We’re a regional, member-based non-profit organization that brings together utilities, solution providers, government agencies, regulators, advocates and others to work together on making grid modernization a reality.
Grid Forward brings together diverse stakeholders to educate one another and collaborate to identify, replicate and scale successful approaches to modernizing our regional grid. Our organization accelerates grid innovation by:
SMUD’s on a bold journey to remove all carbon emissions from our power supply by 2030. Ensuring we have a resilient, cost-effective and efficient two-way electric grid is central to maximizing the benefits of our clean energy future for all. Grid Forward’s programs are an invaluable resource to bring a wide range of stakeholders together that must collaborate to modernize power grids to meet our communities’ and the nation’s energy needs – today and tomorrow.
Grid Forward is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting and accelerating innovation on the electric system. We do this by bridging the silos between organizations and departments to bring together all the viewpoints, skills and responsibilities needed to overcome challenges to grid modernization.
The organization has more than 100 members representing utilities, advanced technology providers, major energy users, higher education, government agencies, non-profits and other grid development stakeholders. Grid Forward is committed to providing information, community and expertise for leaders who are working to modernize the grid by way of advanced technology solutions, updated regulatory and business practices, pathways for funding and improved corporate culture.
