Stephen Harle Smith

Economist. Dad. Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer, @nationalgrid. President, @ngpartners_

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

Here’s a terrific illustration of how startup technology at utility scale can speed critical infrastructure - boosting the economy while cutting costs.

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

Infrastructure planning is getting a serious upgrade. 🌍

Our portfolio company @sensat_ai is working with @nationalgrid in the UK, and the results speak for themselves.

Watch how they're doing it on this week’s #MeetUsMonday!👇

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@CleaningUpPod @MLiebreich @ngpartners_ @vsiv @EmeraldAi_ Appreciate the invite, Michael!

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@ngpartners_ @CleaningUpPod That was great fun - looking forward to speaking more about this with @vsiv at @CERAWeek

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

Terrific read here - so many good things happening for Varun and our portfolio company @EmeraldAi_

[Amy Harder @AmyAHarder]

Cleantech veteran @vsiv hopes to "turn AI energy crisis on its head" https://t.co/X3mr2doP72 via @axios

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@capturaCO2 Good news indeed!

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@peterdelevett This kind of bold vision is why we back founders like Amit. And kudos on your new deal with @portlandgeneral!

[Peter Delevett @peterdelevett]

Lisa Weiland tells the crowd storm-related outages in Massachusetts are down 30% thanks to @aidashinc. 🙌🏻

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@ngpartners_ Very pleased by the strong turnout! #NationalGridInnovates

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@khoslaventures @ngpartners_ Collaboration and innovation are vital ingredients to solving the energy challenge. Many thanks Vinod and the entire KV team.

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

One of the great things about the NextGrid Alliance is that utilities from around the world get to share perspectives on the future of energy. Enjoyed this read from my teammate Xena.

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

Our latest blog from Xena Li explores key insights from a recent @ngalliance_ working group, featuring perspectives from National Grid, FortisBC, and ENGIE on the future of gas in our transforming energy landscape. https://t.co/LZH2VK2qfC

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

Very exciting startup here – with the potential to move 10X as much power through existing rights of way. Keep an eye on them.

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

It's VEIR's turn in the spotlight! 🌟
Welcome to the #MeetUsMonday stage, Tim Heidel, co-founder and CEO of VEIR —the portfolio company that's making high-voltage transmission cooler. Literally. ❄️⚡
Check out what they’ve been up to. 🎥

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

Our portfolio company @tsconductorcorp is changing the game. Their AECC (Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core) technology can double or triple transmission capacity on existing towers. It's like upgrading from dial-up to fiber optic - but for power lines! 🔌

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

Spanish officials say they've tracked down the cause of one of Europe's biggest power outages. Could the same thing happen in your community? Read @scharlesmith's thoughts: https://t.co/GQIp6eMLfd via @LinkedIn

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@ForbesTechCncl @chriswillis @CedarGateTech @TeamPhotonic @DimitriadisC @ECI_1995 @Advizex @ngpartners_ @CyesecLtd @kevinbocek @material_tweets @orangebusiness @John_M_Cho @thammuio Happy to contribute to the conversation.

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

Our own Gerard Kelly, vice president of Innovation and Venture Acceleration, will be among the business leaders on hand tonight when @NVIDIA kicks off #LondonTechWeek with the first U.K. Sovereign AI Industry Forum: https://t.co/45srKofK7N

[Tomorrow.io @tomorrowio_]

“AI can now see a thunderstorm before it forms.”

That’s not hype. That’s what https://t.co/t7pYNUHOtw is doing—today.

The @FT just featured us in a deep dive on how generative AI is rewriting the rules of weather forecasting 🌍⚡

Why it matters:
→ Climate extremes are accelerating
→ Legacy models can’t keep up
→ AI is the new frontline for resilience

https://t.co/t7pYNUHOtw’s tech is helping governments, militaries, and industries stay ahead—by minutes, miles, and lives.

Full article here: https://t.co/s7Q8Eh9H6k

What do you think the biggest impact of AI on weather will be in the next 5 years?

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@FiniteStateInc Welcome!

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

Very exciting potential in this startup's technology.

[National Grid Partners @ngpartners_]

The grid needs a revolution, not just an upgrade. ⚡ @VEIR_Grid’s superconducting tech moves more power with less new infrastructure—game-changing for energy.
Read more in @WSJ: https://t.co/PEu5GKsuAE.

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@ngpartners_ @CogniacAI @uniphore Many thanks to Umesh, Quinn and our media friends for attending -- and for the good conversation.

[Stephen Harle Smith @scharlesmith]

@ngpartners_ @EPRI Europe's energy sector is where some of our industry's most innovative work's being done.