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

  • Catch the first two episodes
    GridPulse: Season 7 of the Grid Forward Podcast

    We get right down to business on energy affordability, demand growth and innovation in states and rural co-ops.

    Listen now - see all episodes
  • Inviting all members
    Grid Forward 2026 Annual Meeting

    Join our Annual Member Meeting online, June 30, as we dive deep into navigating uncertainty in the grid ecosystem and announce the 2026 Grid Innovator Awards.

    Learn more
  • Share your idea
    GridFWD 2026 - Enter the Innovation Pavilion or Pitch Competition

    Bring your solution to GridFWD 2026, “Reprioritizing Affordability for modernizing the grid.” We are taking applications for the Innovation Pavilion and Grid Innovation Pitch Competition now.

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  • 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.

News and Announcements for our Community

  1. Now taking nominations for the 2026 Grid Innovator of the Year awards.
  2. Grid Forward 2026 Annual Meeting planned for June 30. See details >
  3. Apply now to take part in the GridFWD 2026 Innovation Pavilion and Grid Innovation Pitch Compeition.
  4. New article: Multi-Family Net Metering Pilot Pushes Boundaries of DER Integration
  5. Check out the GridFWD 2026 prospectus and plan to join us to tackle energy affordability on the grid
  6. Pitch Aeronautics Wins 2025 Grid Forward Innovation Pitch Competition.
  7. What does data center flexibility mean? See new article Analyzing Data Center Flexibility to Meet Growing Power Demands >

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