Promoting and Accelerating Grid Modernization

We’re an industry association defining pathways for electric grid modernization via advanced technology, policy progress and business innovation.

What’s Happening
@ Grid Forward

  • New podcast
    AI Impacts for a Resilient Grid with Duke Energy, NextEra and PG&E

    At GridFWD 2025, leadership from some of the nation’s largest and most AI-engaged utilities shared how they are managing the rapid evolution of “AI and the Grid.”

    Listen here now
  • Mark your calendar
    GridFWD 2026 will focus on affordability

    GridFWD 2026 will cover the many grid solutions needed to reduce pressure on energy prices. Be there September 29-30 in Utah.

    Learn more
  • Read now
    Data Center Flexibility

    But how can very large data centers become a flexible resource on the electric grid? Chris Pennington, Director of Energy & Sustainability for Iron Mountain Data Centers, and Brian Janous, Co-Founder of Coverleaf Infrastructure explain on our podcast.

  • See some highlights
    GridFWD 2025, "AI and the Grid"

    We welcomed alomst 500 people to this year’s GridFWD. Enjoy a recap of some topics and memorable moments.

    Check it out

News and Announcements for our Community

  1. Check out the GridFWD 2026 prospectus and plan to join us to tackle energy affordability on the grid
  2. New podcast: AI Impacts for a Resilient Grid with Duke Energy, NextEra and PG&E
  3. Read the AI-generated summary of our “AI and the Grid” event.
  4. U.S. DOE Cancels Over $7.5B of Energy Projects.
  5. Pitch Aeronautics Wins 2025 Grid Forward Innovation Pitch Competition.
  6. What does data center flexibility mean? See new article Analyzing Data Center Flexibility to Meet Growing Power Demands >
  7. Grid Forward announces the 2025 Grid Innovators of the Year award winners.
  8. Announcement: Grid Forward Joins Partners in Wildfire Prevention Coalition.

Be a Member of Grid Forward

Your organization can play a fundamental role in Grid Forward’s mission to promote and accelerate grid modernization in our region. Your membership will serve you in several ways:

  1. Engage and Learn: Keep current through interaction and involvement with members and industry experts in our events, meeting and members-only updates.
  2. Influence Regional Grid Modernization: Actively shape and participate in our premier GridFWD event, join in education of regional and federal policymakers, support our original content, contribute to industry development efforts, and share your content through our channels.
  3. Access Critical Grid Modernization Resources: Members have access to group discussions and organizational support as funds for modernization, resiliency, cybersecurity and other grid enhancing deployments get in motion.
  4. Expand Your Connections: Meet a wide variety of industry stakeholders through diverse member network, online discussions, facilitated introductions and social media connections.
  5. Shape our Future: Members come together in our annual member meeting and apply to join our board of directors or board of advisors.

“As an energy provider to more than 13 million customers, Berkshire Hathaway Energy remains committed to low-cost, safe and reliable energy solutions. A robust and capable electric grid is an essential foundation for our mission now and in the future. Grid Forward plays a leading role as a voice for the industry and unifying forum for the many stakeholders working together to advance the grid. We look forward to continued contributions to its vision and programs alongside other grid modernization ecosystem leaders.”

PAT REITEN
SENIOR VP, PUBLIC POLICY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY