: https://t.co/RWkNnZO7U0

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Grid Forward Member, @SchneiderElec, was recently featured in @CIOdive

Schneider Electric shared how they built a tailored, four-tiered AI curriculum for their global workforce in partnership with Coursera.

https://t.co/cS5akEcUQ6

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GridPulse reached 100 episodes!

This monumental episode tackles the big questions for today’s grid. You won't want to miss this discussion with Jigar Shah (@EnergyEmpirePod), Audrey Zibelman (Zibelman Energy Advisors) and Herman Trabish (@UtilityDive)

https://t.co/qLHG9Lgsy1

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Tune into the of the GridPulse Podcast!

We were joined by two industry analysts and two emerging tech leaders to discuss how they see LDES contributing and what it will take to expand the technology.

https://t.co/qLHG9Lgsy1

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Mark your calendars! #GridFWD 2027 will be October 12-14, 2027 in Tuscon, AZ.

You won't want to miss next year's event: Speed to Action, doing everything on the grid faster.

Follow our LinkedIn page to be among the first to get more information.

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Grid Forward CEO Bryce Yonker joined the Earthlings 2.0 podcast. Bryce dove into the biggest challenges facing the electric grid: meeting electricity demand while keeping power reliable and affordable.

https://t.co/OAxZ0Iu0UO

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Tune into the latest GridPulse podcast episode!

We were joined by @Lincoln Electric System, @Nebraska Public and @Omaha Public Power District to discuss balancing costs, aging infrastructure and increased in demand.

https://t.co/qLHG9LfUIt

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What a great two days at GridFWD 2026: Reprioritizing Affordability for Modernizing the Grid!

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible as we work toward modernizing the grid and keeping electricity affordable for all.

We’re looking forward to next year’s #GridFWD!

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The Grid Innovation Alliance launched a global call for novel tech to boost grid capacity and flexibility.

Got a next-gen transmission solution? Apply by Oct 9 for a chance to pitch in Switzerland and run a PoC in 2027: https://t.co/MgYXicuCCI

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As gigawatt-scale load growth accelerates, better forecasting alone isn’t enough. @ERCOT_ISO CEO Pablo Vegas and LEI’s Julia Frayer share why flexible planning and smarter investment decisions are key to grid resilience: https://t.co/ZsEcTnd3Y0

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Thank you to @Torus for partnering with us at GridFWD 2026! Their work in innovative energy storage solutions and intelligent energy management was a standout highlight during our annual event. #GridFWD

Watch the video: https://t.co/pIHWMuWrRd

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Congratulations to @PilaEnergy, winner of the 2026 Grid Innovator Pitch Competition at #GridFWD! Thank you to all participants for sharing innovative solutions that are advancing grid modernization. Read more: https://t.co/BOmfloOy3R

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The #GridFWD 2026 Conference Connectors were a hit! From alpine hiking, to mountain coasters, to an aerial tram, our attendees got to experience scenic Snowbird, Utah up close! We hope everyone had a great time building new relationships through outdoor activities.

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Day two of #GridFWD 2026 is underway!

We welcomed Sen. John Curtis (Utah) to kick off the day with Bryce Yonker, discussing energy affordability, demand, permitting reform, grid funding and AI security.

Up next: sessions, panels and the Grid Innovation Pitch Competition Finals!

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Day one of #GridFWD 2026 is in the books! We hope everyone enjoyed working together to advance solutions for energy affordability.

Thanks to our closing speakers @Entergy, Northern Wasco County People's Utility District and @TorontoHydro.

See you tomorrow!

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The GridFWD 2026 Innovation Pavilion was a fascinating, up-close look at affordability business cases embodied in “in-the-field” technical, process and business solutions.

If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, don’t forget to visit the Innovation Pavilion tomorrow! #GridFWD

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The first round of the 2026 Grid Innovator Pitch Competition was a major success! Round one highlighted eight companies showcasing technologies or business models to improve grid operations and reduce price pressure.

Stay tuned for another round tomorrow at #GridFWD 2026

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Thank you, @torusrev, for hosting three incredible tours of GigaOne, giving #GridFWD 2026 attendees a firsthand look at your full-stack energy storage system.

We hope everyone enjoyed the tours. Here’s to more great conversations and fun at #GridFWD 2026!

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GridFWD 2026 is underway in Snowbird, Utah! ⚡

We kicked off with an Opening Session featuring Torus, PJM, AWEC, NV Energy and the Colorado Office of Utility Consumer Advocate, exploring why energy affordability is critical to the grid’s future.

Follow for more #GridFWD updates

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GridFWD 2026 is supported by 50 organizations helping bring practical expertise, demonstrations, case studies and new voices into the program. Thank you to the sponsors and partners helping make this exchange possible.

We can't wait for this year's #GridFWD to kick off!